Poliwag in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Poliwag’s X/Y locations, Water typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Poliwag is Kalos Mountain #033 and National #060. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Water.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 40 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 40 |
| Speed | 90 |
| Total | 300 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couriway Town | X and Y | Old Rod | 25 | — |
| Laverre City | X and Y | Old Rod | 15 | — |
| Route 14 | X and Y | Old Rod | 15 | — |
| Route 15 | X and Y | Old Rod | 15 | — |
| Route 16 | X and Y | Old Rod | 15 | — |
| Route 19 | X and Y | Old Rod | 25 | — |
| Route 21 | X and Y | Old Rod | 30 | — |
| Frost Cavern — unknown area 313 | X and Y | Old Rod | 20 | — |
| Frost Cavern — unknown area 315 | X and Y | Old Rod | 20 | — |
| Pokémon Village — Pokemon Village | X and Y | Old Rod | 30 | — |
| Victory Road — unknown area 322 | X and Y | Old Rod | 35 | — |
| Victory Road — unknown area 327 | X and Y | Old Rod | 35 | — |
| Victory Road — unknown area 328 | X and Y | Old Rod | 35 | — |
| Pokémon Village — Pokemon Village | X and Y | Horde Encounter (five wild Pokémon) | 25 | — |
Evolution family
| From | Into | X / Y method |
|---|---|---|
| Poliwag | Poliwhirl | Level 25 |
| Poliwhirl | Poliwrath | Use a Water Stone |
| Poliwhirl | Politoed | Trade while holding King’s Rock |
Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Water Absorb | Regular ability |
| Damp | Regular ability |
| Swift Swim | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Water 1 |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | medium slow |
| Base capture rate | 255 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Speed +1 |
| Height / weight | 0.6 m / 12.4 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Water Sport |
| 5 | Water Gun |
| 8 | Hypnosis |
| 11 | Bubble |
| 15 | Double Slap |
| 18 | Rain Dance |
| 21 | Body Slam |
| 25 | Bubble Beam |
| 28 | Mud Shot |
| 31 | Belly Drum |
| 35 | Wake-Up Slap |
| 38 | Hydro Pump |
| 41 | Mud Bomb |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special |
| HM05 | Waterfall | Water | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Bubble Beam, Encore, Endeavor, Endure, Haze, Ice Ball, Mind Reader, Mist, Mud Shot, Refresh, Splash, Water Pulse, Water Sport.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Check Poliwag’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.