#0060
— Tadpole Pokémon
Poliwag
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Poliwag is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 300 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 90) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Water Absorb ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Poliwag. Build around what Poliwag actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Poliwag takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Poliwag into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Speed (90)
- Lowest stat
- HP (40)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 90)
- BST
- 300 (low for the format)
Poliwag is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 300 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 90) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Water Absorb ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Poliwag. Build around what Poliwag actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Poliwag
Poliwag is the Tadpole Pokémon a Water type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 300 with Water Absorb or Damp as abilities.
What is Poliwag weak to?
Poliwag is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
How to counter Poliwag
To counter Poliwag in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Poliwag in competitive teams
Poliwag can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Poliwag on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
