Poliwag
#60 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Poliwag
The best moves for Poliwag are Bubble and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Defense
| Bubble | 12 dps |
| Bubble Beam | 28.4 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 4 Pokémon in the Poliwag family. Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl which costs 25 Candy, which then evolves into either Poliwrath or Politoed.
Poliwhirl requires King's Rock to evolve into Politoed.
Poliwag Raid Guide
Poliwag has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Poliwag, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Poliwag is a Water Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Grass and Electric moves. Poliwag's strongest moveset is Bubble & Return and it has a Max CP of 829. Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 101 | |
| Defense | 82 | |
| Stamina | 120 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
355 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
473 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
710 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 829 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 592 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 769 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 106 |
Size
| Height | 0.6 m |
| Weight | 12.4 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Poliwag
The best moves for Poliwag are Bubble and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Defense
| Bubble | 12 dps |
| Bubble Beam | 28.4 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | 5 | 11.7 | 8.3 |
| Bubble | 12 | 11.7 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | 45 | -17.4 | 28.4 |
| Mud Bomb | 55 | -14.3 | 23.9 |
| Body Slam | 50 | -17.4 | 26.3 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Poliwag?
Poliwag is a Water type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass and Electric moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Poliwag are:
- Kartana,
- Xurkitree,
- Zekrom,
- Thundurus (Therian),
- Deoxys (Attack).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge | 95% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Discharge | 94% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt | 93% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Power Whip | 92% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Power Whip | 91% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | 88% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Thunder | 87% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Volt Switch | Thunderbolt | 87% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Wild Charge | 87% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Poliwag
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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