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Poliwrath

Poliwrath

Armor #144 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Tadpole Pokémon

Poliwrath

Armor #144 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Tadpole Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

90

290

384

Attack

95

175

317

Defense

95

175

317

Sp. Atk

70

130

262

Sp. Def

90

166

306

Speed

70

130

262

Total

510

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Poliwhirl

Abra

Poliwrath normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Poliwrath sprite

Shiny

Poliwrath

Tadpole Pokémon

Armor #144
WaterFighting

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

54 kg (119 lbs)

Abilities

Water AbsorbDampSwift Swim(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Poliwrath takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Electric

Grass

Flying

Psychic

Fairy

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Dark

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Isle of Armor #144
EV yield
3 Def
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
230

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Water 1
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword box art

Sword

Its body is solid muscle. When swimming through cold seas, Poliwrath uses its impressive arms to smash through drift ice and plow forward.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

Poliwrath is skilled at both swimming and martial arts. It uses its well-trained arms to dish out powerful punches.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Poliwag

Poliwag

Armor #142

Level 25

Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

Armor #143

Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

Armor #143

Water StoneUse Water Stone
Poliwrath

Poliwrath

Armor #144

Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

Armor #143

King’s RockTrade holding King’s Rock
Politoed

Politoed

Armor #145

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartSubmissionFightingPhysical808020

The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.

StartPoundNormalPhysical4010035

The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.

StartBody SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

StartDouble-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

StartWater GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

StartHydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

StartBubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

StartSubmissionFightingPhysical808020

The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.

StartHypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

StartMind ReaderNormalStatus--5

The user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.

StartBelly DrumNormalStatus--10

The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.

StartDynamic PunchFightingPhysical100505

The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.

StartRain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

StartMud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

StartEarth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

StartCircle ThrowFightingPhysical609010

The target is thrown, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM00Mega PunchNormalPhysical808520

The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.

TM01Mega KickNormalPhysical120755

The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.

TM04Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015

The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.

TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM27Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM35HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.

TM36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM41Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

TM43Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM45DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM53Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

TM57PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM59FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

TM63Drain PunchFightingPhysical7510010

An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TM75Low SweepFightingPhysical6510020

The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM81BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR03Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

TR04SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

TR05Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

TR06BlizzardIceSpecial110705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

TR10EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TR11PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR14MetronomeNormalStatus--10

The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.

TR16WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR21ReversalFightingPhysical-10015

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR30EncoreNormalStatus-1005

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

TR39SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

TR45Muddy WaterWaterSpecial908510

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

TR48Bulk UpFightingStatus--20

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.

TR53Close CombatFightingPhysical1201005

The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.

TR57Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TR64Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR67Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR84ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TR85Work UpNormalStatus--30

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

TR93Darkest LariatDarkPhysical8510010

The user swings both arms and hits the target. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

TR94High HorsepowerGroundPhysical959510

The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

TR95Throat ChopDarkPhysical8010015

The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

TR98LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
CoachingFightingStatus--10

The user properly coaches its ally Pokémon, boosting their Attack and Defense stats.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Water Absorb

Ability Slot 1

Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move instead of taking damage.

Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Damp

Ability Slot 2

Prevents the use of explosive moves, such as Self-Destruct, by dampening its surroundings.

Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Swift Swim(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

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