# Poliwag - Gen 9 Little Cup Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Poliwag in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Poliwag)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Poliwag
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9lc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc)

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## Common Moves
- **Ice Beam**: 53.341%
- **Earth Power**: 50.224%
- **Belly Drum**: 46.623%
- **Surf**: 42.438%
- **Weather Ball**: 39.342%
- **Body Slam**: 38.803%
- **Hypnosis**: 35.638%
- **Waterfall**: 28.096%
- **Liquidation**: 18.541%
- **Tera Blast**: 12.951%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Absorb**: 52.603%
- **Swift Swim**: 47.397%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 53.341%
- **Oran Berry**: 40.163%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 4.952%
- **Other**: 1.544%

## Common Teammates
- **Psyduck**: 44.248%
- **Shroodle**: 44.222%
- **Horsea**: 39.342%
- **Riolu**: 39.320%
- **Buizel**: 39.320%
- **Stunky**: 37.674%

## FAQ for Poliwag in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Poliwag?
The most common moves for Poliwag are Ice Beam, Earth Power, Belly Drum, Surf. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Poliwag?
Poliwag is frequently paired with Psyduck, Shroodle, Horsea, Riolu. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Poliwag?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Poliwag?
The top build for Poliwag features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/196/116/196`. This configuration accounts for 39.321% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Poliwag?
Poliwag is most effectively run with the ability **Water Absorb** (52.603%) and the item **Life Orb** (53.341%).

### What is the most common role for Poliwag?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Poliwag often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Poliwag?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 40 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 40 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **300** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Poliwag on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Poliwag) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9lc) - Build teams with Poliwag
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*