Pokemon Comparison Tool

Compare up to 4 Pokemon side by side. View detailed stats, abilities, types, and more to find the perfect Pokemon for your team.

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Pokemon Overview

Poliwag

Poliwag

Tadpole Pokémon

Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

Tadpole Pokémon

Cranidos

Cranidos

Head Butt Pokémon

Grimer

Grimer

Sludge Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

Stat Poliwag Poliwhirl Cranidos Grimer
HP
40
65
67
80
Attack
50
65
125
80
Defense
40
65
40
50
Sp. Atk
40
50
30
40
Sp. Def
40
50
30
50
Speed
90
90
58
25
Total
300
385
350
325

Green highlight indicates the highest value in each stat category.

Abilities

Poliwag

  • 1. Water Absorb
  • 2. Damp
  • Swift Swim (hidden ability)

Poliwhirl

  • 1. Water Absorb
  • 2. Damp
  • Swift Swim (hidden ability)

Cranidos

  • 1. Mold Breaker
  • Sheer Force (hidden ability)

Grimer

  • 1. Stench
  • 2. Sticky Hold
  • Poison Touch (hidden ability)

Physical Characteristics

Trait Poliwag Poliwhirl Cranidos Grimer
Height 0.6 m (2′00″) 1.0 m (3′03″) 0.9 m (2′11″) 0.9 m (2′11″)
Weight 12.4 kg (27.3 lbs) 20.0 kg (44.1 lbs) 31.5 kg (69.4 lbs) 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs)
Species Tadpole Pokémon Tadpole Pokémon Head Butt Pokémon Sludge Pokémon

Breeding Information

Info Poliwag Poliwhirl Cranidos Grimer
Egg Groups
Water 1
Water 1
Monster
Amorphous
Gender Ratio 50% male, 50% female 50% male, 50% female 87.5% male, 12.5% female 50% male, 50% female
Egg Cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) 30 (7,454–7,710 steps) 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Training Information

Info Poliwag Poliwhirl Cranidos Grimer
EV Yield
1 Speed
2 Speed
1 Attack
1 HP
Catch Rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal) 50 (normal) 50 (normal) 50 (normal)
Base Experience 60 135 70 65
Growth Rate Medium Slow Medium Slow Erratic Medium Fast