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National No. 62

Poliwrath

Tadpole Pokémon

Water
Fighting
Generation I
1.3 m Size
54 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0062
Poliwrath

Description

This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking.

Abilities

Ability 1

Water Absorb

Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Ability 2

Damp

Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Hidden Ability

Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.3 m / 4'27"
Weight 54 kg / 119.05 lbs
Color Blue
Body
Humanoid Pokémon with a bipedal, tailless form
Habitat
water's edge
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 230
Maximum Experience 1.059.860
Experience Rated as medium slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Water 1
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 45
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 11.9% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 16.2% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 20.1% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Poliwrath
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Poliwrath
French Tartard
German Quappo
Spanish Poliwrath
Italian Poliwrath
Japanese ニョロボン Nyorobon
Korean 강챙이 Gangchaengi
Chinese 蚊香泳士 Daaihlihk'wā · Kuàiyǒngwā

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking.

34 descriptions 3 historical periods Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

King’s Rock
King’s Rock
5% · Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolutionary Chain

Poliwag
Poliwag
Nº060
Poliwhirl
Poliwhirl
Nº061 Poliwag · Lv. 25
Poliwrath
Poliwrath
Nº062 Poliwhirl · Water Stone
Politoed
Politoed
Nº186 Poliwhirl · Trade with Kings Rock equipped

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Poliwrath

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
90
-
150 - 197
290 - 384
Attack
95
-
90 - 161
175 - 317
Defense
95
+3 EV
90 - 161
175 - 317
Sp Attack.
70
-
67 - 134
130 - 262
Defense Esp.
90
-
85 - 156
166 - 306
Speed
70
-
67 - 134
130 - 262
Total
510
+3 EV
-
-
Life
90
Lv 50: 150 - 197 Lv 100: 290 - 384
At.
95
Lv 50: 90 - 161 Lv 100: 175 - 317
Df. +3 EV
95
Lv 50: 90 - 161 Lv 100: 175 - 317
At. Esp.
70
Lv 50: 67 - 134 Lv 100: 130 - 262
Df. Esp.
90
Lv 50: 85 - 156 Lv 100: 166 - 306
Vel.
70
Lv 50: 67 - 134 Lv 100: 130 - 262
Total +3 EV
510

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Hypnosis No.95 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 60%
Water Gun No.55 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Double Slap No.3 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 10
Attack 15
Hit 85%
Body Slam No.34 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 85
Hit 100%
Submission No.66 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level up
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 80%
Mind Reader No.170 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
Bubble Beam No.61 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Dynamic Punch No.223 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level up
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 100
Hit 50%
Circle Throw No.509 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 60
Hit 90%
Mist No.54 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Haze No.114 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Bulk Up No.339 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Bubble No.145 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Pound No.1 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Superpower No.276 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 57
PP 5
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Mud Shot No.341 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 55
Hit 95%
Hydro Pump No.56 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 5
Attack 110
Hit 80%
Belly Drum No.187 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Earth Power No.414 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Rain Dance No.240 · Level up
Type Water
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
Double-Edge No.38 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 120
Hit 100%