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    Poliwrath

    Official artwork of PoliwrathWater Fighting Shiny Pokémon icon

    Poliwrath is a Water and Fighting-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 2923 in Pokémon GO. Poliwrath's best moveset is Counter and Dynamic Punch. It is weather boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather, and it was originally found in the Kanto region. Shiny Poliwrath is available in Pokémon GO.

    Poliwrath is weak to Electric, Fairy, Flying, Grass, and Psychic-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Bug, Dark, Fire, Ice, Rock, Steel, and Water-type moves.

    Stats

    Max CP2923 CP
    Attack182 ATK
    Defense184 DEF
    Stamina207 STA
    Weather Boost
    • rainRain
    • cloudyCloudy
    ReleasedYes Yes
    Shiny releasedPoliwrath can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
    Buddy distance3 km
    Pokédex informationPokédex information
    Pokédex Number#62
    Height1.3 m
    Weight54 kg
    RegionKanto Generation 1
    Can be tradedAllowed
    Pokémon Home transferAllowed
    Base Catch Rate20%
    Base Flee Rate0%
    Catch rewards
    10 Candy
    500 Stardust
    Additional Move Cost
    50 Candy
    50000 Candy

    Poliwrath type chart

    Takes increased damage
    ElectricElectric160.0%
    FairyFairy160.0%
    FlyingFlying160.0%
    GrassGrass160.0%
    PsychicPsychic160.0%
    Takes decreased damage
    BugBug62.5%
    DarkDark62.5%
    FireFire62.5%
    IceIce62.5%
    RockRock62.5%
    SteelSteel62.5%
    WaterWater62.5%

    Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Poliwrath's best moves and movesets

    Moves

    Poliwrath's best moveset is Counter and Dynamic Punch, with 12.94 DPS (damage per second) and 396.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather.You need an Elite Fast TM to teach Poliwrath Counter.

    Best Poliwrath moves
    FightingCounter *
    FightingDynamic Punch
    DPS12.94
    TDO396.82
    Score25.8
    Weather Boost
    • cloudy
    Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Poliwrath with its best moveset, we recommend to use Bubble/Dynamic Punch. You will lose around 5.1% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Poliwrath's strongest moveset (Counter/Dynamic Punch).

    Poliwrath moves comparison

    The following chart shows Poliwrath's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Poliwrath's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.FightingCounter *FightingDynamic Punch 12.94396.825.8
        2.WaterBubble FightingDynamic Punch 12.29376.824.5
        3.FightingCounter *WaterHydro Pump 12.20374.124.4
        4.GroundMud Shot FightingDynamic Punch 11.81362.123.6
        5.FightingRock Smash FightingDynamic Punch 11.74359.923.4
        6.FightingCounter *FightingPower-Up Punch 11.39349.222.7
        7.FightingCounter *FightingSubmission *11.26345.122.5
        8.WaterBubble WaterHydro Pump 11.19343.222.4
        9.FightingRock Smash WaterHydro Pump 10.76329.921.5
        10.GroundMud Shot WaterHydro Pump 10.68327.521.3
        11.FightingCounter *WaterScald 10.65326.521.3
        12.FightingCounter *IceIce Punch 10.59324.721.2
        1 of 3

        Fast Attacks

        • GroundMud ShotDamage5Energy7Duration0.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Mud Shot
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage5
          Energy7
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration0.6s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage3
          Energy9

          Effects
          Mud Shot has no special effects.
          See Mud Shot details page ↗
        • WaterBubbleDamage12Energy14Duration1.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Bubble
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage12
          Energy14
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.2s
          Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage8
          Energy11

          Effects
          Bubble has no special effects.
          See Bubble details page ↗
        • FightingRock SmashDamage15Energy10Duration1.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Rock Smash
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage15
          Energy10
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration1.3s
          Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage9
          Energy7

          Effects
          Rock Smash has no special effects.
          See Rock Smash details page ↗
        • FightingCounter *Damage12Energy8Duration0.9s
          Toggle more information for move: Counter
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage12
          Energy8
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration0.9s
          Damage window0.7s - 0.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage8
          Energy7

          Effects
          Counter has no special effects.
          See Counter details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • IceIce PunchDamage50Energy33Duration1.9s
          Toggle more information for move: Ice Punch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage50
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration1.9s
          Damage window1.3s - 1.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage55
          Energy40

          Effects
          Ice Punch has no special effects.
          See Ice Punch details page ↗
        • FightingSubmission *Damage60Energy50Duration2.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Submission
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage60
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration2.2s
          Damage window1.8s - 2.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage60
          Energy50

          Effects
          Submission has no special effects.
          See Submission details page ↗
        • WaterScaldDamage80Energy50Duration3.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Scald
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration3.7s
          Damage window1.3s - 3.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage85
          Energy50

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Scald has a 50.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          See Scald details page ↗
        • WaterHydro PumpDamage130Energy100Duration3.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage130
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration3.3s
          Damage window0.9s - 3.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage130
          Energy75

          Effects
          Hydro Pump has no special effects.
          See Hydro Pump details page ↗
        • IceIcy WindDamage60Energy33Duration3.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Icy Wind
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage60
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration3.3s
          Damage window2.0s - 2.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage60
          Energy45

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Icy Wind has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          See Icy Wind details page ↗
        • FightingDynamic PunchDamage90Energy50Duration2.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Dynamic Punch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage90
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration2.7s
          Damage window1.2s - 2.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage90
          Energy50

          Effects
          Dynamic Punch has no special effects.
          See Dynamic Punch details page ↗
        • FightingPower-Up PunchDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Power-Up Punch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage50
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.7s - 1.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage20
          Energy35

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Power-Up Punch has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
          See Power-Up Punch details page ↗
        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Poliwrath has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Poliwrath Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Poliwrath's has 2923 max CP (at Level 50). A Poliwrath obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1405 CP to 1477 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1757 CP to 1847 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Poliwrath can be found in the 1054 CP to 1108 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2923 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1054 CP - 1108 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1405 CP - 1477 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1405 CP - 1477 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • rainRain
        • cloudyCloudy
        		1757 CP - 1847 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Poliwrath Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Poliwrath Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        136 CP2114 CP3192 CP
        4270 CP5348 CP6426 CP
        7504 CP8583 CP9661 CP
        10739 CP11812 CP12886 CP
        13960 CP141034 CP151108 CP
        161182 CP171256 CP181330 CP
        191403 CP201477 CP211551 CP
        221625 CP231699 CP241773 CP
        251847 CP261921 CP271995 CP
        282069 CP292142 CP302216 CP
        312253 CP322290 CP332327 CP
        342364 CP352401 CP362438 CP
        372475 CP382512 CP392549 CP
        402586 CP412618 CP422652 CP
        432685 CP442718 CP452752 CP
        462786 CP472820 CP482854 CP
        492889 CP502923 CP

        Poliwrath evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Thumbnail image of PoliwagPoliwag
        • Candy Icon25 Candy
        		Thumbnail image of PoliwhirlPoliwhirl
        Thumbnail image of PoliwhirlPoliwhirl
        • Candy Icon100 Candy
        		Thumbnail image of PoliwrathPoliwrath
        Thumbnail image of PoliwhirlPoliwhirl
        • Candy Icon100 Candy
        • Special Item: King's Rock
        		Thumbnail image of PolitoedPolitoed
        • Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl which costs 25 Candy.
        • Poliwhirl evolves into Poliwrath which costs 100 Candy.
        • Poliwhirl evolves into Politoed which costs 100 Candy. You need to use a King's Rock to evolve.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Poliwrath

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Poliwrath's Water and Fighting-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Poliwrath.

        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlastoiseMega Pokémon iconMega Blastoise
        Water
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SlowbroMega Pokémon iconMega Slowbro
        WaterPsychic
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GyaradosMega Pokémon iconMega Gyarados
        WaterDark
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega Heracross
        BugFighting
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega Blaziken
        FireFighting
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SwampertMega Pokémon iconMega Swampert
        WaterGround
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega MedichamMega Pokémon iconMega Medicham
        FightingPsychic
        Thumbnail image of Primal KyogrePrimal Kyogre
        Water
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega Lopunny
        NormalFighting
        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

        Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

        Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Poliwrath Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Poliwrath in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                  Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                  Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                  Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                  Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Poliwrath, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  List of Poliwrath costumes

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                  A list of Poliwrath costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                  No costume sprites available

                  Poliwrath high resolution sprites

                  Photobomb

                  A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Poliwrath. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                  Wallpaper

                  PoliwrathPoliwrath

                  Poliwrath Pokédex entries

                  Kanto
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  Red, BlueAn adept swimmer at both the front crawl and breast stroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
                  YellowSwims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake champion swimmers.
                  GoldThis strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking.
                  SilverAlthough an ener­ getic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its mus­ cles, it lives on dry land.
                  CrystalIt can use its well-developed arms and legs to run on the surface of the water for a split second.
                  Ruby, SapphirePOLIWRATH’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 Pacific Ocean without effort.
                  EmeraldIts highly developed muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. This POKéMON can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort.
                  FireRedAn adept swimmer, it knows the front crawl, butterfly, and more. It is faster than the best human swimmers.
                  LeafGreenA swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
                  Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
                  HeartGoldThis strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking.
                  SoulSilverAlthough an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land.
                  XWith its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
                  YA swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
                  Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphirePoliwrath’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.
                  SunPoliwrath in the Alola region are strong swimmers that use the breaststroke. Many children learn to swim by imitating Poliwrath.
                  MoonIts percentage of body fat is nearly zero. Its body is entirely muscle, which makes it heavy and forces its swimming prowess to develop.
                  Ultra SunIt’s quite a gifted swimmer, even among Water-type Pokémon, but it normally spends its time on land.
                  Ultra MoonThe muscles it has developed through swimming are thick and powerful. When it lands a square punch, it can turn huge boulders to dust.
                  Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Swims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake world-class swimmers.
                  SwordIts body is solid muscle. When swimming through cold seas, Poliwrath uses its impressive arms to smash through drift ice and plow forward.
                  ShieldPoliwrath is skilled at both swimming and martial arts. It uses its well-trained arms to dish out powerful punches.