Bubble + Bubble Beam
Shadow Poliwag's best moveset is Bubble and Bubble Beam, with 4.88 DPS (damage per second) and 27.9 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
Shadow Poliwag is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 829 CP and is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bubble / Bubble Beam. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Raid Attacker
Little Cup
Shadow Poliwag takes increased damage from:
Electric160.0%
Grass160.0%
Shadow Poliwag takes reduced damage from:
Fire62.5%
Ice62.5%
Steel62.5%
Water62.5%
| 1. | Bubble | Bubble Beam | 3.40 | 4.88 | 27.9 |
| 2. | Bubble |  Mud Bomb | 3.36 | 4.82 | 27.6 |
| 3. | Bubble |  Body Slam | 3.35 | 4.81 | 27.5 |
| 4. | Mud Shot | Bubble Beam | 2.97 | 4.26 | 24.4 |
| 5. | Mud Shot | Mud Bomb | 2.93 | 4.20 | 24.1 |
| 6. | Mud Shot | Body Slam | 2.91 | 4.18 | 23.9 |
| 7. | Mud Shot | Frustration | 0 | 0.10 | 0 |
| 8. | Bubble | Frustration | 0 | 0.10 | 0 |
Mud Shot
4
6
0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Bubble10121.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 12 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 8 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 11 |
Mud Bomb60332.5s| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.9s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
Body Slam50332.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Frustration10332.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
Bubble Beam45332.0s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialBubble Beam has a 100.0% chance to:
The following chart shows Shadow Poliwag's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Poliwag's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Poliwag has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Shadow Poliwag reaches a maximum of 829 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 402–473 CP, rising to 502–592 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 324–355 CP.
 Max CP | 829 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 324 CP - 355 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 433 CP - 473 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 402 CP - 473 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 502 CP - 592 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Poliwag Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 CP | 2 | 36 CP | 3 | 61 CP |
| 4 | 86 CP | 5 | 111 CP | 6 | 136 CP |
| 7 | 161 CP | 8 | 186 CP | 9 | 211 CP |
| 10 | 236 CP | 11 | 260 CP | 12 | 284 CP |
| 13 | 307 CP | 14 | 331 CP | 15 | 355 CP |
| 16 | 379 CP | 17 | 402 CP | 18 | 426 CP |
| 19 | 450 CP | 20 | 473 CP | 21 | 497 CP |
| 22 | 521 CP | 23 | 544 CP | 24 | 568 CP |
| 25 | 592 CP | 26 | 615 CP | 27 | 639 CP |
| 28 | 663 CP | 29 | 686 CP | 30 | 710 CP |
| 31 | 722 CP | 32 | 734 CP | 33 | 746 CP |
| 34 | 758 CP | 35 | 769 CP | 36 | 781 CP |
| 37 | 793 CP | 38 | 805 CP | 39 | 817 CP |
| 40 | 829 CP | 41 | 839 CP | 42 | 850 CP |
| 43 | 860 CP | 44 | 871 CP | 45 | 882 CP |
| 46 | 893 CP | 47 | 904 CP | 48 | 915 CP |
| 49 | 926 CP | 50 | 937 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Poliwag's Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Poliwag.
WaterMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #60 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.6 m |
| Weight | 12.4 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 15% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Poliwag |
|  Poliwhirl |
| Poliwhirl |
|  Poliwrath |
| Poliwhirl |
|  Politoed |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Poliwag in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Poliwag
Poliwhirl
Poliwrath
Politoed
Shadow Poliwag
Shadow Poliwhirl
Shadow Poliwrath
Shadow Politoed| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
No size information available for this Pokémon
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 10s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 70.0% |
| Attack Timer | 29s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Shadow Poliwag Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Poliwag from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Poliwag in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Poliwag. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand. |
| Yellow | The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking. |
| Gold | Because it is in ept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water. |
| Silver | The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this. |
| Crystal | The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It looks clearer after it eats. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | 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. |
| Emerald | 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. |
| FireRed | Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern. |
| LeafGreen | Its newly grown legs prevent it from walking well. It appears to prefer swimming over walking. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet. |
| HeartGold | Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water. |
| SoulSilver | The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this. |
| X | Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern. |
| Y, Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking. |
| Omega Ruby | 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. |
| Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Sun | 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. |
| Moon | It’s still not very good at walking. Its Trainers should train this Pokémon to walk every day. |
| Ultra Sun | 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 Moon | The direction of the swirl on their stomachs differs depending on where they live. Poliwag aficionados can tell them apart at a glance. |
| Sword | 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. |
| Shield | In rivers with fast-flowing water, this Pokémon will cling to a rock by using its thick lips, which act like a suction cup. |
The best moves for Shadow Poliwag in Pokémon GO are Bubble and Bubble Beam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 4.88 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 27.9.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Water-type Pokémon are weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water-type moves.
Shadow Poliwag’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 829 CP and 937 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Poliwag can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Poliwag cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Poliwag: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.
Regular Shadow Poliwag
Shiny Shadow Poliwag
