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

Base Stats Comparison

Stat Poliwag Poliwhirl Iron Thorns Thwackey
HP
40
65
100
70
Attack
50
65
134
85
Defense
40
65
110
70
Sp. Atk
40
50
70
55
Sp. Def
40
50
84
60
Speed
90
90
72
80
Total
300
385
570
420

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)

Iron Thorns

  • 1. Quark Drive

Thwackey

  • 1. Overgrow
  • Grassy Surge (hidden ability)

Physical Characteristics

Trait Poliwag Poliwhirl Iron Thorns Thwackey
Height 0.6 m (2′00″) 1.0 m (3′03″) 1.6 m (5′03″) 0.7 m (2′04″)
Weight 12.4 kg (27.3 lbs) 20.0 kg (44.1 lbs) 303.0 kg (668.0 lbs) 14.0 kg (30.9 lbs)
Species Tadpole Pokémon Tadpole Pokémon Paradox Pokémon Beat Pokémon

Breeding Information

Info Poliwag Poliwhirl Iron Thorns Thwackey
Egg Groups
Water 1
Water 1
Undiscovered
Field Grass
Gender Ratio 50% male, 50% female 50% male, 50% female Genderless 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg Cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) 50 (12,594–12,850 steps) 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Training Information

Info Poliwag Poliwhirl Iron Thorns Thwackey
EV Yield
1 Speed
2 Speed
3 Attack
2 Attack
Catch Rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) 30 (3.9% with PokéBall, full HP) 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal) 50 (normal) 0 (lower than normal) 50 (normal)
Base Experience 60 135 285 147
Growth Rate Medium Slow Medium Slow Slow Medium Slow