Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
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Weakness Chart for Water/Fighting-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0.5x
0.5x
2x
2x
0.5x
2x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
0.5x
2x
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
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 X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Poliwrath, an awesome Pokémon boasting Water and Fighting attributes. Poliwrath is a common Pokémon to see in the XY metagame. Don't underestimate it; it can be a hidden gem in the meta. It is weak to Electric, Fairy, Flying, Grass, and Psychic-typed attacks. Want to master Poliwrath's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Species: Poliwrath Item: Life Orb / Choice Band Ability: Swift Swim Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD Moveset: - Waterfall - Rock Slide / Double-Edge - Brick Break / Wake-Up Slap - Earthquake
Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Swift Swim)
Poliwrath is a remarkable Physical Sweeper. This moveset is 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. 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 Swift Swim, Poliwrath's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to flinch the target). ♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes). ♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil). ♦ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune). ♦ Wake-Up Slap is a physical STAB-boosted 70-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).
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Species: Poliwrath Item: Leftovers Ability: Water Absorb Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA) EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Atk / 252 SpD Moveset: - Bulk Up - Sleep Talk - Rest - Waterfall
Poliwrath Special Wall (This Is A Brain On Drugs)
Poliwrath is an extraordinary Special Wall. It's designed to take a considerable amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Poliwrath last longer regaining it's it's vitality every turn. With Water Absorb, Poliwrath heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Poliwrath's attack and defense by 1 stage). ♦ 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 flinch the target).
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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 X/Y 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 X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Species: Poliwrath Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb Ability: Swift Swim Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD Moveset: - Earthquake / Bulldoze - Rock Slide - Double-Edge / Return - Waterfall
Doubles Physical Sweeper Poliwrath (Swift Swim)
Poliwrath is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 Swift Swim, Poliwrath's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon). ♦ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent pkmn speed by 1 stage). ♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes). ♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil). ♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to flinch the 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 X/Y 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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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Poliwrath can perform in X/Y. 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 XY 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: Scald, Hypnosis, Toxic
Moves that boost Poliwrath's stats
Belly Drum
Bulk Up
Defense Curl
Power-Up Punch
Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Poliwrath
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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