About Poliwrath
Poliwrath (Pokédex #0062) is a Water/Fighting-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Tadpole Pokémon. An adept swimmer at both the front crawl and breast stroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
As a Water/Fighting-type POKEMON, Poliwrath has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Electric, Grass, Flying, Psychic, Fairy moves. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Bug, Rock, Dark, Steel moves, taking only half damage from them.
Poliwrath's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 510 (very strong). Full distribution: HP 90 · ATK 95 · DEF 95 · SP.ATK 70 · SP.DEF 90 · SPD 70. Its standout stat is ATK (95), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Water absorb, Damp, Swift swim, with Swift swim as its hidden ability.
Poliwrath stands 1.3 m (51") tall and weighs 54.0 kg (119.0 lbs). It is typically found in Waters Edge environments. Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Water1.
Poliwrath is part of the Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Poliwrath → Politoed evolution line (4-stage). Poliwrath is a middle-stage evolution.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Poliwag, Poliwhirl, and Politoed. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
