Poliwag in Pokémon Black & White
#60 in the National Pokédex • Tadpole Pokémon
Poliwag in the National PokédexPokédex entries
Pokémon Black
Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
Pokémon White
Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
Pokémon details
Type

Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Poliwag in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
40
190
284
Attack
50
94
218
Defense
40
76
196
Sp. Atk
40
76
196
Sp. Def
40
76
196
Speed
90
166
306
Total
300
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Spe |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 60 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Poliwag #60 | Level 25 | ![]() Poliwhirl #61 |
![]() Poliwhirl #61 | Use Water Stone | ![]() Poliwrath #62 |
![]() Poliwhirl #61 | Trade holding King’s Rock | ![]() Politoed #186 |
Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.
Water Absorb
Ability Slot 1
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move.
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Damp
Ability Slot 2
Prevents the use of self-destructing moves.
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Swift Swim(Hidden Ability)
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.
Doubles Speed during rain.























































