Poliwrath Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,923, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Poliwrath in Pokemon GO?

Poliwrath's best moveset is Counter with Hydro Pump. Counter is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

Q: What is Poliwrath's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Poliwrath reaches 2,923 CP at level 50 and 2,586 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Poliwrath?

A 15/15/15 Poliwrath shows 1,477 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,847 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,108 CP.

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

Weak to

Electric1.6× Fairy1.6× Flying1.6× Grass1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists

Bug0.625× Dark0.625× Fire0.625× Ice0.625× Rock0.625× Steel0.625× Water0.625×

Base stats

Attack 182

Defense 184

Stamina 207

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

Poliwag 25 Candy

Poliwhirl

100 Candy

Poliwrath 100 Candy King's Rock

Politoed

Family

Poliwag

Poliwhirl

Poliwrath This page

Politoed

Shadow forms Shadow Poliwag Shadow Poliwhirl Shadow Poliwrath Shadow Politoed

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Poliwrath is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Poliwrath

1

Shadow Thundurus (Therian)Shadow Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 40.3DPS 586TDO 2

Shadow MewtwoShadow ConfusionPsystrike 38.0DPS 714TDO 3

Mega AlakazamMega ConfusionPsychic 36.7DPS 640TDO 4

Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 36.2DPS 498TDO 5

Deoxys (Attack) Zen HeadbuttZap Cannon 34.9DPS 127TDO 6

Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 33.6DPS 587TDO

Counters carrying Electric, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Psychic moves deal the most damage.

How to get Poliwrath

Evolve from: Poliwhirl · 100 Candy
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Poliwrath arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

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?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Poliwrath has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

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 with Hydro Pump. Counter is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

What are Poliwrath's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Poliwrath takes super effective damage from Electric, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Psychic. It resists Bug, Dark, Fire, Ice, Rock, Steel, Water.

What is Poliwrath's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Poliwrath reaches 2,923 CP at level 50 and 2,586 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Poliwrath?

A 15/15/15 Poliwrath shows 1,477 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,847 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,108 CP.

How do you get Poliwrath in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Poliwhirl (100 Candy).

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