Some of the players’ favorite Pokemon in the franchise are the ones from the Gen 1, such as Poliwag. This tiny cute creature can turn into the all-mighty Poliwrath, which is one of the best Pokemon for competitive play. So here’s how to get Poliwag in the game and whether or not it can be Shiny.
Poliwag is a single Water-typePokemonfrom the Kanto region who first appeared in Pokemon Red & Blue back in 1998.
This innocent-looking creature turns into the powerful Poliwrath, considered one of the best Water Pokemon of all time, so it’s no surprise players are keen on finding the best of this species. Plus, why not hunt its Shiny variation inPokemon Go.
To make things easier for the avid hunters inthe game,Poliwag will be featured in the upcoming Spotlight Hour alongside other iconic Pokemon.
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How to get Poliwag in Pokemon Go
Previously, players were able to get it from 5 km and later on 2 km Eggs. Also, they could be found as a reward for completing Field Research Tasks like “Catch 5 Pokemon with Weather Boost” or the Special Research Task “Slippery Swirls”.
During the Spotlight Hour, players can take advantage of Poliwag spawn rates to catch as many as they can to gather plenty of candy. That way, they canuse 25 Candy to evolve Poliwag into Poliwhirl, and then use 100 extra Candy to turn it into Poliwrath.
Apart from the straight evolution line, players canuse 100 Candy and the King’s Rock to turn Poliwhirl into Politoed.
That’s everything you need to know about Poliwag in Pokemon Go, as well as whether or not it can be Shiny. For more game content, check some of our guides below:
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