- Role
- Swimmer
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Evolves
- Lv.30 · Lv.42
- Final form
- Poliwrath
Passive
Swift Swim
+10% HP and +20% projectile speed. In rain, +30% speed and +20% damage. Like Poliwrath, +15% physical damage.
Test status We have not played Poliwag yet. Everything on this page comes from the v0.7.7 game files (official text), so it matches the game — but numbers like damage and HP in a real run are not measured yet. See what we have tested →
How to unlock Poliwag
To add it to your League, complete its challenge — put 4,000 pokémon to sleep — then weaken and catch it when it appears in your next run.
- Put 4,000 Pokémon to sleep.
Goal: 4,000 - Catch it in your next run.
After the challenge is complete, Poliwag appears in a run. Weaken it and catch it — it only joins your League once it is caught.
"In a single run" goals must be met in one run; the others add up across all your runs. League-size goals count the partners you have caught.
Poliwag's moves
These are the four moves listed in Poliwag's League kit. You start a run with the first one; the other three are among the moves level-up cards can offer (partners can also be offered moves from their evolution line and from your League — see level-up cards).
| Move | Type | Category | Base power* | Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam · starting move | Water | Special | 65 | Projectile burst |
| Hypnosis | Psychic | Status | — | Homing |
| Circle Throw | Fighting | Physical | 60 | Spin |
| Submission | Fighting | Physical | 80 | Dash |
* Base power is the main-series value the game starts from; in a run, damage scales with level, upgrades and vitamins. See level-up cards.
Poliwag's Ultimate
Poliwag uses the shared Water-type Ultimate. Charge it by fighting, then press R to cast it.
Tidal Wave
A giant wave spreads out from you in a circle and drags everyone along; it starts to rain.
Poliwag's evolution
It evolves into Poliwhirl at level 30 and Poliwrath at level 42.
- StartPoliwagWater
- Lv.30PoliwhirlWater
- Lv.42PoliwrathWaterFighting
Base stats
The main-series base stats the game builds Poliwag from (total 300). In a run, your HP, armor and damage also depend on level, Lab upgrades, vitamins and your passive.
Similar partners
FAQ
How do I unlock Poliwag in PokeBonk?
To add it to your League, complete its challenge — put 4,000 pokémon to sleep — then weaken and catch it when it appears in your next run.
What is Poliwag's passive in PokeBonk?
Swift Swim: +10% HP and +20% projectile speed. In rain, +30% speed and +20% damage. Like Poliwrath, +15% physical damage.
What is Poliwag's Ultimate?
Tidal Wave: A giant wave spreads out from you in a circle and drags everyone along; it starts to rain.
When does Poliwag evolve in PokeBonk?
It evolves into Poliwhirl at level 30 and Poliwrath at level 42. Run evolution levels are higher than in the main series games.