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*No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Poliwrath. | *No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Poliwrath. | ||
*The spiral on its abdomen was different in each generation. In Generation II, the spiral ended on the upper half of its abdomen. In [[Generation III]], as shown in {{game|Emerald}}, the spiral ends at the rightmost side while in [[Generation IV]], the spiral ends at the lower half of its abdomen. | *The spiral on its abdomen was different in each generation. In Generation II, the spiral ended on the upper half of its abdomen. In [[Generation III]], as shown in {{game|Emerald}}, the spiral ends at the rightmost side while in [[Generation IV]], the spiral ends at the lower half of its abdomen. | ||
**Its spiral in Generation IV ends at almost the same position with Generation I. | **This is most likely due to the fact that the spiral spins while it uses {{m|Hypnosis}} and does not always stop in the same spot. | ||
***Its spiral in Generation IV ends at almost the same position with Generation I. | |||
*Poliwrath has a lower {{stat|Speed}} stat than {{p|Poliwhirl|its pre-evolution}}. | *Poliwrath has a lower {{stat|Speed}} stat than {{p|Poliwhirl|its pre-evolution}}. | ||
*Poliwrath, alongside {{p|Smeargle}} and {{p|Articuno}}, is one of the few Pokémon that can learn an accuracy-focusing move and an OHKO move, learning {{m|Fissure}} by [[TM27]] in [[Generation I]] and {{m|Mind Reader}} at level 51 in [[Generation II]]. It no longer has the ability to learn both moves, however. | *Poliwrath, alongside {{p|Smeargle}} and {{p|Articuno}}, is one of the few Pokémon that can learn an accuracy-focusing move and an OHKO move, learning {{m|Fissure}} by [[TM27]] in [[Generation I]] and {{m|Mind Reader}} at level 51 in [[Generation II]]. It no longer has the ability to learn both moves, however. |
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Poliwrath (Japanese: ニョロボン Nyorobon) is a dual-type Water/Fighting Pokémon.
It evolves from Poliwhirl via Water Stone. It is one of the final forms of Poliwag.
Biology
Physiology
Poliwrath looks superficially similar to Poliwhirl. However, it has gained more muscle, especially around its arms, which are now quite thick. Its eyes have changed from having wide pupils to small ones. It also appears to have a scowl.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
In addition to the Template:Type2 abilities it had as Poliwag and Poliwhirl, Poliwrath has now gained the powers of a Template:Type2-type. It can swim for vast distances without tiring, and with its increased arm and leg strength it also has the ability to run on the surface of water for a short amount of time.
Behavior
With its newly-gained fighting abilities, Poliwrath is more aggressive than its pre-evolutions, and is more willing to pick fights with others.
Habitat
Poliwrath, despite being excellent swimmers, usually live on dry land near the water's edge.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Major Appearances
Poliwrath's first non-cameo appearance was in Charizard Chills. An expert trainer named Tad had one and it defeated Ash's Charizard easily when Ash challenged him. Charizard managed to defeat the Poliwrath in a rematch.
In Outrageous Fortunes, Misty challenged another trainer named Delaney whose main Pokémon was Poliwrath. After seeing it in action, Team Rocket tricked Delaney into giving his Poliwrath to them.
Chuck used a Poliwrath against Ash in his Gym Battle in Machoke, Machoke Man.
Minor Appearances
In Hook, Line and Stinker, Andreas in a Seaking Catching contest owned a Poliwrath.
A Poliwrath is used by a student of Pokémon Summer Academy in the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.
Pokédex entries
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In the manga
Pokémon Special
Poliwrath debuts in Buzz Off, Electabuzz! when Red's Poli evolves into one to save its trainer from drowning. It's a muscular Pokémon who sends its enemies flying with Seismic Toss. Gold also sees the same Poliwrath in a "Book of Champions", and then tells his Poliwag that it'll also become a Poliwrath.
In the TCG
- Main article: Poliwrath (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Trozei! | Endless Level 9 Forever Level 58 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team |
Evolve from Poliwhirl |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness |
End Lake (B1-B24) |
Pokémon Ranger | Jungle Relic Panula Cave |
Pokémon Rumble | Shiny Beach |
Held items
Game | Items |
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Gold, Silver, and Crystal | King's Rock (8%) |
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald | King's Rock (5%) |
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum | King's Rock (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 90
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150 - 197 | 290 - 384 | |
85
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
95
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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
70
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67 - 134 | 130 - 262 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
70
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67 - 134 | 130 - 262 | |
Total: 500
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Pokéthlon stats
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Type effectiveness
Template:DP type effectiveness
Learnset
Template:Evolved learnset intro
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
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By breeding
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By tutoring
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| colspan="13" | Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 25 → |
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Water Stone → |
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Sprites
Gen | Game | ||||||
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- Despite being classified as a tadpole Pokémon, its form resembles a froglet's and is presumably full grown.
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Poliwrath.
- The spiral on its abdomen was different in each generation. In Generation II, the spiral ended on the upper half of its abdomen. In Generation III, as shown in Pokémon Emerald, the spiral ends at the rightmost side while in Generation IV, the spiral ends at the lower half of its abdomen.
- This is most likely due to the fact that the spiral spins while it uses Hypnosis and does not always stop in the same spot.
- Its spiral in Generation IV ends at almost the same position with Generation I.
- This is most likely due to the fact that the spiral spins while it uses Hypnosis and does not always stop in the same spot.
- Poliwrath has a lower Speed stat than its pre-evolution.
- Poliwrath, alongside Smeargle and Articuno, is one of the few Pokémon that can learn an accuracy-focusing move and an OHKO move, learning Fissure by TM27 in Generation I and Mind Reader at level 51 in Generation II. It no longer has the ability to learn both moves, however.
- Poliwrath, along with Lucario, are the only Fighting-type Pokémon able to learn Psychic, not counting Meditite, Medicham and Gallade, as they are part Template:Type2.
Origin
Poliwrath seems to be based on some amphibians that can stay as a tadpole their whole life. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the intestines of tadpoles can sometimes be seen through their transparent skin.
Name origin
Poliwrath's name appears to be a combination of polliwog and wrath, meaning anger. Its Japanese name may come in part from ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro, the sound of slithering, and an alternate reading of the Japanese word for deluge or flood, 洪 kō, is hon (in this case, bon).
In other languages
- German: Quappo - From Kaulquappe (tadpole).
- French: Tartard - This name could come from tartarin (braggart), as well as têtard (tadpole).
- Korean: 강챙이 Gangchaengi
- Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong):快泳蛙
External links
Notes
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