Poliwrath
TL;DR. Poliwrath is a water/fighting-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 510. An adept swimmer at both the front crawl and breast stroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
An adept swimmer at both the front crawl and breast stroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
Stat spread.
Total of 510. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Poliwrath in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Poliwrath reaches 2,586 CP at level 40 and 2,958 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Poliwag family appeared on August 6, 2019.
- Poliwag
- Shadow
- Poliwhirl and Poliwrath by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jun 28 to Jul 8, 2024, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28 to Jul 8, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 6 to Dec 15, 2022 | 3-star | Mythic Blade |
| Jun 20 to Jun 25, 2021 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 31 to Apr 28, 2020 | 4-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 1 to Mar 28, 2019 | 4-star | Regular rotation |
| May 1 to May 15, 2018 | 4-star | Battle Showdown 2018 |
Poliwrath in competitive play.
Poliwrath is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #359 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Poliwrath.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Poliwrath, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Poliwrath?
Poliwrath is a Water/Fighting-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Poliwrath weak to?
Poliwrath takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric, Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Poliwrath resistant to?
Poliwrath resists Fire, Water, Ice, Bug, Rock, Dark, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Poliwrath evolve?
Poliwrath evolves from Poliwhirl (Use Water Stone). Poliwrath is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Poliwrath from?
Poliwrath was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0062.
What are Poliwrath's base stats?
Poliwrath has HP 90, Attack 95, Defense 95, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 90, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 510.
What are Poliwrath's abilities?
Poliwrath can have the abilities Water Absorb, Damp, plus the Hidden Ability Swift Swim.
Is Poliwrath legendary or mythical?
No. Poliwrath is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Poliwrath's best stat?
Poliwrath's highest base stat is Attack at 95, which ranks 73rd of 224 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Poliwrath good?
Poliwrath has a base stat total of 510, the 237th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 53rd among Water-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Does Poliwrath's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Water Absorb, Water moves heal it instead of doing damage. Damp does not change its matchups. Swift Swim does not change its matchups.
Through the generations.
Poliwrath as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Poliwrath is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Water Absorb: Water moves heal it instead of doing damage.
Damp: does not change its type matchups.
Swift Swim: does not change its type matchups.
Poliwrath vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 224 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Poliwrath | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 72 | +18 |
| Attack | 95 | 82 | +13 |
| Defense | 95 | 73 | +22 |
| Special Attack | 70 | 68 | +2 |
| Special Defense | 90 | 69 | +21 |
| Speed | 70 | 68 | +2 |
| Total | 510 | 432 | +78 |
Poliwrath appears in 36 games.
Every mainline release where Poliwrath is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Poliwrath.
Every main-series game Poliwrath is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildBrawlers' Cave (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Courageous Cavern (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolvePoliwhirl (Water Stone)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildMalie Garden (SOS Battle in rain) (day)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildCerulean Cave (Sea Skim)
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildVictory Road (Super Rod)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildWellspring Cave, Challenger's Cave, Black and White, Giant Chasm (Fishing in rippling water)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 23, Relic Passage, Clay Tunnel, Wellspring Cave, Giant Chasm, Black 2 and White 2 (Cave and entrance) (Fishing in rippling water)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolvePoliwhirl (Water Stone)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolvePoliwhirl (Water Stone)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolvePoliwhirl (Water Stone)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- EvolvePoliwhirl (Water Stone)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Poliwrath appears in 13 episodes.
From EP029 (1997-10-14) through HZ062 (2024-08-23).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Poliwrath partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Poliwrath partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Poliwrath in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Poliwrath
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.