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Table of Contents

Click for Poliwrath
How Shiny is Acquired
Evolution
  • Original
  • Shiny

Pokemon Ratings

Great League PVP Rating See all 4 / 5
Ultra League PVP Rating See all 4 / 5
Master League PVP Rating See all 0 / 5

Pokemon Stats

Type
54.00 kg Weight
1.30 m Height
Pokemon Max CP
Level 50: 2,923
Level 40: 2,586
Level 25: 1,847 (Raid + Weather)
Level 20: 1,477 (Raid)
Level 15: 1,108 (Research Tasks)
ATK 182
DEF 184
STA 207

Pokemon Family

PVE Movesets Grades

Quick Charge ATK DEF
Bubble
Dynamic Punch
A
Counter
Dynamic Punch
A
A-
Bubble
Ice Punch
X
A
Counter
Ice Punch
X
A
Counter
Icy Wind
X
A
Bubble
Icy Wind
X
A

PVE Offensive Moves Explanation

  • Poliwrath needs Counter for Fighting-type offense.

  • Rock Smash is another option but it is significantly worse.

  • Bubble pairs well with Hydro Pump, but there are better Water-type attackers out there.

  • Mud Shot lacks STAB, power, and coverage.

  • Dynamic Punch is one of the best charge moves out there, period, and strictly outclasses Submission.

  • Ice Punch and Icy Wind are not great charge moves in a vacuum and lack STAB to boot.

  • Scald is a poor move for PvE.

  • Return has no use on an offensive Poliwrath.

PVE Defensive Moves Explanation

  • Counter is the best overall move on defense.

  • Rock Smash does slightly more damage on defense than Bubble does, but has lower energy gain.

  • Mud Shot is useless on defense due to its low power.

  • Ice Punch hits many of Shadow Poliwrath's counters effectively, and it fires frequently due to having 3 bars.

  • Icy Wind is also 3 bar and a bit stronger than Ice Punch, but it's easier to dodge, which makes it comparable. 

  • Dynamic Punch is a great option with high power, STAB, and 2 bars. Submission is strictly worse.

  • Scald is a slight downgrade in terms of damage and speed, but still decent overall. 

  • Hydro Pump punishes attackers who fail to dodge, but it may not be used at all.

PVE Overview

Shadow Poliwrath is not generally worth considering for raids or gyms. While its performance is definitely stronger than its base forme in raids, that performance still is not very impressive for its high cost. As for defense; it doesn't appreciate the drop in defense, and is generally inferior to its base forme. The addition of Counter is appreciated and Shadow Poliwrath isn't terrible per se, but other Fighting attackers are still superior.

PVP Movesets Grades

Quick Charge ATK
Counter
Icy Wind
Scald
A

PvP Moveset Explanation

Counter* + Icy Wind and Scald or Power-Up Punch

Counter is the best Fast Attack in the game, and Poliwrath has STAB on it. While Mud Shot and Bubble aren't bad Fast Attacks, Counter is just too good to pass up on most of the time

Various charged attack combinations are viable depending on team needs. Any combination works, except for Power-Up Punch + Dynamic Punch or anything involving Hydro Pump or Submission.

Icy Wind provides coverage against Flying-, Grass-, and Dragon-type Pokemon and provides a guaranteed Attack debuff. Ice Punch provides the same coverage and is cheaper, but is inferior due to the lack of debuffing.. Scald benefits from STAB and provides additional coverage against targets that Counter cannot deal significant damage against. Power-Up Punch can ramp up Counter's damage to absurd levels in the long game, but sacrifices coverage and burst. Dynamic Punch can be used to further bolster Poliwrath's Fighting-type damage, although Counter is usually enough.  Hydro Pump is generally too expensive. Submission is outclassed.

PvP Rating Explanation

Great League: 4 / 5 

Poliwrath is a solid Pokemon for the Great League, featuring good bulk and a unique Water/Fighting typing. Weaknesses to common typings is a major risk for using Poliwrath in open formats, which makes Poliwrath more dependent on restricted formats to limit its vulnerabilities. The addition of Counter greatly aids its reliability and coverage. Shadow Poliwrath is generally preferable to regular Poliwrath to further bolster its Counter damage.

Ultra League: 4.5 / 5

Poliwrath does surprisingly well in Ultra League, countering numerous Steel-, Dark-, and Ice-type Pokemon. Good overall coverage and bulk further helps its role. Although a weakness to Zap Cannon can make its Registeel matchup shaky, Poliwrath will still perform well as a Fighter.

Master League: 0 / 5 

Poliwrath lacks sufficient stats to compete comfortably in the Master League. 

Fast Moves

12
Bubble
More Info

Water

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS EPU DPS DPS w/STAB True DPS
1.20
0.25
11.67
10.00
12.50
15
Rock Smash
More Info

Fighting

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.51x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS EPU DPS DPS w/STAB True DPS
1.30
0.25
7.69
11.54
14.42
5
Mud Shot
More Info

Ground

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.51x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS EPU DPS DPS w/STAB True DPS
0.60
0.20
11.67
8.33
10.42

Charge Moves

130
Hydro Pump
More Info

Water

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
3.30
2.10
0.00
 1.30
39.39
49.24
 51.21
50
Ice Punch
More Info

Ice

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
1.90
0.30
0.00
 1.52
26.32
32.89
 39.87
90
Dynamic Punch
More Info

Fighting

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.51x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
2.70
1.50
0.00
 1.80
33.33
41.67
 60.00
50
Power-Up Punch
More Info

Fighting

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.51x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
2.00
0.20
0.00
 1.52
25.00
31.25
 37.88
80
Scald
More Info

Water

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
3.70
2.10
0.00
 1.60
21.62
27.03
 34.59
60
Icy Wind
More Info

Ice

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
3.30
0.80
0.00
 1.82
18.18
22.73
 33.06

Elite Charge Moves

60
Submission
More Info

Fighting

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.51x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
2.20
0.20
0.00
 1.20
27.27
34.09
 32.73

Exclusive Charge Moves

10
Frustration
More Info

Normal

.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.51x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
2.00
0.80
0.00
 0.30
5.00
6.25
 1.52

Secondary Charge Move Unlock Cost

Candy 60
Stardust 60,000

Purification Cost

Candy 3
Stardust 3000

Other

Female Ratio 50.0 %
Male Ratio 50.0 %
Flee Rate 5.0 %
Buddy Distance 3 km
Capture Rate12.5 %

Pokemon Type Chart

Vulnerable

160% damage
160% damage
160% damage
160% damage
160% damage

Resistant

62.5% damage
62.5% damage
62.5% damage
62.5% damage
62.5% damage
62.5% damage
62.5% damage

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Pokemon Min/Max CP Values

How to use: You need to know your Pokemon's exact level. To find exactly what level your Pokémon is, power up your Pokémon following this chart until you're certain of your level from Stardust cost changes.

A Pokémon's minimum level is 1.

Every time you power up, your Pokémon gains half a level.

StardustLevelMin CPMax CP
20013136
2001.56475
200298114
2002.5131153
4003165192
4003.5198231
4004232270
4004.5265309
6005299348
6005.5332387
6006366426
6006.5399465
8007433504
8007.5466543
8008500583
8008.5533622
10009567661
10009.5600700
100010634739
100010.5665776
130011697812
130011.5729849
130012760886
130012.5792923
160013824960
160013.5855997
1600148871034
160014.59191071
1900159501108
190015.59821145
19001610141182
190016.510451219
22001710771256
220017.511091293
22001811401330
220018.511721366
25001912041403
250019.512351440
25002012671477
250020.512991514
30002113311551
300021.513621588
30002213941625
300022.514261662
35002314571699
350023.514891736
35002415211773
350024.515521810
40002515841847
400025.516161884
40002616481921
400026.516791958
45002717111995
450027.517432032
45002817742069
450028.518062105
50002918382142
500029.518692179
50003019012216
500030.519172235
60003119332253
600031.519492272
60003219652290
600032.519802309
70003319962327
700033.520122346
70003420282364
700034.520442383
80003520602401
800035.520752419
80003620912438
800036.521072456
90003721232475
900037.521392493
90003821552512
900038.521702530
100003921862549
1000039.522022567
100004022182586
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