Poliwrath

No. 0062

Type: Water / Fighting

Poliwrath is skilled at both swimming and martial arts. It uses its well-trained arms to dish out powerful punches.

Base stats

HP90
Attack95
Defense95
Sp. Attack70
Sp. Defense90
Speed70

Total 510

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Ice — Cover 2 weaknesses (Grass, Flying) — Ice Beam
  • Poison — Cover 2 weaknesses (Grass, Fairy) — Poison Jab
  • Bug — Cover 2 weaknesses (Grass, Psychic) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Dark — Covers 1 weakness (Psychic) — Throat Chop
  • Ground — Covers 1 weakness (Electric) — Earthquake
  • Rock — Covers 1 weakness (Flying) — Rock Slide

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Setup sweeper
Ability
Water Absorb
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Adamant
EVs
252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moves
Focus Punch, Amnesia, Bulldoze, Upper Hand

Frequently asked questions

What type is Poliwrath?
Poliwrath is a Water and Fighting type Pokémon.
What are Poliwrath's base stats?
HP 90, Attack 95, Defense 95, Sp. Attack 70, Sp. Defense 90, Speed 70. That is a base stat total of 510.
What is Poliwrath weak to?
Poliwrath takes extra damage from Electric, Fairy, Flying, Grass and Psychic moves.
What abilities does Poliwrath have?
Poliwrath can have Water Absorb, Damp and Swift Swim. Its hidden ability is Swift Swim.
How do you get Poliwrath?
Poliwrath evolves from Poliwhirl: use water stone.
What moves does Poliwrath learn?
Poliwrath learns 4 moves by levelling up and 64 by TM.