Poliwrath
Water/Fighting-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 573.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Counter Hydro Pump
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Counter is an Elite TM move. Hydro Pump costs 100 energy for 135 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Poliwrath takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 573
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,477 CP
Poliwrath moves
4 fast · 7 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble STAB | Water | 10 | 12 | 1.0s | 10 | 12 |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Rock Smash STAB | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
| Counter Best STAB Elite | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Punch STAB | Fighting | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Hydro Pump Best STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 65 | 33 | 3.5s | 18.6 | 1.97 |
| Power Up Punch STAB | Fighting | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Scald STAB | Water | 75 | 50 | 3.5s | 21.4 | 1.50 |
| Submission STAB Elite | Fighting | 55 | 50 | 2.0s | 27.5 | 1.10 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble | Water | 8 | 11 | 2 | 4.00 | 5.50 |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 90 | 45 | 2.00 | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Power Up Punch | Fighting | 20 | 35 | 0.57 | Buff / debuff |
| Scald | Water | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | Buff / debuff |
| Submission | Fighting | 60 | 50 | 1.20 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Bubble builds energy fastest (12 EPS). Submission is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Poliwrath is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Poliwrath
How to get Poliwrath
- Evolve from
- Poliwhirl · 100 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Poliwrath knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 64 | 2,235 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 64 | 2,419 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,441 | 1,514 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,792 | 1,884 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,441 | 1,514 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,089 | 1,145 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,441 | 1,514 |
Is Poliwrath good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Poliwrath has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (184 Defense / 207 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 7 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Poliwrath deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 36 |
| Lv 2 | 114 |
| Lv 3 | 192 |
| Lv 4 | 270 |
| Lv 5 | 348 |
| Lv 6 | 426 |
| Lv 7 | 504 |
| Lv 8 | 583 |
| Lv 9 | 661 |
| Lv 10 | 739 |
| Lv 11 | 812 |
| Lv 12 | 886 |
| Lv 13 | 960 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,034 |
| Lv 15 | 1,108 |
| Lv 16 | 1,182 |
| Lv 17 | 1,256 |
| Lv 18 | 1,330 |
| Lv 19 | 1,403 |
| Lv 20 | 1,477 |
| Lv 21 | 1,551 |
| Lv 22 | 1,625 |
| Lv 23 | 1,699 |
| Lv 24 | 1,773 |
| Lv 25 | 1,847 |
| Lv 26 | 1,921 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,995 |
| Lv 28 | 2,069 |
| Lv 29 | 2,142 |
| Lv 30 | 2,216 |
| Lv 31 | 2,253 |
| Lv 32 | 2,290 |
| Lv 33 | 2,327 |
| Lv 34 | 2,364 |
| Lv 35 | 2,401 |
| Lv 36 | 2,438 |
| Lv 37 | 2,475 |
| Lv 38 | 2,512 |
| Lv 39 | 2,549 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,586 |
| Lv 41 | 2,618 |
| Lv 42 | 2,652 |
| Lv 43 | 2,685 |
| Lv 44 | 2,718 |
| Lv 45 | 2,752 |
| Lv 46 | 2,786 |
| Lv 47 | 2,820 |
| Lv 48 | 2,854 |
| Lv 49 | 2,889 |
| Lv 50 | 2,923 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0062
- Height
- 1.30 m
- Weight
- 54.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 8 released forms
- Game ID
- V0062_POKEMON_POLIWRATH
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Poliwrath in Pokemon GO?
Poliwrath's best moveset is Counter (fast) with Hydro Pump (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Poliwrath's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Poliwrath takes super effective damage from Electric, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Fire, Ice, Rock, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Poliwrath's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Poliwrath reaches 2,923 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,586 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Poliwrath?
A perfect 15/15/15 Poliwrath shows 1,477 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,847 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Poliwrath better than regular Poliwrath?
Shadow Poliwrath deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Poliwrath in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Poliwhirl (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Poliwrath be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Poliwrath depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.