Competitive Information for Poliwrath [Scarlet/Violet]
Water / Fighting
Abilities:
Note: Pokemon with the Water Absorb ability are immune to Water attacks.
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Poliwrath? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Poliwrath is pretty popular Water and Fighting-typed Pokemon. Poliwrath is a almost common Pokemon to see in Generation 9. Poliwrath is weak to Electric, Fairy, Flying, Grass, and Psychic-typed attacks.
Item:
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Brick Break
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Knock Off / Double-Edge
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is a remarkable Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Water Absorb, Poliwrath heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. Knock Off was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ High Horsepower is a physical 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Poliwrath? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item:
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Rock Slide
- Liquidation / Waterfall
Doubles Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is a notable Physical Sweeper for double battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Water Absorb, Poliwrath heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Poliwrath recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ High Horsepower is a physical 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Electric moves are bad against Ground.
Fairy moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fire.
Flying moves are bad against Steel/Rock/Electric.
Grass moves are bad against Grass/Dragon/Fire/Flying/Poison/Bug/Steel.
Psychic moves are bad against Dark.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Poliwrath is: Steel
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Water or Fighting ) could also prove advantageous.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Poliwrath
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Poliwrath recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Water Absorb, Poliwrath heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Poliwrath's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Poliwrath recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Poliwrath
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Knock Off / Tera Blast
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is a spectacular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Poliwrath recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Water Absorb, Poliwrath heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Poliwrath's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Poliwrath recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Knock Off is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Poliwrath
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Tera Blast
- Poison Jab / Double-Edge
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Poliwrath's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Poliwrath recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
◆ 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 33% recoil).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Poliwrath
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is an interesting Physical Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Poliwrath recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Water Absorb, Poliwrath heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Poliwrath's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Poliwrath recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Poliwrath
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Poliwrath recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Water Absorb, Poliwrath heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Poliwrath's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Poliwrath recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Poliwrath
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Tera Blast
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Knock Off / Double-Edge
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is a decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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. Knock Off was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Poliwrath's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ High Horsepower is a physical 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
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Teratype Fire moveset for Poliwrath
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Double-Edge
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is an interesting Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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. Earthquake was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Poliwrath's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Poliwrath recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Poliwrath
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Poliwrath recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Water Absorb, Poliwrath heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Poliwrath's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Poliwrath recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Poliwrath
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is a remarkable Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Poliwrath recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Water Absorb, Poliwrath heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Poliwrath's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Poliwrath recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Poliwrath
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is an interesting Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Poliwrath recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Water Absorb, Poliwrath heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Poliwrath's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Poliwrath recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Poliwrath
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Poison Jab / Double-Edge
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is a sensational Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Poliwrath's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Poliwrath recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Earthquake is a physical TERA-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ High Horsepower is a physical TERA-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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 33% recoil).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Poliwrath
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Brick Break
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Tera Blast / Ice Punch
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is an awesome Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Poliwrath recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Water Absorb, Poliwrath heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Poliwrath's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Poliwrath
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is a spectacular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Poliwrath recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Water Absorb, Poliwrath heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Poliwrath's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Poliwrath's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Poliwrath recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ High Horsepower is a physical 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
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Teratype Poison moveset for Poliwrath
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Tera Blast / Poison Jab
- Knock Off / Double-Edge
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is a sensational Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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. Knock Off was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Poliwrath's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Poliwrath recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Poliwrath
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off / Double-Edge
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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. Knock Off was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Poliwrath's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Poliwrath recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Poliwrath
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Tera Blast / Rock Slide
- Earthquake / Poison Jab
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is a marvelous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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. Earthquake or Poison Jab are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Poliwrath's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Poliwrath recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Poliwrath
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Double-Edge
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is popular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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. Earthquake was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Poliwrath's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Poliwrath recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Water moveset for Poliwrath
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Poison Jab / Ice Punch
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Water Absorb)
Poliwrath is an awesome Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 Ice Punch are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Poliwrath's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Poliwrath recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Liquidation is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical TERA-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).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ High Horsepower is a physical 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Poliwrath learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Poliwrath can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Poliwrath
- Moves: Belly drum + Rest
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- 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: Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Vacuum Wave
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Scald, Hypnosis, Toxic
Moves that boost Poliwrath's stats
- Amnesia
- Belly Drum
- Bulk Up
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Poliwrath
- Baton Pass
- Earthquake
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Poliwrath in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
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