Poliwrath Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

• With Water Absorb: Water ½× → 0×

Base stats

HP

90

Attack

95

Defense

95

Sp. Atk

70

Sp. Def

90

Speed

70

Total

510

Evolution

1. Poliwag
2. →
   Poliwhirl
3. →
   PoliwrathPolitoed

Best counters to Poliwrath

• Ultra NecrozmaHits for 2×
• RayquazaHits for 2×
• DragoniteHits for 2×
• CelebiHits for 2×
• SalamenceHits for 2×
• LatiasHits for 2×

Other Water/Fighting Pokémon

• Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed)
• Keldeo
• Rapid Strike Urshifu
• Quaquaval

Frequently asked questions

What is Poliwrath weak to?

As a Water/Fighting type, Poliwrath takes super-effective damage from Flying, Grass, Electric, Psychic and Fairy moves.

What is Poliwrath resistant to?

Poliwrath resists Rock, Bug, Steel, Fire, Water, Ice and Dark moves.

What are the best counters to Poliwrath?

Strong type-based picks include Ultra Necrozma, Rayquaza and Dragonite, which hit Poliwrath with super-effective attacks.