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Poliwrath evolves from {{p|Poliwhirl}} and is one of the final forms of {{p|Poliwag}}, the other being {{p|Politoed}}. | Poliwrath evolves from {{p|Poliwhirl}} and is one of the final forms of {{p|Poliwag}}, the other being {{p|Politoed}}. | ||
(For specifics on this Pokémon's | (For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].) | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Three Poliwrath, along with a {{p|Poliwag}}, appear as the | ===NPC appearances=== | ||
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Three Poliwrath brothers, along with a {{p|Poliwag}}, appear as the bosses of [[Poliwrath River]]. | |||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Although an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Although an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It can use its well-developed arms and legs to run on the surface of the water for a split second.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It can use its well-developed arms and legs to run on the surface of the water for a split second.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking. <small>''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)''</small><br>Although an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land. <small>''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''</small>}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=062}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=062}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Poliwrath's highly developed, brawny muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. It is so tirelessly strong, this | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Poliwrath</sc>'s highly developed, brawny muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. It is so tirelessly strong, this {{ScPkmn}} can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Its highly developed muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. This | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Its highly developed muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. This {{ScPkmn}} can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=An adept swimmer, it knows the front crawl, | {{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=An adept swimmer, it knows the front crawl, butterfly, and more. It is faster than the best human swimmers.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=A swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=A swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.}} | ||
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{{Availability/Cross}} | {{Availability/Cross}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX42]]<br>Event: ''[[Special Challenge|Poliwrath Appears]]''}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX42]]<br>Event: ''[[Special Challenge|Poliwrath Appears]]''}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Chuck|Poliwrath}}}} | |||
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===Held items=== | ===Held items=== | ||
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear. In {{ | Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear. In {{game|Emerald}}, Poliwrath can only be found in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. | ||
{{HeldItems/header|type=Water|type2=Fighting}} | {{HeldItems/header|type=Water|type2=Fighting}} | ||
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{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}} | {{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}} | ||
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}} | {{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}} | ||
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2= | {{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} | ||
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}} | {{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}} | ||
{{HeldItems/Items1|King's Rock|5|availNote=[[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]] required, }} | {{HeldItems/Items1|King's Rock|5|availNote=[[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]] required, }} | ||
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{{learnlist/breedf/9|Poliwrath|Water|Fighting|1}} | {{learnlist/breedf/9|Poliwrath|Water|Fighting|1}} | ||
====By a prior [[ | ====By a prior [[Evolution]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Poliwrath|Water|Fighting|1}} | {{learnlist/prevoh/9|Poliwrath|Water|Fighting|1}} | ||
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{{Spritebox/Footer|062|Poliwrath}} | {{Spritebox/Footer|062|Poliwrath}} | ||
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===Main series=== | ===Main series=== | ||
[[File:Poliwrath anime.png|thumb|250px|Poliwrath in the | [[File:Poliwrath anime.png|thumb|250px|Poliwrath in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']] | ||
====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
In ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'', [[Tad]] used a Poliwrath in his {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}}. It was able to defeat both {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Charizard}} easily. Later, Charizard managed to defeat Poliwrath in a [[rematch]]. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]''. | In ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'', [[Tad]] used a Poliwrath in his {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}}. It was able to defeat both {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Charizard}} easily. Later, Charizard managed to defeat Poliwrath in a [[rematch]]. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]''. | ||
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A Trainer's Poliwrath appeared in ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]''. | A Trainer's Poliwrath appeared in ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]''. | ||
A Poliwrath appeared in ''[[JN120|Infinite Possibilities!]]''. | |||
A Poliwrath appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''. | A Poliwrath appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''. | ||
A Poliwrath appeared during a flashback in [[HZ062]], under the ownership of [[Roy's parents|Roy's mother]]. | |||
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A Poliwrath appeared in a flashback in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''. | A Poliwrath appeared in a flashback in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''. | ||
===Pokémon | ===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!=== | ||
A Poliwrath appeared in [[GDZ36]]. | A Poliwrath appeared in [[GDZ36]]. | ||
A Poliwrath appeared in [[GDZ51]]. | A Poliwrath appeared in [[GDZ51]]. | ||
===Pokémon Journeys | ===Pokémon Journeys=== | ||
In ''[[JNM06|Kicking It from Here into Tomorrow!]]'', a Poliwrath was used by {{TRT}} through the [[Rocket Prize Master]], like in the | In ''[[JNM06|Kicking It from Here into Tomorrow!]]'', a Poliwrath was used by {{TRT}} through the [[Rocket Prize Master]], like in the animated series. | ||
A Poliwrath appeared in ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]''. | A Poliwrath appeared in ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]''. | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Poliwrath may be based on a {{wp|tadpole}} and a {{wp|frog}}. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the organs of tadpoles can sometimes be seen through their transparent skin. It may also be based on amphibian {{wp|neoteny}}, as it stays in tadpole form and does not {{wp|Metamorphosis#Amphibians|metamorphose}} into a {{wp|frog}}. Its brawny body and newfound {{type|Fighting}} | Poliwrath may be based on a {{wp|tadpole}} and a {{wp|frog}}. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the organs of tadpoles can sometimes be seen through their transparent skin. It may also be based on amphibian {{wp|neoteny}}, as it stays in tadpole form and does not {{wp|Metamorphosis#Amphibians|metamorphose}} into a {{wp|frog}}. | ||
Its brawny body and newfound {{type|Fighting}} could be an interpretation of mature frogs' bulky bodies and vastly heightened muscle mass and strength in comparison to the tadpole. It might also be a reference to the physical prowess of {{wp|Swimming (sport)|swimming athletes}}. | |||
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Poliwrath (Japanese: ニョロボン Nyorobon) is a dual-type Water/Fighting Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Poliwhirl when exposed to a Water Stone. It is one of Poliwag's final forms, the other being Politoed.
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)
Biology
Poliwrath is a blue, bipedal amphibian Pokémon with a round body and muscular arms. It has bulbous eyes that protrude from the top of its head and its belly is covered by a white and black swirl. There appear to be white gloves on its hands, and it has rounded, digit-less feet.
Poliwrath's body is almost entirely muscle, and the muscles in its arms and legs never tire. It also has zero percent body-fat. When it swims, it uses all of the muscles in its body and is able to swim vast distances with minimal breathing. It is even capable of briefly running on the water's surface. It can also smash through ice and plow forward using its strong arms. Poliwrath is capable of out-swimming even world-class swimmers. Poliwrath is also skilled at martial arts. It can launch powerful square punches capable of crushing boulders into dust. Many children learn how to swim by replicating Poliwrath's movement. It is one of the most gifted swimmers of all Water-type Pokémon.
Being the result of an evolution via Evolution stone, Poliwrath is rarely found in the wild. When found, it is usually seen living on dry land near the water's edge, despite it being an excellent swimmer. In Alola, Poliwrath found are strong enough to use the breaststroke while swimming.
Evolution
Poliwrath evolves from Poliwhirl and is one of the final forms of Poliwag, the other being Politoed.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
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NPC appearances
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Three Poliwrath brothers, along with a Poliwag, appear as the bosses of Poliwrath River.
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Poliwrath in the Alola Pokédex | Poliwrath in the Kitakami Pokédex |
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Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear. In Pokémon Emerald, Poliwrath can only be found in the Battle Frontier.
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In animation
Main series
![](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/4/47/Poliwrath_anime.png/250px-Poliwrath_anime.png)
Major appearances
In Charizard Chills, Tad used a Poliwrath in his battle against Ash. It was able to defeat both Pikachu and Charizard easily. Later, Charizard managed to defeat Poliwrath in a rematch. It reappeared in a flashback in The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!.
In Hook, Line, and Stinker, Andreas's Poliwrath participated in a Seaking Catching contest. It later battled Misty's Poliwhirl to decide who would win the contest and was defeated.
In Machoke, Machoke Man, Chuck used a Poliwrath during his Gym battle against Ash. It quickly defeated Pikachu with Double Slap, but then lost to Bayleef's Body Slam. After a long absence, it reappeared in Octo-Gridlock at the Gym!, where it battled Bea's Grapploct.
In Outrageous Fortunes, Delaney's Poliwrath upheld an excelling winning streak, prompting an impressed Team Rocket to target it.
In A Young Royal Flame Ignites!, the Revengers own a Poliwrath. It helped Viren during his Battle Royal by distracting Incineroar.
In Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!, James pulled a Poliwrath from the Rocket Prize Master. It was used to battle Ash and Goh when the latter intruded on Team Rocket's base, but it was soon defeated.
Minor appearances
Poliwrath debuted in The Punchy Pokémon, where one was seen competing in the P1 Grand Prix.
In The Battling Eevee Brothers!, a Poliwrath evolved from a Poliwhirl during the evolution party in Stone Town.
A Poliwrath was depicted in the Pokémon League entrance exam in the dubbed version of The Ultimate Test.
A Poliwrath appeared in The Breeding Center Secret.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Poliwrath was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, a Poliwrath was part of the cast for the movie "Pokémon in Love".
A Poliwrath appeared in Marina's fantasy in Bye Bye Psyduck.
In The Power of One, multiple Poliwrath sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
In Wired for Battle!, a Poliwrath was in Muramasa's dojo.
In Ring Masters, a Poliwrath competed in Rikishii Town's Sumo Conference.
In Got Miltank?, a Poliwrath lived at a Pokémon-exclusive oasis.
A Poliwrath appeared in Extreme Pokémon!, under the ownership of a participant in the Extreme Pokémon Race.
In Pop Goes The Sneasel, a Trainer's Poliwrath was knocked out off-screen after training near the place where the Sacred Fire of Ho-Oh was kept.
A Poliwrath appeared in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, under the ownership of a competitor in the Tour de Alto Mare.
In Journey to the Starting Line!, a Poliwrath was at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
Multiple Poliwrath appeared in A Six Pack Attack!.
In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, the Pokémon Summer Academy temporarily lent a Poliwrath to one of the students for the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.
A Poliwrath appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in The Forest Champion!.
In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Poliwrath competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but was defeated by Ash's Pikachu.
In Caring for a Mystery!, a Poliwrath battled a wild Riolu after it attacked it.
A Trainer's Poliwrath appeared in A Festival Reunion!.
A Poliwrath appeared in Infinite Possibilities!.
A Poliwrath appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
A Poliwrath appeared during a flashback in HZ062, under the ownership of Roy's mother.
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GOTCHA!
A Poliwrath briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Chuck.
Pokémon Evolutions
A Poliwrath appeared in The Discovery, briefly disrupting Green and her Blastoise in Cerulean Cave.
In the manga
![](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/7/73/Poli.png/200px-Poli.png)
Pocket Monsters DP
A Poliwrath appeared in PMDP16.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Poli
Poliwrath debuted in Buzz Off, Electabuzz! when Red's Poliwhirl Poli evolved into it to save his Trainer from drowning. His evolution wasn't explained until the Yellow arc, where it was revealed there were four Evolution stones that could be used without any limit.
A Poliwrath appeared in Gold's fantasy after seeing Polibo evolved into Politoed in Ampharos Amore.
Chuck, Blue's own master, owns a Poliwrath, as seen in Scrappy Skarmory. It was first seen training with him and his Primeape. Together with Primeape, it used Dynamic Punch to reveal Suicune's presence in the ocean off the Cianwood coast, but the Gym Leader was defeated in the end, even after being joined by a friend.
A Poliwrath appeared alongside a Venusaur in PSs1, kidnapping Pibu.
Magnus's Poliwrath first appeared in Attaway, Aipom!.
A Trainer's Poliwrath appeared in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down as one of the Pokémon seen at the Safari Zone.
A Trainer's Poliwrath appeared in Truth and the Mastermind Behind Team Skull.
Pokémon Battle Frontier
A Poliwrath appeared in Aim for the Top!.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Poliwrath first appeared in The Secret Of The Fighting Type Pokémon, under the ownership of Chuck.
A Poliwrath appeared in a flashback in Let's Fight For The Future!!.
Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
A Poliwrath appeared in GDZ36.
A Poliwrath appeared in GDZ51.
Pokémon Journeys
In Kicking It from Here into Tomorrow!, a Poliwrath was used by Team Rocket through the Rocket Prize Master, like in the animated series.
A Poliwrath appeared in Caring for a Mystery!.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Green's Poliwrath debuted in The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!.
A Poliwrath appeared in Part-Time Job At The Swimming Pool!!.
One of Giovanni's Poliwhirl appeared in The Thrill of a Perfect Score, Big Rampage at the Amusement Park!, where it evolved into a Poliwrath in order to get rid of Red and his Clefairy and Pikachu when they went to the amusement park that he built.
Professor Oak owns a Poliwrath, which debuted in Save the Pokémon Zoo!!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Poliwrath (TCG)
Trivia
- In Generation II and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, a man in Celadon City with a Poliwrath says that he hopes that it will evolve into a frog Pokémon one day. Although the Pokémon he was thinking of is most likely Politoed, it is too late, as it is Poliwhirl, not Poliwrath, that evolves into Politoed when traded while holding a King's Rock.
- An early design of Poliwrath revealed on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997 depicts it wearing a crown, similar to the King's Rock, which is necessary to evolve Poliwhirl into Politoed.
- Poliwrath shares its category with Poliwag, Poliwhirl, and Tympole. They are all known as the Tadpole Pokémon.
- In some illustrations, Poliwrath is depicted with four fingers instead of three.
- Prior to Generation VI, Poliwrath and its evolutionary counterpart Politoed shared the same base stats. This changed in Generation VI when Poliwrath received a ten-point increase to its Attack, but Politoed did not receive a stat increase. It shares this counterpart difference with Beautifly.
Origin
Poliwrath may be based on a tadpole and a frog. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the organs of tadpoles can sometimes be seen through their transparent skin. It may also be based on amphibian neoteny, as it stays in tadpole form and does not metamorphose into a frog.
Its brawny body and newfound Fighting-type could be an interpretation of mature frogs' bulky bodies and vastly heightened muscle mass and strength in comparison to the tadpole. It might also be a reference to the physical prowess of swimming athletes.
Name origin
Poliwrath may be a combination of polliwog (outdated term for tadpole) and wrath.
Nyorobon may be a combination of ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro (onomatopoeia for wriggling) and 坊 bon (boy).
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