Competitive Information for Poliwrath [Diamond/Pearl]
Water / Fighting
Abilities:
Prevents Explosion/Self-Destruct/Aftermath while this Pokemon is active.
This Pokemon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Water moves; Water immunity.
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Note: Pokemon with the Water Absorb ability are immune to Water attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Poliwrath? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Poliwrath, an exceptional Pokémon boasting Water and Fighting attributes. Poliwrath is a common Pokémon to see in the DP metagame. Don't underestimate it; it can be a hidden gem in the meta. It is weak to Electric, Flying, Grass, and Psychic-typed attacks. Explore the movesets of Poliwrath below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Waterfall
- Poison Jab / Rock Slide
- Brick Break / Wake-Up Slap
- Earthquake
Poliwrath thrives as a renowned Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. This moveset is formulated to overwhelm foes with forceful physical moves. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Poliwrath's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Poliwrath's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Poliwrath heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. Poison Jab or Rock Slide are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Wake-Up Slap is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Fighting-type move (power doubles if target is asleep, and wakes it).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Psychic
- Hyper Beam / Snore
In single battles, Poliwrath is known as a fabulous Special Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Poliwrath's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Poliwrath's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Poliwrath heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
◆ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Poliwrath cannot move next turn).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Poliwrath must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Bulk Up
- Sleep Talk
- Rest
- Waterfall
Poliwrath shows a spectacular Special Wall prowess in single battles. The main aim of this moveset is to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Poliwrath last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Water Absorb, Poliwrath heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
◆ Sleep Talk is a status move (Poliwrath must be asleep. Uses another known move).
◆ Rest is a status move (Poliwrath sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Poliwrath? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Razor Fang / Life Orb
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Waterfall
- Poison Jab / Double-Edge
Poliwrath makes an popular Physical Sweeper in double battles. This approach seeks to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Poliwrath's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Poliwrath heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. Poison Jab was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Razor Fang equipped to it, Poliwrath's attacks without a chance to flinch gain a 10% chance to flinch.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Psychic
- Hyper Beam / Snore
In double battles, Poliwrath's Special Sweeper role is an astounding. It was designed to overwhelm foes with forceful special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Poliwrath's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Poliwrath's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Poliwrath heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
◆ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Poliwrath cannot move next turn).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Poliwrath must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Poliwrath can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Poliwrath.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Poliwrath can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Poliwrath
- Moves: Defense curl + Ice ball
- Moves: Belly drum + Rest
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Vacuum Wave
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Toxic
Moves that boost Poliwrath's stats
- Belly Drum
- Bulk Up
- Defense Curl
Most notable and possible best moves for Poliwrath
- Earthquake
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Poliwrath in Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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