Where can I find Poliwrath in SoulGold?

Poliwrath can be found in 6 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Poliwrath?

Poliwrath is a water/fighting-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Poliwrath learn in SoulGold?

Poliwrath can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

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	100	50	5
0	Dynamic PunchLevel: 0Dynamic Punch	Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.
1	PoundLevel: 1Pound	normal	40	100	35
1	PoundLevel: 1Pound	Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	psychic	0	60	20
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
1	Mud ShotLevel: 1Mud Shot	ground	55	95	15
1	Mud ShotLevel: 1Mud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
18	Bubble BeamLevel: 18Bubble Beam	water	65	100	20
18	Bubble BeamLevel: 18Bubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
24	Rain DanceLevel: 24Rain Dance	water	0	0	5
24	Rain DanceLevel: 24Rain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
28	Circle ThrowLevel: 28Circle Throw	fighting	60	90	10
28	Circle ThrowLevel: 28Circle Throw	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
34	Body SlamLevel: 34Body Slam	normal	85	100	15
34	Body SlamLevel: 34Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
40	Earth PowerLevel: 40Earth Power	ground	90	100	10
40	Earth PowerLevel: 40Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
48	Hydro PumpLevel: 48Hydro Pump	water	0	80	5
48	Hydro PumpLevel: 48Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
56	Belly DrumLevel: 56Belly Drum	normal	0	0	10
56	Belly DrumLevel: 56Belly Drum	Maximizes Attack while sacrificing half of max HP.
66	Wave CrashLevel: 66Wave Crash	water	0	100	10
66	Wave CrashLevel: 66Wave Crash	A slam shrouded in water. It also hurts the user.
70	Double EdgeLevel: 70Double Edge	normal	0	100	15
70	Double EdgeLevel: 70Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
75	Rage FistLevel: 75Rage Fist	ghost	50	100	10
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	0	0	30
MistMist	Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats.
SplashSplash	normal	0	0	40
SplashSplash	It's just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever.
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	water	65	100	20
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
HazeHaze	ice	0	0	30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
Mind ReaderMind Reader	normal	0	0	5
Mind ReaderMind Reader	Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit.
Water SportWater Sport	water	0	0	15
Water SportWater Sport	The user becomes soaked to weaken all Fire moves.
Ice BallIce Ball	ice	30	90	20
Ice BallIce Ball	A 5-turn attack that gains power on successive hits.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	55	95	15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
RefreshRefresh	normal	0	0	20
RefreshRefresh	Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn.
EndeavorEndeavor	normal	1	100	5
EndeavorEndeavor	Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP.
EncoreEncore	normal	0	100	5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20
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	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	0	20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
DiveDive	water	0	100	10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	0	100	0	TM85TM85
Drain PunchDrain Punch	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	75	100	15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
Low SweepLow Sweep	fighting	0	100	20	TM47TM47
Low SweepLow Sweep	Attacks the foe's legs lowering its Speed.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
ScaldScald	water	80	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	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

Pokédex Entry