Poliwag is a Water-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves into Poliwhirl when fed 25 candies and its final evolutions are Poliwrath and Politoed.
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Possible attacks[]
Fast attacks[]
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Evolution family[]
Poliwag is part of a four-member family.
Availability[]
- Poliwag was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
Shiny form of Poliwag was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Yokohama on August 6th, 2019.
Shadow form of Poliwag was released on August 1st, 2019.
- Shiny form of Shadow Poliwag was released at the start of Team GO Rocket Strikes on January 24th, 2022.
| Method | Maximum CP | Details |
|---|---|---|
Wild |
710 769 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
Eggs |
473 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
![]() Raid Battles |
473 592 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 2,798
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
355 | Field Research: Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost: Since 2018 Apr Win in the GO Battle League: World of Wonders Catch 5 Pokémon: Verdant Wonders Catch 3 Pokémon featured during 2023 Community Days: December 2023 Community Day Catch 3 Poliwag: July 2023 Community Day Make 2 Great Curveball Throws in a row; Win 3 Gym battles; Win a raid; Hatch an Egg; Evolve 3 Pokémon: Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Yokohama Special Research/Timed Research: December Community Day 2023 - 4th part: Catch 5 different species of Pokémon Slippery Swirls (5 encounters) |
![]() GO Snapshot |
710 | Obtainable during: July 2023 Community Day: Jul 30 |
Team GO Rocket |
186 307 (weather boosted) |
2021 Feb 2 - Nov 8 2019 Aug 1 - 2020 Feb 3 Sierra: 2022 Jan 24 - Apr 2 |
![]() GO Battle League |
473 | Obtainable starting from rank: 1 (Season 11 - Season 14) |
















































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































