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Poliwrath(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Water/Fighting Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves from Poliwhirl with a Water Stone.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
Poliwrath is a blue, bipedal amphibian Pokémon with a round body and muscular arms. It has bulbous eyes that protrude from the top of its head and its belly is covered by a white and black swirl. There appear to be white gloves on its hands, and it has rounded, digit-less feet.
Poliwrath's body is almost entirely muscle, and the muscles in its arms and legs never tire. It also has zero percent body-fat. When it swims, it uses all of the muscles in its body and is able to swim vast distances with minimal breathing. It is even capable of briefly running on the water's surface. It can also smash through ice and plow forward using its strong arms. Poliwrath is capable of out-swimming even world-class swimmers. Poliwrath is also skilled at martial arts. It can launch powerful square punches capable of crushing boulders into dust. Many children learn how to swim by replicating Poliwrath's movement. It is one of the most gifted swimmers of all Water-type Pokémon.
Being the result of an evolution via Evolution stone, Poliwrath is rarely found in the wild. When found, it is usually seen living on dry land near the water's edge, despite it being an excellent swimmer. In Alola, Poliwrath found are strong enough to use the breaststroke while swimming.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Three Poliwrath, along with a Poliwag, appear as the boss of Poliwrath River.
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Trophy descriptions[]
In the anime[]
Origin and inspiration[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
Title | Entry |
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First Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Red and Blue | An adept swimmer at both the front crawl and breast stroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers. |
Pokémon Yellow | Swims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake champion swimmers. |
Pokémon Stadium | A strong swimmer, it is faster than a human champ in an individual medley. It can go far and fast with minimal breathing. |
Second Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Gold | This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking. |
Pokémon Silver | Although an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land. |
Pokémon Crystal | It can use its well-developed arms and legs to run on the surface of the water for a split second. |
Third Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon 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. |
Pokémon 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. |
Pokémon 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. |
Pokémon FireRed | An adept swimmer, it knows the front crawl, butterfly, and more. It is faster than the best human swimmers. |
Pokémon LeafGreen | A swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers. |
Fourth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Diamond | With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting. |
Pokémon Pearl | With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting. |
Pokémon Platinum | With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting. |
Pokémon HeartGold | This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking. |
Pokémon SoulSilver | Although an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land. |
Fifth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Black | With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting. |
Pokémon White | With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting. |
Pokémon Black 2 | With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting. |
Pokémon White 2 | With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting. |
Sixth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon X | With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting. |
Pokémon Y | With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting. |
Pokémon Omega 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 ocean without effort. |
Pokémon Alpha 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 ocean without effort. |
Seventh Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Sun | Poliwrath in the Alola region are strong swimmers that use the breaststroke. Many children learn to swim by imitating Poliwrath. |
Pokémon Moon | Its percentage of body fat is nearly zero. Its body is entirely muscle, which makes it heavy and forces its swimming prowess to develop. |
Pokémon Ultra Sun | It's quite a gifted swimmer, even among Water-type Pokémon, but it normally spends its time on land. |
Pokémon 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. |
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
Swims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake world-class swimmers. |
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
Swims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake world-class swimmers. |
Eighth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon 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 | Poliwrath is skilled at both swimming and martial arts. It uses its well-trained arms to dish out powerful punches. |
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | With its extremely tough muscles, it could keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting. |
Pokémon Shining Pearl | With its extremely tough muscles, it could keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting. |
Ninth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Scarlet | Although it's skilled in a style of dynamic swimming that uses all its muscles, for some reason it lives on dry land. |
Pokémon Violet | It can use its well-developed arms and legs to run on the surface of the water for a split second. |
Game locations[]
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Pokémon Gold | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Silver | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Crystal | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pokémon Ruby | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon FireRed | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon LeafGreen | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fourth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Diamond | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Pearl | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Platinum | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon HeartGold | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon SoulSilver | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fifth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Black | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon White | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Black 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon White 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pokémon X | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Y | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Seventh Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Moon | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Ultra Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Ultra Moon | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
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Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
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Eighth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Sword | Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Courageous Cavern (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Shield | Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Courageous Cavern (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Shining Pearl | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ninth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Scarlet | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Violet |
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
Gen I - V[]
HP | 90 |
Attack | 85 |
Defense | 95 |
Sp. Attack | 70 |
Sp. Defense | 90 |
Speed | 70 |
Total | 500 |
Gen VI +[]
HP | 90 |
Attack | 95 |
Defense | 95 |
Sp. Attack | 70 |
Sp. Defense | 90 |
Speed | 70 |
Total | 510 |