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'''Poliwrath''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニョロボン''' ''Nyorobon'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Fighting}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].
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'''Poliwrath''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニョロボン''' ''Nyorobon'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Fighting}} Pokémon.


It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Poliwhirl}} by {{stone|Water Stone}}. It is one of the final forms of {{p|Poliwag}}.
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Poliwhirl}} when exposed to a [[Water Stone]]. It is one of {{p|Poliwag}}'s final forms, the other being {{p|Politoed}}.
 
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]] for these details.)


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Poliwrath is a blue, bipedal {{wp|amphibian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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 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.
 
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 {{type|Water}} 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 {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|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 {{p|Poliwhirl}} and is one of the final forms of {{p|Poliwag}}, the other being {{p|Politoed}}.
 
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Poliwrath anime.png|thumb|250px|Poliwrath in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====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 ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'', [[Andreas]]'s Poliwrath participated in a {{p|Seaking}} Catching contest. It later battled [[Misty's Poliwhirl]] to decide who would win the contest and was defeated.
 
In ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man]]'', [[Chuck]] used a Poliwrath during his [[Gym]] battle against Ash. It quickly defeated Pikachu with {{m|Double Slap}}, but then lost to {{AP|Bayleef}}'s {{m|Body Slam}}. After a long absence, it reappeared in ''[[JN039|Octo-Gridlock at the Gym!]]'', where it battled [[Bea]]'s {{p|Grapploct}}.
 
In ''[[EP247|Outrageous Fortunes]]'', [[Delaney]]'s Poliwrath upheld an excelling winning streak, prompting an impressed {{TRT}} to target it.
 
In ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]'', the [[Revengers]] own a Poliwrath. It helped [[Viren]] during his [[Battle Royal]] by distracting {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}.
 
In ''[[JN017|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 ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]'', where one was seen competing in the [[P1 Grand Prix]].


====Gender differences====
In ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers!]]'', a Poliwrath evolved from a Poliwhirl during the evolution party in [[Stone Town]].
None.


====Special abilities====
A Poliwrath was depicted in the Pokémon League entrance exam in the dubbed version of ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.
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 also swim for vast distances without tiring and with its increased arm and leg strength it also gains the ability to run on the surface of water for a short amount of time.


===Behavior===
A Poliwrath appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.
With its newly gained fighting abilities, Poliwrath is more aggresive then its pre-evolutions, and is more willing to pick fights with others.


===Habitat===
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Poliwrath was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].
[[Image:Watersedge.gif|left|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Water's-edge Pokémon|Water's-edge Pokémon]]]]
Poliwrath, despite being excellently skilled swimmers, usually live on dry land near the water's edge.


===Diet===
In ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', a Poliwrath was part of the cast for the movie "{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}".
{{main|Pokémon food}}


==In the anime==
A Poliwrath appeared in {{OBP|Marina|EP091}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]''.
[[Image:EP105.jpg|thumb|right|{{AP|Charizard}} battling [[Tad|Tad's]] Poliwrath.]]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 ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Poliwrath sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].
 
In ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]'', a Poliwrath was in [[Muramasa]]'s dojo.
 
In ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'', a Poliwrath competed in [[Rikishii Town]]'s [[Sumo Conference]].
 
In ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]'', a Poliwrath lived at a Pokémon-exclusive oasis.
 
A Poliwrath appeared in ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'', under the ownership of a participant in the [[Extreme Pokémon Race]].
 
In ''[[EP265|Pop Goes The Sneasel]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Poliwrath was knocked out off-screen after training near the place where the Sacred Fire of {{p|Ho-Oh}} was kept.
 
A Poliwrath appeared in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', under the ownership of a competitor in the [[Tour de Alto Mare]].
 
In ''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'', a Poliwrath was at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
 
Multiple Poliwrath appeared in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]''.
 
In ''[[DP091|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 ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]''.
 
In ''[[SM129|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 ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', a Poliwrath battled a wild {{AP|Riolu}} after it attacked it.
 
A Trainer's Poliwrath appeared in ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]''.
 
A Poliwrath appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.


In ''[[EP168|Hook, Line and Stinker]]'', [[Andreas]] in a {{p|Seaking}} Catching contest owned a Poliwrath.
====Pokédex entries====
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{{Animedexbody|EP105|Poliwrath|Ash's Pokédex|Poliwrath, the Tadpole Pokémon. Poliwrath is an excellent swimmer and its powerful muscles make its attacks extremely effective.}}
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[[Chuck]] used a Poliwrath against Ash in his Gym Battle in ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man]]''.
===GOTCHA!===
A Poliwrath briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Chuck]].


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.
===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Poliwrath appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', briefly disrupting {{ga|Green}} and her {{p|Blastoise}} in [[Cerulean Cave]].


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Special manga===
[[File:Poli.png|200px|thumb|Poliwrath in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
Poliwrath debuts in ''[[PS011|Buzz Off, Electabuzz!]]'' when {{Special|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}}.
===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Poliwrath appeared in [[PMDP16]].
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Poli}}
Poliwrath debuted in ''[[PS011|Buzz Off, Electabuzz!]]'' when {{adv|Red}}'s Poliwhirl Poli evolved into it to save his {{pkmn|Trainer}} from drowning. His evolution wasn't explained until the {{MangaArc|Yellow}}, where it was revealed there were four Evolution stones that could be used without any limit.
 
A Poliwrath appeared in {{adv|Gold}}'s fantasy after seeing [[Polibo]] evolved into Politoed in ''[[PS109|Ampharos Amore]]''.
 
[[Chuck]], Blue's own master, owns a Poliwrath, as seen in ''[[PS124|Scrappy Skarmory]]''. It was first seen {{pkmn|training}} with him and his {{p|Primeape}}. Together with Primeape, it used {{m|Dynamic Punch}} to reveal {{p|Suicune}}'s presence in the ocean off the {{ci|Cianwood}} coast, but the Gym Leader was defeated in the end, even after being joined by a {{adv|Walker|friend}}.
 
A Poliwrath appeared alongside a {{p|Venusaur}} in [[PSs1]], kidnapping [[Pibu]].
 
[[Magnus]]'s Poliwrath first appeared in ''[[PS443|Attaway, Aipom!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwrath appeared in ''[[PS446|Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down]]'' as one of the Pokémon seen at the {{safari|Johto}}.
 
A Trainer's Poliwrath appeared in ''[[PASM19|Truth and the Mastermind Behind Team Skull]]''.
 
===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
A Poliwrath appeared in ''[[CBF2|Aim for the Top!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Poliwrath first appeared in ''[[GB21|The Secret Of The Fighting Type Pokémon]]'', under the ownership of [[Chuck]].
 
A Poliwrath appeared in a flashback in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Poliwrath appeared in [[GDZ36]].
 
A Poliwrath appeared in [[GDZ51]].
 
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
In ''[[JNM06|Kicking It from Here into Tomorrow!]]'', a Poliwrath was used by {{TRT}} through the [[Rocket Prize Master]], like in the anime.
 
A Poliwrath appeared in ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}}'s Poliwrath debuted in ''[[PM002|The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!]]''.
 
A Poliwrath appeared in ''[[PM022|Part-Time Job At The Swimming Pool!!]]''.
 
One of {{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}}'s Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PM029|The Thrill of a Perfect Score, Big Rampage at the Amusement Park!]]'', where it evolved into a Poliwrath in order to get rid of {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} and his {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} and {{OBP|Red's Pikachu|Pocket Monsters|Pikachu}} when they went to the amusement park that he built.
 
{{OBP|Professor Oak|Pocket Monsters}} owns a Poliwrath, which debuted in ''[[PM040|Save the Pokémon Zoo!!]]''.


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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==Game data==
==Game data==
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Three Poliwrath, along with a {{p|Poliwag}}, appear as the boss of [[Poliwrath River]].
===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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|golddex=This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the [[wp:Pacific Ocean|Pacific Ocean]] just by kicking.
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|leafgreendex=A swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=062}}
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|diamonddex=With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Its highly developed muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. This Pokémon can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=035|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=A swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha 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 Pokémon can swim back and forth across the ocean without effort.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=151|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=184|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=062}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Poliwrath in the [[Alola]] region are strong swimmers that use the breaststroke. Many children learn to swim by imitating Poliwrath.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Its percentage of body fat is nearly zero. Its body is entirely muscle, which makes it heavy and forces its swimming prowess to develop.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=It's quite a gifted swimmer, even among Water-type Pokémon, but it normally spends its time on land.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=The muscles it has developed through swimming are thick and powerful. When it lands a square punch, it can turn huge boulders to dust.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Swims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake world-class swimmers.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|label1=Isle of Armor|num1=144|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Poliwrath is skilled at both swimming and martial arts. It uses its well-trained arms to dish out powerful punches.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=With its extremely tough muscles, it could keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=41|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Although it's skilled in a style of dynamic swimming that uses all its muscles, for some reason it lives on dry land.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It can use its well-developed arms and legs to run on the surface of the water for a split second.}}
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===Game locations===
===Game locations===
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====In side games====
====In side games====
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD red color}}|area=[[Northwind Field]] (23F-28F), [[Murky Cave]] (17F-19F), [[Waterfall Pond]] (16F-18F)<br/>Mystery House: [[Mt. Faraway]]}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX42]]<br>Event: ''[[Special Challenge|Poliwrath Appears]]''}}
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{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
===Held items===
|- style="background: #{{water color}};"
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear. In {{g|Emerald}}, Poliwrath can only be found in the {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation III}}.
! Game
 
! Location
{{HeldItems/header|type=Water|type2=Fighting}}
|-
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
| Endless Level 9<br>Forever Level 58<br>Pair Trozei<br>Mr. Who's Den
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
|-
{{HeldItems/Games1|Emerald|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Emerald Version}}
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon<br>(Red and Blue)]]
{{HeldItems/Items1|King's Rock|5|rows=6}}
| Evolve from {{p|Poliwhirl}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
|-
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
| [[Pokémon Ranger]]
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}}
| [[Jungle Relic]]<br>[[Panula Cave]]
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
|-
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon<br>(Time and Darkness)]]
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
| [[End Lake]] (B1-B24)
{{HeldItems/Items1|King's Rock|5|availNote=[[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]] required,&#32;}}
|}
|}


===Base stats===
===Stats===
{{BaseStats with RBY|
====Base stats====
HP=90 |
=====Generations I-V=====
Attack=85 |
{{Stats
Defense=95 |
|type=Water
SpAtk=70 |
|type2=Fighting
SpDef=90 |
|HP=90
Special=70 |
|Attack=85
Speed=70 |
|Defense=95
type=Water |
|SpAtk=70
type2=Fighting }}
|SpDef=90
|Speed= 70
|Special=70
}}


===Type effectiveness===
=====Generation VI onward=====
{{Stats
|type=Water
|type2=Fighting
|HP=90
|Attack=95
|Defense=95
|SpAtk=70
|SpDef=90
|Speed=70
}}


{{DP type effectiveness|
====Pokéathlon stats====
type1=water|
{{Pokéthlon
type2=fighting|
|type=Water
Normal= 100 |
|type2=Fighting
Fighting=100 |
|Speed=1
Flying= 200 |
|SpeedMax=2
Poison= 100 |
|Power=5
Ground=  100 |
|PowerMax=5
Rock=   50 |
|Technique=3
Bug=    50 |
|TechniqueMax=4
Ghost=   100 |
|Stamina=4
Steel=  50 |
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=2
}}


Fire=   50 |
===Type effectiveness===
Water=   50 |
{{TypeEffectiveness
Grass=   200 |
|type1=water
Electric=200 |
|type2=fighting
Psychic= 200 |
|Normal=100
Ice=     50 |
|Fighting=100
Dragon= 100 |
|Flying=200
Dark=   50 |
|Poison=100
 
|Ground=100
notes=yes|
|Rock=50
waterabsorb=maybe}}
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=200
|Electric=200
|Psychic=200
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=50
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|waterabsorb=maybe}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
{{evolved learnset intro|Poliwrath}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|water|fighting|4|1|Poliwrath}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Poliwrath|Water|Fighting|1}}
{{mlentry4|Start|BubbleBeam|Water|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Start|DoubleSlap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|60|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status||60|20||}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Submission|Fighting|Physical|80|80|25|Cool|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{mlentry4|43|DynamicPunch|Fighting|Physical|100|50|5|Cool|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{mlentry4|53|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Smart|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{movelist/note|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Dynamic Punch|Fighting|Physical|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Poliwrath|Water|Fighting|1}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{movelisttm|water|fighting|4|1|Poliwrath}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Poliwrath|Water|Fighting|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status||100|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM07]]|Hail|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—||10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM08]]|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Beauty|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM13]]|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM14]]|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM26]]|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical||100|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|||10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|||5||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|||10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|0||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10|Tough|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—||5||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status||100|20||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM84]]|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM03]]|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|||40||}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM07]]|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM08]]|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical||100|15||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|||30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM184|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—||10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM209|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM213|Coaching|Fighting|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Poliwrath|Water|Fighting|1}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|water|fighting|4|1|Poliwrath}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Poliwrath|Water|Fighting|2}}
{{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||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0341|Corphish}}{{MSP/H|0342|Crawdaunt}}|Endeavor|Normal|Physical||100|5||}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Marshtomp}}, {{p|Swampert}}<br>{{p|Corphish}}, {{p|Crawdaunt}}|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|5|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0270|Lotad}}{{MSP/H|0271|Lombre}}{{MSP/H|0272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0283|Surskit}}{{MSP/H|0393|Piplup}}{{MSP/H|0394|Prinplup}}{{MSP/H|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/H|0875|Eiscue}}|Mist|Ice|Status|||30||}}
{{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}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/H|0423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Marshtomp}}, {{p|Swampert}}<br>{{p|Spheal}}, {{p|Sealeo}}, {{p|Walrein}}|Ice Ball|Ice|Physical|30|90|20|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0349|Feebas}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}|Splash|Normal|Status|||40||}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Poliwrath}}|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Smart|1}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/9|Poliwrath|Water|Fighting|1}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Poliwag}}, {{p|Poliwhirl}}<br>{{p|Wooper}}, {{p|Quagsire}}<br>{{p|Marshtomp}}, {{p|Swampert}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15|Tough|2}}
{{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}}
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{{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}}
{{eggmoves/note|4}}


====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{tutor|water|fighting|4|1|Poliwrath}}
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Poliwrath|Water|Fighting|1}}
{{mtentry4|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{mtentry4|Counter|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Tough|2|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Poliwrath|Water|Fighting|1}}
{{mtentry4|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Cute|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10|Beauty|1||'''|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|DynamicPunch|Fighting|Physical|100|50|5|Cool|2||'''|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Smart|1|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5|Cool|2|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20|Tough|2|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Metronome|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|2|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Mimic|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Tough|3|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2|||no|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30|Smart|0||'''|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4}}
 
====Special moves====
{{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}}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
 
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Fighting}}
{{Side game|
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Water|ndex=062|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
type=water |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=062|rarity=Rare}}
ndex=062 |
|-
Pinevo=yes |
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=062
Trozei=yes |
|body=1
rarity=Rare |
|rate=Evolve
Dungeon=yes |
|area=Tadpole Pond
body=1 |
|P1=My swimming is world class!
rate=Evolve |
|P2=Half my HP's gone. This feels unpleasant.
area=Tadpole Pond |
|P3=Do something... I don't have the energy left to swim...
P1= My swimming is world class! |
|PL=I leveled up! What a glorious feeling it is!
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! |
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=062
Partner=no |
|body=1
Ranger=yes |
|rate=-4.5
typeG= Water |
|IQ=F
typeA= Water |
}}
field= Soak x3 |
|-
loop=11 |
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=062
MinEXP=60 |
|coset=12
MaxEXP=90 |
|conto={{p|Poliwag}}
browser= Poliwrath blasts surging jets of water with tremendous force. |
|recruitment=Raise the {{DL|Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Expedition Rank}} to Gold
Dungeon2=yes |
|P1=I'm Poliwrath! I'm the boss of [[Poliwrath River]]!
body2=1 |
|P2=So rough...
rate2=-4.5% |
}}
iq=F |
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|fieldpower=3
|field=Soak
|loop=11
|MinEXP=60
|MaxEXP=90
|num=054
|browser=Poliwrath blasts surging jets of water with tremendous force.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Water
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Water
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=062
|walk=1.42
|hp=57
|attack=79
|defense=58
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=062
|power=3
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=062|num=593
|min=70
|max=125
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Eject+
|skilldesc=Sometimes removes three non-Support Pokémon icons.
|swapper=Big Wave
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=062
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Poliwag
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=207
|attack=182
|defense=184
|fast={{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Rock Smash}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Counter}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Poliwag Community Day}}
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Dynamic Punch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Ice Punch}}, {{m|Power-Up Punch}}{{tt|*|From March 5, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Scald}}{{tt|*|From August 30, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Icy Wind}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Submission}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
}}
|}


===Evolution===
===Evolution data===
{{evobox/2|060|Poliwag|1|Water||[[Level|Level 25]]|061|Poliwhirl|1|Water||[[Water Stone]]|062|Poliwrath|2|Water|Fighting}}
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Water
|type2=Fighting
|pictype=art
|no1=0060
|name1=Poliwag
|type1-1=Water
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 25}}
|no2=0061
|name2=Poliwhirl
|type1-2=Water
|evo2={{Bag/s|Water Stone|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Water Stone}}
|no3=0062
|name3=Poliwrath
|type1-3=Water
|type2-3=Fighting}}


===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water|type2=Fighting}}
type=water|
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=062}}
type2=fighting|
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gen=1|
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gender=none|
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ndex=062|
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{{Spritebox/Footer|062|Poliwrath}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Despite being classified as a tadpole Pokémon, its form resembles a froglet's and is presumably full grown.
[[File:Nyosuka.png|thumb|200px|right|Poliwrath's early design, Nyosuka]]
*In Pokémon Yellow sprites, the swirl on Poliwrath's stomach goes in a clockwise direction, starting from the outside. But in other sprites, it is in the anti-clockwise direction. The same goes for Poliwhirl.
* In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, 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 {{p|Politoed}}, it is too late, as it is {{p|Poliwhirl}}, not Poliwrath, that evolves into Politoed when traded while holding a [[King's Rock]].
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Poliwrath.
* An [[Media:Nyosuka.png|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 has a lower {{stat|Speed}} stat than {{p2|Poliwhirl|its pre-evolution}}.
* Poliwrath shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Poliwag}}, Poliwhirl, and {{p|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 [[Branched evolution|evolutionary counterpart]] {{p|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 {{p|Beautifly}}.
 
===Origin===
===Origin===
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.
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}}, and thus {{wp|boxing gloves}}, could be an interpretation of the frogs' bulky bodies and vastly heightened muscle mass and strength in comparison to the infant tadpole.
 
====Name origin====
====Name origin====
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'').
Poliwrath may be a combination of ''{{wp|tadpole|polliwog}}'' (outdated term for tadpole) and ''wrath''.
 
Nyorobon may be a combination of ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro'' (onomatopoeia for wriggling) and ''bon'' (boy).


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Quappo - From ''Kaulquappe'' (tadpole).
{{Other languages|type=water|type2=fighting
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Tartard - This name could come from ''tartarin'' (braggart), as well as ''têtard'' (tadpole).
|ja=ニョロボン ''Nyorobon''|jameaning=From {{tt|ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro''|onomatopoeia for wriggling}} and {{tt|坊 ''bon''|boy}}
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 강챙이 ''Gangchaengi''
|fr=Tartard|frmeaning=From {{wp|Tartary#Geography_and_history|{{tt|''Tartares''|Tartars}}}}, {{tt|''tarte''|slap}} and {{tt|''têtard''|tadpole}}
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong)]]: 蚊香蛙 - 蚊香 is a kind of mosquito repellent used in China that is shaped in a spiral (like Poliwrath's belly). Literally "mosquito repellent frog".
|es=Poliwrath|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Quappo|demeaning=From {{tt|''Kaulquappe''|tadpole}}
|it=Poliwrath|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=강챙이 ''Gangchaengi''|komeaning=From {{tt|강 () ''gang''|river}} or {{tt|강 (強) ''gang''|strong}} and {{tt|올챙이 ''olchaeng-i''|tadpole}}
|zh_cmn=蚊香泳士 ''Wénxiāngyǒngshì''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>快泳蛙 ''Kuàiyǒngwā''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From 蚊香 ''{{wp|Mosquito coil|wénxiāng}}'',  {{tt|泳 ''yǒng''|to swim}}, and {{tt|勇士 ''yǒngshì''|warrior}}<br>From {{tt|快 ''kuài''|fast}}, {{tt|泳 ''yǒng''|to swim}}, and {{tt|蛙 ''''|frog}}
|zh_yue=蚊香泳士 ''Mānhēungwihngsih''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>大力蛙 ''Daaihlihkwā''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|蚊香 ''mānhēung''|mosquito coil}},  {{tt|泳 ''wihng''|to swim}}, and {{tt|勇士 ''yúhngsih''|warrior}}<br>From {{tt|大力 ''daaihlihk''|vigorous}} and {{tt|蛙 ''wā''|frog}}
|hi=बैंगचिबॉस ''Bangchiboss''|himeaning=From {{tt|बैंग/बेँग ''bang|uncommonly used word for frog}}'' and ''boss''
|lt=Polivratas|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Поливрат ''Polivrat''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เนียวโรบอน ''Niaorobon''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 
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==Related articles==
* [[Poli]]


==External links==
==External links==


==Notes==
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[[pl:Poliwrath]]
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Latest revision as of 21:34, 23 March 2024

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Type
Water Fighting
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Abilities
Water Absorb or Damp Cacophony
Cacophony
Swift Swim
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Water 1
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
4'03" 1.3 m
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Mega Stone
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185
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Unknown
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230
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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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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Unevolved
Poliwag
 Water 

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First evolution
Poliwhirl
 Water 

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Second evolution
Poliwrath
 Water  Fighting 


In the anime

Main series

Poliwrath in the anime

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 This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP105 Poliwrath Ash's Pokédex Poliwrath, the Tadpole Pokémon. Poliwrath is an excellent swimmer and its powerful muscles make its attacks extremely effective.

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

Poliwrath in Pokémon Adventures

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 Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Poliwrath appeared in GDZ36.

A Poliwrath appeared in GDZ51.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

In Kicking It from Here into Tomorrow!, a Poliwrath was used by Team Rocket through the Rocket Prize Master, like in the anime.

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)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#062
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) An adept swimmer at both the front crawl and breast stroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
Blue
Yellow Swims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake champion swimmers.
Stadium A strong swimmer, it is faster than a human champ in an individual medley. It can go far and fast with minimal breathing.
Generation II Johto
#074
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.
Stadium 2 This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#062
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
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.
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.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#074
Diamond With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
Pearl
Platinum
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.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
White
Black 2 With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #035
Hoenn
#—
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
Generation VII Alola
 S  M : #151
Alola
 US  UM : #184
Kanto
#062
Sun Poliwrath in the Alola region are strong swimmers that use the breaststroke. Many children learn 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
Generation VIII Galar
Isle of Armor #144
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#41
Blueberry
#—
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.


Pokédex Image Poliwrath SM.png Pokédex Image Poliwrath SV Kitakami.png
Poliwrath in the Alola Pokédex Poliwrath in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Evolve Poliwhirl
Blue (Japan)
Evolve Poliwhirl
Yellow
Evolve Poliwhirl
Generation II
Gold Silver
Evolve Poliwhirl
Crystal
Evolve Poliwhirl
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Evolve Poliwhirl
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Poliwhirl
Platinum
Evolve Poliwhirl
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Poliwhirl
Pal Park
Pond
Generation V
Black White
Wellspring Cave, Challenger's Cave, Victory Road, and Giant Chasm (Fishing in rippling water)
Black 2 White 2
Route 23, Relic Passage, Clay Tunnel, Wellspring Cave, Giant Chasm, and Victory Road* (Fishing in rippling water)
Generation VI
X Y
Victory Road (Super Rod)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Malie Garden (SOS Battle in rain)Day
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Malie Garden (SOS Battle in rain)Day
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Cerulean Cave (Sea Skim)
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.2.0+
Expansion Pass
Brawlers' Cave (Wanderer)
Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Courageous Cavern (Max Raid Battle)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Poliwhirl
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 2.0.1+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Evolve Poliwhirl
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Endless Level 9, Forever Level 58, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Poliwhirl
Ranger
Jungle Relic, Panula Cave
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Lake Afar (B13F-B24F)
MD Sky
Lake Afar (B13F-B24F)
Rumble
Bright Beach (Normal Mode A &S )
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lake: Everspring Valley
Rumble U
Magical Lake: Let's Sing a Song
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 3Sa
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Purifying Pond (Back Boss)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea2019, Castform Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Northwind Field (23F-28F), Murky Cave (17F-19F), Waterfall Pond (16F-18F)
Mystery House: Mt. Faraway
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX42
Event: Poliwrath Appears


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 Emerald, Poliwrath can only be found in the Battle Frontier.

Games Held items
Red Blue
Berry Berry (100%)
Yellow
Emerald
Black White
Black 2 White 2
X Y
Sun Moon
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Sword Shield
King's Rock King's Rock (Expansion Pass required, 5%)

Stats

Base stats

Generations I-V
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
90
150 - 197 290 - 384
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
Total:
500
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 70.
Generation VI onward
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
90
150 - 197 290 - 384
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
Total:
510
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
1/2
Power
5/5 ★★★★★
Skill
3/4 ★★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
15/18 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20
011 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15
011 Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000 06060% 20
Rem.Rem. Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
Rem.Rem. Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15
Rem.Rem. Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
Rem.Rem. Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5
Rem.Rem. Belly Drum Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
Rem.Rem. Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00——% 5
Rem.Rem. Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 09595% 15
Rem.Rem. Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10
Rem.Rem. Circle Throw Fighting Physical 06060 09090% 10
Evo.Evo. Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100100 05050% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poliwrath
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Poliwrath
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM011Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20
TM012Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM022Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM034Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM035Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM039Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM043Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM064Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM069Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM073Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM073 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM077Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM080Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM083Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM087Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM110Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM120Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM122Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 5
TM123Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM128Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM128 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM132Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 40
TM133Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM134Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TM135Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM142Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
TM143Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM149Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM158Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM167Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM174Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM181Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM184Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM184 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100}}100% 30
TM186Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM186 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10
TM192Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM193Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM203Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM208Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM208 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM209Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM209 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10
TM213Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM213 Coaching Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM221Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM221 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM229Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM229 Upper Hand Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poliwrath
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Poliwrath
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
MudkipMarshtompSwampertCorphishCrawdaunt
Endeavor Normal Physical 100% 5
LaprasWooperQuagsireLotadLombreLudicoloWingullPelipperSurskitPiplupPrinplupEmpoleonEiscue
Mist Ice Status —% 30
WooperQuagsireMudkipMarshtompSwampertShellosGastrodonClauncherClawitzer
Muddy Water Water Special 90 85% 10
FeebasMiloticClauncherClawitzer
Splash Normal Status —% 40
SquirtleWartortleBlastoisePsyduckGolduckSlowpokeSlowpokeSlowbroSlowbroSlowkingSlowkingHorseaSeadraKingdraLaprasMudkipMarshtompSwampertWingullPelipperMiloticShellosGastrodonDucklettSwannaAlomomolaFroakieFrogadierGreninjaSkrelpDragalgeClauncherClawitzerSobbleDrizzileInteleonQuaxwellQuaquaval
Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Poliwrath
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poliwrath
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Poliwrath
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poliwrath
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Poliwrath
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin062.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani062.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Tadpole Pond
Phrases
51%-100% HP My swimming is world class!
26%-50% HP Half my HP's gone. This feels unpleasant.
1%-25% HP Do something... I don't have the energy left to swim...
Level up I leveled up! What a glorious feeling it is!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 062.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 062.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Raise the Expedition Rank to Gold
Connected to: Poliwag
Connection Orb Set: 12

Phrases
Normal I'm Poliwrath! I'm the boss of Poliwrath River!
Low HP (< 50%) So rough...
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Water
Poké Assist: Water PA.png
Water
Field move: Soak fm.pngSoak fm.pngSoak fm.png
(Soak ×3)
Loops: 11 Min. exp.: 60 Max. exp.: 90
Browser entry R-054
Poliwrath blasts surging jets of water with tremendous force.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush062Body.png Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 57
Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT062.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Water
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 125 Raise Max Level.png 10

#593
Shuffle062.png

Eject+
Sometimes removes three non-Support Pokémon icons.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Big Wave


Pokémon GO
GO062.png Base HP: 207 Base Attack: 182 Base Defense: 184
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Bubble, Rock Smash*, Mud Shot*, Counter
Charged Attacks: Hydro Pump, Dynamic Punch*, Ice Punch, Power-Up Punch*, Scald*, Icy Wind*, Submission, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Evolution data

0060Poliwag.png
Unevolved
Poliwag
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 25
0061Poliwhirl.png
First evolution
Poliwhirl
 Water 
Water Stone
Water Stone
0062Poliwrath.png
Second evolution
Poliwrath
 Water  Fighting 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 062.png Spr b g1 062.png Spr 1b 062.png Spr b g1 062.png Spr 1y 062.png Spr b g1 062.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 062.png Spr b 2g 062.png Spr 2s 062.png Spr b 2s 062.png Spr 2c 062.png Spr b 2c 062.png
Spr 2g 062 s.png Spr b 2g 062 s.png Spr 2s 062 s.png Spr b 2s 062 s.png Spr 2c 062 s.png Spr b 2c 062 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 062.png Spr b 3r 062.png Spr 3e 062.png Spr b 3e 062.png Spr 3f 062.png Spr b 3f 062.png
Spr 3r 062 s.png Spr b 3r 062 s.png Spr 3e 062 s.png Spr b 3e 062 s.png Spr 3f 062 s.png Spr b 3f 062 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 062.png Spr b 4d 062.png Spr 4p 062.png Spr b 4p 062.png Spr 4h 062.png Spr b 4h 062.png
Spr 4d 062 s.png Spr b 4d 062 s.png Spr 4p 062 s.png Spr b 4p 062 s.png Spr 4h 062 s.png Spr b 4h 062 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
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Trivia

Poliwrath's early design, Nyosuka
  • 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, and thus boxing gloves, could be an interpretation of the frogs' bulky bodies and vastly heightened muscle mass and strength in comparison to the infant tadpole.

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).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ニョロボン Nyorobon From ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro and bon
France Flag.png French Tartard From Tartares, tarte and têtard
Spain Flag.png Spanish Poliwrath Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Quappo From Kaulquappe
Italy Flag.png Italian Poliwrath Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 강챙이 Gangchaengi From 강 (江) gang or 강 (強) gang and 올챙이 olchaeng-i
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 蚊香泳士 Wénxiāngyǒngshì*
快泳蛙 Kuàiyǒngwā*
From 蚊香 wénxiāng, yǒng, and 勇士 yǒngshì
From kuài, yǒng, and
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 蚊香泳士 Mānhēungwihngsih*
大力蛙 Daaihlihkwā*
From 蚊香 mānhēung, wihng, and 勇士 yúhngsih
From 大力 daaihlihk and


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External links

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