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No. 0060

Poliwag

Tadpole Pokémon

Poliwag
Official art
Water
Height
0.6 m 2′00″
Weight
12.4 kg 27.3 lbs
Base stat total
300 top 86%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
In rivers with fast-flowing water, this Pokémon will cling to a rock by using its thick lips, which act like a suction cup.
See all 16 entries

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284
Atk5049–11294–218
Def4040–10176–196
SpA4040–10176–196
SpD4040–10176–196
Spe9085–156166–306
Total300Higher than 14% of all Pokémon
HP40Atk50Def40Spe90SpD40SpA40

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 90). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf234Tailwind312

At max Speed, Poliwag outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Poliwag · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  15. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  19. 142Poliwag · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 110Poliwag · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Water Absorb: Water becomes 0×

Abilities

  • Water Absorb

    Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

  • Damp

    Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

  • Swift SwimHidden ability

    Doubles Speed during rain.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.29% of teams · rank #80 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Life Orb
Ability
Water Absorb
Nature
Modest
EVs
116 Def / 196 SpA / 196 Spe
Tera Type
Psychic
  1. Earth Power
  2. Ice Beam
  3. Psychic
  4. Surf

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.41%
  • Rated 1500+0.39%
  • Rated 1630+0.29%
  • Rated 1760+0.06%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.29%

Moves

  • Earth Power98%
  • Ice Beam98%
  • Psychic77.7%
  • Surf48.8%
  • Hydro Pump47.5%
  • Hypnosis20.3%
  • Protect3.8%
  • Belly Drum2%
  • Liquidation2%
  • Bulldoze2%

Items

  • Life Orb49.2%
  • Eviolite48.8%
  • Oran Berry2%
  • Salac Berry0%
  • Damp Rock0%
  • Sitrus Berry0%

Abilities

  • 100%
  • 0%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Modest 116 Def / 196 SpA / 196 Spe48.8%
  • Timid 116 HP / 196 SpA / 196 Spe27.2%
  • Timid 116 Def / 196 SpA / 196 Spe22%
  • Jolly 36 HP / 196 Atk / 36 Def / 36 SpD / 196 Spe1.5%
  • Jolly 196 Atk / 116 SpD / 196 Spe0.5%

Tera types

  • Psychic57.3%
  • Ground29.1%
  • Stellar13.6%
  • Water0%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0060PoliwagWater
    1. Level 25#0061PoliwhirlWater
      1. Use Water Stone#0062PoliwrathWaterFighting
      2. Trade holding King’s Rock#0186PolitoedWater

Moves

Level up 11

1HypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20
1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
6PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
12Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
18Bubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20
24Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
30Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
36Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
42Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
48Belly DrumUser pays half its max HP to max out its Attack.NormalStatus——10
54Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 38

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30
TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20
TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

Egg moves 5

EggEndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
EggMistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30
EggMuddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10
EggSplashDoes nothing.NormalStatus——40
EggWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

Pokédex entries

Category
Tadpole Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Blue
Shape
Habitat
Water's Edge
Pal Park area
Pond
Kanto#060Original Johto#072Updated Johto#072Mountain Kalos#033Original Alola#149Original Akala#076Original Ula’ula#068Updated Alola#182Updated Akala#083Updated Ula’ula#074Let’s Go Kanto#060Isle of Armor#142Kitakami#039

  1. In rivers with fast-flowing water, this Pokémon will cling to a rock by using its thick lips, which act like a suction cup.

    Shield

  2. For Poliwag, swimming is easier than walking. The swirl pattern on its belly is actually part of the Pokémon’s innards showing through the skin.

    Sword

  3. The direction of the swirl on their stomachs differs depending on where they live. Poliwag aficionados can tell them apart at a glance.

    Ultra Moon

  4. Despite the danger, it wants to come up on land. So it does its best to waddle along, but when an enemy finds it, it rushes back to the water.

    Ultra Sun

  5. It’s still not very good at walking. Its Trainers should train this Pokémon to walk every day.

    Moon

  6. The swirl on its belly is its internal organs showing through. If the swirl is tinged white, that means it’s affected by some disease.

    Sun

  7. Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  8. Its newly grown legs prevent it from walking well. It appears to prefer swimming over walking.

    LeafGreen

  9. Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.

    FireRed · X

  10. It is possible to see this Pokémon’s spiral innards right through its thin skin. However, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it.

    Emerald

  11. POLIWAG has a very thin skin. It is possible to see the Pokémon’s spiral innards right through the skin. Despite its thinness, however, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  12. The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It looks clearer after it eats.

    Crystal

  13. The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.

    Silver · SoulSilver

  14. Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.

    Gold · HeartGold

  15. The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.

    Yellow · Y · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  16. Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

Japanese
ニョロモ
Japanese (romaji)
Nyoromo
Korean
발챙이
Chinese (Traditional)
蚊香蝌蚪
Chinese (Simplified)
蚊香蝌蚪
French
Ptitard
German
Quapsel
Spanish
Poliwag
Italian
Poliwag

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
60
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 1
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Brawlers' CaveSurfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Green 30 areas
  • Celadon CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cerulean CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Fuchsia CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Pallet TownFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–15
  • Road 10Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 11Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 12Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 13Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 17Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 18Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 19Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 20Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 21Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 22Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–15
  • Road 23Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 24Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 25Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 6Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (middle)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Vermilion CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Viridian CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–15
Red 30 areas
  • Celadon CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cerulean CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Fuchsia CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Pallet TownFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–15
  • Road 10Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 11Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 12Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 13Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 17Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 18Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 19Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 20Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 21Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 22Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–15
  • Road 23Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 24Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 25Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 6Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (middle)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Vermilion CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Viridian CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–15
Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Brawlers' CaveSurfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Let’s Go, Eevee! 5 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 51–56
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 51–56
  • Road 22Surfing in the overworld · Lv 3–4
  • Road 23Surfing in the overworld · Lv 41–46
  • Road 25Surfing in the overworld · Lv 9–14
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 5 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 51–56
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 51–56
  • Road 22Surfing in the overworld · Lv 3–4
  • Road 23Surfing in the overworld · Lv 41–46
  • Road 25Surfing in the overworld · Lv 9–14
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Brooklet HillSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Brooklet HillSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17
Moon 3 areas
  • Brooklet HillSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17
  • Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
Sun 3 areas
  • Brooklet HillSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17
  • Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
Y 13 areas
  • Couriway TownFishing with an Old Rod · Lv 25
  • Frost Cavern (unknown area 313)Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 20
  • Frost Cavern (unknown area 315)Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 20
  • Laverre CityFishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
  • Pokemon VillageEncountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 25–30
  • Road 14Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 15Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 16Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 19Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 25
  • Road 21Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 30
  • Victory Road (unknown area 322)Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 35
  • Victory Road (unknown area 327)Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 35
  • Victory Road (unknown area 328)Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 35
X 13 areas
  • Couriway TownFishing with an Old Rod · Lv 25
  • Frost Cavern (unknown area 313)Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 20
  • Frost Cavern (unknown area 315)Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 20
  • Laverre CityFishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
  • Pokemon VillageEncountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 25–30
  • Road 14Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 15Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 16Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 19Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 25
  • Road 21Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 30
  • Victory Road (unknown area 322)Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 35
  • Victory Road (unknown area 327)Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 35
  • Victory Road (unknown area 328)Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 35
White 2 16 areas
  • Clay TunnelFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50–70
  • Floccesy Ranch (inner)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Floccesy Ranch (outer)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Giant ChasmFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Lostlorn ForestFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Relic Tunnel (Relic Castle entrance)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Road 19Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Road 20Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Road 23Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Road 6Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 71)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–55
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 73)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 75)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 78)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 79)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Wellspring CaveFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50–70
Black 2 16 areas
  • Clay TunnelFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50–70
  • Floccesy Ranch (inner)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Floccesy Ranch (outer)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Giant ChasmFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Lostlorn ForestFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Relic Tunnel (Relic Castle entrance)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Road 19Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Road 20Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Road 23Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Road 6Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 71)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–55
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 73)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 75)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 78)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 79)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Wellspring CaveFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50–70
White 7 areas
  • Challengers Cave (B2F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
  • Giant ChasmFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
  • Giant Chasm (forest cave)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
  • Road 6Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
  • Victory Road (unknown area 53)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
  • Victory Road (unknown area 58)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
  • Wellspring CaveFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
Black 7 areas
  • Challengers Cave (B2F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
  • Giant ChasmFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
  • Giant Chasm (forest cave)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
  • Road 6Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
  • Victory Road (unknown area 53)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
  • Victory Road (unknown area 58)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
  • Wellspring CaveFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
SoulSilver 26 areas
  • Blackthorn CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Cerulean Cave (2F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Ecruteak CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Ilex ForestFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Mount Moon SquareFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 20–40
  • Mount Silver (outside)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 22Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 5–40
  • Road 28Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 30Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 31Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 35Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Road 43Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Road 44Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 45Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Road 47 (cave gate)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Road 6Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Ruins of Alph (outside)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Safari Zone MarshlandFishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 12–18
  • Safari Zone MeadowFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 12–36
  • Safari Zone Rocky BeachSurfing · Lv 15–16
  • Safari Zone WetlandFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 12–37
  • Unknown Area; all PoliwagFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Violet CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Viridian CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 5–40
HeartGold 26 areas
  • Blackthorn CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Cerulean Cave (2F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Ecruteak CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Ilex ForestFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Mount Moon SquareFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 20–40
  • Mount Silver (outside)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 22Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 5–40
  • Road 28Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 30Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 31Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 35Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Road 43Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Road 44Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 45Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Road 47 (cave gate)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Road 6Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Ruins of Alph (outside)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Safari Zone MarshlandFishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 12–18
  • Safari Zone MeadowFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 12–36
  • Safari Zone Rocky BeachSurfing · Lv 15–16
  • Safari Zone WetlandFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 12–37
  • Unknown Area; all PoliwagFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Violet CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Viridian CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 5–40
Platinum 2 areas
  • Road 227Surfing · Lv 35–45
  • Road 228Surfing · Lv 35–45
Pearl 3 areas
  • Road 225Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Road 227Surfing · Lv 20–30
  • Road 228Surfing · Lv 20–30
Diamond 3 areas
  • Road 225Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Road 227Surfing · Lv 20–30
  • Road 228Surfing · Lv 20–30
LeafGreen 17 areas
  • Berry ForestFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 5–15
  • Cape BrinkFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Four IslandFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Fuchsia CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 5–15
  • Icefall Cave (entrance)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Road 22Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Road 23Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Road 25Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Road 6Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Ruin ValleyFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 5–15
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 5–15
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 5–15
  • Safari Zone (middle)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 5–15
  • Viridian CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
FireRed 17 areas
  • Berry ForestFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 5–15
  • Cape BrinkFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Four IslandFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Fuchsia CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 5–15
  • Icefall Cave (entrance)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Road 22Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Road 23Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Road 25Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Road 6Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Ruin ValleyFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 5–15
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 5–15
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 5–15
  • Safari Zone (middle)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 5–15
  • Viridian CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–25
Crystal 15 areas
  • Blackthorn CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Ecruteak CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Ilex ForestFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Mount Silver (outside)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 22Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–40
  • Road 28Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–44
  • Road 30Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–40
  • Road 31Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–40
  • Road 35Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Road 43Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Road 44Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–40
  • Road 6Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Ruins of Alph (outside)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Violet CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Viridian CitySurfing · Lv 5–14
Silver 15 areas
  • Blackthorn CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Ecruteak CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Ilex ForestFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Mount Silver (outside)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 22Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 4–40
  • Road 28Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–44
  • Road 30Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 31Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 35Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Road 43Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Road 44Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 6Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Ruins of Alph (outside)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Violet CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Viridian CitySurfing · Lv 5–14
Gold 15 areas
  • Blackthorn CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Ecruteak CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Ilex ForestFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Mount Silver (outside)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 22Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 4–40
  • Road 28Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–44
  • Road 30Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 31Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 35Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Road 43Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Road 44Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 6Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Ruins of Alph (outside)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
  • Violet CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Viridian CitySurfing · Lv 5–14
Yellow 29 areas
  • Celadon CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cerulean CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Fuchsia CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Pallet TownFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 10Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 11Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 12Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 13Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 17Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 18Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 19Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 20Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 21Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 22Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–15
  • Road 23Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–30
  • Road 24Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 25Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 6Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (middle)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Vermilion CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Viridian CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–15
Blue 30 areas
  • Celadon CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cerulean CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Fuchsia CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Pallet TownFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–15
  • Road 10Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 11Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 12Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 13Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 17Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 18Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 19Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 20Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 21Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 22Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–15
  • Road 23Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 24Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 25Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 6Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (middle)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Vermilion CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Viridian CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–15
Red 30 areas
  • Celadon CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cerulean CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Fuchsia CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Pallet TownFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–15
  • Road 10Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 11Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 12Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 13Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 17Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 18Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 19Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 20Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 21Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 22Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–15
  • Road 23Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 24Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 25Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Road 6Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Safari Zone (middle)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Vermilion CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10
  • Viridian CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–15