Poliwrath is a Water/Fighting-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kanto region (#62, Generation 1). With a max CP of 2,923 and base stats of 182/184/207 (Atk/Def/Sta), Poliwrath has a total stat product of 573. Poliwrath's best moveset is Counter and Dynamic Punch.
Poliwrath is weak to Electric, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Fire, Ice, Rock, Steel, Water-type attacks. Poliwrath is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Counter
Dynamic Punch
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
In Ultra League PvP, Poliwrath runs Counter and Dynamic Punch, ranked #36 (Tier B) with a 62.92% win rate. Poliwrath has access to 4 fast moves and 7 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Counter (13 DPS), while Bubble generates energy the fastest (12 EPS). Note that Submission is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Raid Guide
Poliwrath as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsPoliwrath is not currently available as a raid boss. When Poliwrath returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Poliwrath from raids would have 1477 CP at level 20, or 1847 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Poliwrath
Poliwrath is weak to Electric, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Psychic-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
How to Get Poliwrath
Poliwrath evolves from Poliwhirl using 100 Candy.
A Shadow version of Poliwrath is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Poliwrath knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Poliwrath as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Poliwrath Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Poliwrath in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Poliwrath from raids or eggs will show 1,477 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Poliwrath is a Water/Fighting-type Pokemon with a stat total of 573. With its bulk spread of 184 Defense and 207 Stamina, Poliwrath has solid survivability in battles.
Watch out for Electric, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Psychic-type moves when using Poliwrath. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Poliwrath's performance.
Poliwrath's moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Rainy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 7 charged moves available, a second move gives Poliwrath much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Poliwrath?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Niche PvP Pick
Poliwrath doesn't stand out as a raid attacker but has a place in PvP, ranked #36 (Tier B) in Ultra League with a 62.92% overall win rate. With base stats of 182/184/207 and a max CP of 2,923, its stat distribution favors bulk, which is ideal for PvP formats. Run Counter with Dynamic Punch for best results. Consider building one if you enjoy using it, but there are stronger PvP options in this league.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Poliwrath deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.