Poliwrath
#62 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Poliwrath
The best moves for Poliwrath are Bubble and Dynamic Punch when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Bubble | 12 dps |
| Dynamic Punch | 40 dps |
Defense
| Bubble | 12 dps |
| Dynamic Punch | 40 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 4 Pokémon in the Poliwag family. Poliwrath evolves from Poliwhirl which costs 100 Candy.
Poliwhirl requires King's Rock to evolve into Politoed.
Poliwrath Raid Guide
Poliwrath has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 4 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Poliwrath, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Poliwrath is a Water & Fighting Pokémon which evolves from Poliwhirl. It is vulnerable to Flying, Grass, Electric, Psychic and Fairy moves. Poliwrath's strongest moveset is Bubble & Dynamic Punch and it has a Max CP of 2,586.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 182 | |
| Defense | 184 | |
| Stamina | 207 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,108 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,477 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,216 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,586 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,847 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,401 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 175 |
Size
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 54 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Poliwrath
The best moves for Poliwrath are Bubble and Dynamic Punch when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Bubble | 12 dps |
| Dynamic Punch | 40 dps |
Defense
| Bubble | 12 dps |
| Dynamic Punch | 40 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble | 12 | 11.7 | 12 |
| Rock Smash | 15 | 7.7 | 13.8 |
| Mud Shot | 5 | 11.7 | 8.3 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Punch | 50 | -17.4 | 26.3 |
| Hydro Pump | 130 | -30.3 | 47.3 |
| Dynamic Punch | 90 | -18.5 | 40 |
| Power-Up Punch | 50 | -16.5 | 30 |
| Submission Elite TM | 60 | -22.7 | 32.7 |
| Scald | 80 | -13.5 | 25.9 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Poliwrath?
Poliwrath is a Water/Fighting type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Grass, Electric, Psychic and Fairy moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Poliwrath are:
- Deoxys (Attack),
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Kartana.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Zap Cannon | 100% |
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psychic | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psystrike | 97% |
| Hoopa (Unbound) | Confusion | Psychic | 94% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psystrike | 94% |
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 94% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psychic | 91% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge | 89% |
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psyshock | 89% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Discharge | 88% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Poliwrath
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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