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Poliwag and its evolutions in Pokémon Survivors

Poliwag is one of the families that hatch from eggs in Pokémon Survivors, a Water type. Tadpole. Water, punches and quick cooldowns.

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#060 Egg Kanto #
Poliwag portrait

Poliwag

Water

First stage · Tadpole. Water, punches and quick cooldowns.

Playable once it hatches from a Common Egg.

In-game stats

HP
110
Attack
x1.00
Defense
0
Speed
66
Cooldown
x0.96
Area
x1.00
Regen
0.0/s

Evolution line

  1. Poliwag
  2. Lv 12
  3. Poliwhirl
  4. Lv 28
  5. PoliwrathPolitoed

Starting move

Bubble Beam Water
A stream of bubbles at the nearest foe; each bubble that pops slows its target.

Special attack

Hydro Pump Water (At the final evolution: Hydro Cannon)
A focused blast in the direction you move.

Moves it learns

Poliwag from the start
  • Bubble Beam
  • Water Gun
  • Whirlpool
  • Ice Shard
  • Dream Eater
Poliwhirl Lv 12
  • Brine
  • Future Sight
Poliwrath Lv 28
  • Dynamic Punch
  • Mach Punch
  • Focus Punch
Politoed Lv 28 · King's Rock
  • Sheer Cold
  • Water Shuriken
  • Disarming Voice

Abilities

  • Water Absorb: Water attacks heal you instead of hurting.
  • Damp: Blasts don’t hurt you, and Water moves +10%.
  • Swift Swim (Hidden Ability): In rain: speed +18 and cooldowns −8%.

You pick one at the first evolution (Lv 12 for one that never evolves). The Hidden one is the rarest in the games.

When it shows up

  • May join the horde, from 1:00 to 7:00
  • May form the ring of 28 at 4:00
#061 Egg Kanto #
Poliwhirl portrait

Poliwhirl

Water

First evolution · Tadpole. Water, punches and quick cooldowns.

Playable once it hatches from a Common Egg.

In-game stats

HP
140
Attack
x1.08
Defense
1
Speed
66
Cooldown
x0.96
Area
x1.00
Regen
0.0/s

Evolution line

  1. Poliwag
  2. Lv 12
  3. Poliwhirl
  4. Lv 28
  5. PoliwrathPolitoed

Starting move

Bubble Beam Water
A stream of bubbles at the nearest foe; each bubble that pops slows its target.

Special attack

Hydro Pump Water (At the final evolution: Hydro Cannon)
A focused blast in the direction you move.

Moves it learns

Poliwag from the start
  • Bubble Beam
  • Water Gun
  • Whirlpool
  • Ice Shard
  • Dream Eater
Poliwhirl Lv 12
  • Brine
  • Future Sight
Poliwrath Lv 28
  • Dynamic Punch
  • Mach Punch
  • Focus Punch
Politoed Lv 28 · King's Rock
  • Sheer Cold
  • Water Shuriken
  • Disarming Voice

Abilities

  • Water Absorb: Water attacks heal you instead of hurting.
  • Damp: Blasts don’t hurt you, and Water moves +10%.
  • Swift Swim (Hidden Ability): In rain: speed +18 and cooldowns −8%.

You pick one at the first evolution (Lv 12 for one that never evolves). The Hidden one is the rarest in the games.

When it shows up

  • May join the horde, from 3:00 to 13:00
  • May form the ring of 30 at 8:00
  • May form the ring of 40 at 11:00
#062 Egg Kanto #
Poliwrath portrait

Poliwrath

WaterFighting

Final evolution · Tadpole. Water, punches and quick cooldowns.

Playable once it hatches from a Common Egg.

In-game stats

HP
190
Attack
x1.28
Defense
2
Speed
66
Cooldown
x0.96
Area
x1.05
Regen
0.0/s

Evolution line

  1. Poliwag
  2. Lv 12
  3. Poliwhirl
  4. Lv 28
  5. PoliwrathPolitoed

Starting move

Bubble Beam Water
A stream of bubbles at the nearest foe; each bubble that pops slows its target.

Special attack

Hydro Cannon Water
A focused blast in the direction you move.

Moves it learns

Poliwag from the start
  • Bubble Beam
  • Water Gun
  • Whirlpool
  • Ice Shard
  • Dream Eater
Poliwhirl Lv 12
  • Brine
  • Future Sight
Poliwrath Lv 28
  • Dynamic Punch
  • Mach Punch
  • Focus Punch

Abilities

  • Water Absorb: Water attacks heal you instead of hurting.
  • Damp: Blasts don’t hurt you, and Water moves +10%.
  • Swift Swim (Hidden Ability): In rain: speed +18 and cooldowns −8%.

You pick one at the first evolution (Lv 12 for one that never evolves). The Hidden one is the rarest in the games.

When it shows up

  • May join the horde, from 10:00 to the end
#186 Egg Johto #
Politoed portrait

Politoed

Water

Final evolution · Tadpole. Water, punches and quick cooldowns.

Playable once it hatches from a Common Egg.

In-game stats

HP
190
Attack
x1.23
Defense
1
Speed
66
Cooldown
x0.96
Area
x1.10
Regen
0.5/s

Evolution line

  1. Poliwag
  2. Lv 12
  3. Poliwhirl
  4. Lv 28
  5. PoliwrathPolitoed

Starting move

Bubble Beam Water
A stream of bubbles at the nearest foe; each bubble that pops slows its target.

Special attack

Hydro Cannon Water
A focused blast in the direction you move.

Moves it learns

Poliwag from the start
  • Bubble Beam
  • Water Gun
  • Whirlpool
  • Ice Shard
  • Dream Eater
Poliwhirl Lv 12
  • Brine
  • Future Sight
Politoed Lv 28
  • Sheer Cold
  • Water Shuriken
  • Disarming Voice

Abilities

  • Water Absorb: Water attacks heal you instead of hurting.
  • Damp: Blasts don’t hurt you, and Water moves +10%.
  • Swift Swim (Hidden Ability): In rain: speed +18 and cooldowns −8%.

You pick one at the first evolution (Lv 12 for one that never evolves). The Hidden one is the rarest in the games.

When it shows up

  • May join the horde, from 10:00 to the end

FAQ

How do you unlock Poliwag in Pokémon Survivors?

By hatching a Common Egg. Bosses, locked chests and rifts sometimes drop eggs, which hatch in the incubator with the steps you walk in runs; once Poliwag hatches, it's yours to play for good.

How does Poliwag evolve?

Mid-run, as it levels up: into Poliwhirl at Lv 12 and into Poliwrath or Politoed at Lv 28. Some forms need an evolution item, bought in the Kecleon Shop or found on bosses.

What is Poliwag's starting move?

Poliwag starts every run with Bubble Beam, the family's signature move. The other moves come from level-ups as the line evolves.

Is Poliwag good in Pokémon Survivors?

On the tier list, built from players’ runs, Poliwag is A tier: it beat Mewtwo in 70% of its 43 runs on Normal over the last 30 days.