Type Matchups
Poliwag is a Water-type Pokémon. It's weak to Electric, Grass moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Weak To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Poliwag by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Poliwag excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 300.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Poliwag fits into these proven competitive cores:
Fire-Water-Grass
Perfect triangle — every type that threatens one is resisted by another
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
Fire-Steel-Water
Industrial core — each member covers the others
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What is Poliwag weak to?
Poliwag is weak to Electric (2×), Grass (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Poliwag?
The best teammates for Poliwag are Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur because they resist Poliwag's key weaknesses.
Is Poliwag good for competitive?
Poliwag can work on a team with proper support. Poliwag excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 300.
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Poliwag is a Water-type Pokémon
Bulbasaur covers Poliwag's weaknesses
Ivysaur covers Poliwag's weaknesses
Venusaur covers Poliwag's weaknesses
Oddish covers Poliwag's weaknesses
Gloom covers Poliwag's weaknesses
Poliwag is available in Sword Shield
Poliwag is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Poliwag is available in Sun Moon
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