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{{PokémonInfobox|<br />
name=Poliwrath |<br />
jname=ニョロボン |<br />
tmname=Nyorobon |<br />
art=FRLG |<br />
size=210px |<br />
pron=<sc>''pol''-ee-rath</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |<br />
ndex=062 |<br />
jdex=074 |<br />
hdex=249 |<br />
fbrow=054 |<br />
typen=2 |<br />
type1=Water |<br />
type2=Fighting |<br />
species=Tadpole |<br />
height-ftin=4'03" |<br />
height-m=1.3 |<br />
weight-lbs=119.0 |<br />
weight-kg=54.0 |<br />
abilityn=2 |<br />
ability1=Water Absorb |<br />
ability2=Damp |<br />
egggroupn=1 |<br />
egggroup1=Water 1 |<br />
egggroup2= |<br />
eggcycles=20 |<br />
evde=3 |<br />
expyield=185 |<br />
lv100exp=1,059,860 |<br />
gendercode=127 |<br />
color=Blue |<br />
catchrate=45 |<br />
body=12 |<br />
pokefordex=poliwrath |<br />
generation=1 |<br />
footnotes=}}<br />
'''Poliwrath''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニョロボン''' ''Nyorobon'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Fighting}} Pokémon.<br />
<br />
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Poliwhirl}} via {{evostone|Water Stone}}. It is one of {{p|Poliwag|Poliwag's}} final forms.<br />
<br />
==Biology==<br />
===Physiology===<br />
Poliwrath looks superficially similar to Poliwhirl. However, it has gained more muscle, especially around its arms, which are now quite thick. Its eyes have changed from having wide pupils to small ones. It also appears to have a scowl.<br />
====Gender differences====<br />
None.<br />
<br />
====Special abilities====<br />
In addition to the {{type2|Water}} abilities it had as {{p|Poliwag}} and {{p|Poliwhirl}}, Poliwrath has now gained the powers of a {{type2|Fighting}}. It can swim for vast distances without tiring, swimming far and fast with minimal breathing, and is adept at such swimming styles as the front crawl and butterfly. With its increased arm and leg strength it also has the ability to run on the surface of water for a short amount of time. Like {{p|Machop}}, Poliwrath's muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises.<br />
<br />
===Behavior===<br />
With its newly-gained fighting abilities, Poliwrath is more aggressive than its pre-evolutions, and is more willing to pick fights with others.<br />
<br />
===Habitat===<br />
[[Image:Watersedge.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon}}]]<br />
Poliwrath, despite being excellent swimmers, usually live on dry land near the water's edge. They can be found within the range that {{p|Poliwag}} and {{p|Poliwhirl}} can be found.<br />
<br />
===Diet===<br />
{{main|Pokémon food}}<br />
<br />
==In the anime==<br />
[[Image:Poliwrath.png|thumb|225px|right|Poliwrath in the anime]]<br />
===Major Appearances===<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
[[Chuck]] used a Poliwrath against Ash in his Gym Battle in ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man]]''.<br />
<br />
===Minor Appearances===<br />
In ''[[EP168|Hook, Line and Stinker]]'', [[Andreas]] in a {{p|Seaking}} Catching contest owned a Poliwrath.<br />
<br />
A Poliwrath is used by a student of [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] in the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.<br />
<br />
===Pokédex entries===<br />
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}<br />
{{Animedexbody|EP105|Poliwrath|Ash's Pokédex|Poliwrath, the Tadpole Pokémon. Poliwrath is an excellent swimmer and its powerful muscles make its attacks extremely effective.}}<br />
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Orange}}<br />
<br />
==In the manga==<br />
===Pokémon Adventures===<br />
Poliwrath debuts in ''[[PS011|Buzz Off, Electabuzz!]]'' when {{adv|Red}}'s ''[[Poli]]'' evolves into one to save its trainer from drowning. It's a muscular Pokémon who sends its enemies flying with {{m|Seismic Toss}}. {{adv|Gold}} also sees the same Poliwrath in a "Book of Champions", and then tells his Poliwag that it'll also become a Poliwrath.<br />
<br />
==In the TCG==<br />
{{main|Poliwrath (TCG)}}<br />
<br />
==Game data==<br />
===Pokédex entries===<br />
{{Dex<br />
|type=water<br />
|type2=fighting<br />
|gen=1<br />
|redbluedex=A swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.<br />
|yellowdex=Swims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake champion swimmers.<br />
|stadiumdex=A strong swimmer, it is faster than a human champ in an individual medley. It can go far and fast with minimal breathing.<br />
|golddex=This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the [[wp:Pacific Ocean|Pacific Ocean]] just by kicking.<br />
|silverdex=Although an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land.<br />
|crystaldex=It can use its well-developed arms and legs to run on the surface of the water for a split second.<br />
|stadium2dex=This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking.<br />
|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.<br />
|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.<br />
|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.<br />
|firereddex=An adept swimmer, it knows the front crawl, butterfly, and more. It is faster than the best human swimmers.<br />
|leafgreendex=A swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.<br />
|diamonddex=With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.<br />
|pearldex=With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.<br />
|platinumdex=With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.<br />
|heartgolddex=This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the [[wp:Pacific Ocean|Pacific Ocean]] just by kicking.<br />
|soulsilverdex=Although an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land.<br />
|}}<br />
<br />
===Game locations===<br />
{{Availability|<br />
type=Water |<br />
type2=fighting |<br />
gen=1 |<br />
rbarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Poliwhirl}} |<br />
yarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Poliwhirl}} |<br />
gsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Poliwhirl}} |<br />
carea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Poliwhirl}} |<br />
gen3ex=frlg |<br />
frlgarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Poliwhirl}} |<br />
xdrarity=One |<br />
xdarea=[[Citadark Isle]] |<br />
xdshadow=yes |<br />
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Poliwhirl}} |<br />
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Poliwhirl}} |<br />
palarea=Pond |<br />
}}<br />
<br />
====In side games====<br />
{{SidegameAvail<br />
|type=water<br />
|type2=fighting<br />
|trozei=Endless Level 9<br>Forever Level 58<br>Pair Trozei<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]<br />
|md=Evolve from {{p|Poliwhirl}}<br />
|ranger=[[Jungle Relic]]<br>[[Panula Cave]]<br />
|md2=[[Lake Afar]] (B1-B24)<br />
|scramble=[[Bright Beach]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Stats===<br />
====Base stats====<br />
{{BaseStats with RBY|<br />
HP= 90 |<br />
Attack= 85 |<br />
Defense=95 |<br />
SpAtk= 70 |<br />
SpDef= 90 |<br />
Special=70 |<br />
Speed= 70 |<br />
type=Water |<br />
type2=Fighting }}<br />
<br />
====Pokéathlon stats====<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Water<br />
|type2=Fighting<br />
|Speed=1<br />
|SpeedMax=2<br />
|Power=5<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=3<br />
|TechniqueMax=4<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=2<br />
|JumpMax=2<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Type effectiveness===<br />
{{Type effectiveness|<br />
type1=water|<br />
type2=fighting|<br />
Normal= 100 |<br />
Fighting=100 |<br />
Flying= 200 |<br />
Poison= 100 |<br />
Ground= 100 |<br />
Rock= 50 |<br />
Bug= 50 |<br />
Ghost= 100 |<br />
Steel= 50 |<br />
<br />
Fire= 50 |<br />
Water= 50 |<br />
Grass= 200 |<br />
Electric=200 |<br />
Psychic= 200 |<br />
Ice= 50 |<br />
Dragon= 100 |<br />
Dark= 50 |<br />
<br />
notes=yes|<br />
waterabsorb=maybe}}<br />
<br />
===Learnset===<br />
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====<br />
{{movelist|water|fighting|4|1|Poliwrath}}<br />
{{mlentry4|Start|BubbleBeam|Water|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}<br />
{{mlentry4|Start|DoubleSlap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|Start|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|60|20|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|Start|Submission|Fighting|Physical|80|80|25|Cool|3||'''}}<br />
{{mlentry4|43|DynamicPunch|Fighting|Physical|100|50|5|Cool|2||'''}}<br />
{{mlentry4|53|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Smart|1}}<br />
{{movelist/note|3|water|fighting}}<br />
<br />
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====<br />
{{movelisttm|water|fighting|4|1|Poliwrath}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1||'''}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|85|10|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM07]]|Hail|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM08]]|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Beauty|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15|Smart|1}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM13]]|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM14]]|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM26]]|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3||'''}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Cute|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|2||'''}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10|Tough|1}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM84]]|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[HM03]]|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2||'''}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[HM05]]|Whirlpool|Water|Special|15|70|15|Beauty|0||'''|HGSS}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2||'''}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[HM07]]|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3||'''}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[HM08]]|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Cool|2}}<br />
{{movelist/note|4|water|fighting}}<br />
<br />
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====<br />
{{eggmoves|water|fighting|4|1|Poliwrath}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Poliwag}}, {{p|Poliwhirl}}, {{p|Poliwrath}}, {{p|Politoed}}<br>{{p|Horsea}}, {{p|Seadra}}, {{p|Kingdra}}<br>{{p|Marill}}, {{p|Azumarill}}<br>{{p|Corsola}}<br>{{p|Remoraid}}, {{p|Octillery}}<br>{{p|Mantine}}<br>{{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Masquerain}}<br>{{p|Corphish}}, {{p|Crawdaunt}}<br>{{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Prinplup}}, {{p|Empoleon}}|BubbleBeam|Water|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Seel}}, {{p|Dewgong}}<br>{{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Vigoroth}}, {{p|Slaking}}<br>{{p|Spheal}}, {{p|Sealeo}}, {{p|Walrein}}|Encore|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|5|Cute|1|||HGSS}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Marshtomp}}, {{p|Swampert}}<br>{{p|Corphish}}, {{p|Crawdaunt}}|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|5|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}}<br>{{p|Dratini}}, {{p|Dragonair}}, {{p|Dragonite}}<br>{{p|Wooper}}, {{p|Quagsire}}<br>{{p|Remoraid}}, {{p|Octillery}}<br>{{p|Mantine}}<br>{{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Pelipper}}<br>{{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Masquerain}}<br>{{p|Feebas}}, {{p|Milotic}}|Haze|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Marshtomp}}, {{p|Swampert}}<br>{{p|Spheal}}, {{p|Sealeo}}, {{p|Walrein}}|Ice Ball|Ice|Physical|30|90|20|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Poliwrath}}|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Smart|1}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}}<br>{{p|Lapras}}<br>{{p|Wooper}}, {{p|Quagsire}}<br>{{p|Lotad}}, {{p|Lombre}}, {{p|Ludicolo}}<br>{{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Pelipper}}<br>{{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Prinplup}}, {{p|Empoleon}}|Mist|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Poliwag}}, {{p|Poliwhirl}}<br>{{p|Wooper}}, {{p|Quagsire}}<br>{{p|Marshtomp}}, {{p|Swampert}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}}<br>{{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Golduck}}<br>{{p|Corsola}}<br>{{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Marshtomp}}, {{p|Swampert}}<br>{{p|Milotic}}|Refresh|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Cute|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Horsea}}, {{p|Seadra}}, {{p|Kingdra}}<br>{{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Gyarados}}<br>{{p|Marill}}, {{p|Azumarill}}<br>{{p|Mantine}}<br>{{p|Feebas}}, {{p|Milotic}}|Splash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Cute|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Golduck}}<br>{{p|Seel}}, {{p|Dewgong}}<br>{{p|Totodile}}, {{p|Croconaw}}, {{p|Feraligatr}}<br>{{p|Mantine}}<br>{{p|Lombre}}, {{p|Ludicolo}}<br>{{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Pelipper}}<br>{{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Masquerain}}<br>{{p|Milotic}}<br>{{p|Spheal}}, {{p|Sealeo}}, {{p|Walrein}}<br>{{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Prinplup}}, {{p|Empoleon}}<br>{{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Bibarel}}<br>{{p|Buizel}}, {{p|Floatzel}}|Water Sport|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Cute|2}}<br />
{{eggmoves/note|4|water|fighting}}<br />
<br />
====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====<br />
{{tutor|water|fighting|4|1|Poliwrath}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10|Beauty|1||'''|no|yes|yes}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Smart|1|||no|yes|yes}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30|Smart|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}<br />
{{tutor/note|4|water|fighting}}<br />
<br />
====Special moves====<br />
{{Shadow moves|062|42|Shadow Rush|Shadow Sky|Shadow Storm|--|Helping Hand|Normal|Hydro Pump|Water|Rain Dance|Water|Brick Break|Fighting|xd|water|fighting}}<br />
<br />
===Side game data===<br />
{{Sidegame|<br />
type=water |<br />
type2=fighting |<br />
ndex=062 |<br />
pinball=Evolve |<br />
Trozei=yes |<br />
rarity=Rare |<br />
Dungeon=yes |<br />
body=1 |<br />
rate=Evolve |<br />
area=Tadpole Pond |<br />
P1=My swimming is world class! |<br />
P2=Half my HP's gone. This feels unpleasant. |<br />
P3=Do something... I don't have the energy left to swim... |<br />
PL=I leveled up! What a glorious feeling it is! |<br />
Partner=no |<br />
Ranger=yes |<br />
group=Water |<br />
assist=Water |<br />
fieldpower=3 |<br />
field=Soak |<br />
loop=11 |<br />
MinEXP=60 |<br />
MaxEXP=90 |<br />
browser=Poliwrath blasts surging jets of water with tremendous force. |<br />
Dungeon2=yes |<br />
body2=1 |<br />
rate2=-4.5 |<br />
iq=F |<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Evolution===<br />
{{evobox<br />
|family=Normal<br />
|sprite1=060<br />
|name1=Poliwag<br />
|type1-1=Water<br />
|evotype1=Level<br />
|level1=25<br />
|sprite2=061<br />
|name2=Poliwhirl<br />
|type1-2=Water<br />
|evotype2=Stone<br />
|evostone2=Water Stone<br />
|sprite3=062<br />
|name3=Poliwrath<br />
|type1-3=Water<br />
|type2-3=Fighting}}<br />
<br />
===Sprites===<br />
{{Sprite|<br />
type=water|<br />
type2=fighting|<br />
gen=1|<br />
gender=none|<br />
ndex=062|<br />
name=Poliwrath|<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
*Despite being classified as a tadpole Pokémon, its form resembles a froglet's and is presumably full grown.<br />
*No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Poliwrath.<br />
*The spiral on its abdomen was different in each generation. In Generation II, the spiral ended on the upper half of its abdomen. In [[Generation III]], as shown in {{game|Emerald}}, the spiral ends at the rightmost side while in [[Generation IV]], the spiral ends at the lower half of its abdomen.<br />
**Its spiral in Generation IV ends at almost the same position with Generation I.<br />
*Poliwrath has a lower {{stat|Speed}} stat than {{p|Poliwhirl|its pre-evolution}}.<br />
*Poliwrath, alongside {{p|Smeargle}} and {{p|Articuno}}, is one of the few Pokémon that can learn an accuracy-focusing move and a OHKO move, learning {{m|Fissure}} by [[TM27]] in [[Generation I]] and {{m|Mind Reader}} at level 51 in [[Generation II]]. It no longer has the ability to learn both moves, however.<br />
*Poliwrath, along with {{p|Lucario}}, are the only {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon able to learn {{m|Psychic}}, not counting {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}} and {{p|Gallade}}, as they are part {{type2|Psychic}}.<br />
*In HeartGold and SoulSilver a man in Celadon City has a Poliwrath and say he hopes it will evolve into a frog Pokémon one day. This Pokémon is most likely Politoad. This is incorrect as it is Poliwhirl that evolves into Politoad when holding a King's Rock, not Poliwrath<br />
===Origin===<br />
Poliwrath seems to be based on some amphibians that can stay as a tadpole their whole life. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the intestines of tadpoles can sometimes be seen through their transparent skin.<br />
====Name origin====<br />
Poliwrath's name appears to be a combination of ''{{wp|polliwog}}'' and ''wrath'', meaning anger. Its Japanese name may come in part from ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro'', the sound of slithering, and an alternate reading of the Japanese word for deluge or flood, 洪 ''kō'', is ''hon'' (in this case, ''bon'').<br />
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==In other languages==<br />
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Quappo - From ''Kaulquappe'' (tadpole).<br />
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Tartard - This name could come from ''tartarin'' (braggart), as well as ''têtard'' (tadpole).<br />
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 강챙이 ''Gangchaengi''<br />
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 快泳蛙 ''Kuài Yǒng Wā'' - Literally "Fast Swimming Frog"<br />
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Hong Kong)]]: 大力蛙<br />
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