The Essentials on Poliwrath
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Electric, Grass, Flying, Psychic, Fairy Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Fire, Water, Ice, Bug, Rock, Dark, Steel
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 500 · top stat: Defense (95) Detail
- In Current Games
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 41 in the Kitakami Pokédex
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Tartard in French · ニョロボン, Nyorobon in Japanese · Quappo in German All Languages
Overview
Poliwrath is a Fighting and Water-type Pokémon, No. 62 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Tadpole Pokémon. Height: 1.3 m, weight: 54 kg.
Poliwrath evolves from Poliwhirl and does not evolve further.
Abilities: Water Absorb and Damp. Hidden Ability: Swift Swim. Poliwrath is weak to Electric, Grass, Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type moves (×2 damage).
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#062
National Pokédex
Category
Tadpole Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
90
255
Attack
85
255
Defense
95
255
Special Attack
70
255
Special Defense
90
255
Speed
70
255
Total
500
Min HP (Lv. 100)
290
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
384
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Fighting / Water). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 5 types
Electric
×2
Grass
×2
Flying
×2
Psychic
×2
Fairy
×2
Normal (×1) — 6 types
Normal
×1
Fighting
×1
Poison
×1
Ground
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 7 types
Fire
×½
Water
×½
Ice
×½
Bug
×½
Rock
×½
Dark
×½
Steel
×½
Abilities
Ability 1
If hit by a Water-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.
Ability 2
The Pokémon dampens its surroundings, preventing all Pokémon from using explosive moves such as Self-Destruct.
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in rain.
Poliwrath Evolution
Level 25
#061
Poliwhirl
Water
Water Stone
#062
Poliwrath
Fighting
Water
King’s Rock
#186
Politoed
Water
Poliwrath Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Fighting · Water
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Poliwrath Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
—
Dynamic Punch
Fighting
Phys.
50%
100
5
—
Submission
Fighting
Phys.
80%
80
20
1
Mist
Ice
Stat
—
—
30
1
Haze
Ice
Stat
—
—
30
1
Bubble Beam
Water
Spec.
100%
65
20
1
Belly Drum
Normal
Stat
—
—
10
1
Double-Edge
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
15
1
Rain Dance
Water
Stat
—
—
5
1
Pound
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Bubble
Water
Spec.
100%
40
30
1
Bulk Up
Fighting
Stat
—
—
20
1
Hydro Pump
Water
Spec.
80%
110
5
1
Hypnosis
Psychic
Stat
60%
—
20
1
Mind Reader
Normal
Stat
—
—
5
1
Water Gun
Water
Spec.
100%
40
25
1
Body Slam
Normal
Phys.
100%
85
15
1
Circle Throw
Fighting
Phys.
90%
60
10
1
Earth Power
Ground
Spec.
100%
90
10
1
Mud Shot
Ground
Spec.
95%
55
15
1
Double Slap
Normal
Phys.
85%
15
10
57
Superpower
Fighting
Phys.
100%
120
5
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Water 1
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Defense
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Poliwrath
Available in 17 games, 71 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Black
Black 2
White
White 2
X
Y
Let’s Go, Eevee!
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Moon
Sun
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation III
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness 1 encounter
Available
▼
Snag
(1)
Citadark Isle
Lv. 42 100%
Generation V
Black 12 encounters
Available
▼
Super rod spots
(12)
Wellspring Cave
Lv. 35-60 1%
Wellspring Cave
Lv. 35-60 4%
Giant Chasm
Lv. 45-70 1%
Giant Chasm
Lv. 45-70 1%
Challenger's Cave B2F
Lv. 45-70 1%
Victory Road
Lv. 45-70 1%
Victory Road
Lv. 45-70 1%
Giant Chasm
Lv. 45-70 4%
Challenger's Cave B2F
Lv. 45-70 4%
Victory Road
Lv. 45-70 4%
Victory Road
Lv. 45-70 4%
Giant Chasm
Lv. 45-70 4%
Black 2 16 encounters
Available
▼
Super rod spots
(16)
Victory Road
Lv. 50-70 1%
Victory Road
Lv. 50-70 1%
Relic Passage
Lv. 50-70 1%
Giant Chasm
Lv. 50-70 1%
Route 23
Lv. 50-70 1%
Victory Road
Lv. 50-60 1%
Victory Road
Lv. 50-70 4%
Victory Road
Lv. 50-70 4%
Relic Passage
Lv. 50-70 4%
Giant Chasm
Lv. 50-70 4%
Route 23
Lv. 50-70 4%
Victory Road
Lv. 50-60 4%
Clay Tunnel
Lv. 60 1%
Wellspring Cave
Lv. 60 1%
Clay Tunnel
Lv. 60 4%
Wellspring Cave
Lv. 60 4%
White 12 encounters
Available
▼
Super rod spots
(12)
Wellspring Cave
Lv. 35-60 1%
Wellspring Cave
Lv. 35-60 4%
Giant Chasm
Lv. 45-70 1%
Challenger's Cave B2F
Lv. 45-70 1%
Victory Road
Lv. 45-70 1%
Victory Road
Lv. 45-70 1%
Giant Chasm
Lv. 45-70 1%
Giant Chasm
Lv. 45-70 4%
Challenger's Cave B2F
Lv. 45-70 4%
Victory Road
Lv. 45-70 4%
Victory Road
Lv. 45-70 4%
Giant Chasm
Lv. 45-70 4%
White 2 16 encounters
Available
▼
Super rod spots
(16)
Route 23
Lv. 50-70 1%
Victory Road
Lv. 50-60 1%
Victory Road
Lv. 50-70 1%
Victory Road
Lv. 50-70 1%
Relic Passage
Lv. 50-70 1%
Giant Chasm
Lv. 50-70 1%
Victory Road
Lv. 50-60 4%
Victory Road
Lv. 50-70 4%
Victory Road
Lv. 50-70 4%
Relic Passage
Lv. 50-70 4%
Giant Chasm
Lv. 50-70 4%
Route 23
Lv. 50-70 4%
Wellspring Cave
Lv. 60 1%
Clay Tunnel
Lv. 60 1%
Clay Tunnel
Lv. 60 4%
Wellspring Cave
Lv. 60 4%
Generation VI
X 1 encounter
Available
▼
Super Rod
(1)
Victory Road
Lv. 60 5%
Y 1 encounter
Available
▼
Super Rod
(1)
Victory Road
Lv. 60 5%
Generation VII
Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 encounters
Available
▼
Overworld water
(2)
Cerulean Cave B1F
Lv. 51-56 100%
Cerulean Cave 1F
Lv. 51-56 100%
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 encounters
Available
▼
Overworld water
(2)
Cerulean Cave B1F
Lv. 51-56 100%
Cerulean Cave 1F
Lv. 51-56 100%
Moon 1 encounter
Available
▼
Call for help
(1)
Malie Garden
Lv. 24-27 1%
Sun 1 encounter
Available
▼
Call for help
(1)
Malie Garden
Lv. 24-27 1%
Ultra Moon 1 encounter
Available
▼
Call for help
(1)
Malie Garden
Lv. 25-28 1%
Ultra Sun 1 encounter
Available
▼
Call for help
(1)
Malie Garden
Lv. 25-28 1%
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Kitakami (The Teal Mask)
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Kitakami (The Teal Mask)
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Black
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Let’s Go, Eevee!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Poliwrath in Pokémon GO
- 2,586Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,477Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Red
“An adept swimmer at both the front crawl and breast stroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.”
Blue
“An adept swimmer at both the front crawl and breast stroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.”
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 ener getic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its mus cles, 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
“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
“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.”
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.”
Diamond
“With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.”
Pearl
“With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.”
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
“With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.”
White
“With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.”
Black 2
“With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.”
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
“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
“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!
“Swims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake world-class swimmers.”
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Tartard
🇬🇧 English
Poliwrath
🇯🇵 漢字
ニョロボン
🇯🇵 Kana
ニョロボン
🇯🇵 Romaji
Nyorobon
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Quappo
🇪🇸 Español
Poliwrath
🇮🇹 Italiano
Poliwrath
🇰🇷 한국어
강챙이
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
蚊香泳士
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
蚊香泳士
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Têtard
🇬🇧 EN
Tadpole Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
おたまポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Kaulquappen-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Poliwrath
What type is Poliwrath?
Poliwrath is a Fighting and Water-type Pokémon.
Can Poliwrath still evolve?
Poliwrath is the final stage of its evolutionary line: coming from Poliwhirl, it does not evolve further.
What are Poliwrath's weaknesses?
Poliwrath is weak to Electric, Grass, Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type moves (×2 damage).
What is Poliwrath's Hidden Ability?
Poliwrath's Hidden Ability is Swift Swim. Its regular Abilities are Water Absorb and Damp.
Can you get a Shiny Poliwrath in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Poliwrath is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
