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Poliwrath

WaterFighting
All data Standard/Form Gen 1

Use this page like a quick team check: read the role, check what attacks scare it, then open the full move pool only if you need deeper data.

Main jobFlexible pick

Poliwrath reads as a physical attacker from its current stats.

Speed readMedium speed

May need Tailwind, priority, or careful switching.

Watch outElectric, Grass, Flying

These attack types are the first danger check before adding it to a team.

Battle Stats

HP90Atk95Def95Sp.Atk70Sp.Def90Speed70total510
HP 90
Atk 95
Def 95
Sp.Atk 70
Sp.Def 90
Speed 70
Type Check

What scares Poliwrath?

Read this before adding it to a team. Weak means the attack hits hard; resist or immune means it can switch in more safely.

Test in Builder
Weak to
ElectricGrassFlyingPsychicFairy
Resists
FireWaterIceBugRockDarkSteel
Immune to
None

Abilities / Passives

Passive effect

Water Absorb

Detailed passive wording is still being verified.

This is always-on help. Check when it activates before building around it.
Passive effect

Damp

The Pokémon dampens its surroundings, preventing all Pokémon from using explosive moves such as Self-Destruct.

This is always-on help. Check when it activates before building around it.
Speed plan

Swift Swim

Common Pokemon effect: boosts Speed in rain. Champions-specific wording is still being verified.

This passive changes move order or helps the Pokemon act first.
Move Pool

Skills and Moves

Showing the most useful or most complete move cards first. The full move pool is folded below to keep this page lighter.

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Protect
Status · Normal Pow - · Acc - · PP 8

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Helping Hand
Status · Normal Pow - · Acc - · PP 20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

Rain Dance
Status · Water Pow - · Acc - · PP 8

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.

Taunt
Status · Dark Acc - · PP 20

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Earthquake
Physical · Ground PP 12

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Rock Slide
Physical · Rock PP 12

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Double-Edge
Physical · Normal PP 16

A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Close Combat
Physical · Fighting PP 8

The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

Hydro Pump
Special · Water PP 8

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Liquidation
Physical · Water PP 12

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Low Kick
Physical · Fighting Acc - · PP 20

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.

Muddy Water
Special · Water PP 12

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

Bulk Up
Status · Fighting Pow - · Acc - · PP 20

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting its Attack and Defense stats.

Coaching
Status · Fighting Pow - · Acc - · PP 12

The user properly coaches its ally Pokémon, boosting their Attack and Defense stats.

Detect
Status · Fighting Pow - · Acc - · PP 8

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Blizzard
Special · Ice PP 8

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Darkest Lariat
Physical · Dark PP 12

The user swings both arms and hits the target. The target's stat changes don't affect the damage inflicted by this move.

Earth Power
Special · Ground PP 12

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

Browse moves (116 total, 30 at a time)

Data Source

Base stats, abilities, and move names are generated from Pokemon Champions data sources. Regulation and meta pages should be reviewed separately before ranked recommendations.

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