NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0060

Poliwag

Water

Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.

Category: Tadpole Pokémon
Height: 0.6 m
Weight: 12.4 kg
Generation: I

Abilities

Water Absorb

Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Damp

Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Swift Swim Hidden ability

Doubles Speed during rain.

Tadpole Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

Poliwag
- Poliwhirl
  - Poliwrath
  - Politoed

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

Base stat total 300

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Electric

×2

Grass

×2

Resists

Fire

×0.5

Water

×0.5

Ice

×0.5

Steel

×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

PoundPhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 4
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 6
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 6
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 6

Double SlapPhysical · NormalPower 15Accuracy 85%Details +

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 25
Yellow · Level Up · Level 25
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 19
Crystal · Level Up · Level 19
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 19
Emerald · Level Up · Level 19
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 19
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 15
Platinum · Level Up · Level 15
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 15
Black White · Level Up · Level 15
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 19
Xd · Level Up · Level 19
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 15
X Y · Level Up · Level 15
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 15
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 15
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 15
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 16
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 25
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 25

HeadbuttPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine

Body SlamPhysical · NormalPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 31
Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Level Up · Level 31
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 31
Crystal · Level Up · Level 31
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 31
Emerald · Level Up · Level 31
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 31
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 21
Platinum · Level Up · Level 21
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 21
Black White · Level Up · Level 21
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 31
Xd · Level Up · Level 31
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 21
X Y · Level Up · Level 21
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 21
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 21
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 21
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 31
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 30
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 30
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 30
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 31
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 31
Blue Japan · Machine

Take DownPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Double-EdgePhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 54
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 54
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 54
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

MistStatus · IcePower —Accuracy —Details +

Protects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg

Water GunSpecial · WaterPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 19
Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Level Up · Level 19
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 13
Crystal · Level Up · Level 13
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
Emerald · Level Up · Level 13
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 13
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 11
Platinum · Level Up · Level 11
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 11
Black White · Level Up · Level 11
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 13
Xd · Level Up · Level 13
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 11
X Y · Level Up · Level 5
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 5
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 5
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 5
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 12
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 19
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 19
Blue Japan · Machine

Hydro PumpSpecial · WaterPower 110Accuracy 80%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 45
Yellow · Level Up · Level 45
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 43
Crystal · Level Up · Level 43
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 43
Emerald · Level Up · Level 43
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 43
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 38
Platinum · Level Up · Level 38
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 38
Black White · Level Up · Level 38
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 43
Xd · Level Up · Level 43
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 38
X Y · Level Up · Level 38
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 38
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 38
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 38
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 36
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 42
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 42
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 42
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 45
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 45

SurfSpecial · WaterPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Ice BeamSpecial · IcePower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Crystal · Tutor
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

BlizzardSpecial · IcePower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Bubble BeamSpecial · WaterPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 25
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Level Up · Level 25
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 25
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Level Up · Level 25
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 25
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Level Up · Level 25
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 25
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 25
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 21
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 18
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 18
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 18
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Low KickPhysical · FightingPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 26
Scarlet Violet · Machine

DigPhysical · GroundPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

PsychicSpecial · PsychicPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

HypnosisStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy 60%Details +

Puts the target to sleep.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 16
Yellow · Level Up · Level 16
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 7
Crystal · Level Up · Level 7
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 7
Emerald · Level Up · Level 7
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 7
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 8
Platinum · Level Up · Level 8
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 8
Black White · Level Up · Level 8
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 7
Xd · Level Up · Level 7
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 8
X Y · Level Up · Level 8
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 8
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 8
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 8
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 8
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 16
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 16

RagePhysical · NormalPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

MimicStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Copies the target’s last used move.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Defense CurlStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises user’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor

HazeStatus · IcePower —Accuracy —Details +

Resets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine

BidePhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

WaterfallPhysical · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SwiftSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Skull BashPhysical · NormalPower 130Accuracy 100%Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

AmnesiaStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 38
Yellow · Level Up · Level 38
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 38
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 38

BubbleSpecial · WaterPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 1
Yellow · Level Up · Level 1
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 5
Platinum · Level Up · Level 5
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 5
Black White · Level Up · Level 5
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 5
X Y · Level Up · Level 11
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 11
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 11
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 11
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 1
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 1

PsywaveSpecial · PsychicPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage between 50% and 150% of the user’s level.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

SplashStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Does nothing.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

ThiefPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Mind ReaderStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ensures that the user’s next move will hit the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

CurseStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Belly DrumStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

User pays half its max HP to max out its Attack.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 37
Crystal · Level Up · Level 37
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 37
Emerald · Level Up · Level 37
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 37
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 31
Platinum · Level Up · Level 31
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 31
Black White · Level Up · Level 31
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 37
Xd · Level Up · Level 37
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 31
X Y · Level Up · Level 31
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 31
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 31
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 31
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 48
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 48
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 48

Mud-SlapSpecial · GroundPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Icy WindSpecial · IcePower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

EncoreStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 25
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Level Up · Level 25
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Level Up · Level 25
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 25
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 18
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 18
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 18
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 18
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 25
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Level Up · Level 25
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 18
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 18
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 18
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 18
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 18
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 24
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 24
Scarlet Violet · Machine

WhirlpoolSpecial · WaterPower 35Accuracy 85%Details +

Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

HailStatus · IcePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Focus PunchPhysical · FightingPower 150Accuracy 100%Details +

If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Helping HandStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

EndeavorPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine

RefreshStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Cleanses the user of a burn, paralysis, or poison.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg

Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

DivePhysical · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Ice BallPhysical · IcePower 30Accuracy 90%Details +

Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg

Weather BallSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

If there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Muddy WaterSpecial · WaterPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Mud ShotSpecial · GroundPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 28
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Level Up · Level 28
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 28
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Level Up · Level 28
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 28
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Level Up · Level 28
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 28
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 28
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 28
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 12
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 12
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Water SportStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Halves all Fire-type damage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg

Water PulseSpecial · WaterPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Egg
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Wake-Up SlapPhysical · FightingPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

If the target is asleep, has double power and wakes it up.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 35
Platinum · Level Up · Level 35
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 35
Black White · Level Up · Level 35
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 35
X Y · Level Up · Level 35
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 35
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 35
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 35

Natural GiftPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend on the held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

Earth PowerSpecial · GroundPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 36
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 36
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 36
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Mud BombSpecial · GroundPower 65Accuracy 85%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 41
Platinum · Level Up · Level 41
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 41
Black White · Level Up · Level 41
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 41
X Y · Level Up · Level 41
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 41
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 41
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 41

CaptivateStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

ScaldSpecial · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

BulldozePhysical · GroundPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

LiquidationPhysical · WaterPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Chilling WaterSpecial · WaterPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Red · Blue

Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.

Yellow · Y · Lets Go Pikachu · Lets Go Eevee

The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.

Gold

Because it is in ept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.

Silver · Soulsilver

The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.

Crystal

The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It looks clearer after it eats.

Ruby · Sapphire

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.

Emerald

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.

Firered · X

Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.

Leafgreen

Its newly grown legs prevent it from walking well. It appears to prefer swimming over walking.

Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.

Heartgold

Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.

Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

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.

Sun

The swirl on its belly is its internal organs showing through. If the swirl is tinged white, that means it’s affected by some disease.

Moon

It’s still not very good at walking. Its Trainers should train this Pokémon to walk every day.

Ultra Sun

Despite the danger, it wants to come up on land. So it does its best to waddle along, but when an enemy finds it, it rushes back to the water.

Ultra Moon

The direction of the swirl on their stomachs differs depending on where they live. Poliwag aficionados can tell them apart at a glance.

Sword

For Poliwag, swimming is easier than walking. The swirl pattern on its belly is actually part of the Pokémon’s innards showing through the skin.

Shield

In rivers with fast-flowing water, this Pokémon will cling to a rock by using its thick lips, which act like a suction cup.

POKÉMON TCG

Poliwag trading cards

24 cards

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Card data and images: TCGdex.

Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12