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Poliwrath (Japanese: ニョロボン, HepburnNyorobon) (PAUL-lee-rath[1]) is a Water/Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Poliwrath appears to have a blue round shaped body with a white belly and a black spiral on it. It also appears to have white fists and its pupil grow smaller than its pre-evolutions.

Behavior[]

Poliwrath is an adept swimmer and can outspeed even the fastest of human swimmers. However, it prefers to inhabit dry land rather than spending most of its life in aquatic habitats.

Its muscle development is incredibly strong that Poliwrath itself can swim the entire Pacific Ocean without resting.

In the Alolan Region, Poliwrath are well known as expert breast stroke swimmers. Children often imitate how Poliwrath swims.

Poliwrath's body is all solid muscle. It is able to swim through frigid waters and smash through ice floes with its powerful arms. A skilled swimmer and martial artist, Poliwrath uses its strong arms to dish out powerful attacks.

Natural abilities[]

Poliwrath may have the abilities Water Absorb or Damp or the hidden ability Swift Swim. Water Absorb restores a little of Poliwrath's HP when hit by a Water-type move instead of taking damage. While Damp prevents the use of Self-Destruct or Explosion. Swift Swim raises Poliwrath's speed in the rain.

Evolution[]

Poliwrath is the evolved form of Poliwhirl by use of a Water Stone. It is one of the final evolved forms of Poliwag.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Evolve Poliwhirl None
Yellow Evolve Poliwhirl None
Gold and Silver Evolve Poliwhirl None
Crystal Evolve Poliwhirl None
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Evolve Poliwhirl None
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Poliwhirl None
Platinum Evolve Poliwhirl None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Trade None
Black and White Wellspring Cave, Challenger's Cave, Victory Road, Giant Chasm (Fishing ripples) Rare
X and Y Victory Road (Super Rod) Uncommon
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None

Side game locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 9
Forever Level 58
Pair Trozei
Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Evolve Poliwhirl
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Lake Afar (B1F-B24F)
Pokémon Ranger Jungle Relic
Panula Cave
Pokémon Rumble Bright Beach


Pokédex entries[]

  • Red and Blue

    A graradept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.

  • Yellow

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

  • Gold

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

  • Silver

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

  • Crystal

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

  • Ruby

    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.

  • Sapphire

    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.

  • FireRed

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

  • LeafGreen

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

  • Emerald

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

  • Diamond

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

  • Pearl

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

  • Platinum

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

  • HeartGold

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

  • SoulSilver

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

  • Black

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

  • White

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

  • Black 2

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

  • White 2

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

  • X

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

  • Y

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

  • Omega Ruby

    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.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    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.

  • Sun

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

  • Moon

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

  • Ultra Sun

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

  • Ultra Moon

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

  • Let's Go, Pikachu!

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

  • Let's Go, Eevee!

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

  • Sword

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

  • Shield

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

  • Brilliant Diamond

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

  • Shining Pearl

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

  • Scarlet

    Although it's skilled in a style of dynamic swimming that uses all its muscles, for some reason it lives on dry land.

  • Violet

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


Stats[]

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

Stats
HP
90
Attack
85
Defense
95
Sp. Atk
70
Sp. Def
90
Speed
70
Total
500

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Submission 80 80% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
1 Circle Throw 60 90% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
1 Bubble Beam 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
1 Hypnosis 60% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
1 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
32 Dynamic Punch 100 50% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
43 Mind Reader —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
53 Circle Throw 60 90% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Bubble Beam 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2 3 ♥
1 Hypnosis 60% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 1 3 ♥
1 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
1 Submission 80 80% 25 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 6 0 ♥
32 Dynamic Punch 100 50% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 2 1 ♥
43 Mind Reader —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 3 0 ♥
53 Circle Throw 60 90% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Bubble Beam 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
1 Hypnosis 60% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
1 Submission 80 80% 25 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
32 Dynamic Punch 100 50% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
43 Mind Reader —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
53 Circle Throw 60 90% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Bubble Beam 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
1 Hypnosis 60% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 2
1 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2
1 Submission 80 80% 25 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 3
43 Dynamic Punch 100 50% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 2
53 Mind Reader —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Cute 4 0 ♥
1 Hypnosis 60% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 1 3 ♥
1 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
35 Submission 80 80% 25 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 6 0 ♥
51 Mind Reader —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Hypnosis 60% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water
1 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water
35 Submission 80 80% 25 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
51 Mind Reader —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Hypnosis 60% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM47 Low Sweep 65 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Surf 90 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM98 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beautiful 2 1 ♥
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 3 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM47 Low Sweep 65 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Tough 2 0 ♥
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM98 Power-Up Punch 40 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 90 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM07 DiveORAS 80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Beautiful 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM47 Low Sweep 60 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM83 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical
HM06 Dive 80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beauty 2
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Beauty 0
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 1
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 2
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 3
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Smart 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 0
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Cool 2
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cool 1
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Smart 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
HM05HGSS Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 0
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical Tough 3
HM08 Rock Climb 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 3 0 ♥
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Beauty 2 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 1 3 ♥
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 2 1 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Tough 1 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Smart 1 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 1 3 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 1 4 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Smart 3 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Beauty 3 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 1 0 ♥
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Tough 2 0 ♥
HM08 Dive 60 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Beauty 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM01 DynamicPunch 100 50% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM16 Icy Wind 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM33 Ice Punch 75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM40 Defense Curl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM43 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM06 Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Type Water HOME Water
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM01 Mega Punch 80 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM05 Mega Kick 120 75% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 BubbleBeam 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water
TM12 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM14 Blizzard 120 90% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Submission 80 80% 25 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM18 Counter 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM19 Seismic Toss 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM27 Fissure 30% 5 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Metronome —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM40 Skull Bash 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM46 Psywave 80% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Poliwrath can learn, refer to Poliwag.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Dual Chop USUM 40 90% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
Endeavor USUM 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Focus Punch USUM 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Helping Hand USUM —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Ice Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Throat Chop USUM 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Endeavor ORAS 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
Focus Punch ORAS 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
Ice Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
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Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Endeavor  100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Ice Punch  75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
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Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Dive  80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Beauty 1
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
Ice Punch  75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beauty 2
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Vacuum Wave  40 100% 30 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Smart 2
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Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Counter FRLGE 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 2 0 ♥
Defense Curl E —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
DynamicPunch E 100 50% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 2 1 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Ice Punch E 75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 4 0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 1 3 ♥
Mega Kick FRLGE 120 75% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 0 ♥
Mega Punch FRLGE 80 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
Metronome FRLGE —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Seismic Toss FRLGEXD 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 2 1 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
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Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Ice Beam C 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice
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Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Tad had a Poliwrath appearing in Charizard Chills where it fought Ash's Charizard. A Poliwrath also appeared in Outrageous Fortunes under the ownership by Delany. Chuck had a Poliwrath in Machoke, Machoke Man!. In The Battling Eevee Brothers, a Poliwrath appeared. A Poliwrath also appears in the Pokémon Summer Academy in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team! and Hook, Line and Stinker respectively.

Manga[]

In the Pokémon Adventures Manga, Red has a Poliwrath that evolved from a Poliwhirl. It is also Red's first Pokémon.

Trivia[]

  • Poliwrath, along with Lucario, are the only Fighting-types that can learn Psychic that aren't paired with the Psychic-type.
  • Poliwrath is the first Pokémon in the National Pokédex to evolve from a Water Stone.
  • Poliwrath's Pokédex entries state the Pacific Ocean which means that the Pokémon Universe and the real world are somehow connected.
  • Poliwrath's shiny has been the same from Generation III to Generation VII, but in Generation II, it had teal skin instead of green skin.
  • In Generation II, there is a man with a Poliwrath that says he wishes his Pokémon evolves into a frog Pokémon. This is an error since Poliwrath is both a frog Pokémon and also already fully evolved.

Origin[]

Poliwrath appears to be based off a frog. Its stomach pattern being a swirl may be a reference to how tadpoles have a transparent underbelly, showing their spiraling intestines. Its fighting-type may reference how frogs have much more muscle than tadpoles and are able to defend themselves better once they are done metamorphosing.

Etymology[]

Poliwrath's name comes from 'polliwog' and 'wrath'.

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 287. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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