NationalDex
poliwrath
#062

Poliwrath

Tadpole Pokémon

WaterFighting

POLIWRATH’s highly developed, brawny muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. It is so tirelessly strong, this POKéMON can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort.

Base Stats

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

Type Effectiveness

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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

poliwrath Front Front
poliwrath Back Back
poliwrath Front Shiny Front Shiny
poliwrath Back Shiny Back Shiny
poliwrath Official Art Official Art
poliwrath Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

uu Usage: 2.3%
Belly Drum
Moves
Hidden Power Ghost / Hidden Power Rock / Return
Item
Salac Berry
Nature
Jolly / Adamant
EVs
HP 28
Atk 252
Def 24
Spe 204
SubPunch
Moves
Hypnosis / Bulk Up
Hidden Power Ghost / Hidden Power Rock / Ice Beam
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Adamant / Brave
EVs
HP 252
Atk 252
SpD 4
Choice Band
Item
Choice Band
Nature
Adamant
EVs
HP 72
Atk 252
Spe 184

Strategy Overview

This can have a chance to dominate the Underused metagame, no questions asked. Nothing can withstand it when playing in that atmosphere. This Pokemon is quite underrated, since it is really not seen at all anywhere. It can give you a huge dent when it comes to standard play, too. Suicune might have some troubles once Poliwrath is set up, especially if Suicune lacks Roar. Suicune can't Surf it, and Ice Beam won't do much to it. A twice Calm Minded Suicune will bring Poliwrath down with Ice Beam. Poliwrath is probably suitable in the late stages of the game.

Most Used Moves

Most Used Items

Nothing
0.9%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc