Poliwrath

🎯 Best Counters Against Poliwrath

Top Pokémon to use when battling Poliwrath in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Deoxys	Psychic	345	115	137	3,615
2	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
3	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
4	Mewtwo	Psychic	300	182	214	4,780
5	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
6	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
7	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
8	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
9	Alakazam	Psychic	271	167	146	3,498
10	Azelf	Psychic	270	151	181	3,673

📖 Complete Poliwrath Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Poliwrath (#062) is a Water/Fighting-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,958 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Poliwrath can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Poliwrath in 2026.

📊 Poliwrath Stats Analysis

Poliwrath's Attack stat is 182 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Poliwrath to contribute meaningful damage.

With 184 Defense (Excellent) and 207 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 573. This gives Poliwrath reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Poliwrath's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Poliwrath Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Poliwrath depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Bubble (Fast) with Hydro Pump (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Poliwrath has 4 Fast Attacks and 7 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Poliwrath has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Poliwrath PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Poliwrath can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water/Fighting typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Water, Ice-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass, Flying types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Poliwrath reaches 2,586 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.

Master League

In Master League, Poliwrath faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Poliwrath Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Poliwrath's effectiveness depends on its typing and 182 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Poliwrath use Electric, Grass-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Poliwrath in Pokémon GO

Poliwrath can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Poliwrath Evolution Guide

Poliwrath is part of a 4-stage evolution family:

• Poliwag (#060)
• Poliwhirl (#061) — 25 Candy
• Poliwrath (#062) ← current — 100 Candy
• Politoed (#186)

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Poliwrath

Shadow Poliwrath is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Poliwrath's effective Attack becomes ~218. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Poliwrath in Pokémon GO

Shiny Poliwrath is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Poliwrath gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,757 - 1,847 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Poliwrath

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.