Poliwrath (Pokémon)

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Poliwrath ニョロボン Nyorobon #062
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Water Fighting Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Tadpole Pokémon
Abilities Water Absorb or Damp Damp Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #062 Johto #074 Hoenn #249 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 4′03″ Imperial 1.3 m Metric 4′03″/1.3 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 119.0 lbs. Imperial 54.0 kg Metric 119.0 lbs./54.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Water 1 group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 185 Battle Exp.: 1851*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Poliwrath (Japanese: ニョロボン Nyorobon) is a Water/Fighting-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Poliwrath appears more muscle-bound than Poliwhirl.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Poliwrath is a fierce fighter.

Habitat

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Water's-edge Pokémon

Poliwrath live in small freshwater ponds and lakes, usually ones that have an abundance of lily pads.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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Charizard battling Tad's Poliwrath.

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Poliwrath with its pre-evolution, Poliwhirl.

Poliwrath's first non-cameo appearance was in Charizard Chills. An expert trainer named Tad had one and it defeated Ash's Charizard easily when Ash challenged him. Charizard managed to defeat the Poliwrath in a rematch.

In Hook, Line and Stinker, Andreas in a Seaking Catching contest owned a Poliwrath.

Chuck used a Poliwrath against Ash in his Gym Battle in Machoke, Machoke Man.

In Outrageous Fortunes, Misty challenged another trainer named Delaney whose main Pokémon was Poliwrath. After seeing it in action, Team Rocket tricked Delaney into giving his Poliwrath to them.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Special manga

Poliwrath debuts in Buzz Off, Electabuzz! when Red's Nyoro evolves into one to save its trainer from drowning. It's a muscular Pokémon who sends its enemies flying with Seismic Toss.

In the TCG

Main article: Poliwrath (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red A swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers. Blue Yellow Swims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake champion swimmers. Stadium A strong swimmer, it is faster than a human champ in an individual medley. It can go far and fast with minimal breathing.
Generation II Gold This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking. Silver Although an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land. Crystal It can use its well-developed arms and legs to run on the surface of the water for a split second. Stadium 2 This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking.
Generation III Ruby Poliwrath'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. Sapphire Poliwrath'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. Emerald Its highly developed muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. This Pokémon can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort. FireRed An adept swimmer, it knows the front crawl, butterfly, and more. It is faster than the best human swimmers. LeafGreen A swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
Generation IV Diamond With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting. Pearl With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Poliwhirl Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Evolve Poliwhirl
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Poliwhirl Crystal None Evolve Poliwhirl
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Poliwhirl Colosseum None Trade XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Poliwhirl Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Pond Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei	Endless Level 9 Forever Level 58 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Evolve from Poliwhirl
Pokémon Ranger	Jungle Relic Panula Cave
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	End Lake (B1-B24)

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Atk: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Def: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 70.

Type effectiveness

Note: If Poliwrath has Water Absorb, the effectiveness of Water attacks will be 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Start Body Slam DoubleSlap 16 Hypnosis 19 Water Gun

Generation II Level Move Type Start Water Gun DoubleSlap Hypnosis 35 Submission 51 Mind Reader

Generation III Level Move Type Start Water Gun DoubleSlap Hypnosis 35 Submission 51 Mind Reader

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start DoubleSlap Hypnosis Submission BubbleBeam 43 DynamicPunch 53 Mind Reader

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM01 Mega Punch TM05 Mega Kick TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM11 BubbleBeam TM12 Water Gun TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Submission TM18 Counter TM19 Seismic Toss TM20 Rage TM26 Earthquake TM27 Fissure TM29 Psychic TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM34 Bide TM35 Metronome TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM46 Psywave TM50 Substitute HM03 Surf HM04 Strength

Generation II # Move Type TM01 DynamicPunch TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse unknown TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Snore TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM16 Icy Wind TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM29 Psychic TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM33 Ice Punch TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM40 Defense Curl TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM06 Whirlpool HM07 Waterfall

Generation III # Move Type TM01 Focus Punch TM02 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM08 Bulk Up TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM29 Psychic TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM39 Rock Tomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM07 Waterfall HM08 Dive

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM01 Focus Punch TM02 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM08 Bulk Up TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM29 Psychic TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM39 Rock Tomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM52 Focus Blast TM56 Fling TM58 Endure TM66 Payback TM68 Giga Impact TM78 Captivate TM80 Rock Slide TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM84 Poison Jab TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM07 Waterfall HM08 Rock Climb

By breeding

• BubbleBeam
• Haze
• Ice Ball
• Mind Reader
• Mist
• Splash
• Water Sport

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl only:

• Endeavor
• Mud Shot
• Refresh

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Poliwrath knows Shadow Rush, Shadow Sky and Shadow Storm as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Helping Hand after being purified.

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Poliwrath images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Despite being classified as a tadpole Pokémon, its form resembles a froglet's and is presumably full grown.
• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Poliwrath.
• Poliwrath's spiral changes direction between generations, as can be seen in the sprites.

Origin

The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the intestines of tadpoles can sometimes be seen through their transparent skin.

Name origin

Poliwrath's name appears to be a combination of polliwog and wrath, meaning anger. Its Japanese name may come in part from ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro, the sound of slithering, and an alternate reading of the Japanese word for deluge or flood, 洪 kō, is hon (in this case, bon).

In other languages

• German: Quappo
• French: Tartard - This name could come from tartarin meaning braggart, as well as têtard for tadpole.
• Korean: 강챙이 Gangchaengi
• Chinese (Tawain and Hong Kong): 蚊香蛙 - 蚊香 is a kind of moskito repellent used in China that is shaped in a spiral (like poliwrath's belly). Literally 'moskito repellent frog'

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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