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Base Stats for Poliwrath
HP
90
Atk
95
Def
95
SpA
70
SpD
90
Spe
70
Best Moves for Poliwrath
Waterfall
99.999%
Protect
99.911%
Brick Break
99.571%
Encore
99.452%
Other
1.067%
Best Teammates for Poliwrath
Best Items for Poliwrath
Figy Berry
99.448%
Other
0.552%
Best Abilities for Poliwrath
Water Absorb
99.519%
Swift Swim
0.481%
Damp
0.000%
Best EV Spreads for Poliwrath
Jolly
188/
44/
20/
0/
4/
252
56.094%
Jolly
188/
44/
4/
0/
4/
252
43.354%
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Poliwrath in VGC 18?
The top moves for Poliwrath in VGC 18 are Waterfall (99.999%), Protect (99.911%), Brick Break (99.571%), Encore (99.452%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Poliwrath?
Poliwrath synergizes well with Gengar-Mega (97.509%), Incineroar (97.509%), Thundurus-Therian (97.455%), Tapu Bulu (97.451%). 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 Figy Berry (99.448%), Other (0.552%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Poliwrath?
The most common abilities for Poliwrath are Water Absorb (99.519%) and Swift Swim (0.481%). 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 Jolly with 188/44/20/0/4/252 (56.094% 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 18?
Poliwrath is currently ranked in the VGC 18 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
Landorus-Therian groundflyingIntimidateChoice ScarfGroundium ZAssault VestChoice Band Life Orb Other EarthquakeU-turnRock SlideSuperpowerProtectEarth PowerKnock OffHidden Power IceRock TombSludge BombStone EdgeOther
63.84%
Incineroar firedarkIntimidateBlaze Figy BerryAssault VestIapapa Berry Aguav Berry Mago Berry Other Fake OutFlare BlitzKnock OffU-turnLow KickProtect Snarl Darkest Lariat Other
46.32%
Tapu Fini waterfairyMisty SurgeWiki BerryMago BerryWaterium ZChoice SpecsIapapa Berry Aguav Berry Other MoonblastProtectMuddy WaterCalm MindScaldHazeTrick Dazzling Gleam Other
43.00%
Kartana grasssteelBeast BoostGrassium ZFigy BerryIapapa BerryAssault VestFightinium Z Focus Sash Aguav Berry Mago Berry Flyinium Z Other Leaf BladeSacred SwordTailwindDetectProtectSubstituteSmart StrikeKnock OffOther
42.96%
Cresselia psychicLevitatePsychium ZWiki BerrySitrus BerryAguav BerryElectric Seed Misty Seed Iapapa Berry Mago Berry Other Icy WindTrick RoomHelping HandPsyshockAlly SwitchPsychicIce BeamMoonlightCalm MindToxic Skill Swap Shadow Ball Other
33.04%
Tapu Koko electricfairyElectric SurgeElectrium ZLife OrbChoice Specs Assault Vest Focus Sash Other Dazzling GleamThunderboltProtectVolt SwitchTauntElectrowebHidden Power Ice Thunder Sky Drop Nature's Madness Discharge Other
25.71%
Mega Charizard Y fireflyingDroughtCharizardite YProtectHeat WaveSolar BeamOverheatTailwindOther
24.69%
Tapu Lele psychicfairyPsychic SurgePsychium ZChoice ScarfLife Orb Mago Berry Choice Specs Wiki Berry Fightinium Z Other PsychicMoonblastProtectTauntDazzling GleamShadow BallAlly SwitchCalm MindHidden Power Fire Psyshock Other
24.56%
Metagross-Mega steelpsychicTough ClawsMetagrossiteIron HeadProtectStomping TantrumIce PunchZen HeadbuttOther
18.93%
Zapdos electricflyingPressureSitrus BerryElectrium ZMago BerryMisty SeedPsychic SeedWiki Berry Aguav Berry Iapapa Berry Other ThunderboltTailwindHeat WaveRoostHidden Power IceProtectOther
18.38%
Heatran firesteelFlash FireShuca BerryGrassium ZFirium Z Groundium Z Life Orb Other Earth PowerProtectHeat WaveSubstituteRoarFlash CannonSolar BeamToxic Other
16.54%
Nihilego rockpoisonBeast BoostFocus SashRockium ZAdrenaline OrbChoice Scarf Wiki Berry Life Orb Other Power GemSludge BombProtectTrick RoomHidden Power IceSubstitute Other
15.11%
Amoonguss grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect Spore Wiki BerryOcca BerryAguav BerryIapapa BerryPayapa Berry Eject Button Figy Berry Focus Sash Other Rage PowderSporeProtectClear SmogSludge BombEnergy Ball Other
15.03%
Milotic waterCompetitiveMarvel Scale Cute Charm Wiki BerryAdrenaline Orb Mago Berry Electric Seed Wacan Berry Other ScaldIcy WindProtectHazeRecoverOther
13.72%
Mega Gengar ghostpoisonShadow TagGengariteProtectShadow BallSludge BombIcy WindPerish SongSubstituteTaunt Other
13.36%
Mega Kangaskhan normalParental BondKangaskhaniteFake OutSucker PunchReturnDouble-EdgeLow KickToxicDrain PunchProtectFrustration Other
10.91%
Salamence-Mega dragonflyingAerilateSalamenciteProtectDragon DanceRoostReturnDouble-EdgeHyper VoiceTailwindFlamethrowerEarthquakeOther
10.51%
Snorlax normalGluttonyThick Fat Immunity Figy BerryAguav BerryIapapa BerryWiki Berry Mago Berry Other Belly DrumReturnRecycleProtectHigh HorsepowerEarthquakeCurseFrustration Stomping Tantrum Other
9.91%
Mega Tyranitar rockdarkSand StreamTyranitariteRock SlideProtectCrunchDragon DanceIce Punch Curse Assurance Other
8.20%
Tapu Bulu grassfairyGrassy SurgeChoice ScarfFigy BerryAssault VestGrassium Z Life Orb Aguav Berry Fightinium Z Mago Berry Choice Band Eject Button Miracle Seed Other Wood HammerSuperpowerHorn LeechProtectRock SlideStone EdgeNature's Madness Swords Dance Dazzling Gleam Substitute Taunt Bulk Up Whirlwind Other
7.70%
Tyranitar rockdarkSand StreamUnnerve Weakness PolicyLife OrbDarkinium ZChoice Scarf Rockium Z Choice Band Assault Vest Iron Ball Other Rock SlideProtectCrunchIce PunchLow KickDragon DanceAssuranceFoul PlayStone Edge Superpower Fire Punch Other
7.17%
Gastrodon watergroundStorm DrainSticky Hold Sand Force Wiki BerryGroundium ZIapapa BerryAguav Berry Psychic Seed Mago Berry Rocky Helmet Power Anklet Electric Seed Leftovers Figy Berry Other Earth PowerProtectIce BeamClear SmogRecoverToxicScaldOther
5.08%
Mega Slowbro waterpsychicShell ArmorSlowbroniteTrick RoomProtectScaldPsyshockPsychicSurfOther
4.35%
Rotom-Heat electricfireLevitateElectrium ZMago BerryAguav BerryWiki Berry Iapapa Berry Choice Specs Other OverheatThunderboltProtectAlly SwitchWill-O-WispElectrowebVolt SwitchOther
4.11%
Celesteela steelflyingBeast BoostLeftoversMisty SeedPsychic Seed Grassy Seed Figy Berry Electric Seed Assault Vest Other ProtectLeech SeedHeavy SlamFlamethrowerAcrobaticsSubstituteOther
3.79%
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