Poliwrathin Pokémon Johto Legends
Pokédex Entry
Tadpole Pokémon
It can use its well-developed arms and legs to run on the surface of the water for a split second.
Poliwrath in Pokémon Johto Legends
Poliwrath is #62 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Johto Legends. This page covers its water/fighting typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 7 encounter locations.
Water type moves restore HP.
Prevents selfdestruction moves.
Increases Speed in rain.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (5)
Level Up Moves (10)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SubmissionLevel: 1Submission | fighting | 80 | 80 | 25 | ||
| An attack that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun | water | 40 | 100 | 25 | ||
| Squirts water to attack. | ||||||
| HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis | psychic | 0 | 70 | 20 | ||
| May put the foe to sleep. | ||||||
| DoubleslapLevel: 1Doubleslap | fairy | 15 | 85 | 10 | ||
| Repeatedly slaps 2-5 times. | ||||||
| Close CombatLevel: 1Close Combat | fighting | 120 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Lowers user's Def and Spcl.Def. | ||||||
| DynamicpunchLevel: 32Dynamicpunch | fighting | 100 | 50 | 5 | ||
| An attack that always confuses. | ||||||
| Circle ThrowLevel: 37Circle Throw | fighting | 60 | 90 | 10 | ||
| Goes last and switches target. | ||||||
| Mind ReaderLevel: 43Mind Reader | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Ensures the next attack will hit. | ||||||
| Wave CrashLevel: 48Wave Crash | water | 120 | 100 | 10 | ||
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Close CombatLevel: 53Close Combat | fighting | 120 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Lowers user's Def and Spcl.Def. |
Egg Moves (9)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MistMist | ice | 0 | 100 | 30 | |
| Prevents stat reduction. | |||||
| SplashSplash | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | |
| Has no effect whatsoever. | |||||
| BubblebeamBubblebeam | water | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| An attack that may lower Speed. | |||||
| HazeHaze | ice | 0 | 100 | 30 | |
| Eliminates all stat changes. | |||||
| Mind ReaderMind Reader | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | |
| Ensures the next attack will hit. | |||||
| EncoreEncore | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | |
| Makes the foe repeat 2-6 times. | |||||
| EndureEndure | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | |
| Always leaves at least 1HP. | |||||
| Mud ShotMud Shot | ground | 55 | 95 | 15 | |
| Hurls mud and lowers Speed. | |||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | 60 | 100 | 20 | |
| Can confuse with pulse of water. |
TM/HM Moves (31)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DynamicpunchDynamicpunch | fighting | 100 | 50 | 5 | TM01TM01 | |
| An attack that always confuses. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 90 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| HailHail | ice | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM07TM07 | |
| Summons hail for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Bulk UpBulk Up | fighting | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM08TM08 | |
| Boosts Attack and Defense. | ||||||
| The power varies with the Pokémon. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM13TM13 | |
| An attack that may freeze the foe. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | 110 | 70 | 5 | TM14TM14 | |
| An attack that may freeze the foe. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 90 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| BulldozeBulldoze | ground | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| Runs foe over and lowers its Speed. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM26TM26 | |
| Tough but useless vs. flying foes. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM28TM28 | |
| 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| brickbreakbrickbreak | normal | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM31TM31 | |
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Heightens evasiveness. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | 60 | 95 | 15 | TM39TM39 | |
| Lowers Speed by piling rocks. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM41TM41 | |
| Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM43TM43 | |
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may steal a held item. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM49TM49 | |
| A strong watertype attack. | ||||||
| Focus BlastFocus Blast | fighting | 120 | 70 | 5 | TM51TM51 | |
| Spcl.Def can be lowered. | ||||||
| WaterfallWaterfall | water | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM53TM53 | |
| An aquatic charge attack. | ||||||
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM54TM54 | |
| Raises Spcl.Atk and Spcl.Def. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM57TM57 | |
| Randomly attacks while asleep. | ||||||
| PoweruppunchPoweruppunch | fighting | 40 | 100 | 20 | TM58TM58 | |
| Will always raise user's Attack. | ||||||
| Icy WindIcy Wind | ice | 55 | 95 | 15 | TM61TM61 | |
| An icy attack that lowers Speed. | ||||||
| Poison JabPoison Jab | poison | 80 | 100 | 20 | TM68TM68 | |
| Powerful jab that can poison foe. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM70TM70 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest |
Move Tutor Moves (3)
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Poliwrath. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Poliwrath resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Poliwrath, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
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