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|name='''Poliwrath'''
  
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|jname=(ニョロボン ''Nyorobon'')
  
 
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|pronun=<math>PAUL-ee-rath</math>
  
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|hp=90
  
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|atk=85
  
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|def=95
  
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|satk=70
  
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|species=Tadpole Pokémon
  
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|height=<span class="explain" title="1.3 m">4'03"</span>
  
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|weight=<span class="explain" title="54.0 kg">119.0 lbs</span>
  
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|ability=[[Water Absorb]]<br>[[Damp]]<br>[[Swift Swim]] (Dream World)
  
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|metweight=54.0 kg
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|ability=[[Water Absorb]]<br>[[Damp]]
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'''Poliwrath''' (Japanese: '''ニョロボン''' ''Nyorobon'') is a {{Type|Water}}/{{Type|Fighting}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] that is said to have the same strength as a [[Machamp]].
  
'''Poliwrath''' (Japanese: '''ニョロボン''' ''Nyorobon'') is a {{Type|Water}}/{{Type|Fighting}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] that is said to have the same strength as a [[Machamp]].
   
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==Appearance==
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==Biology==
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===Physiology===
 
Poliwrath appears to have a blue round shaped body with a white belly and a black spiral on it. It also appears to have white fists and its pupil grow smaller than its pre-evolutions.
  
Poliwrath appears to have a blue round shaped body with a white belly and a black spiral on it. It also appears to have white fists and its pupil grow smaller than its pre-evolutions.
   
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==Special abilities==
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===Special abilities===
 
Poliwrath may have the abilities [[Water Absorb]] or [[Damp]] or the hidden ability [[Swift Swim]]. Water Absorb restores a little of Poliwrath's HP when hit by a {{Type|Water}}-type move instead of taking damage while Damp prevents the use of [[Selfdestruct]] or [[Explosion]]. Swift Swim raises Poliwrath's speed in the rain.
  
Poliwrath may have the abilities [[Water Absorb]] or [[Damp]] or the hidden ability [[Swift Swim]]. Water Absorb restores a little of Poliwrath's HP when hit by a {{Type|Water}}-type move instead of taking damage while Damp prevents the use of [[Selfdestruct]] or [[Explosion]]. Swift Swim raises Poliwrath's speed in the rain.
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==In the anime==
  
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[[Tad]] had a Poliwrath appearing in ''[[OI024: Charizard Chills]]'' where it fought [[Ash's Charizard]]. A Poliwrath also appeared in ''[[JL131: Outrageous Fumes!]]'' under the ownership by [[Delany]]. [[Chuck]] had a Poliwrath in ''[[JE093: Machoke Machoke Man!]]''. In ''[[IL040: The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', a Poliwrath appeared. A Poliwrath also appears in the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] in ''[[DP091: One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'' and ''[[JE052: Hook, Line and Stinker!]]'' respectively.
  
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==In the manga==
  
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[[File:Poliwrath and politoad manga.png|thumb|Poliwrath and Poliwhirl in the Pokémon Adventures Manga.]]
  
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In the Pokémon Adventures Manga, [[Red (Adventures)|Red]] has a Poliwrath that evolved from a [[Poliwhirl]]. It is also Red's first Pokémon.
  
   
 
==Evolution==
  
==Evolution==
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==Game info==
  
==Game info==
 
===Game locations===
  
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{{Game Locations
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backcolor={{Water}}|
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pokemon=Poliwrath|
  
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redblue=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Poliwhirl]]|
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|redblue=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Poliwhirl]]
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rbrarity=None|
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|rbrarity=None
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yellow=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Poliwhirl]]|
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|yellow=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Poliwhirl]]
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yrarity=None|
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goldsilver=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Poliwhirl]]|
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|goldsilver=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Poliwhirl]]
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gsrarity=None|
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crystal=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Poliwhirl]]|
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|crystal=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Poliwhirl]]
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crarity=None|
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rubysapphire=[[Trade]]|
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rsrarity=None|
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emerald=[[Trade]]|
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erarity=None|
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fireredleafgreen=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Poliwhirl]]|
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frlgrarity=None|
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diamondpearl=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Poliwhirl]]|
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|diamondpearl=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Poliwhirl]]
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dprarity=None|
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platinum=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Poliwhirl]]|
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|platinum=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Poliwhirl]]
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ptrarity=None|
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heartgoldsoulsilver=[[Trade]]|
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hgssrarity=None|
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blackwhite=[[Wellspring Cave]], [[Challenger's Cave]], [[Unova Victory Road|Victory Road]], [[Giant Chasm]] (Fishing ripples)|
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|blackwhite=[[Wellspring Cave]], [[Challenger's Cave]], [[Unova Victory Road|Victory Road]], [[Giant Chasm]] (Fishing ripples)
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bwrarity=Rare|
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|xy=[[Kalos Victory Road|Victory Road]] ([[Super Rod]])
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====Side game locations====
  
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backcolor={{Water}}|
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Pokemon=Poliwrath|
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Trozei=Endless Level 9<br>Forever Level 58<br>Pair Trozei<br>Mr. Who's Den|
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|Trozei=Endless Level 9<br>Forever Level 58<br>Pair Trozei<br>Mr. Who's Den
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PMD1=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Poliwhirl]]|
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PMD2=[[Lake Afar]] (B1F-B24F)|
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Ranger1=[[Jungle Relic]]<br>[[Panula Cave]]|
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===Pokédex Entries===
  
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redblue=A graradept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.|
  
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yellow=Swims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake champion swimmers.|
  
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|redblue=A graradept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
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gold=This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking.|
  
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|yellow=Swims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake champion swimmers.
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silver=Although an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land.|
  
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|gold=This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking.
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crystal=It can use its well-developed arms and legs to run on the surface of the water for a split second.|
  
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|silver=Although an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land.
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ruby=Poliwrath's highly developed, brawny muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. It is so tirelessly strong, this Pokémon can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort.|
  
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|crystal=It can use its well-developed arms and legs to run on the surface of the water for a split second.
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sapphire=Poliwrath's highly developed, brawny muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. It is so tirelessly strong, this Pokémon can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort.|
  
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emerald=Its highly developed muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. This Pokémon can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort.|
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|ruby=Poliwrath's highly developed, brawny muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. It is so tirelessly strong, this Pokémon can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort.
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firered=Its highly developed muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. This Pokémon can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort.|
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|sapphire=Poliwrath's highly developed, brawny muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. It is so tirelessly strong, this Pokémon can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort.
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|emerald=Its highly developed muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. This Pokémon can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort.
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leafgreen=A swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.|
  
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diamond=With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.|
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|firered=Its highly developed muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. This Pokémon can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort.
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|leafgreen=A swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
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pearl=With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.|
  
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platinum=With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.|
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|diamond=With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
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heartgold=This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking.|
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|pearl=With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
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|platinum=With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
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soulsilver=Although an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land.|
 
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black=With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.|
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|heartgold=This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking.
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|soulsilver=Although an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land.
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white=With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
  
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|black=With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
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|white=With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
 
|black 2= With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
  
|black 2= With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
 
|white 2= With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
  
|white 2= With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
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|y = A swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
 
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==Origins==
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==Appearances==
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===In the anime===
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Poliwrath appears to be based off a ''[[:wikipedia:tadpole|tadpole]]'' whilst its name comes from ''poliwog'' and ''wrath''.
  
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[[Tad]] had a Poliwrath appearing in ''[[OI024: Charizard Chills]]'' where it fought [[Ash's Charizard]]. A Poliwrath also appeared in ''[[JL131: Outrageous Fumes!]]'' under the ownership by [[Delany]]. [[Chuck]] had a Poliwrath in ''[[JE093: Machoke Machoke Man!]]''. In ''[[IL040: The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', a Poliwrath appeared. A Poliwrath also appears in the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] in ''[[DP091: One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'' and ''[[JE052: Hook, Line and Stinker!]]'' respectively.
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===In the manga===
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[[File:Poliwrath and politoad manga.png|thumb|Poliwrath and Poliwhirl in the Pokémon Adventures Manga.]]
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In the Pokémon Adventures Manga, [[Red (Adventures)|Red]] has a Poliwrath that evolved from a [[Poliwhirl]]. It is also Red's first Pokémon.
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*Poliwrath's Pokédex entries state the Pacific Ocean which means that the Pokémon Universe and the real world are some how connected.
  
*Poliwrath's Pokédex entries state the Pacific Ocean which means that the Pokémon Universe and the real world are some how connected.
 
**This is supported by the fact that in the Mystery Dungeon series that the hero was, on both occasions, a human, and not a Pokémon from the beginning.
  
**This is supported by the fact that in the Mystery Dungeon series that the hero was, on both occasions, a human, and not a Pokémon from the beginning.
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===Origins===
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Poliwrath appears to be based off a ''[[:wikipedia:tadpole|tadpole]]'' whilst its name comes from ''poliwog'' and ''wrath''.
   
 
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Revision as of 01:10, 30 November 2013

Poliwrath (Japanese: ニョロボン Nyorobon) is a Water/Fighting-type Pokémon that is said to have the same strength as a Machamp.

Biology

Physiology

Poliwrath appears to have a blue round shaped body with a white belly and a black spiral on it. It also appears to have white fists and its pupil grow smaller than its pre-evolutions.

Special abilities

Poliwrath may have the abilities Water Absorb or Damp or the hidden ability Swift Swim. Water Absorb restores a little of Poliwrath's HP when hit by a Water-type move instead of taking damage while Damp prevents the use of Selfdestruct or Explosion. Swift Swim raises Poliwrath's speed in the rain.

Evolution

Poliwrath is the evolved form of Poliwhirl by use of a Water Stone.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Evolve Poliwhirl None
Yellow Evolve Poliwhirl None
Gold and Silver Evolve Poliwhirl None
Crystal Evolve Poliwhirl None
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Evolve Poliwhirl None
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Poliwhirl None
Platinum Evolve Poliwhirl None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Trade None
Black and White Wellspring Cave, Challenger's Cave, Victory Road, Giant Chasm (Fishing ripples) Rare
X and Y Victory Road (Super Rod) Uncommon

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 9
Forever Level 58
Pair Trozei
Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Evolve Poliwhirl
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Lake Afar (B1F-B24F)
Pokémon Ranger Jungle Relic
Panula Cave
Pokémon Rumble Bright Beach


Pokédex Entries

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Appearances

In the anime

Tad had a Poliwrath appearing in OI024: Charizard Chills where it fought Ash's Charizard. A Poliwrath also appeared in JL131: Outrageous Fumes! under the ownership by Delany. Chuck had a Poliwrath in JE093: Machoke Machoke Man!. In IL040: The Battling Eevee Brothers, a Poliwrath appeared. A Poliwrath also appears in the Pokémon Summer Academy in DP091: One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team! and JE052: Hook, Line and Stinker! respectively.

In the manga

File:Poliwrath and politoad manga.png

Poliwrath and Poliwhirl in the Pokémon Adventures Manga.

In the Pokémon Adventures Manga, Red has a Poliwrath that evolved from a Poliwhirl. It is also Red's first Pokémon.

Trivia

  • Poliwrath, along with Lucario are the only non-dual typed Fighting/Psychic and still have Fighting as a type to learn Psychic.
  • Poliwrath is the first Pokémon in the National Pokédex to evolve from a Water Stone.
  • Poliwrath's Pokédex entries state the Pacific Ocean which means that the Pokémon Universe and the real world are some how connected.
    • This is supported by the fact that in the Mystery Dungeon series that the hero was, on both occasions, a human, and not a Pokémon from the beginning.

Origins

Poliwrath appears to be based off a tadpole whilst its name comes from poliwog and wrath.

See also

Template:GenInav

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