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Base Stats for Poliwrath
HP
90
Atk
95
Def
95
SpA
70
SpD
90
Spe
70
Best Moves for Poliwrath
Belly Drum
71.300%
Liquidation
58.636%
Protect
52.147%
Drain Punch
46.428%
Waterfall
39.057%
Close Combat
28.473%
Rock Slide
27.997%
Ice Punch
22.824%
Darkest Lariat
16.886%
High Horsepower
15.551%
Poison Jab
7.903%
Other
12.799%
Best Teammates for Poliwrath
Best Items for Poliwrath
Sitrus Berry
69.668%
Weakness Policy
11.898%
Assault Vest
9.083%
Life Orb
3.757%
Choice Band
1.162%
Other
4.433%
Best Abilities for Poliwrath
Swift Swim
95.257%
Water Absorb
4.742%
Damp
0.001%
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Spreads are based on in-game Champions Reg. M-B data.
Adamant
168/
208/
0/
0/
0/
132
22.097%
Jolly
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
12.145%
Adamant
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
10.377%
Adamant
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
8.058%
Adamant
174/
172/
0/
0/
0/
164
7.857%
Adamant
252/
116/
4/
0/
4/
132
6.055%
Adamant
244/
12/
0/
0/
40/
212
5.356%
Adamant
244/
116/
4/
0/
4/
140
3.323%
Adamant
252/
252/
4/
0/
0/
0
2.574%
Adamant
172/
252/
0/
0/
0/
84
2.572%
Adamant
212/
252/
0/
0/
44/
0
2.111%
Adamant
196/
100/
0/
0/
0/
212
1.961%
Adamant
248/
252/
0/
0/
8/
0
1.839%
Adamant
252/
252/
0/
0/
4/
0
1.777%
Jolly
180/
252/
4/
0/
4/
68
1.701%
Jolly
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
1.423%
Adamant
100/
252/
0/
0/
0/
152
0.786%
Adamant
248/
252/
4/
0/
0/
0
0.718%
Adamant
108/
252/
0/
0/
0/
148
0.718%
Adamant
248/
252/
4/
0/
4/
0
0.563%
Type Matchups for Poliwrath
Weak
Electric
2x
Grass
2x
Flying
2x
Psychic
2x
Fairy
2x
Resist
Fire
1/2x
Water
1/2x
Ice
1/2x
Bug
1/2x
Rock
1/2x
Dark
1/2x
Steel
1/2x
Immune
None
Ability notes
Water Absorb: Water moves become 0x.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Poliwrath in VGC 2022 Series 12?
The top moves for Poliwrath in VGC 2022 Series 12 are Belly Drum (71.300%), Liquidation (58.636%), Protect (52.147%), Drain Punch (46.428%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Poliwrath?
Poliwrath synergizes well with Politoed (71.911%), Amoonguss (31.464%), Arcanine (30.699%), Indeedee-F (29.858%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.
What item should I use on Poliwrath?
The most popular items for Poliwrath are Sitrus Berry (69.668%), Weakness Policy (11.898%), Assault Vest (9.083%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Poliwrath?
The most common abilities for Poliwrath are Swift Swim (95.257%) and Water Absorb (4.742%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What Tera Type should I use on Poliwrath?
Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.
What is the best EV spread for Poliwrath?
The most common EV spread for Poliwrath is Adamant with 168/208/0/0/0/132 (22.097% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
What is Poliwrath weak to and resistant against?
Poliwrath is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no attacking types. Ability notes: Water Absorb: Water moves become 0x.
Is Poliwrath good in VGC 2022 Series 12?
Poliwrath is currently ranked in the VGC 2022 Series 12 metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.
Pokemon
% usage
Incineroar firedarkIntimidateBlaze Shuca BerryFocus SashAir BalloonSafety GogglesChople Berry Sitrus Berry Assault Vest Other Fake OutFlare BlitzParting ShotThroat ChopDarkest LariatProtectAssuranceBurning Jealousy Other
73.76%
Zacian-Crowned fairysteelIntrepid SwordRusted SwordIron HeadProtectSacred SwordPlay RoughQuick AttackSubstituteClose CombatOther
69.57%
Thundurus electricflyingDefiantPranksterLife OrbAssault VestSafety GogglesSitrus Berry Utility Umbrella Other Wild ChargeFlyBrick BreakProtectElectrowebTauntFoul PlayEerie ImpulseIron Tail Thunderbolt Crunch Thunder Wave Other
35.67%
Kyogre waterDrizzleAssault VestMystic WaterLife OrbWave Incense Choice Scarf Choice Specs Other Water SpoutIce BeamOrigin PulseThunderProtectOther
34.52%
Grimmsnarl darkfairyPranksterFrisk Pickpocket Light ClayBabiri BerryLagging TailIron Ball Focus Sash Other ReflectLight ScreenThunder WaveSpirit BreakFoul PlayTrickScary FaceOther
33.71%
Gastrodon watergroundStorm DrainSticky Hold Sand Force LeftoversSafety Goggles Sitrus Berry Other Earth PowerYawnProtectIce BeamIcy WindOther
32.50%
Whimsicott grassfairyPranksterChlorophyll Infiltrator Focus SashMental HerbCoba BerryLagging Tail Babiri Berry Other TailwindCharmMoonblastCotton SporeLight ScreenTauntEnergy BallHelping HandProtect Sunny Day Switcheroo Other
31.72%
Charizard fireflyingSolar PowerBlaze Weakness PolicyLife OrbCharti BerryLum Berry Other ProtectBlast BurnHurricaneAncient PowerHeat WaveSolar Beam Other
28.67%
Calyrex-Shadow psychicghostChoice SpecsFocus SashLife Orb Other Astral BarrageExpanding ForceMud ShotTrickProtectWill-O-WispSnarlLeaf StormPsyshockTrick Room Energy Ball Dark Pulse Other
27.14%
Groudon groundDroughtAssault VestLeftovers White Herb Sitrus Berry Life Orb Other Precipice BladesShadow ClawRock TombFire PunchHeat CrashStone EdgeProtectRock SlideSwords Dance Heavy Slam Other
26.74%
Rillaboom grassGrassy SurgeOvergrow Assault VestMiracle SeedRose Incense Grassy Seed Other Grassy GlideFake OutHigh HorsepowerProtectU-turnKnock OffOther
24.83%
Regieleki electricTransistorLife OrbMagnetAssault VestFocus SashOther ElectrowebProtectBounceRising VoltageWild ChargeVolt SwitchAssuranceThunderboltHyper BeamThunder Eerie Impulse Other
18.45%
Amoonguss grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect Spore Coba BerrySitrus BerryFocus SashMental Herb Wiki Berry Other SporeRage PowderProtectPollen PuffFoul PlayGiga Drain Hex Other
14.75%
Landorus-Therian groundflyingIntimidateLife OrbWhite HerbAssault VestLum Berry Choice Band Choice Scarf Expert Belt Other FlyEarthquakeRock SlideSwords DanceProtectU-turnGrass KnotEarth Power Other
11.21%
Calyrex-Ice psychiciceWeakness PolicyBabiri BerryWhite HerbFocus SashOther Glacial LanceTrick RoomHigh HorsepowerProtectSwords Dance Other
10.09%
Venusaur grasspoisonChlorophyllOvergrow Focus SashLife OrbCoba BerryWeakness PolicyOther Sleep PowderWeather BallEarth PowerLeaf StormFrenzy PlantSludge BombProtectOther
8.27%
Porygon2 normalTraceAnalyticDownload EvioliteOther Trick RoomFoul PlayRecoverEerie ImpulseAlly SwitchShadow Ball Protect Other
8.08%
Zapdos electricflyingStaticPressure Rocky HelmetSitrus BerryLife OrbSafety Goggles Assault Vest Other HurricaneEerie ImpulseThunderboltRoostHeat WaveThunder Wave Volt Switch Thunder Weather Ball Other
7.53%
Yveltal darkflyingDark AuraAssault VestSafety GogglesLife OrbWeakness Policy Black Glasses Other Oblivion WingFoul PlaySnarlSucker PunchTauntProtectDark PulseHeat WaveOther
7.21%
Tornadus flyingPranksterDefiant Focus SashExpert Belt Life Orb Safety Goggles Mental Herb Other TailwindIcy WindHurricaneProtectAir SlashHeat WaveTauntOther
6.08%
Palkia waterdragonPressureTelepathy Life OrbWiki BerryLustrous Orb Safety Goggles Assault Vest Expert Belt Roseli Berry Psychic Seed Other Spacial RendTrick RoomEarth PowerHydro PumpThunderFlamethrowerProtectOther
5.88%
Kartana grasssteelBeast BoostAssault VestWhite HerbLife OrbOther Leaf BladeSmart StrikeSacred SwordAerial AceOther
5.07%
Indeedee-F psychicnormalPsychic SurgeSynchronize Own Tempo Psychic SeedFocus SashSafety Goggles Other Follow MeHelping HandProtectExpanding ForceMystical FireShadow BallOther
4.88%
Lunala psychicghostShadow ShieldPower HerbOther Moongeist BeamMeteor BeamTrick RoomProtectWide GuardAir Slash Other
4.74%
Shedinja bugghostWonder GuardFocus SashSafety GogglesOther Shadow SneakPoltergeistEndureAlly SwitchWill-O-WispX-ScissorOther
4.26%
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