About
Poliwrath is skilled at both swimming and martial arts. It uses its well-trained arms to dish out powerful punches.
- Abilities
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Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
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Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Swift Swim Hidden ability
Doubles Speed during rain.
- Height
- 1.3 m 4′03″
- Weight
- 54.0 kg 119.0 lb
- Gender
♂ 50% ♀ 50%
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Distribution | Range at level 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 290–384 | |
| Attack | 95 | 175–317 | |
| Defense | 95 | 175–317 | |
| Sp. Atk | 70 | 130–262 | |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 166–306 | |
| Speed | 70 | 130–262 | |
| Total | 510 | ||
Ranges assume 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature at the low end, and 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a helpful nature at the high end.
Type matchups
Multipliers use the current type chart. Abilities that change damage taken can be applied.
Taking hits
- Weak 2×
- ElectricGrassFlyingPsychicFairy
- Resists ½×
- FireWaterIceBugRockDarkSteel
Same-type attacks
- Super effective 2×
- NormalFireIceGroundRockDarkSteel
Evolution
- Level 25#0061 Poliwhirl Water

- Use Water Stone
- Trade holding Kings Rock
Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn in the selected game. STAB marks attacks that share its type.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evo. | Dynamic Punch STAB Has a chance to confuse the target. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| 1 | Has a chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Bubble Beam STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Puts the target to sleep. | Psychic | Status | — | 60% | 20 |
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Allows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| Has a chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Has a chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 |
Brick Break STAB Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Raises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Chilling Water STAB The 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. | Water | Special | 50 | 100% | 20 |
Close Combat STAB Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage. | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Raises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 10 |
| User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
Drain Punch STAB Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | Ground | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users. | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s. | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item. | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
Focus Blast STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | Fighting | Special | 120 | 70% | 5 |
Focus Punch STAB If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled. | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Resets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Ground | Physical | 95 | 95% | 10 |
Hydro Pump STAB Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Water | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | Normal | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Has a chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Has a chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | Ice | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Target drops its held item. | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
Liquidation STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | Water | Physical | 85 | 100% | 10 |
Low Kick STAB Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power. | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
Low Sweep STAB Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage. | Fighting | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Randomly selects and uses any move in the game. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | Ground | Special | 20 | 100% | 10 |
Muddy Water STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | Water | Special | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| Has a chance to poison the target. | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Discards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
Reversal STAB Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| Has a chance to make the target flinch. | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
Surf STAB Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Never misses. | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| If 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. | Normal | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Takes the target’s item. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns. | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Upper Hand STAB The 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. | Fighting | Physical | 65 | 100% | 15 |
Vacuum Wave STAB Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Fighting | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
Water Pulse STAB Has a chance to confuse the target. | Water | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Waterfall STAB Has a chance to make the target flinch. | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| If there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type. | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 10 |
Whirlpool STAB Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns. | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| User pays half its max HP to max out its Attack. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
Circle Throw STAB Ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon. | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | Ground | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s. | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
Hydro Pump STAB Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Water | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Protects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
Muddy Water STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | Water | Special | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| Does nothing. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
Water Gun STAB Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
Water Pulse STAB Has a chance to confuse the target. | Water | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Training and breeding
Training
- EV yield
- 3 Defense
- Catch rate
- 45
- Base friendship
- 70
- Base experience
- 230
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
- Wild held items
- Kings Rock
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Water1
- Egg cycles
- 20 (about 5,140 steps)