Poliwrath (Pokémon)

2007-11-13T01:28:01Z

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{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Poliwrath |
jname=ニョロボン |
tmname=Nyorobon |
image=062Poliwrath.png |
caption=Artwork from FR/LG |
ndex=062 |
jdex=074 |
hdex=249 |
fdex=054 |
typen=2 |
type1=Water |
type2=Fighting |
species=Tadpole |
height-ftin=4′03″ |
height-m=1.3 |
weight-lbs=119.0 |
weight-kg=54.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Water Absorb |
ability2=Damp |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Water 1 |
egggroup2= |
hatchsteps=5,120 |
effortyield=3 Def |
expyield=185 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gender=both |
female=50 |
male=50 |
color=Blue |
catchrate=45 |
pokefordex=poliwrath |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Poliwrath''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: ニョロボン ''Nyorobon'') is a {{t|Water}}/{{t|Fighting}}-type Pokémon.

=Biology=
==Physiology==
===Gender differences===
None.

===Special abilities===
==Behavior==
==Habitat==
[[Image:Watersedge.gif|left|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Water's-edge Pokémon|Water's-edge Pokémon]]]]
Poliwrath live in small freshwater ponds and lakes, usually ones that have an abundance of lily pads.

==Diet==
''Main article: [[Pokémon food]]''

=In the anime=
[[Image:EP105.jpg|thumb|right|[[Ash's Charizard|Charizard]] battling [[Tad|Tad's]] Poliwrath.]][[Image:Hook, Line and Stinker.jpg|left|thumb|Poliwrath with its pre-evolution, {{p|Poliwhirl}}.]]
Poliwrath's first non-cameo appearance was in ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]''. An expert trainer named [[Tad]] had one and it defeated [[Ash's Charizard]] easily when [[Ash]] challenged him. Charizard managed to defeat the Poliwrath in a rematch.

In ''[[EP168|Hook, Line and Stinker]]'', [[Andreas]] in a {{p|Seaking}} Catching contest owned a Poliwrath.

[[Chuck]] used a Poliwrath against Ash in his Gym Battle in ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man]]''.

In ''[[EP247|Outrageous Fortunes]]'', Misty challenged another trainer named [[Delaney]] whose main Pokémon was Poliwrath. After seeing it in action, [[Team Rocket]] tricked Delaney into giving his Poliwrath to them.

=In the manga=
==In the Pokémon Special manga==
Poliwrath debuts in ''[[PS011|Buzz Off, Electabuzz!]]'' when {{Special|Red}}'s ''Nyoro'' evolves into one to save its trainer from drowning. It's a muscular Pokémon who sends its enemies flying with {{m|Seismic Toss}}.

=Game data=
==Pokédex entries==
{{Dex
|type=water
|gen=1
|redbluedex=A swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
|yellowdex=Swims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake champion swimmers.
|stadiumdex=A strong swimmer, it is faster than a human champ in an individual medley. It can go far and fast with minimal breathing.
|golddex=This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the [[wp:Pacific Ocean|Pacific Ocean]] just by kicking.
|silverdex=Although an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land.
|crystaldex=It can use its well-developed arms and legs to run on the surface of the water for a split second.
|stadium2dex=This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking.
|rubydex=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.
|sapphiredex=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.
|emeralddex=Its highly developed muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. This Pokémon can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort.
|firereddex=An adept swimmer, it knows the front crawl, butterfly, and more. It is faster than the best human swimmers.
|leafgreendex=A swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
|pearldex=With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
|diamonddex=With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
|}}

==Game locations==
{{Availability|
type=Water |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=None |
rbarea=[[Evolve]] from Poliwhirl |
yrarity=None |
yarea=Evolve from Poliwhirl |
gsrarity=None |
gsarea=Evolve from Poliwhirl |
crarity=None |
carea=Evolve from Poliwhirl |
rsrarity=None |
rsarea=Trade |
erarity=None |
earea=Trade |
frlgrarity=None |
frlgarea=Evolve from Poliwhirl |
colorarity=None |
coloarea=Trade |
xdrarity=One |
xdarea=[[Snag]]ged from [[Cipher Admin]] [[Gorigan]] in [[Citadark Isle]] |
dprarity=None |
dparea=Evolve from Poliwhirl |
palarea=Pond |
}}

===In side games===

{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{water color}};"
! Game
! Location
|-
| [[Pokémon Trozei]]
| Endless Level 9<br>Forever Level 58<br>Pair Trozei<br>Mr. Who's Den
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]
| Evolve from {{p|Poliwhirl}}
|-
| [[Pokémon Ranger]]
| [[Jungle Relic]]<br>[[Panula Cave]]
|}

==Base stats==
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP=90 |
Attack=85 |
Defense=95 |
SpAtk=70 |
SpDef=90 |
Special=70 |
Speed=70 }}

==Type effectiveness==

{{DP type effectiveness|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 200 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 200 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 50}}

Note: If Poliwrath has Water Absorb, the effectiveness of Water attacks will be 0.

==Learnset==
{{evolved learnset intro|Poliwrath}}

===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{water color}};"
! Level || [[Generation I]]
! [[Generation II]]
! [[Generation III]]
! [[Generation IV]]
|-
| 35 || || '''{{M|Submission}}''' || '''{{M|Submission}}''' ||
|-
| 43 || || || || '''{{M|DynamicPunch}}'''
|-
| 51 || || {{M|Mind Reader}} || {{M|Mind Reader}} ||
|-
| 53 || || || || {{M|Mind Reader}}
|}

===By [[TM]]/[[HM]]===
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{water color}};"
! # || [[Generation I]]
! [[Generation II]]
! [[Generation III]]
! [[Generation IV]]
|-
| TM01 || {{M|Mega Punch}} || '''{{M|DynamicPunch}}''' || '''{{M|Focus Punch}}''' || '''{{M|Focus Punch}}'''
|-
| TM02 || || {{M|Headbutt}} || ||
|-
| TM03 || || {{m|Curse}} || '''{{M|Water Pulse}}''' || '''{{M|Water Pulse}}'''
|-
| TM05 || {{M|Mega Kick}} || || ||
|-
| TM06 || {{m|Toxic}} || {{m|Toxic}} || {{m|Toxic}} || {{m|Toxic}}
|-
| TM07 || || || {{M|Hail}} || {{M|Hail}}
|-
| TM08 || {{M|Body Slam}} || '''{{M|Rock Smash}}''' || {{M|Bulk Up}} || {{M|Bulk Up}}
|-
| TM09 || {{m|Take Down}} || || ||
|-
| TM10 || {{m|Double-Edge}} || {{m|Hidden Power}} || {{m|Hidden Power}} || {{m|Hidden Power}}
|-
| TM11 || '''{{M|BubbleBeam}}''' || || ||
|-
| TM12 || '''{{M|Water Gun}}''' || || ||
|-
| TM13 || {{M|Ice Beam}} || {{M|Snore}} || {{M|Ice Beam}} || {{M|Ice Beam}}
|-
| TM14 || {{M|Blizzard}} || {{M|Blizzard}} || {{M|Blizzard}} || {{M|Blizzard}}
|-
| TM15 || {{M|Hyper Beam}} || {{M|Hyper Beam}} || {{M|Hyper Beam}} || {{M|Hyper Beam}}
|-
| TM16 || || {{M|Icy Wind}} || ||
|-
| TM17 || '''{{M|Submission}}''' || {{m|Protect}} || {{m|Protect}} || {{m|Protect}}
|-
| TM18 || {{M|Counter}} || {{M|Rain Dance}} || {{M|Rain Dance}} || {{M|Rain Dance}}
|-
| TM19 || {{M|Seismic Toss}} || || ||
|-
| TM20 || {{m|Rage}} || {{m|Endure}} || ||
|-
| TM21 || || {{m|Frustration}} || {{m|Frustration}} || {{m|Frustration}}
|-
| TM26 || {{M|Earthquake}} || {{M|Earthquake}} || {{M|Earthquake}} || {{M|Earthquake}}
|-
| TM27 || {{M|Fissure}} || {{m|Return}} || {{m|Return}} || {{m|Return}}
|-
| TM28 || || || {{M|Dig}} || {{M|Dig}}
|-
| TM29 || {{M|Psychic}} || {{M|Psychic}} || {{M|Psychic}} || {{M|Psychic}}
|-
| TM31 || {{m|Mimic}} || {{M|Mud Slap}} || '''{{M|Brick Break}}''' || '''{{M|Brick Break}}'''
|-
| TM32 || {{m|Double Team}} || {{m|Double Team}} || {{M|Double Team}} || {{M|Double Team}}
|-
| TM34 || {{m|Bide}} || {{M|Swagger}} || ||
|-
| TM35 || {{M|Metronome}} || {{M|Sleep Talk}} || ||
|-
| TM39 || || || {{M|Rock Tomb}} || {{M|Rock Tomb}}
|-
| TM40 || {{M|Skull Bash}} || {{M|Defense Curl}} || ||
|-
| TM42 || || || {{m|Facade}} || {{m|Facade}}
|-
| TM43 || || {{M|Detect}} || {{M|Secret Power}} || {{M|Secret Power}}
|-
| TM44 || {{M|Rest}} || {{M|Rest}} || {{M|Rest}} || {{M|Rest}}
|-
| TM45 || || {{M|Attract}} || {{M|Attract}} || {{M|Attract}}
|-
| TM46 || {{M|Psywave}} || {{M|Thief}} || {{M|Thief}} || {{M|Thief}}
|-
| TM50 || {{M|Substitute}} || || ||
|-
| TM52 || || || || '''{{M|Focus Blast}}'''
|-
| TM56 || || || || {{M|Fling}}
|-
| TM58 || || || || {{M|Endure}}
|-
| TM66 || || || || {{M|Payback}}
|-
| TM68 || || || || {{M|Giga Impact}}
|-
| TM78 || || || || {{M|Captivate}}
|-
| TM80 || || || || {{M|Rock Slide}}
|-
| TM82 || || || || {{M|Sleep Talk}}
|-
| TM83 || || || || {{M|Natural Gift}}
|-
| TM84 || || || || {{M|Poison Jab}}
|-
| TM87 || || || || {{M|Swagger}}
|-
| TM90 || || || || {{M|Substitute}}
|-
| HM03 || '''{{M|Surf}}''' || '''{{M|Surf}}''' || '''{{M|Surf}}''' || '''{{M|Surf}}'''
|-
| HM04 || {{M|Strength}} || {{M|Strength}} || {{M|Strength}} || {{M|Strength}}
|-
| HM06 || || '''{{M|Whirlpool}}''' || '''{{M|Rock Smash}}''' || '''{{M|Rock Smash}}'''
|-
| HM07 || || '''{{M|Waterfall}}''' || '''{{M|Waterfall}}''' || '''{{M|Waterfall}}'''
|-
| HM08 || || || '''{{M|Dive}}''' || {{M|Rock Climb}}
|}

===Special moves===
In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], Poliwrath knows {{m|Shadow Rush}}, {{m|Shadow Sky}} and {{m|Shadow Storm}} as a [[Shadow Pokémon]], and learns {{m|Helping Hand}} after being [[Purification|purified]].

==Side game data==

{{Side game|
type=water |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Tadpole Pond |
P1= My swimming is world class! |
P2= Half my HP's gone. This feels unpleasant. |
P3= Do something... I don't have the energy left to swim... |
PL= I leveled up! What a glorious feeling it is! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
typeG= Water |
typeA= Water |
field= Soak x3 |
browser= Poliwrath blasts surging jets of water with tremendous force. |
}}

==Evolution==
{| border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin: auto;"
|-
|
{{EvoChart Box|
text=Basic |
image=060.png |
name=Poliwag }}
|
{{EvoChart Box|
text=At Lv.25 |
image=061.png |
name=Poliwhirl }}
|
{{EvoChart Box|
text=Water Stone |
image=062.png |
name=Poliwrath }}
|}

==Sprites==
{{Sprite|
type=water|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=062|
name=Poliwrath|
}}

=Trivia=
==Origin==
The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the intestines of tadpoles can sometimes be seen through their transparent skin.
===Name origin===
Poliwrath's name appears to be a combination of ''[[wp:polliwog|polliwog]]'' and ''wrath'', meaning anger. Its Japanese name may come in part from ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro'', the sound of slithering.
==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Quappo
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Tartard - This name could come from ''tartarin'' meaning braggart, as well as ''têtard'' for tadpole.
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 강챙이 ''Gangchaengi''

=External links=
* [[wp:Poliwrath|Article on Wikipedia]]

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