Poliwrath is a blue, bipedal amphibian Pokémon with a round, muscular body and prominent, powerful arms. Its most distinctive feature is the white belly marked by a black spiral, a trait it shares with its evolutionary relatives. Poliwrath is renowned for its incredible swimming abilities, using all the muscles in its body to propel itself through water with remarkable speed and endurance. It is so adept at swimming that it can overtake world-class human swimmers and even smash through drift ice in cold seas using its impressive arms. Despite its aquatic prowess, Poliwrath is often found living on dry land near the water's edge, rather than in the water itself. Its muscles are so well-developed that a single punch can turn huge boulders to dust, and it is skilled in both swimming and martial arts. Poliwrath can use its arms and legs to run on the surface of water for a split second, showcasing its agility and strength. In the Alola region, Poliwrath is known to swim using the breaststroke, further highlighting its versatility in water. It is rarely found in the wild due to its evolution requiring a Water Stone, making it a unique and sought-after Pokémon. Poliwrath is also known for its determination and stamina, able to swim across vast oceans without resting. Its spiral belly is said to have hypnotic properties, a trait inherited from its earlier evolutionary stages. In battle, Poliwrath is both a Water and Fighting type, making it resistant to certain attacks but vulnerable to Flying, Grass, Electric, Psychic, and Fairy moves. Its combination of physical power and aquatic skill makes it a formidable opponent and a valuable ally for trainers seeking strength and versatility. Poliwrath's presence in various regions and its adaptability across generations have cemented its status as a classic and enduring Pokémon.
Pokédex Data
- National Pokédex Number: #062
- Type: Water / Fighting
- Height: 1.3 m
- Weight: 54 kg
- Gender Ratio: 87.5% Male, 12.5% Female
- Catch Rate: 45 (5.9% with Poké Ball at full HP)
- Base Friendship: 50 (normal)
- Base Experience: 185 (Generations 1-4), 225 (Generation 5), 230 (current)
- Growth Rate: Medium Slow
- EV Yield: 3 Defense
Breeding
- Egg Groups: Water 1
- Egg Cycles: 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
- Poliwrath cannot breed directly; it must be bred as Poliwag or Poliwhirl, then evolved.
Pokedex Entries Across Versions
- Ultra Moon: The 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.
- Sword: Its body is solid muscle. When swimming through cold seas, Poliwrath uses its impressive arms to smash through drift ice and plow forward.
- Shield: Poliwrath is skilled at both swimming and martial arts. It uses its well-trained arms to dish out powerful punches.
- Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl: With its extremely tough muscles, it could keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
- Pokémon GO: Although it’s skilled in a style of dynamic swimming that uses all its muscles, for some reason it lives on dry land.
- Pokémon.com: It can use its well-developed arms and legs to run on the surface of the water for a split second.
Evolutions
- Poliwag → Poliwhirl (Level 25)
- Poliwhirl → Poliwrath (use Water Stone)
- Poliwhirl → Politoed (use King's Rock, not directly related to Poliwrath's evolution)
Habits
- Poliwrath is rarely found in the wild, typically living near water's edge on dry land despite its swimming prowess.
- It is known for its determination and stamina, able to swim across oceans without rest.
- Poliwrath uses both its swimming and fighting skills to survive and defend itself.
- In Alola, it is strong enough to swim using the breaststroke and break through drift ice.
Additions Across Generations
- Generation I: Introduced as a Water/Fighting type, evolving from Poliwhirl via Water Stone.
- Generation II: Introduction of Politoed as an alternative evolution for Poliwhirl.
- Generation III-V: Minor stat and experience yield adjustments.
- Generation VII: Featured in Alola Pokédex with new regional behaviors.
- Generation VIII-IX: Available in expansion content and new regional Pokédexes, such as The Isle of Armor and The Teal Mask.