Poliwrath is a Water, Fighting-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves from Poliwhirl after being fed 100 candies. Poliwrath is one of the final evolutions of Poliwag, the other being Politoed.
Pokédex description
Tadpole Pokémon
Poliwrath's highly developed, brawny muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. It is so tirelessly strong, this Pokémon can swim back and forth across the ocean without effort.
- Poliwrath's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Attack availability
- Rock Smash, Dynamic Punch: added on February 16th, 2017
- Power-Up Punch: added on March 5th, 2019
- Scald: added on August 30th, 2021
- Icy Wind: added on December 1st, 2023
- Submission: removed on February 16th, 2017
- Mud Shot: removed on February 16th, 2017, added back on December 11th, 2019
- Counter: available during events: Jul, Dec 2023, Dec 2024 Community Day and Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global
Evolution family
Poliwrath is part of a four-member family.
Availability
- Poliwrath was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
Shiny form of Poliwrath was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Yokohama on August 6th, 2019.
Shadow form of Poliwrath was released on August 1st, 2019.
- Shiny form of Shadow Poliwrath was released at the start of Team GO Rocket Strikes on January 24th, 2022.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
![]() Wild |
2,216 2,401 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
![]() Raid Battles |
1,477 1,847 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 16,674
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
![]() Research tasks |
1,108 | Special Research/Timed Research: Slippery Swirls - Completing 4th part Something Extraordinary - Completing 4th part |
![]() GO Battle League |
1,477 | Obtainable starting from rank: 6 (Season 18) |
Gallery
Trivia
- Poliwrath is a tier 3 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 4 before.