Poliwag Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

• With Water Absorb: Water ½× → 0×

Base stats

HP

40

Attack

50

Defense

40

Sp. Atk

40

Sp. Def

40

Speed

90

Total

300

Evolution

1. Poliwag
2. →
   Poliwhirl
3. →
   PoliwrathPolitoed

Best counters to Poliwag

• Wellspring Mask OgerponHits for 2×
• HydrappleHits for 2×
• Alolan ExeggutorHits for 2×
• FlappleHits for 2×
• AppletunHits for 2×
• DipplinHits for 2×

Other Water Pokémon

• Squirtle
• Wartortle
• Blastoise
• Mega Blastoise
• Psyduck
• Golduck
• Poliwhirl
• Seel
• Shellder
• Krabby
• Kingler
• Horsea

Frequently asked questions

What is Poliwag weak to?

As a Water type, Poliwag takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.

What is Poliwag resistant to?

Poliwag resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.

What are the best counters to Poliwag?

Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Poliwag with super-effective attacks.