Poliwag, known as the Tadpole Pokémon, has blue skin with large eyes and a small pink mouth. The swirl on the stomach is semi-transparent, and the insides are visible through it. The swirl pattern differs by area depending on its location compared to the equator. Because it is new to having legs, it does not walk easily, and prefers swimming.  Poliwag's skin is very thin, but is flexible enough for fangs to bounce off. In the video games, Poliwag is found by fishing or surfing in several water areas in Kanto and Johto. In Pokémon Pinball, a Poliwag appears on the Blue Table, and earns the player points when it is hit. In the anime, Misty obtained a Poliwag during the Orange Islands saga, which evolved into Poliwhirl and then Politoed. Max used a Poliwag at a Pokémon Trainer's School, and lost to a Magby. In the Pokémon Adventures manga, a Poliwag first appeared as one of the Pokémon who escaped from Professor Oak's lab.