Poliwrathin Pokémon SoulGold

waterfighting

Pokédex Entry

Tadpole Pokémon

Its highly developed muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. This Pokémon can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

WaterFighting

Dex

#062

Abilities

Water Absorb(Primary)

Changes water into HP.

Damp(Secondary)

Prevents self-destruction.

Swift Swim(Hidden)

Raises Speed in rain.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water1

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

255

EV Yield

3 Defense

Wild Held Items

Kingsrock(5%)

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2flying ×2psychic ×2fairy ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5bug ×0.5rock ×0.5dark ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Poliwag

Base form

→

Poliwhirl

Level up Poliwag to Lv. 25

→

Poliwrath

Use Water Stone on Poliwhirl

→

Politoed

• Level up Poliwhirl holding Kings Rock

• Use Kings Rock on Poliwhirl

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How to Obtain

You can catch Poliwrath common in Mt. Silver Outside while fishing with Super Rod, common in Kitakami Village while surfing, and in Route 28 while surfing or fishing with Super Rod (very rare). Wild ones range from level 40 to 60.

Wild Encounters (4)

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Dynamic PunchLevel: 0Dynamic Punch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5
0	Dynamic PunchLevel: 0Dynamic Punch	Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.
1	PoundLevel: 1Pound	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	PoundLevel: 1Pound	Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	psychic	PWR0	ACC60	PP20
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
1	Mud ShotLevel: 1Mud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
1	Mud ShotLevel: 1Mud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
18	Bubble BeamLevel: 18Bubble Beam	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
18	Bubble BeamLevel: 18Bubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
24	Rain DanceLevel: 24Rain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
24	Rain DanceLevel: 24Rain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
28	Circle ThrowLevel: 28Circle Throw	fighting	PWR60	ACC90	PP10
28	Circle ThrowLevel: 28Circle Throw	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
34	Body SlamLevel: 34Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
34	Body SlamLevel: 34Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
40	Earth PowerLevel: 40Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
40	Earth PowerLevel: 40Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
48	Hydro PumpLevel: 48Hydro Pump	water	PWR0	ACC80	PP5
48	Hydro PumpLevel: 48Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
56	Belly DrumLevel: 56Belly Drum	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
56	Belly DrumLevel: 56Belly Drum	Maximizes Attack while sacrificing half of max HP.
66	Wave CrashLevel: 66Wave Crash	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
66	Wave CrashLevel: 66Wave Crash	A slam shrouded in water. It also hurts the user.
70	Double EdgeLevel: 70Double Edge	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
70	Double EdgeLevel: 70Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
75	Rage FistLevel: 75Rage Fist	ghost	PWR50	ACC100	PP10
75	Rage FistLevel: 75Rage Fist	The more the user has been hit, the stronger the move.

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Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
MistMist	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
MistMist	Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats.
SplashSplash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
SplashSplash	It's just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever.
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
HazeHaze	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
Mind ReaderMind Reader	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Mind ReaderMind Reader	Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit.
Water SportWater Sport	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Water SportWater Sport	The user becomes soaked to weaken all Fire moves.
Ice BallIce Ball	ice	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
Ice BallIce Ball	A 5-turn attack that gains power on successive hits.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
RefreshRefresh	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
RefreshRefresh	Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn.
EndeavorEndeavor	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
EndeavorEndeavor	Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP.
EncoreEncore	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.

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TM/HM Moves (44)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
DiveDive	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM85TM85
Drain PunchDrain Punch	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlingFling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
HailHail	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
Low SweepLow Sweep	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM47TM47
Low SweepLow Sweep	Attacks the foe's legs lowering its Speed.
PaybackPayback	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
ScaldScald	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
TauntTaunt	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
Work UpWork Up	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Poliwrath. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×flying2×psychic2×fairy2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Poliwrath resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×bug0.5×rock0.5×dark0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Poliwrath, either offensively or defensively.

Poliwrathin Pokémon SoulGold

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