Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Poliwrath
Say it: POL-ee-rath
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Poliwrath is the Tadpole Pokémon — Water and Fighting from Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Poliwrath. In Pokémon GO it is a Water/Fighting attacker with Mud Shot / Counter + Dynamic Punch / Scald. Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Fighting helps against Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, and Dark. Electric, Grass, Fairy, Flying, and Psychic punish it. Evolve Poliwhirl with a Water Stone.
Say it: POL-ee-rath
Poliwrath (#062) is a Water / Fighting Pokémon in Pokémon GO — an evolution of Poliwhirl. Trainers use it as a Water/Fighting attacker with Bubble / Rock Smash / Mud Shot + Hydro Pump / Dynamic Punch / Ice Punch / Power-Up Punch / Scald / Icy Wind. Against Poliwrath, lead with Electric, Grass, Fairy, Flying, or Psychic. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Poliwrath is a Water / Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0062. Use the Water/Fighting type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Mud Shot / Counter + Dynamic Punch / Scald is the dual kit. Shadow Poliwrath is the raid DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
- Fighting moves hit Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel hard.
When Poliwrath is your opponent, Electric, Grass, Flying, Psychic, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 182
- Defense
- 184
- Stamina
- 207
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Poliwrath’s always-available TM pool. Mud Shot + Dynamic Punch covers Fighting needs.
Fast
- Mud Shot · Standard
Ground energy / default
- Bubble · Standard
Water energy
- Rock Smash · Standard
Fighting energy
Charged
- Dynamic Punch · Standard
Fighting nuke
- Scald · Standard
Water / PvP
- Ice Punch · Standard
Ice coverage
- Power-Up Punch · Standard
Fighting / bait
- Icy Wind · Standard
Ice / debuff
- Hydro Pump · Standard
Water nuke
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- bubble
- rock smash
- mud shot
Charged
- hydro pump
- dynamic punch
- ice punch
- power up punch
- scald
- icy wind
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #31 of 954 · CP 1477
Mud Shot + Dynamic Punch
- Ultra League · rank #12 of 747 · CP 2493
Mud Shot + Dynamic Punch
- Master League · rank #120 of 1023 · CP 2923
Mud Shot + Dynamic Punch
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 17: Rocket Leaders & Giovanni
…· Kangaskhan | | 3 (catch) | **Reshiram** (Dragon / Fire) | **Suggested team:** Lucario · Poliwrath · Swampert Always lead Fighting vs Persian. Need **Super Rocket Radar** (event / GO Pass)…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).