Poliwrath (Pokémon)

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#0061: Poliwhirl
Pokémon
#0063: Abra
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, seePoliwrath (disambiguation).
Poliwrath
Tadpole Pokémon
ニョロボン
Nyorobon
#0062
Poliwrath




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Type
WaterFighting
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Abilities
Water Absorb orDampCacophony
Cacophony
Swift Swim
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male,50% female
Catch rate
45(11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Water 1
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
4'03"1.3 m
Poliwrath
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Weight
119.0 lbs.54.0 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
185
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
230
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Poliwrath
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HP
0
Atk
3
Def
0
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Footprint

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Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
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Poliwrath (Japanese:ニョロボンNyorobon) is a dual-typeWater/FightingPokémon introduced inGeneration I.

Itevolves fromPoliwhirl when exposed to aWater Stone. It is one ofPoliwag's final forms, the other beingPolitoed.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer toGame data→Evolution data for these details.)

Contents

Biology

Poliwrath is a blue, bipedalamphibianPokémon 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 allWater-type Pokémon.

Being the result of an Evolution viaEvolution stone, Poliwrath is rarely found in the wild. When found, it is usually seen living on dry landnear the water's edge, despite it being an excellent swimmer. InAlola, Poliwrath are strong enough to use the breaststroke while swimming.

Evolution

Poliwrath evolves fromPoliwhirl and is one of the final forms ofPoliwag, the other beingPolitoed.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer toGame data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved
Poliwag
 Water 

First Evolution
Poliwhirl
 Water 

Second Evolution
Poliwrath
 Water  Fighting 

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Generation IKanto
#062
Red(JPN)(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it wasreused inPokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG)An adept swimmer at both thefront crawl andbreast stroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
Blue
YellowSwims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake champion swimmers.
StadiumA strong swimmer, it is faster than a human champ in an individual medley. It can go far and fast with minimal breathing.
Generation IIJohto
#074
GoldThis strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing thePacific Ocean just by kicking.
SilverAlthough an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land.
CrystalIt can use its well-developed arms and legs to run on the surface of the water for a split second.
Stadium 2This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking.(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
Although an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land.(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation IIIHoenn
#—
Kanto
#062
RubyPoliwrath's highly developed, brawny muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. It is so tirelessly strong, thisPokémon can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort.
Sapphire
EmeraldIts highly developed muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. ThisPokémon can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort.
FireRedAn adept swimmer, it knows the front crawl, butterfly, and more. It is faster than the best human swimmers.
LeafGreenA swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
Generation IVSinnoh
#—
Johto
#074
DiamondWith its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGoldThis strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking.
SoulSilverAlthough an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land.
Generation VUnova
#—
BlackWith its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
White
Black 2With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
White 2
Generation VICentral Kalos
#—
Coastal Kalos
#—
Mountain Kalos
#035
Hoenn
#—
XWith its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
YA swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
Omega RubyPoliwrath'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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VIIAlola
 S  M : #151
Alola
 US  UM : #184
Kanto
#062
SunPoliwrath in theAlola region are strong swimmers that use the breaststroke. Many children learn to swim by imitating Poliwrath.
MoonIts percentage of body fat is nearly zero. Its body is entirely muscle, which makes it heavy and forces its swimming prowess to develop.
Ultra SunIt's quite a gifted swimmer, even among Water-type Pokémon, but it normally spends its time on land.
Ultra MoonThe muscles it has developed through swimming are thick and powerful. When it lands a square punch, it can turn huge boulders to dust.
Let's Go PikachuSwims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake world-class swimmers.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIIIGalar
#—
Isle of Armor
#144
Crown Tundra
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries inLegends: Arceus.
SwordIts body is solid muscle. When swimming through cold seas, Poliwrath uses its impressive arms to smash through drift ice and plow forward.
ShieldPoliwrath is skilled at both swimming and martial arts. It uses its well-trained arms to dish out powerful punches.
Brilliant DiamondWith its extremely tough muscles, it could keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
Shining Pearl
Generation IXPaldea
#—
Kitakami
#41
Blueberry
#—
Lumiose
#—
Hyperspace
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries inLegends: Z-A.
ScarletAlthough it's skilled in a style of dynamic swimming that uses all its muscles, for some reason it lives on dry land.
VioletIt can use its well-developed arms and legs to run on the surface of the water for a split second.


Poliwrath in theAlola PokédexPoliwrath in theKitakami Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
RedBlue
EvolvePoliwhirl
Blue (Japan)
EvolvePoliwhirl
Yellow
EvolvePoliwhirl
Generation II
GoldSilver
EvolvePoliwhirl
Crystal
EvolvePoliwhirl
Generation III
RubySapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRedLeafGreen
EvolvePoliwhirl
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Citadark Isle(Shadow)
Generation IV
DiamondPearl
EvolvePoliwhirl
Platinum
EvolvePoliwhirl
HeartGoldSoulSilver
EvolvePoliwhirl
Pal Park
Pond
Generation V
BlackWhite
Wellspring Cave,Challenger's Cave,Victory Road, andGiant Chasm (Fishing inrippling water)
Black 2White 2
Route 23,Relic Passage,Clay Tunnel,Wellspring Cave,Giant Chasm, andVictory Road* (Fishing inrippling water)
Generation VI
XY
Victory Road (Super Rod)
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
SunMoon
Malie Garden (SOS Battle inrain)Day
Ultra SunUltra Moon
Malie Garden (SOS Battle inrain)Day
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Cerulean Cave (Sea Skim)
Generation VIII
SwordShield
TradeVersion 1.2.0+
Expansion Pass
Brawlers' Cave (Wanderer)
Fields of Honor,Soothing Wetlands,Courageous Cavern (Max Raid Battle)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
EvolvePoliwhirl
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
ScarletViolet
TradeVersion 2.0.1+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Tera Raid Battles (5★,6★)
Legends: Z-A
Unobtainable


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
EvolvePoliwhirl
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Endless Level 9, Forever Level 58, Pair Trozei,Mr. Who's Den
MD RedMD Blue
EvolvePoliwhirl
Ranger
Jungle Relic,Panula Cave
Generation IV
MD TimeMD Darkness
Lake Afar (B13F-B24F)
MD Sky
Lake Afar (B13F-B24F)
Rumble
Bright Beach(Normal Mode A &S )
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lake:Everspring Valley
Rumble U
Magical Lake: Let's Sing a Song
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 3Sa
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Purifying Pond(Back Boss)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea2019,Castform Sea,Bulbasaur Sea,Charizard SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Northwind Field (23F-28F),Murky Cave (17F-19F),Waterfall Pond (16F-18F)
Mystery House:Mt. Faraway
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX42
Event:Poliwrath Appears
Masters EX
Sync pair scout: Chuck & Poliwrath


Held items

Pokémon caught inGeneration I must be traded to aGeneration II game in order for a held item to appear. InPokémon Emerald, Poliwrath can only be found in theBattle Frontier.

GamesHeld items
RedBlue
BerryBerry (100%)
Yellow
Emerald
BlackWhite
Black 2White 2
XY
SunMoon
Ultra SunUltra Moon
SwordShield

Stats

Base stats

Generations I-V
StatRange
At Lv. 50At Lv. 100
90
150 - 197290 - 384
85
81 - 150157 - 295
95
90 - 161175 - 317
70
67 - 134130 - 262
90
85 - 156166 - 306
70
67 - 134130 - 262
Total:
500
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0EVs,IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hinderingnature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252EVs,IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpfulnature.
  • This Pokémon'sSpecial base stat inGeneration I was70.
Generation VI onward
StatRange
At Lv. 50At Lv. 100
90
150 - 197290 - 384
95
90 - 161175 - 317
95
90 - 161175 - 317
70
67 - 134130 - 262
90
85 - 156166 - 306
70
67 - 134130 - 262
Total:
510
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0EVs,IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hinderingnature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252EVs,IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpfulnature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
1/2
Power
5/5★★★★★
Skill
3/4★★★
Stamina
4/5★★★★
Jump
2/2★★
Total
15/18★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock½×
Bug½×
Ghost
Steel½×
Fire½×
Water½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice½×
Dragon
Dark½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock½×
Bug½×
Ghost
Steel½×
Fire½×
Water½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice½×
Dragon
Dark½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock½×
Bug½×
Ghost
Steel½×
Fire½×
Water½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice½×
Dragon
Dark½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock½×
Bug½×
Ghost
Steel½×
Fire½×
Water½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice½×
Dragon
Dark½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

Poliwrath is available inScarlet and Violet Version 2.0.1+.

Byleveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP
011Bubble BeamWaterSpecial06565100100%20
011Body SlamNormalPhysical08585100100%15
011HypnosisPsychicStatus000006060%20
Rem.Rem.PoundNormalPhysical04040100100%35
Rem.Rem.Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120120100100%15
Rem.Rem.Water GunWaterSpecial04040100100%25
Rem.Rem.Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11011008080%5
Rem.Rem.Belly DrumNormalStatus000000——%10
Rem.Rem.Rain DanceWaterStatus000000——%5
Rem.Rem.Mud ShotGroundSpecial0555509595%15
Rem.Rem.Earth PowerGroundSpecial09090100100%10
Rem.Rem.Circle ThrowFightingPhysical0606009090%10
Evo.Evo.Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical10010005050%5
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Poliwrath
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Poliwrath
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

ByTM

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
  TM  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP 
TM001TM001Take DownNormalPhysical09090085}}85%20
TM005TM005Mud-SlapGroundSpecial02020100}}100%10
TM006TM006Scary FaceNormalStatus0000100}}100%10
TM007TM007ProtectNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM011TM011Water PulseWaterSpecial06060100}}100%20
TM012TM012Low KickFightingPhysical0000100}}100%20
TM018TM018ThiefDarkPhysical06060100}}100%25
TM022TM022Chilling WaterWaterSpecial05050100}}100%20
TM025TM025FacadeNormalPhysical07070100}}100%20
TM028TM028BulldozeGroundPhysical06060100}}100%20
TM032TM032SwiftNormalSpecial0606000—}}—%20
TM034TM034Icy WindIceSpecial05555095}}95%15
TM035TM035Mud ShotGroundSpecial05555095}}95%15
TM036TM036Rock TombRockPhysical06060095}}95%15
TM039TM039Low SweepFightingPhysical06565100}}100%20
TM043TM043FlingDarkPhysical0000100}}100%10
TM047TM047EndureNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM050TM050Rain DanceWaterStatus000000—}}—%5
TM055TM055DigGroundPhysical08080100}}100%10
TM058TM058Brick BreakFightingPhysical07575100}}100%15
TM064TM064Bulk UpFightingStatus000000—}}—%20
TM066TM066Body SlamNormalPhysical08585100}}100%15
TM069TM069Ice PunchIcePhysical07575100}}100%15
TM070TM070Sleep TalkNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM073TM073Drain PunchFightingPhysical07575100}}100%10
TM077TM077WaterfallWaterPhysical08080100}}100%15
TM080TM080MetronomeNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM083TM083Poison JabPoisonPhysical08080100}}100%20
TM085TM085RestPsychicStatus000000—}}—%5
TM086TM086Rock SlideRockPhysical07575090}}90%10
TM087TM087TauntDarkStatus0000100}}100%20
TM103TM103SubstituteNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM110TM110LiquidationWaterPhysical08585100}}100%10
TM120TM120PsychicPsychicSpecial09090100}}100%10
TM122TM122EncoreNormalStatus0000100}}100%5
TM123TM123SurfWaterSpecial09090100}}100%15
TM128TM128AmnesiaPsychicStatus000000—}}—%20
TM130TM130Helping HandNormalStatus000000—}}—%20
TM132TM132Baton PassNormalStatus000000—}}—%40
TM133TM133Earth PowerGroundSpecial09090100}}100%10
TM134TM134ReversalFightingPhysical0000100}}100%15
TM135TM135Ice BeamIceSpecial09090100}}100%10
TM142TM142Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110110080}}80%5
TM143TM143BlizzardIceSpecial110110070}}70%5
TM149TM149EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100100}}100%10
TM152TM152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150150090}}90%5
TM158TM158Focus BlastFightingSpecial120120070}}70%5
TM163TM163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150150090}}90%5
TM167TM167Close CombatFightingPhysical120120100}}100%5
TM171TM171Tera BlastNormalSpecial08080100}}100%10
TM174TM174HazeIceStatus000000—}}—%30
TM181TM181Knock OffDarkPhysical06565100}}100%20
TM184TM184Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial04040100}}100%30
TM186TM186High HorsepowerGroundPhysical09595095}}95%10
TM192TM192Focus PunchFightingPhysical150150100}}100%20
TM193TM193Weather BallNormalSpecial05050100}}100%10
TM203TM203Psych UpNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM204TM204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120120100}}100%15
TM205TM205EndeavorNormalPhysical0000100}}100%5
TM208TM208WhirlpoolWaterSpecial03535085}}85%15
TM209TM209Muddy WaterWaterSpecial09090085}}85%10
TM213TM213CoachingFightingStatus000000—}}—%10
TM221TM221Throat ChopDarkPhysical08080100}}100%15
TM229TM229Upper HandFightingPhysical06565100}}100%15
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Poliwrath
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Poliwrath
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Bybreeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP 
MudkipMarshtompSwampertCorphishCrawdaunt
EndeavorNormalPhysical100%5
LaprasWooperQuagsireLotadLombreLudicoloWingullPelipperSurskitPiplupPrinplupEmpoleonEiscue
MistIceStatus—%30
WooperQuagsireMudkipMarshtompSwampertShellosGastrodonClauncherClawitzer
Muddy WaterWaterSpecial9085%10
FeebasMiloticClauncherClawitzer
SplashNormalStatus—%40
SquirtleWartortleBlastoisePsyduckGolduckSlowpokeSlowpokeSlowbroSlowbroSlowkingSlowkingHorseaSeadraKingdraLaprasMudkipMarshtompSwampertWingullPelipperMiloticShellosGastrodonDucklettSwannaAlomomolaFroakieFrogadierGreninjaSkrelpDragalgeClauncherClawitzerSobbleDrizzileInteleonQuaxwellQuaquaval
Water PulseWaterSpecial60100%20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must bechain bred onto Poliwrath
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Poliwrath
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Poliwrath
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a priorEvolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Poliwrath
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Poliwrath
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area:Tadpole Pond
Phrases
51%-100% HPMy swimming is world class!
26%-50% HPHalf my HP's gone. This feels unpleasant.
1%-25% HPDo something... I don't have the energy left to swim...
Level upI leveled up! What a glorious feeling it is!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, andExplorers of Sky
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Raise theExpedition Rank to Gold
Connected to:Poliwag
Connection Orb Set: 12

Phrases
NormalI'm Poliwrath! I'm the boss ofPoliwrath River!
Low HP (< 50%)So rough...
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Water
Poké Assist:
Water
Field move:
(Soak ×3)
Loops: 11Min. exp.: 60Max. exp.: 90
Browser entryR-054
Poliwrath blasts surging jets of water with tremendous force.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack●●●
Defense●●●●
Speed●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack●●●
Defense●●●●
Speed●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.42 secondsBase HP: 57
Base Attack: 79Base Defense: 58Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power:★★★★★

Pokémon Shuffle
Water
Attack Power: 70 - 125 10

#593

Eject+
Sometimes removes three non-Support Pokémon icons.
Swappable Skill(s): Big Wave


Pokémon GO
Base HP: 207Base Attack: 182Base Defense: 184
Egg Distance: N/ABuddy Distance: 3 kmEvolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks:Bubble,Rock Smash*,Mud Shot*,Counter
Charged Attacks:Hydro Pump,Dynamic Punch*,Ice Punch,Power-Up Punch*,Scald*,Icy Wind*,Submission,FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon,ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Evolution data

Unevolved
Poliwag
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 25
First Evolution
Poliwhirl
 Water 
Water Stone
Water Stone
Second Evolution
Poliwrath
 Water  Fighting 


Sprites

Generation I
RedGreenRedBlueYellow
FrontBackFrontBackFrontBack
Generation II
GoldSilverCrystal
FrontBackFrontBackFrontBack
Generation III
RubySapphireEmeraldFireRedLeafGreen
FrontBackFrontBackFrontBack
Generation IV
DiamondPearlPlatinumHeartGoldSoulSilver
FrontBackFrontBackFrontBack
Generation V
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
FrontBackFrontBack
Generation VI
XYOmega RubyAlpha Sapphire
FrontBackFrontBack
Generation VII
SunMoonUltra SunUltra Moon
FrontBackFrontBack
Let's Go, Pikachu!Let's Go, Eevee!
Generation VIII
SwordShield
Cross-Generation
HOME
For other sprites and images, please seePoliwrath images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Main series

Poliwrath inPokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Major appearances

InCharizard Chills,Tad used a Poliwrath in hisbattle againstAsh. It was able to defeat bothPikachu andCharizard easily. Later, Charizard managed to defeat Poliwrath in arematch. It reappeared in a flashback inThe Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!.

InHook, Line, and Stinker,Andreas's Poliwrath participated in aSeaking Catching contest. It later battledMisty's Poliwhirl to decide who would win the contest and was defeated.

InMachoke, Machoke Man,Chuck used a Poliwrath during hisGym battle against Ash. It quickly defeated Pikachu withDouble Slap, but then lost toBayleef'sBody Slam. After a long absence, it reappeared inOcto-Gridlock at the Gym!, where it battledBea'sGrapploct.

InOutrageous Fortunes,Delaney's Poliwrath upheld an excelling winning streak, prompting an impressedTeam Rocket to target it.

InA Young Royal Flame Ignites!, theRevengers own a Poliwrath. It helpedViren during hisBattle Royal by distractingIncineroar.

InKicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!,James pulled a Poliwrath from theRocket Prize Master. It was used to battle Ash andGoh when the latter intruded on Team Rocket's base, but it was soon defeated.

Minor appearances

Poliwrath debuted inThe Punchy Pokémon, where one was seen competing in theP1 Grand Prix.

InThe Battling Eevee Brothers!, a Poliwrath evolved from a Poliwhirl during the Evolution party inStone Town.

A Poliwrath was depicted in the Pokémon League entrance exam in the dubbed version ofThe Ultimate Test.

A Poliwrath appeared inThe Breeding Center Secret.

InPikachu's Vacation, a Poliwrath was at thePokémon Theme Park.

InLights, Camera, Quack-tion, a Poliwrath was part of the cast for the movie "Pokémon in Love".

A Poliwrath appeared inMarina's fantasy inBye Bye Psyduck.

InThe Power of One, multiple Poliwrath sensed the disturbance caused byLawrence III.

InWired for Battle!, a Poliwrath was inMuramasa's dojo.

InRing Masters, a Poliwrath competed inRikishii Town'sSumo Conference.

InGot Miltank?, a Poliwrath lived at a Pokémon-exclusive oasis.

A Poliwrath appeared inExtreme Pokémon!, under the ownership of a participant in theExtreme Pokémon Race.

InPop Goes The Sneasel, aTrainer's Poliwrath was knocked out off-screen after training near the place where the Sacred Fire ofHo-Oh was kept.

A Poliwrath appeared inPokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, under the ownership of a competitor in theTour de Alto Mare.

InJourney to the Starting Line!, a Poliwrath was atProfessor Oak's Laboratory.

Multiple Poliwrath appeared inA Six Pack Attack!.

InOne Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, thePokémon Summer Academy temporarily lent a Poliwrath to one of the students for the second leg of thePokémon Triathlon.

A Poliwrath appeared in a flashback or a fantasy inThe Forest Champion!.

InBattle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Poliwrath competed in theBattle Royal preliminary round of theManalo Conference but was defeated byAsh's Pikachu.

InCaring for a Mystery!, a Poliwrath battled a wildRiolu after it attacked it.

A Trainer's Poliwrath appeared inA Festival Reunion!.

A Poliwrath appeared inInfinite Possibilities!.

A Poliwrath appeared inThis Could be the Start of Something Big!.

A Poliwrath appeared during a flashback inA New Song for Fuecoco, under the ownership ofRoy's mother.

Pokédex entries

EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
EP105PoliwrathAsh's PokédexPoliwrath, the Tadpole Pokémon. Poliwrath is an excellent swimmer and its powerful muscles make its attacks extremely effective.

GOTCHA!

A Poliwrath briefly appeared inGOTCHA!, under the ownership ofChuck.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Poliwrath appeared inThe Discovery, briefly disruptingGreen and herBlastoise inCerulean Cave.

In the manga

Poliwrath inPokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters DP

A Poliwrath appeared inPMDP16.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article:Poli

Poliwrath debuted inBuzz Off, Electabuzz! whenRed's Poliwhirl Poli evolved into it to save hisTrainer from drowning. His Evolution wasn't explained until theYellow arc, where it was revealed there were four Evolution stones that could be used without any limit.

A Poliwrath appeared inGold's fantasy after seeingPolibo evolved into Politoed inAmpharos Amore.

Chuck, Blue's own master, owns a Poliwrath, as seen inScrappy Skarmory. It was first seentraining with him and hisPrimeape. Together with Primeape, it usedDynamic Punch to revealSuicune's presence in the ocean off theCianwood coast, but the Gym Leader was defeated in the end, even after being joined by afriend.

A Poliwrath appeared alongside aVenusaur inPSs1, kidnappingPibu.

Magnus's Poliwrath first appeared inAttaway, Aipom!.

A Trainer's Poliwrath appeared inWeavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down as one of the Pokémon seen at theSafari Zone.

A Trainer's Poliwrath appeared inTruth and the Mastermind Behind Team Skull.

Pokémon Battle Frontier

A Poliwrath appeared inAim for the Top!.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Poliwrath first appeared inThe Secret Of The Fighting Type Pokémon, under the ownership ofChuck.

A Poliwrath appeared in a flashback inLet's Fight For The Future!!.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

A Poliwrath appeared inGDZ36.

A Poliwrath appeared inGDZ51.

Pokémon Journeys

InKicking It from Here into Tomorrow!, a Poliwrath was used byTeam Rocket through theRocket Prize Master, like in the animated series.

A Poliwrath appeared inCaring for a Mystery!.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Green's Poliwrath debuted inThe Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!.

A Poliwrath appeared inPart-Time Job At The Swimming Pool!!.

One ofGiovanni's Poliwhirl appeared inThe Thrill of a Perfect Score, Big Rampage at the Amusement Park!, where it evolved into a Poliwrath in order to get rid ofRed and hisClefairy andPikachu when they went to the amusement park that he built.

Professor Oak owns a Poliwrath, which debuted inSave the Pokémon Zoo!!.

In the TCG

Main article:Poliwrath (TCG)

Trivia

Design variations

Main article:Pokémon controversies → Four-fingered hands

Poliwrath was originally depicted with four fingers on each hand instead of three. This could be seen in its frontsprite inPokémon Red and Green and its artwork forPokémon Red and Blue. This is also present in itsPokémon Stadium model, which was reused for several subsequentside series games, namelyPokémon Colosseum,Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, andPokémon Battle Revolution.

Furthermore, Poliwrath's skin has been depicted as both blue and dark blue. The lighter blue is used in most media, with the darker blue appearing primarily in thePokémon animated series prior toPokémon Journeys: The Series.

Concept and development

Poliwrath's early design, Nyosuka

Anearly design of Poliwrath revealed onGame Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997 depicts it wearing a crown, similar to theKing's Rock, which is required toevolvePoliwhirl intoPolitoed.

Origin

Poliwrath may be based on atadpole and afrog. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the organs of tadpoles and of mostglass frog genera can sometimes be seen through their transparent abdominal skin. It also resembles a hypnotic spiral which is the likely reason why it learns the moveHypnosis. It may also be based on amphibianneoteny, as it stays in tadpole form and does notmetamorphose into afrog.

Its brawny body and newfoundFighting-type could be an interpretation of mature frogs' bulky bodies and vastly heightened muscle mass and strength in comparison to the tadpole. It might also be a reference to the physical prowess ofswimming athletes.

Name origin

Poliwrath may be a combination ofpolliwog (outdated term for tadpole) andwrath.

Nyorobon may be a combination of ニョロニョロnyoronyoro (onomatopoeia for wriggling) and 坊bon (boy).

In other languages

LanguageTitleMeaning
JapaneseニョロボンNyorobonFromニョロニョロnyoronyoro andbon
FrenchTartardFromTartares,tarte andtêtard
SpanishPoliwrathSame as English name
GermanQuappoFromKaulquappe
ItalianPoliwrathSame as English name
Korean강챙이GangchaengiFrom강 (江)gang or강 (強)gang and올챙이olchaeng-i
Mandarin Chinese蚊香泳士Wénxiāngyǒngshì*
快泳蛙Kuàiyǒngwā*
From 蚊香wénxiāng,yǒng, and勇士yǒngshì
Fromkuài,yǒng, and
Cantonese Chinese蚊香泳士Mānhēungwihngsih*
大力蛙Daaihlihkwā*
From蚊香mānhēung,wihng, and勇士yúhngsih
From大力daaihlihk and
More languages
HindiबैंगचिबॉसBangchibossFromबैंग/बेँगbang andboss
LithuanianPolivratasFrom English name
RussianПоливратPolivratTranscription of English name
ThaiเนียวโรบอนNiaorobonTranscription of Japanese name


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