In Black 2 & White 2, Poliwrath looks average on paper at 500 BST. But Swift Swim is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list. Waterfall with Leftovers is the standard set.

What is Poliwrath weak to?

In Black 2 & White 2, Poliwrath's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Exeggutor (Grass), and Dodrio (Flying), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem.

What is the best ability for Poliwrath?

Poliwrath gets Swift Swim, Water Absorb, and Damp. But Swift Swim is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.

What role does Poliwrath play in battle?

Poliwrath is a mixed attacker with base 85 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.

What is Poliwrath's hidden ability?

In Black 2 & White 2, Swift Swim is the hidden ability. It doubles Speed during rain. Worth hunting for if you want Poliwrath to compete at a higher level.

Poliwrath - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Mixed

Balanced

CTier

70Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

Poliwrath's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Balanced defenses with Defense doing the heavy lifting. And the 1.06M XP medium-slow curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 3 Defense EVs.

Base Stats

High

HP90

Attack85

Defense95

Sp. Atk70

Sp. Def90

Speed70

Total500

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height1.3 m

Weight54.0 kg

Base XP230

Abilities

Water AbsorbPopular

Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Damp

Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Swift SwimHANiche

Doubles Speed during rain.

Water Absorb grants Water immunity

EV Yield

HPAtkDef+3SpASpDSpe

Strong Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.

Poliwrath Weakness

Type-wise, Poliwrath takes extra damage from Electric, Grass, Flying, and Psychic. It resists 7 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.

Poliwrath Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Grass, Flying, Psychic
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Ice, Bug, Rock, Dark, Steel

Type ChartAvg

4Weak

7Resist

1Immune

Score-1

Gen V Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Grass Flying Psychic

½xResist

Fire Water Ice Bug Rock Dark Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Water

STAB (7)

Fire Ground Rock Normal Ice Dark Steel

How to Beat Poliwrath in Black 2 & White 2 (Best Counters)

Roserade GrassPoison	B
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwrath Energy Ball 2x 83-98% Magical Leaf 2x 55-65% Mega Drain 2x 38-45% View Roserade builds →
Leavanny BugGrass	C
Available Moves Moves Leaf StormLv. 50 Leaf BladeLv. 36 Energy BallTM53 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Poliwrath Leaf Storm 2x 74-87% Leaf Blade 2x 68-80% Energy Ball 2x 52-62% Aerial Ace 2x 31-36% View Leavanny builds →
Amoonguss GrassPoison	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamLv. 49 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainLv. 28 Mega DrainLv. 15 Damage vs Poliwrath Solar Beam 2x 80-95% Energy Ball 2x 60-71% Giga Drain 2x 51-60% Mega Drain 2x 27-33% View Amoonguss builds →
Pelipper WaterFlying	C
Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 9 PluckTM88 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Poliwrath Fly 2x 40-47% Wing Attack 2x 27-33% Pluck 2x 27-33% Aerial Ace 2x 27-33% View Pelipper builds →
Ducklett WaterFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Brave BirdLv. 41 HurricaneLv. 46 FlyHM02 Air SlashLv. 27 Damage vs Poliwrath Brave Bird 2x 48-56% Hurricane 2x 46-55% Fly 2x 37-44% Air Slash 2x 32-38% View Ducklett builds →

Black 2 & White 2 Evolution

Poliwrath is one of 2 ways Poliwhirl's chain can end. This one takes the item path, while the siblings go different directions. Breed through Poliwag to get eggs. Poliwrath and Politoed share the same 500 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

4 Forms

#060Poliwag

Level 25

#061Poliwhirl

#062PoliwrathWater Stone

#186PolitoedTrade + Kings Rock

Stat Comparison 4 Stages

Poliwag

Water

Poliwhirl

Water

Poliwrath

WaterFighting

Politoed

Water

65+25

90+25

ATK

65+15

95+30

75+10

DEF

65+25

95+30

75+10

SP.ATK

50+10

70+20

90+40

SP.DEF

50+10

90+40

100+50

SPE

70-20

BST

300D-Tier

385D-Tier+85

510C-Tier+125

500B-Tier+115

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Poliwrath to get Poliwag eggs easily using 78 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Bubble Beam, Encore, Endeavor and 10 more.

Egg Groups

Water1

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

13moves

Breed With (best first)

Black 2 & White 2 Poliwrath Best Moveset

Bulk and offense in one package. Poliwrath runs Leftovers for passive recovery each turn with a Adamant nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Waterfall. Max Attack and Speed EVs and double STAB make it hard to safely switch into.

Best Build

Experimental

Physical Sweeper

Ability

Water Absorb

Item

LeftoversSUSTAIN

Best Nature for Poliwrath

Adamant+ATK

Poliwrath best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

Spe

Physical Sweeper Moveset

WaterfallSTAB
Brick BreakSTAB
Ice Punch
ScaldSTAB

Recommended Teammates

MachampDecent

ScraftyDecent

HitmontopDecent

Moves

Breeding's the move. Bubble Beam and Encore give Poliwrath options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Focus Punch and Focus Blast. The egg moves push it further.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Bubble Beam

—6510020Water

Lv 1

Double Slap

—158510Normal

Lv 1

Hypnosis

——6020Psychic

Lv 1

Submission

—808025Fighting

Lv 32

Dynamic Punch

C100505Fighting

Lv 43

Mind Reader

———5Normal

Lv 53

Circle Throw-6

B609010Fighting

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D120705Ice

TM31

Brick Break

A7510015Fighting

TM08

Bulk Up

C——20Fighting

TM78

Bulldoze

D6010020Ground

TM28

Dig

C8010010Ground

HM06

Dive

C8010010Water

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM26

Earthquake

C10010010Ground

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM52

Focus Blast

C120705Fighting

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM07

Hail

———10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

C9510010Ice

TM47

Low Sweep

C6010020Fighting

TM66

Payback

D5010010Dark

TM84

Poison Jab

C8010020Poison

TM17

Protect+4

B——10Normal

TM29

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM80

Rock Slide

D759010Rock

TM94

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

—609510Rock

TM48

Round

—6010015Normal

TM55

Scald

A8010015Water

HM04

Strength

C8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

HM03

Surf

C9510015Water

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM46

Thief

—6010010Dark

TM06

Toxic

B—9010Poison

HM05

Waterfall

S8010015Water

TM83

Work Up

D——30Normal

Egg Moves

Egg

Bubble Beam

—6510020Water

Egg

Encore

C—1005Normal

Egg

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

Egg

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Egg

Haze

C——30Ice

Egg

Ice Ball

—309020Ice

Egg

Mind Reader

———5Normal

Egg

Mist

———30Ice

Egg

Mud Shot

D559515Ground

Egg

Refresh

D——20Normal

Egg

Splash

———40Normal

Egg

Water Pulse

C6010020Water

Egg

Water Sport

———15Water

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

Tutor

Helping Hand+5

———20Normal

Tutor

Ice Punch

A7510015Ice

Tutor

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Tutor

Sleep Talk

D——10Normal

Tutor

Snore

—4010015Normal

Reminder Moves

Rem

Belly Drum

B——10Normal

Rem

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Rem

Bubble

—2010030Water

Rem

Hydro Pump

C120805Water

Rem

Mud Bomb

—658510Ground

Rem

Mud Shot

D559515Ground

Rem

Rain Dance

C——5Water

Rem

Wake-Up Slap

—6010010Fighting

Rem

Water Gun

—4010025Water

Rem

Water Sport

———15Water

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 4

Captivate

——10020Normal

Gen 3

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Gen 3

Defense Curl

———40Normal

Gen 3

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Gen 4

Focus Punch-3

B15010020Fighting

Gen 4

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

Gen 3

Mega Kick

—120755Normal

Gen 3

Mega Punch

—808520Normal

Gen 3

Metronome

———10Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 4

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Gen 4

Natural Gift

——10015Normal

Gen 4

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

Gen 3

Seismic Toss

D—10020Fighting

Gen 4

Vacuum Wave+1

D4010030Fighting

Gen 4

Whirlpool

D358515Water

How to Get Poliwrath in Black 2 & White 2

moderate rates is the best you'll get on Poliwrath in endgame fishing spots. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.

Where To Catch Poliwrath in Black 2 & White 2

Poliwag is your first catch on the way to Poliwrath. You'll find fishing encounters from Lv. 40-70 across 90 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Poliwag
Giant Chasm - Cave
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice
60%Late
Any
Giant Chasm - Cave
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice
60%Late
Any
Giant Chasm - Inner Cave
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice
60%Late
Any
Giant Chasm - Inner Cave
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice
60%Late
Any
Lostlorn Forest
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Forest
60%Late
Any
Lostlorn Forest
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Forest
60%Late
Any
Floccesy Ranch
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Facility
CommonLate
Any
Floccesy Ranch
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Facility
CommonLate
Any
Relic Passage - Room 2
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Relic Passage - Room 2
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Route 19
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 19
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 20
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 20
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 23
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 23
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 6
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 6
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Victory Road - 1F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-55 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Victory Road - 1F
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-55 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Victory Road - 3F
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Victory Road - 3F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Victory Road - 4F
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Victory Road - 4F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Victory Road - Outside
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Victory Road - Outside
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Wellspring Cave - 1F
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
60%Post
Any
Wellspring Cave - 1F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
60%Post
Any
Wellspring Cave - B1F
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
60%Post
Any
Wellspring Cave - B1F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
60%Post
Any
Clay Tunnel - Room 2
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
CommonPost
Any
Clay Tunnel - Room 2
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
CommonPost
Any
Clay Tunnel - Room 3
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
CommonPost
Any
Clay Tunnel - Room 3
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
CommonPost
Any
Train until Level 25
Step 2Catch or Evolve Poliwhirl
Giant Chasm - Cave
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice
55%Late
AnyShaking spot
Giant Chasm - Cave
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice
55%Late
AnyShaking spot
Giant Chasm - Inner Cave
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice
55%Late
AnyShaking spot
Giant Chasm - Inner Cave
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice
55%Late
AnyShaking spot
Floccesy Ranch
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Facility
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Floccesy Ranch
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Facility
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Lostlorn Forest
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Forest
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Lostlorn Forest
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Forest
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Relic Passage - Room 2
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Relic Passage - Room 2
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 19
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 19
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 20
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 20
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 23
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 23
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 6
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 6
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - 1F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - 1F
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - 3F
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - 3F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - 4F
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - 4F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - Outside
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - Outside
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Clay Tunnel - Room 2
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 Cave
CommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Clay Tunnel - Room 2
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 Cave
CommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Clay Tunnel - Room 3
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 Cave
CommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Clay Tunnel - Room 3
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 Cave
CommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Wellspring Cave - 1F
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 Cave
CommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Wellspring Cave - 1F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 Cave
CommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Wellspring Cave - B1F
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 Cave
CommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Wellspring Cave - B1F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 Cave
CommonPost
AnyShaking spot
or evolve from Poliwag (Step 1)
Water Stone
Step 3Poliwrath ✓
Giant Chasm - Cave
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Ice
5%Post
AnyShaking spot
Giant Chasm - Cave
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Ice
5%Post
AnyShaking spot
Giant Chasm - Inner Cave
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Ice
5%Post
AnyShaking spot
Giant Chasm - Inner Cave
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Ice
5%Post
AnyShaking spot
Relic Passage - Room 2
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
RarePost
AnyShaking spot
Relic Passage - Room 2
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
RarePost
AnyShaking spot
Route 23
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Route
RarePost
AnyShaking spot
Route 23
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Route
RarePost
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - 1F
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 Cave
RarePost
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - 1F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 Cave
RarePost
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - 3F
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
RarePost
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - 3F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
RarePost
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - 4F
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
RarePost
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - 4F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
RarePost
AnyShaking spot
Clay Tunnel - Room 2
White 2Super Rod Lv.60 Cave
RarePost
AnyShaking spot
Clay Tunnel - Room 2
Black 2Super Rod Lv.60 Cave
RarePost
AnyShaking spot
Clay Tunnel - Room 3
Black 2Super Rod Lv.60 Cave
RarePost
AnyShaking spot
Clay Tunnel - Room 3
White 2Super Rod Lv.60 Cave
RarePost
AnyShaking spot
Wellspring Cave - 1F
White 2Super Rod Lv.60 Cave
RarePost
AnyShaking spot
Wellspring Cave - 1F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.60 Cave
RarePost
AnyShaking spot
Wellspring Cave - B1F
White 2Super Rod Lv.60 Cave
RarePost
AnyShaking spot
Wellspring Cave - B1F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.60 Cave
RarePost
AnyShaking spot
or evolve from Poliwhirl (Step 2)

Poliwrath Guide

In Black 2 & White 2, Poliwrath looks average on paper at 500 BST. But Swift Swim is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list. Waterfall with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, Poliwrath's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Exeggutor (Grass), and Dodrio (Flying), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem.
Poliwrath gets Swift Swim, Water Absorb, and Damp. But Swift Swim is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Poliwrath is a mixed attacker with base 85 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
In Black 2 & White 2, Swift Swim is the hidden ability. It doubles Speed during rain. Worth hunting for if you want Poliwrath to compete at a higher level.

Game Availability

Present since Red & Blue, Poliwrath appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Poliwrath have the longest track record of availability in the series.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Sewaddle BugGrass	D
TM Move Moves Energy BallTM53 Damage vs Poliwrath Energy Ball 2x 42-51% View Sewaddle builds →
Snivy Grass	D
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 7 Damage vs Poliwrath Energy Ball 2x 42-51% Vine Whip 2x 23-28% View Snivy builds →
Pidove NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwrath Gust 2x 23-28% View Pidove builds →
Sunkern Grass	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 10 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwrath Energy Ball 2x 38-45% Mega Drain 2x 19-23% Absorb 2x 13-17% View Sunkern builds →
Mareep Electric	D
Available Move Moves Thunder ShockLv. 8 Damage vs Poliwrath Thunder Shock 2x 28-34% View Mareep builds →

Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 GustLv. 10 Damage vs Poliwrath Energy Ball 2x 58-70% Mega Drain 2x 29-35% Gust 2x 19-23% View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwrath Energy Ball 2x 74-87% Mega Drain 2x 36-43% View Lilligant builds →
Sewaddle BugGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Razor LeafLv. 15 Damage vs Poliwrath Energy Ball 2x 41-48% Razor Leaf 2x 29-35% View Sewaddle builds →
Snivy Grass	D
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Leaf TornadoLv. 16 Vine WhipLv. 7 Damage vs Poliwrath Energy Ball 2x 41-48% Leaf Tornado 2x 32-39% Vine Whip 2x 22-26% View Snivy builds →
Pidove NormalFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Air CutterLv. 15 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwrath Air Cutter 2x 25-30% Gust 2x 17-22% View Pidove builds →

Braviary NormalFlying	C
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Wing AttackLv. 10 Aerial AceLv. 23 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwrath Wing Attack 2x 54-64% Aerial Ace 2x 54-64% Peck 2x 34-41% View Braviary builds →
Mandibuzz DarkFlying	C
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves PluckLv. 10 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwrath Pluck 2x 34-41% Gust 2x 21-26% View Mandibuzz builds →
Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 GustLv. 10 Damage vs Poliwrath Energy Ball 2x 59-70% Mega Drain 2x 27-32% Gust 2x 17-21% View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwrath Energy Ball 2x 77-90% Mega Drain 2x 37-44% View Lilligant builds →
Sewaddle BugGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Razor LeafLv. 15 Damage vs Poliwrath Energy Ball 2x 39-47% Razor Leaf 2x 27-32% View Sewaddle builds →

Roserade GrassPoison	B
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwrath Energy Ball 2x 82-97% Magical Leaf 2x 55-65% Mega Drain 2x 37-44% View Roserade builds →
Leavanny BugGrass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Razor LeafLv. 15 Damage vs Poliwrath Energy Ball 2x 53-63% Razor Leaf 2x 42-50% View Leavanny builds →
Braviary NormalFlying	C
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 10 Aerial AceLv. 23 PluckTM88 Damage vs Poliwrath Fly 2x 77-91% Wing Attack 2x 53-63% Aerial Ace 2x 53-63% Pluck 2x 53-63% View Braviary builds →
Mandibuzz DarkFlying	C
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 PluckTM88 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwrath Fly 2x 46-55% Pluck 2x 33-39% Gust 2x 22-26% View Mandibuzz builds →
Ducklett WaterFlying	D
Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Air SlashLv. 27 Wing AttackLv. 9 Aerial AceLv. 15 Damage vs Poliwrath Fly 2x 37-44% Air Slash 2x 33-39% Wing Attack 2x 26-31% Aerial Ace 2x 26-31% View Ducklett builds →

Roserade GrassPoison	B
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwrath Energy Ball 2x 82-96% Magical Leaf 2x 54-64% Mega Drain 2x 37-44% View Roserade builds →
Leavanny BugGrass	C
Available Moves Moves Leaf BladeLv. 36 Energy BallTM53 Aerial AceTM40 Razor LeafLv. 15 Damage vs Poliwrath Leaf Blade 2x 66-78% Energy Ball 2x 50-60% Aerial Ace 2x 30-35% Razor Leaf 2x 40-48% View Leavanny builds →
Braviary NormalFlying	C
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 10 Aerial AceTM40 Sky DropTM58 Damage vs Poliwrath Fly 2x 76-89% Wing Attack 2x 52-62% Aerial Ace 2x 52-62% Sky Drop 2x 52-62% View Braviary builds →
Ducklett WaterFlying	D
Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Air SlashLv. 27 Wing AttackLv. 9 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Poliwrath Fly 2x 37-44% Air Slash 2x 31-37% Wing Attack 2x 25-30% Aerial Ace 2x 25-30% View Ducklett builds →
Foongus GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainLv. 28 Mega DrainLv. 15 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwrath Energy Ball 2x 43-50% Giga Drain 2x 37-44% Mega Drain 2x 21-25% Absorb 2x 11-14% View Foongus builds →

Dragonite DragonFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves Dragon Dance Extreme Speed OutrageSTAB Fire Punch Damage vs Poliwrath Extreme Speed 32-38% Outrage 71-84% View Dragonite builds →
Jirachi SteelPsychic	A
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves Iron Head U Turn Ice Punch Healing Wish Damage vs Poliwrath U Turn 8-10% View Jirachi builds →
Magnezone ElectricSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves Hidden Power Fire ThunderboltSTAB Flash Cannon Volt Switch Damage vs Poliwrath Thunderbolt 2x 110-130%KO Flash Cannon 25-29% Volt Switch 2x 86-102%KO View Magnezone builds →
Breloom GrassFighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves Mach Punch Bullet Seed Swords Dance Low Sweep Damage vs Poliwrath Mach Punch 31-36% Bullet Seed 2x 39-46% View Breloom builds →
Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves Volt Switch Shadow Ball TrickUtility ThunderboltSTAB Damage vs Poliwrath Volt Switch 2x 63-75% Shadow Ball 36-42% Thunderbolt 2x 81-96% View Rotom builds →