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''' | '''Poliwag''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニョロモ ''' ''Nyoromo'') is a {{type|Water}} Pokémon. | ||
It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p| | It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Poliwhirl}} starting at [[level]] 25, which evolves into {{p|Poliwrath}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Water Stone}} or into {{p|Politoed}} when [[trade]]d holding a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock}}. | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Poliwag resembles a blue, spherical | Poliwag resembles a blue, spherical tadpole. It has large eyes and pink lips. There is a black and white swirl on its abdomen, which are actually its innards showing through its semitransparent skin. The swirl looks clearer after it eats, and the skin is very elastic so that it will not break if the Pokémon is bitten. The direction of the belly spiral differs by area, with the equator being thought to have an effect on this. It has newly developed legs that still are not used to walking, but no arms. Its long, mostly transparent tail makes it a powerful swimmer. Because of its ineptitude on land, Poliwag is more likely to be found swimming in small {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|freshwater ponds and lakes}}. [[EP110|In the anime]], Poliwag feeds on [[salveyo weed]], which can only be found on clear lake bottoms. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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One of the Pokémon used at the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School]]'' was a | One of the Pokémon used at the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School]]'' was a Poliwag. [[Max]] used it in a battle. It helped defeat Team Rocket later on. | ||
A | A Poliwag also made an appearance in ''[[DP007|Like It Or Lup It!]]''. | ||
===Minor appearances=== | ===Minor appearances=== | ||
Poliwag first appeared in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]''. | |||
Poliwag also appeared in the banned episode [[EP035]]. | |||
A | A Poliwag appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'' and ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''. | ||
Multiple | Multiple Poliwag were among the Pokémon seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]''. | ||
Poliwag also appeared in ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', at a party among other Pokémon. | |||
A | A Poliwag was among the Pokémon controlled by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] in ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]''. | ||
A | A Poliwag appeared in {{oi|Marina}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]''. | ||
A | A Poliwag under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer was treated by [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''. | ||
Multiple Poliwag also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''. | Multiple Poliwag also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''. | ||
Four | Four Poliwag were among the Pokémon competing in the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. | ||
A | A Poliwag was one of the inhabitants of an oasis just for Pokémon in ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]''. | ||
A | A Poliwag was seen in ''[[EP215|Octillery The Outcast]]'', under the ownership of an unknown Trainer. | ||
A | A Poliwag made a brief appearance in ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]''. | ||
A | A Poliwag was seen at a [[Pokémon Center]] in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''. | ||
[[Lola]] has a Poliwag as seen in ''[[SS001|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]''. In that episode, {{ka|Flint}} revealed that the reason he had fallen in love with Lola was the precision of her Poliwag's {{m|Hydro Pump}} against his {{p|Graveler}}, now a {{p|Golem}}. | [[Lola]] has a Poliwag as seen in ''[[SS001|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]''. In that episode, {{ka|Flint}} revealed that the reason he had fallen in love with Lola was the precision of her Poliwag's {{m|Hydro Pump}} against his {{p|Graveler}}, now a {{p|Golem}}. | ||
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|type=water | |type=water | ||
|gen=1 | |gen=1 | ||
|redbluedex=Its newly grown legs prevent it from walking well. It appears to prefer | |redbluedex=Its newly grown legs prevent it from walking well. It appears to prefer swimming over walking. | ||
|yellowdex=The direction of the | |yellowdex=The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking. | ||
|stadiumdex=The spiral on its belly is its internal | |stadiumdex=The spiral on its belly is its internal organs seen through its thin skin. It is better at swimming than walking. | ||
|golddex=Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water. | |golddex=Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water. | ||
|silverdex=The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this. | |silverdex=The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this. | ||
|crystaldex=The | |crystaldex=The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It looks clearer after it eats. | ||
|stadium2dex=Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water. | |stadium2dex=Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water. | ||
|rsdex=Poliwag has a very | |rsdex=Poliwag has a very thin skin. It is possible to see the Pokémon's spiral innards right through the skin. Despite its thinness, however, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it. | ||
|emeralddex=It is possible to see this Pokémon's spiral innards right through its thin skin. However, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it. | |emeralddex=It is possible to see this Pokémon's spiral innards right through its thin skin. However, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it. | ||
|firereddex=Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern. | |firereddex=Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern. |
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Poliwag (Japanese: ニョロモ Nyoromo) is a Water-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Poliwhirl starting at level 25, which evolves into Poliwrath when exposed to a Water Stone or into Politoed when traded holding a King's Rock.
Biology
Poliwag resembles a blue, spherical tadpole. It has large eyes and pink lips. There is a black and white swirl on its abdomen, which are actually its innards showing through its semitransparent skin. The swirl looks clearer after it eats, and the skin is very elastic so that it will not break if the Pokémon is bitten. The direction of the belly spiral differs by area, with the equator being thought to have an effect on this. It has newly developed legs that still are not used to walking, but no arms. Its long, mostly transparent tail makes it a powerful swimmer. Because of its ineptitude on land, Poliwag is more likely to be found swimming in small freshwater ponds and lakes. In the anime, Poliwag feeds on salveyo weed, which can only be found on clear lake bottoms.
In the anime
Major appearances
Misty's Poliwag
Misty had a Poliwag that eventually evolved into a Poliwhirl and then a Politoed.
Other
One of the Pokémon used at the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School was a Poliwag. Max used it in a battle. It helped defeat Team Rocket later on.
A Poliwag also made an appearance in Like It Or Lup It!.
Minor appearances
Poliwag first appeared in Primeape Goes Bananas.
Poliwag also appeared in the banned episode EP035.
A Poliwag appeared in A Chansey Operation and The Breeding Center Secret.
Multiple Poliwag were among the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.
Poliwag also appeared in Pallet Party Panic, at a party among other Pokémon.
A Poliwag was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch in Pikachu Re-Volts.
A Poliwag appeared in Marina's fantasy in Bye Bye Psyduck.
A Poliwag under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer was treated by Nurse Joy in The Joy of Pokémon.
Multiple Poliwag also appeared in The Power of One and Pokémon Heroes.
Four Poliwag were among the Pokémon competing in the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix in The Fire-ing Squad!.
A Poliwag was one of the inhabitants of an oasis just for Pokémon in Got Miltank?.
A Poliwag was seen in Octillery The Outcast, under the ownership of an unknown Trainer.
A Poliwag made a brief appearance in Dueling Heroes.
A Poliwag was seen at a Pokémon Center in The Legend of Thunder!.
Lola has a Poliwag as seen in A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!. In that episode, Flint revealed that the reason he had fallen in love with Lola was the precision of her Poliwag's Hydro Pump against his Graveler, now a Golem.
A Poliwag appeared in The Saffron Con as a Pokémon owned by a Coordinator.
A Poliwag appeared in Curbing the Crimson Tide!, and another in Up Close and Personable!.
Multiple Poliwag were owned by a family of traveling circus performers in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
A Poliwag also appeared in One Big Happiny Family! in Jessie's fantasy.
A Poliwag appeared in Bagged Then Tagged!.
Multiple Poliwag made a brief appearance in Coming Full-Festival Circle!.
A Poliwag made a very brief appearance in League Unleashed!.
A Poliwag appeared in BW142.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Poliwag makes a cameo in Bulbasaur, Come Home! as one of the Pokémon that escapes from Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Danger: High Voltorb, a flashback shows Red's Poliwhirl, Poli, as a Poliwag. It has since evolved into Poliwrath.
Gold has a Poliwag in Murkrow Row, one of the many Pokémon raised in the house he lived in. It was lost when Team Rocket stole Gold's backpack and its Poké Ball was lost when fell into the water. Gold eventually retrieved Poliwag at the Famous Fishing Zone from a wild Granbull that was stealing to draw attention so that it could get its jaw healed. It evolved into Poliwhirl in Ampharos Amore and then evolved straight into Politoed utilizing a trade with its held King's Rock.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
Shū has a Poliwag in the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga.
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
- Main article: Misty's Politoed
Misty is shown with a Poliwag in Clefairy Tale. It later evolved into a Poliwhirl.
In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga
Ruby has a Poliwag at his house as seen in Something Happened!! Let's Go After Pikachu!!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Poliwag (TCG)
In the TFG
One Poliwag figure has been released.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Pinball: A Poliwag appears on the Blue Table, and earns the player points when it is hit.
Pokédex entries
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Game locations
In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Snap | River |
Pokémon Channel | Secret Cove |
Pokémon Pinball | Pallet Town Viridian City |
Pokémon Trozei! | Phobos Submarine Endless Level 22 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team |
Silent Chasm (5F-9F) Northwind Field (1F-4F) Waterfall Pond (1F-5F) |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness |
Waterfall Cave (B1-B8) Serenity River (B1-B7) |
Pokémon Ranger | Krokka Tunnel |
Pokémon Rumble | Bright Beach |
Pokémon Rumble Blast | Lake: Everspring Valley |
In events
Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Growth Poliwag | English | United States | 5 | June 8 to 21, 2002 | |
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Lovely Kiss Poliwag | English | United States | 5 | February 7 to 13, 2003 | |
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sweet Kiss Poliwag | English | United States | 5 | February 7 to 13, 2003 | |
FRLG | Egg Pokémon Present Poliwag | Japanese | Japan | 5 | March 21 to April 4, 2004 |
Held items
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Red* | Blue* | Berry (100%) | |
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Stats
Base stats
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HP: 40
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100 - 147 | 190 - 284 | |
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
Total: 300
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By leveling up
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TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 | |||||
TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | —% | 10 | |||||
TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | — | 100% | 15 | |||||
TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100% | 10 | |||||
TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70% | 5 | |||||
TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | |||||
TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | —% | 5 | |||||
TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |||||
TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |||||
TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 | |||||
TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | |||||
TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | —% | 15 | |||||
TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 | |||||
TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | —% | 10 | |||||
TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 | |||||
TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100% | 10 | |||||
TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 | |||||
TM55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 | |||||
TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 90% | 15 | |||||
TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | |||||
HM03 | Surf | Water | Special | 95 | 100% | 15 | |||||
HM05 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | |||||
HM06 | Dive | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 | |||||
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BubbleBeam | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 | |||||
Encore | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 5 | |||||
Endeavor | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 5 | |||||
Endure | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | |||||
Haze | Ice | Status | — | —% | 30 | |||||
Ice Ball | Ice | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 | |||||
Mind Reader | Normal | Status | — | —% | 5 | |||||
Mist | Ice | Status | — | —% | 30 | |||||
Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |||||
Refresh | Normal | Status | — | —% | 20 | |||||
Splash | Normal | Status | — | —% | 40 | |||||
Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 | |||||
Water Sport | Water | Status | — | —% | 15 | |||||
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B | W | B2 | W2 | Endeavor | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 5 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | —% | 20 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | ||||
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Pleasant Forest | Mist | Ice | Status | — | 100% | 30 | ||||
Pleasant Forest | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
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TCG-only moves
Move | Card |
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Rollout | Poliwag (Neo Discovery 62) Poliwag (Expedition 125) |
Tackle | Poliwag (Legends Awakened 114) |
Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
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Evolution
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Level 25 → |
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Water Stone → |
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Trade holding King's Rock → |
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Sprites
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- Poliwag is the favorite Pokémon of Satoshi Tajiri.
- In its FireRed Pokédex entry, it is stated Poliwag has black skin. The Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex entry for Poliwhirl states that Poliwhirl's skin is covered in oily fluid - if the same applies to Poliwag, it might be a case similar to the common bilberry: the berry itself is black but covered in a wax-like coating that makes it look blue.
- In The Official Pokémon Handbook, published by Scholastic, the back cover says "Did you know that the swirls on Poliwhirl's stomach changes direction when it evolves into Poliwag?" However, Poliwhirl evolves from, not into, Poliwag.
- Generation V changed Poliwag's base Experience yield from 77 to 60, making it the only Pokémon whose base Experience yield is the same as its National Dex number.
- Poliwag shares its species name with Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, and Tympole. They are all known as the Tadpole Pokémon.
- In the games, Poliwag and Ditto have the same cry.
- A prototype design of Poliwag was shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website.
Origin
Poliwag is based on a tadpole. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the organs of tadpoles are sometimes seen through their transparent skin.
Name origin
Poliwag is a corruption of polliwog (outdated term for tadpole). Wag may refer to its long tail, although it is worth noting that polliwog literally means "head-wiggle."
Nyoromo may be a combination of ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro (the sound of slithering) and 子供 kodomo (child).
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