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Base Stats for Poliwag
HP
40
Atk
50
Def
40
SpA
40
SpD
40
Spe
90
Best Moves for Poliwag
Haze
100.000%
Protect
100.000%
Ice Beam
100.000%
Hydro Pump
100.000%
Best Teammates for Poliwag
Best Items for Poliwag
Waterium Z
100.000%
Other
0.000%
Best Abilities for Poliwag
Swift Swim
100.000%
Water Absorb
0.000%
Best EV Spreads for Poliwag
Modest
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
100.000%
Type Matchups for Poliwag
Weak
Electric
2x
Grass
2x
Resist
Fire
1/2x
Water
1/2x
Ice
1/2x
Steel
1/2x
Immune
None
Ability notes
Water Absorb: Water moves become 0x.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Poliwag in VGC 17?
The top moves for Poliwag in VGC 17 are Haze (100.000%), Protect (100.000%), Ice Beam (100.000%), Hydro Pump (100.000%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Poliwag?
Poliwag synergizes well with Whimsicott (100.000%), Pelipper (100.000%), Metagross (100.000%), Tapu Koko (100.000%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.
What item should I use on Poliwag?
The most popular items for Poliwag are Waterium Z (100.000%), Other (0.000%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Poliwag?
The most common abilities for Poliwag are Swift Swim (100.000%) and Water Absorb (0.000%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What Tera Type should I use on Poliwag?
Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.
What is the best EV spread for Poliwag?
The most common EV spread for Poliwag is Modest with 0/0/0/252/4/252 (100.000% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
What is Poliwag weak to and resistant against?
Poliwag is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no attacking types. Ability notes: Water Absorb: Water moves become 0x.
Is Poliwag good in VGC 17?
Poliwag is currently ranked in the VGC 17 metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.
Pokemon
% usage
Arcanine fireIntimidateJustified Flash Fire Mago BerryAguav BerryIapapa BerryAssault VestFigy Berry Firium Z Choice Band Life Orb Other Flare BlitzExtreme SpeedProtectHelping HandWild ChargeBulldozeSnarlWill-O-WispRoar Other
80.23%
Tapu Koko electricfairyElectric SurgeElectrium ZLife OrbAssault VestChoice SpecsFairium Z Focus Sash Normalium Z Other Dazzling GleamThunderboltVolt SwitchProtectSky DropHidden Power FireTauntNature's MadnessDischarge Electro Ball Nature Power Other
54.41%
Kartana grasssteelBeast BoostFightinium ZGrassium ZFocus SashChoice ScarfAssault VestScope Lens Other Leaf BladeSacred SwordSmart StrikeDetectSwords DanceSubstituteProtectNight SlashOther
36.13%
Porygon2 normalDownloadAnalytic Trace EvioliteOther Ice BeamTrick RoomRecoverThunderboltToxicReturnOther
34.96%
Garchomp dragongroundRough SkinSand Veil Groundium ZChoice ScarfAssault Vest Other EarthquakeRock SlidePoison JabProtectSwords DanceDragon ClawFire FangOther
31.54%
Tapu Fini waterfairyMisty SurgeChoice SpecsWiki BerryLeftoversIapapa Berry Mago Berry Waterium Z Aguav Berry Other MoonblastMuddy WaterProtectCalm MindHazeDazzling GleamScaldHydro Pump Taunt Other
31.35%
Tapu Lele psychicfairyPsychic SurgeChoice ScarfChoice SpecsPsychium ZLife OrbWiki Berry Other PsychicMoonblastDazzling GleamThunderboltProtectTauntHidden Power Fire Psyshock Other
28.96%
Celesteela steelflyingBeast BoostLeftoversAguav Berry Assault Vest Steelium Z Iapapa Berry Wacan Berry Other ProtectLeech SeedHeavy SlamFlamethrowerSubstituteFlash CannonAir Slash Other
26.75%
Snorlax normalGluttonyThick Fat Immunity Figy BerryIapapa BerryAguav Berry Other RecycleHigh HorsepowerReturnCurseBelly DrumDouble-EdgeFrustrationFacadeProtect Other
23.37%
Gigalith rockSand StreamSturdy Sand Force Rockium ZChoice BandFigy Berry Weakness Policy Aguav Berry Assault Vest Other Rock SlideProtectStone EdgeCurseEarthquakeHeavy SlamWide GuardOther
19.65%
Nihilego rockpoisonBeast BoostFocus SashLife OrbChoice ScarfWiki BerryIapapa Berry Grassy Seed Rockium Z Other Sludge BombPower GemProtectTrick RoomHidden Power IceAcid SprayOther
19.37%
Ninetales-Alola icefairySnow WarningSnow Cloak Focus SashLight ClayChoice Scarf Other BlizzardAurora VeilProtectFreeze-DryIcy WindRoarEncoreDisable Other
16.17%
Muk-Alola poisondarkGluttonyPoison Touch Power of Alchemy Figy BerryIapapa BerryAguav Berry Other Knock OffProtectPoison JabGunk ShotTauntCurseFlamethrowerImprisonShadow Sneak Other
13.28%
Tapu Bulu grassfairyGrassy SurgeGrassium ZAguav BerryLeftovers Figy Berry Mago Berry Life Orb Rockium Z Miracle Seed Eject Button Meadow Plate Choice Scarf Iapapa Berry Assault Vest Other ProtectHorn LeechWood HammerSubstituteLeech SeedSwords Dance Stone Edge Superpower Disable Whirlwind Hidden Power Fire Other
11.34%
Metagross steelpsychicClear BodyLight Metal Weakness PolicyChoice BandAssault VestGroundium Z Psychium Z Fightinium Z Life Orb Steelium Z Iapapa Berry Other Meteor MashZen HeadbuttProtectBullet PunchHammer ArmEarthquakeOther
10.96%
Buzzwole bugfightingBeast BoostFightinium ZAssault VestOther Poison JabIce PunchSuperpowerProtectLeech LifeHammer Arm Other
9.11%
Drifblim ghostflyingUnburdenAftermath Flare Boost Psychic SeedMisty Seed Grassy Seed Other TailwindShadow BallWill-O-WispSunny DayHazeRain Dance Disable Other
8.69%
Pheromosa bugfightingBeast BoostFightinium ZLife OrbPoisonium ZFocus SashOther ProtectIce BeamHigh Jump KickPoison JabFocus BlastU-turnHidden Power GroundDouble Kick Other
8.61%
Togedemaru electricsteelLightning RodIron Barbs Sturdy Air BalloonFocus SashOther Fake OutZing ZapSpiky ShieldEncorePoison JabOther
8.49%
Gyarados waterflyingIntimidateMoxie Waterium ZFlyinium ZFocus Sash Groundium Z Sitrus Berry Aguav Berry Other WaterfallProtectDragon DanceFlamethrowerBounceIce FangEarthquakeOther
7.97%
Marowak-Alola fireghostLightning RodRock Head Cursed Body Thick ClubOther Shadow BoneFlare BlitzProtectBonemerangDetectPerish SongToxicSubstituteSwords Dance Other
7.68%
Mudsdale groundStaminaOwn Tempo Inner Focus Assault VestFigy BerryChoice BandGroundium ZFightinium Z Other High HorsepowerHeavy SlamClose CombatRock SlideProtectEarthquakeOther
7.30%
Gastrodon watergroundStorm DrainSticky Hold Sand Force Groundium ZNormalium ZMystic WaterWaterium Z Sitrus Berry Wiki Berry Maranga Berry Expert Belt Leftovers Iron Ball Figy Berry Aguav Berry Other RecoverScaldProtectIce BeamToxicSludge BombMuddy WaterEarthquakeStockpileFissure Other
7.11%
Xurkitree electricBeast BoostElectrium ZWiki BerryAguav Berry Adrenaline Orb Mago Berry Choice Scarf Iapapa Berry Other ThunderboltProtectDazzling GleamTail GlowHidden Power IceEnergy BallOther
6.27%
Hariyama fightingThick FatGutsSheer Force Assault VestFlame OrbSitrus Berry Groundium Z Other Fake OutClose CombatKnock OffFeintPoison JabHeavy SlamBulldoze Other
5.82%
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