Poliwrath
Poliwrath is a Water/Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0062 |
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| Type | Water Fighting |
| Species | Tadpole Pokémon |
| Height | 1.3 m (4′03″) |
| Weight | 54.0 kg (119.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Water Absorb 2. Damp Swift Swim (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0062 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0074 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0062 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0074 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0035 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0151 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0184 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0062 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0144 (The Isle of Armor) 0041 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 230 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
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| Attack | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Defense | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Sp. Atk | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Speed | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Total | 510 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Poliwrath.
Evolution chart
Poliwrath changes
- In Generation 1, Poliwrath has a base Special stat of 70.
- In Generations 1-5, Poliwrath has a base Attack of 85.
- In Generations 1-4, Poliwrath has a base experience yield of 185.
- In Generation 5, Poliwrath has a base experience yield of 225.
- In Generations 2-7, Poliwrath has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
An adept swimmer at both the front crawl and breast stroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers. |
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| Yellow | Swims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake champion swimmers. |
| 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. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting. |
| 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. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting. |
| 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 Alpha Sapphire |
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. |
| 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 Let's Go Eevee |
Swims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake world-class swimmers. |
| 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 Shining Pearl |
With its extremely tough muscles, it could keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting. |
Moves learned by Poliwrath
Moves learnt by level up
Poliwrath does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Poliwrath does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Poliwrath cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Poliwrath learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 1 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 1 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Poliwrath learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 100 | 50 |
Moves learnt by reminder
Poliwrath learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves
feature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| Belly Drum | Normal | — | — | |
| Circle Throw | Fighting | 60 | 90 | |
| Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| Pound | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 |
Egg moves
Poliwrath does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Poliwrath is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Poliwrath sprites
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Where to find Poliwrath
| Red Blue Yellow |
Evolve Poliwag/Poliwhirl |
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| Gold Silver Crystal |
Evolve Poliwag/Poliwhirl |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Evolve Poliwag/Poliwhirl |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Poliwag/Poliwhirl |
| Black White |
Giant Chasm, Wellspring Cave, Challenger's Cave, Victory Road |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 23, Giant Chasm, Wellspring Cave, Victory Road, Clay Tunnel, Relic Passage |
| X Y |
Victory Road |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Malie Garden |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Cerulean Cave |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Poliwag/Poliwhirl |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Poliwrath questions
- What is a good moveset for Poliwrath?
- Should I use Vaporeon or Poliwrath for my LeafGreen in-game team?
- Can Poliwrath learn Metronome?
- Where is Poliwrath in Pokemon X/Y?
- Can Poliwrath Learn Both Hydropump and Mindreader in Generation II, Crystal?
- Why are Fighting types that bad in RBY?
- Which of Slowbro and Poliwrath is better for Yellow playthroughs?
- Poliwrath or Scrafty?
- Which is better Poliwrath or Politoed?
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Other languages
| English | Poliwrath |
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| Japanese | ニョロボン (Nyorobon) |
| German | Quappo |
| French | Tartard |
| Italian | Poliwrath |
| Spanish | Poliwrath |
| Korean | 강챙이 (gangchaengi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 蚊香泳士 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蚊香泳士 |
| English |
Tadpole Pokémon |
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| Japanese | おたまポケモン |
| German | Kaulquappen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Têtard |
| Italian | Pokémon Girino |
| Spanish | Pokémon Renacuajo |
| Korean | 올챙이포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 蝌蚪宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蝌蚪寶可夢 |
Name origin
- polliwog
- a tadpole; baby frog/toad
- wrath
- anger



