Poliwag
Water-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Poliwhirl for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bubble Body Slam
Same-type attack bonus on Bubble. Body Slam costs 33 energy for 50 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Poliwag takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 303
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 473 CP
Poliwag moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam Best | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Bubble Beam STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Mud Bomb | Ground | 60 | 33 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.82 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Bubble Beam | Water | 25 | 40 | 0.63 | Buff / debuff |
| Mud Bomb | Ground | 65 | 45 | 1.44 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bubble (10 DPS); Bubble builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Poliwag is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Poliwag
How to get Poliwag
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Poliwag arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 18 | 716 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 18 | 775 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 444 | 485 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 552 | 604 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 444 | 485 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 335 | 367 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 444 | 485 |
Is Poliwag good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Poliwag has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 11 |
| Lv 2 | 36 |
| Lv 3 | 61 |
| Lv 4 | 86 |
| Lv 5 | 111 |
| Lv 6 | 136 |
| Lv 7 | 161 |
| Lv 8 | 186 |
| Lv 9 | 211 |
| Lv 10 | 236 |
| Lv 11 | 260 |
| Lv 12 | 284 |
| Lv 13 | 307 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 331 |
| Lv 15 | 355 |
| Lv 16 | 379 |
| Lv 17 | 402 |
| Lv 18 | 426 |
| Lv 19 | 450 |
| Lv 20 | 473 |
| Lv 21 | 497 |
| Lv 22 | 521 |
| Lv 23 | 544 |
| Lv 24 | 568 |
| Lv 25 | 592 |
| Lv 26 | 615 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 639 |
| Lv 28 | 663 |
| Lv 29 | 686 |
| Lv 30 | 710 |
| Lv 31 | 722 |
| Lv 32 | 734 |
| Lv 33 | 746 |
| Lv 34 | 758 |
| Lv 35 | 769 |
| Lv 36 | 781 |
| Lv 37 | 793 |
| Lv 38 | 805 |
| Lv 39 | 817 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 829 |
| Lv 41 | 839 |
| Lv 42 | 850 |
| Lv 43 | 860 |
| Lv 44 | 871 |
| Lv 45 | 882 |
| Lv 46 | 893 |
| Lv 47 | 904 |
| Lv 48 | 915 |
| Lv 49 | 926 |
| Lv 50 | 937 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0060
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 12.40 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 8 released forms
- Game ID
- V0060_POKEMON_POLIWAG
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Poliwag in Pokemon GO?
Poliwag's best moveset is Bubble with Body Slam. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Poliwag's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Poliwag takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water.
What is Poliwag's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Poliwag reaches 937 CP at level 50 and 829 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Poliwag?
A 15/15/15 Poliwag shows 473 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 592 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 355 CP.