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No. 0062

Poliwrath

Tadpole Pokémon

Poliwrath
Official art
WaterFighting
Height
1.3 m 4′03″
Weight
54 kg 119.0 lbs
Base stat total
510 top 25%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
Poliwrath is skilled at both swimming and martial arts. It uses its well-trained arms to dish out powerful punches.
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Base stats

HP90150–197290–384
Atk9590–161175–317
Def9590–161175–317
SpA7067–134130–262
SpD9085–156166–306
Spe7067–134130–262
Total510Higher than 75% of all Pokémon
HP90Atk95Def95Spe70SpD90SpA70

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Poliwrath outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 134Poliwrath · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 122Poliwrath · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90Poliwrath · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Fairy2×Flying2×Grass2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Fire½×Ice½×Rock½×Steel½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 6 types
NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostDragon

With Water Absorb: Water becomes 0×

Abilities

  • Water Absorb

    Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

  • Damp

    Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

  • Swift SwimHidden ability

    Doubles Speed during rain.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.18% of teams · rank #152 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Sitrus Berry
Ability
Swift Swim
Nature
Adamant
EVs
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Dark
  1. Close Combat
  2. Belly Drum
  3. Earthquake
  4. Knock Off

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.25%
  • Rated 1500+0.17%
  • Rated 1630+0.18%
  • Rated 1760+0.04%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.18%

Moves

  • Close Combat94.9%
  • Belly Drum93%
  • Earthquake92.2%
  • Knock Off91.9%
  • Liquidation7.9%
  • Poison Jab6%
  • Drain Punch5.1%
  • Waterfall4.4%
  • Ice Punch1.9%
  • Brick Break1.7%

Items

  • Sitrus Berry92.7%
  • Choice Band5.9%
  • Life Orb1%
  • Rindo Berry0.3%
  • Expert Belt0.1%
  • Leftovers0%

Abilities

  • 98.6%
  • 1.4%

EV spreads

  • Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe95.3%
  • Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe3.7%
  • Adamant 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Spe0.5%
  • Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe0.4%
  • Quiet 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 SpA0.1%

Tera types

  • Dark50.1%
  • Electric41.2%
  • Ground3.8%
  • Water3%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0060PoliwagWater
    1. Level 25#0061PoliwhirlWater
      1. Use Water Stone#0062PoliwrathWaterFighting
      2. Trade holding King’s Rock#0186PolitoedWater

Moves

Level up 4

EvoDynamic PunchHas a 100% chance to confuse the target.FightingPhys10050%5
1Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
1Bubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20
1HypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

TM / HM / TR 64

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20
TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10
TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10
TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15
TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30
TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30
TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20
TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10
TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10
TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10
TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15
TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 14

EggBelly DrumUser pays half its max HP to max out its Attack.NormalStatus——10
EggCircle ThrowEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.FightingPhys6090%10
EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
EggEarth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
EggEndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
EggHydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
EggMistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30
EggMud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
EggMuddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10
EggPoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
EggRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
EggSplashDoes nothing.NormalStatus——40
EggWater GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
EggWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

Pokédex entries

Category
Tadpole Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Blue
Shape
Habitat
Water's Edge
Pal Park area
Pond
Kanto#062Original Johto#074Updated Johto#074Mountain Kalos#035Original Alola#151Original Akala#078Original Ula’ula#070Updated Alola#184Updated Akala#085Updated Ula’ula#076Let’s Go Kanto#062Isle of Armor#144Kitakami#041

  1. Poliwrath is skilled at both swimming and martial arts. It uses its well-trained arms to dish out powerful punches.

    Shield

  2. Its body is solid muscle. When swimming through cold seas, Poliwrath uses its impressive arms to smash through drift ice and plow forward.

    Sword

  3. Swims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake world-class swimmers.

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  4. The muscles it has developed through swimming are thick and powerful. When it lands a square punch, it can turn huge boulders to dust.

    Ultra Moon

  5. It’s quite a gifted swimmer, even among Water-type Pokémon, but it normally spends its time on land.

    Ultra Sun

  6. Its percentage of body fat is nearly zero. Its body is entirely muscle, which makes it heavy and forces its swimming prowess to develop.

    Moon

  7. Poliwrath in the Alola region are strong swimmers that use the breaststroke. Many children learn to swim by imitating Poliwrath.

    Sun

  8. 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 ocean without effort.

    Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

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

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X

  10. A swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.

    LeafGreen · Y

  11. An adept swimmer, it knows the front crawl, butterfly, and more. It is faster than the best human swimmers.

    FireRed

  12. Its highly developed muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. This Pokémon can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort.

    Emerald

  13. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire

  14. It can use its well-developed arms and legs to run on the surface of the water for a split second.

    Crystal

  15. Although an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land.

    Silver · SoulSilver

  16. This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking.

    Gold · HeartGold

  17. Swims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake champion swimmers.

    Yellow

  18. An adept swimmer at both the front crawl and breast stroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

Japanese
ニョロボン
Japanese (romaji)
Nyorobon
Korean
강챙이
Chinese (Traditional)
蚊香泳士
Chinese (Simplified)
蚊香泳士
French
Tartard
German
Quappo
Spanish
Poliwrath
Italian
Poliwrath

Sprites

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Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
3 Def
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
230
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 1
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Brawlers' CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Brawlers' CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 51–56
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 51–56
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 51–56
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 51–56
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Malie GardenSOS Battle · Lv 25–28
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Malie GardenSOS Battle · Lv 25–28
Moon 1 area
  • Malie GardenSOS Battle · Lv 24–27
Sun 1 area
  • Malie GardenSOS Battle · Lv 24–27
Y 1 area
  • Victory Road (unknown area 328)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 60
X 1 area
  • Victory Road (unknown area 328)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 60
White 2 8 areas
  • Clay TunnelFishing in dark spots · Lv 60
  • Giant ChasmFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
  • Relic Tunnel (Relic Castle entrance)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
  • Road 23Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 71)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 75)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 78)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
  • Wellspring CaveFishing in dark spots · Lv 60
Black 2 8 areas
  • Clay TunnelFishing in dark spots · Lv 60
  • Giant ChasmFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
  • Relic Tunnel (Relic Castle entrance)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
  • Road 23Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 71)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 75)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 78)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
  • Wellspring CaveFishing in dark spots · Lv 60
XD 1 area
  • Citadark Isle Dome ExteriorSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 42
White 6 areas
  • Challengers Cave (B2F)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70
  • Giant ChasmFishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70
  • Giant Chasm (forest cave)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70
  • Victory Road (unknown area 53)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70
  • Victory Road (unknown area 58)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70
  • Wellspring CaveFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–60
Black 6 areas
  • Challengers Cave (B2F)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70
  • Giant ChasmFishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70
  • Giant Chasm (forest cave)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70
  • Victory Road (unknown area 53)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70
  • Victory Road (unknown area 58)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70
  • Wellspring CaveFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–60