#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.
Poliwag is a Water-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Poliwag is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
- Electric2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Poliwag has no type immunities.
To counter Poliwag in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Poliwag's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
