Poliwag
National Pokédex Arcanine - Poliwag (#60) - Poliwhirl Johto Pokédex Parasect - Poliwag (#72) - Poliwhirl
Japanese name	Nyoromo
Evolves from	None
Evolves into	Poliwhirl
Generation	First
Species	Tadpole Pokémon
Type	Water
Height	2 ft 0 in (0.6 m)
Weight	27.0 lb (12.4 kg)
Ability	Damp/Water Absorb

Poliwag (ニョロモ, Poliwag^? Nyoromo in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise. The name Poliwag is a portmanteau of pollywog, another name for a tadpole, and wag, which means to move a body part (in Poliwag's case, the tail) rapidly from side to side. The Japanese version of the name is probably onomatopoeic: "Nyoro nyoro" describes "wiggling" or "squirming" or "slithering", which is how a tadpole or a "Poliwag" would move. Image File history File links Artwork of the Pokémon Poliwag by Ken Sugimori. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Mode Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... Arcanine , Windie in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise. ... Poliwhirl (ニョロゾ Nyorozo in Japan, Quaputzi in Germany and Tetarte in France) is a Water Pokémon. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Parasect (????? Parasect in Japanese, Parasek in German and Parasect in French) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise. ... Poliwhirl (ニョロゾ Nyorozo in Japan, Quaputzi in Germany and Tetarte in France) is a Water Pokémon. ... A series of screenshots depicting Abra evolving into Kadabra In the fictional Pokémon universe, evolution ) is the change in form of a Pokémon, usually accompanied by an increase in statistic values. ... Poliwhirl (ニョロゾ Nyorozo in Japan, Quaputzi in Germany and Tetarte in France) is a Water Pokémon. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... Tadpole of Littlejohns Tree Frog (Litoria littlejohni) A tadpole (also known as a pollywog or polliwog) is a larval amphibian, the juvenile form of a frog, toad, newt, salamander, or caecilian. ... Pokémon types are special attributes based partly on, and expanded from, the classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... Pokémon types are special attributes based partly on, and expanded from, the classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... The metre (American English:meter) is a measure of length. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass (called weight in everyday parlance) in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... It has been suggested that Pokémon evolution be merged into this article or section. ... Japanese  ) is a language spoken by over 130 million people, in Japan and Japanese emigrant communities around the world. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... i eat poop alot A media franchise is an intellectual property involving the characters, setting, and trademarks of an original work of media (usually a work of fiction), such as a film, a work of literature, a television program, or a video game. ... A portmanteau (IPA pronunciation: RP, US) is a word or morpheme that fuses two or more words or word parts to give a combined or loaded meaning. ... A POLLYWOG is in zoology, a Tadpole (amphibious offspring, not yet in adult form) the literally belittling term for a (military or commercial) sailor subjected to a traditional, hazing-like ritual initiation when first crossing the equator Categories: Disambiguation ...

According to the Pokémon Special (#3) for the Official Nintendo Magazine, Poliwag was the first Pokémon to be designed by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori. It is Tajiri's favorite Pokémon. He likes how the swirls on its stomach "are where its intestines should be".^[1] Official Nintendo Magazine, or ONM is the UKs official Nintendo magazine, and is published by Future Publishing(OCLC 46390444). ... Satoshi Tajiri , born on August 28, 1965) is a Japanese electronic game designer and the creator of Pocket Monsters, better known as Pokémon. ... Bulbasaur - An example of Ken Sugimoris artwork for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Ken Sugimori ) (born January 27, 1966 in Tokyo) is a Japanese artist most famous for being the art director of the Pokémon video game franchise. ...

Biology

Poliwag are very young in their life cycle, with newly-grown legs that are still tender and weak. Poliwag's tail, however, is quite strong, allowing it to swim at great speeds without fatigue and slapping enemies silly. Hence, it prefers swimming through ponds and rivers than walking.

The belly of Poliwag is characterized by a large, hypnotic swirl-shape. The swirl is actually Poliwag's internal organs, visible through its soft, thin and translucent skin. The direction of this swirl differs from area to area. The equator is thought to have an effect on the direction of the swirl. Poliwag's swirl can be used for Hypnosis. Professor Charcot was well-known for showing, during his lessons at the Salpêtrière hospital, hysterical woman patients – here, his favorite patient, Blanche (Marie) Wittman, supported by Joseph Babiński. ...

Poliwag's thin skin is very rubbery, and works as protection from danger. Even sharp objects will bounce right off.

In the video games

Poliwag is a generally widely spread Pokémon and is available in the Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver and Crystal games. Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue are the first two installments of the Pokémon series of role-playing video games, first released for the Game Boy in Japan in 1996, later released to the rest of the world in 1998 (North America) and 1999 (Europe and Australia), and... Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue are the first two installments of the Pokémon series of role-playing video games, first released for the Game Boy in Japan in 1996, later released to the rest of the world in 1998 (North America) and 1999 (Europe and Australia), and... Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition is the fourth game in the Pokémon video game series in Japan, and the third in North America and Europe. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Poliwag can be found in Red/Blue by fishing at Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Pallet Town, Viridian City or Routes 22.

Poliwag can be found in Yellow by fishing at Viridian City, Route 22 and Route 23 he evoles at lv 26.

Poliwag can be found in Gold/Silver by fishing or surfing at The Ruins of Alph, Blackthorn City, Ecruteak City, Ilex Forest, Mt. Silver, Violet City, Viridian City and in routes: 6, 22, 28, 30, 31, 35, 43, 44. In Crystal, it can also be found on Route 30, in the grass.

Poliwag are also found in the Nintendo 64 game Pokémon Snap in the River Course. They will be obscured from view in the bushes to the right, but they can be driven out by Pester Balls, where they will charge towards the river and dive in. A close, clear photograph can be taken at this time. This section needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... Pokémon Snap ) is a video game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. ...

Poliwag's cry in the games is almost identical to Jigglypuff's (and the same as Ditto's) cry. Jigglypuff Purin in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Ditto Metamon in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

In the animé

As a wild Pokémon, Poliwag has appeared numerous times in the Pokémon animé, with each appearance being mostly- if not entirely- incidental. One example of this is when he appeared in the lake with other pokemon when the team visited Professor Oak. However, Poliwag has also appeared as part of a major character's team. While in the Orange Islands in the Pokémon animé, in the episode "The Stun Spore Detour", Ash and Tracey got themselves paralysed by a Vileplume's Stun Spore. Using Ash's Pokédex, Misty discovered the cure was a plant called Salvea weed which grew nearby around the habitat of wild Poliwag. Orange Islands Episode List Gym Leaders Other Characters A map of the Orange Islands In the Pokémon anime, the Orange Islands (a. ... Ash Ketchum, known as Satoshi ) in Japan, is the protagonist of the anime Pokémon. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Misty is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise. ...

Ironically, Jessie from Team Rocket had been similarly stunned by a Vileplume (though it is unclear just how badly affected she was- Ash and Tracey could barely talk, Jessie found the energy to not only yell at James and Meowth, but to remain her usual animated self). James recalled Salvea weed as a paralysis cure from his childhood, and Jessie sent him and Meowth to find some. Team Rocket ) is a fictional syndicate in the metaseries Pokémon. ...

Initially the ones to find it, James and Meowth scared Poliwag off, leading it to bump into Misty who defended it. James and Meowth spent much of the rest of the episode attempting to steal Poliwag, so that it may lead them to the Salvea weed, even going as far to dress up as a mother and baby to try and fool Misty- unsuccessfully, as usual. In the end, Poliwag helped Misty find a large amount of Salvea weed. Despite them causing her trouble, Misty was nice enough to leave some of the weed for Team Rocket, as she knew they were only trying to help their friend. After finding the Salvea weed, Misty was about to return to Ash, Tracey and Pikachu but Poliwag decided to stay with its new friends instead of remaining on its own in the wild. Pikachu ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

For a long while after this point, Poliwag was one of Misty's most prominent Pokémon. Though it did not appear in every episode like Togepi did throughout its time in the anime, and wasn't perhaps quite as popular with fans as the ever-lovable Psyduck, Poliwag remained a staunch ally for Misty and was often used to thwart Team Rocket, put out fires or just battle. Togepi , Togepy in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ... Psyduck , Koduck in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise. ...

It is worth noting that Poliwag is the only new Pokémon captured in the Orange Islands season by a main character who remained in the Johto Journeys season of the anime. Ash had sent his Snorlax to Professor Oak, where it was much happier spending its days eating and sleeping in the Professor's vast garden and the only other Pokémon captured in the series were Tracey's Scyther who left the main continuity (but remained in Pokémon Chronicles) at the end of the Orange Islands season, and Lapras who rejoined its family at the end of the Orange Islands season. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Snorlax Kabigon in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Professor Samuel Oak[1] is a human character who appears in the Pokémon video games, anime series, and manga. ... Scyther , Strike in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

In the Johto Journeys episode "The Totodile Duel", Misty and Ash both battled each other for ownership of a Totodile both believed they had captured. The final round of the battle saw Poliwag take on Bulbasaur. Bulbasaur eventually won the battle, meaning Ash earned the right to own and train Totodile (some fans believe it must have been Ash who captured Totodile in the first place, or else the Pokémon may not have been so obedient towards Ash). However, during the battle, Poliwag evolved into Poliwhirl and Misty was more than happy with her new Pokémon. Totodile (ワニノコ Waninoko in Japanese, Karnimani in German and Kaiminus in French) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise. ... Bulbasaur , Fushigidane in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ... Poliwhirl (ニョロゾ Nyorozo in Japan, Quaputzi in Germany and Tetarte in France) is a Water Pokémon. ...

This same Pokémon remains a part of Misty's team today in Pokémon Advanced Battle and Pokémon Chronicles. In the Pokémon Master Quest episode "Outrageous Fortunes", Misty expected her Poliwhirl to evolve into a Poliwrath. Instead, it evolved into a Politoed. While initially upset at this turn of events, Misty has grown to love Politoed even more. Poliwrath (ニョロボン Nyorobon in Japan, Quappo in Germany and Tartard in France) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... Politoed (ニョロトノ Nyorotono in Japanese, Quaxo in German and Tarpaud in French) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise. ...

In other properties

In the card game

Poliwag in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Poliwag has appeared several times in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It has appeared in the following sets: Image File history File links Poliwag_tcg. ... Image File history File links Poliwag_tcg. ... This article is about the card game. ...

• Base Set
• Base Set 2
• Gym Heroes (as Misty's Poliwag)
• Gym Challenge (as Misty's Poliwag)
• Neo Discovery
• Expedition
• Skyridge
• EX Fire Red & Leaf Green
• EX Unseen Forces

References

• The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Publications

• Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
• Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
• Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

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External links

• Official Pokémon website
• Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Poliwag as a species
• Poliwag’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry at Serebii.net
• Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
• PsyPoke - Poliwag Pokédex entry and Usage Overview
• WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Poliwag Previously hosted by Wikibooks