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poliwrath
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Poliwrath

Tadpole Pokémon

WaterFighting

With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.

Base Stats

HP 90
Attack 95
Defense 95
Sp. Atk 70
Sp. Def 90
Speed 70
Total 510

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Details

Category Tadpole Pokémon
Height 1.3 m
Weight 54.0 kg
Base Exp 230
Growth Rate Medium Slow
Capture Rate 45
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Waters Edge
Egg Groups Water1

Sprites

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Competitive

vgc2012
Belly Drum
Item
Sitrus Berry
Ability
Swift Swim
Nature
Adamant
EVs
HP 168
Atk 252
Def 4
SpD 4
Spe 80
Support
Item
Sitrus Berry
Nature
Careful
EVs
HP 252
Atk 180
SpD 76

Strategy Overview

While often overlooked due to its fellow amphibian—Politoed—acquiring Drizzle as a Dream World ability, Poliwrath is valid Pokemon in VGC in its own right. Sporting two water-related abilities in Swift Swim and Water Absorb, it can function well on a rain team. Poliwrath's unique Water / Fighting typing and respectable movepool allow it to perform both offensive and supportive roles on a team. While its stats may be considered a bit too balanced at times, its exclusive access to having both Belly Drum and Swift Swim should not be overlooked. If you're looking for a risky strategy or a solid support Pokemon, give Poliwrath a try.

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc