Poliwrath vs Politoed
Poliwrath has the higher base stat total (510 vs 500), they have the same Speed (122 at Level 50), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Poliwrath: 1× at best against Politoed; Politoed: ½× at best against Poliwrath).
Split evolution of Poliwhirl: Water/Fighting Poliwrath or pure Water Politoed.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Poliwrath | Politoed |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 90 |
| Attack | 95 (higher) | 75 |
| Defense | 95 (higher) | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 | 90 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 100 (higher) |
| Speed | 70 | 70 |
| Total | 510 (higher) | 500 |
| Bulk | 275 (higher) | 265 |
Who has the edge?
Poliwrath has the higher Attack (95 vs 75), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (275 vs 265), and resists Politoed’s own-type moves (½× at best), but Politoed has the higher Sp. Atk (90 vs 70).
Poliwrath is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (95 vs 75)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (275 vs 265)
- resists Politoed’s own-type moves (½× at best)
Politoed is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (90 vs 70)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Poliwrath: Water Absorb, Damp, Swift Swim; Politoed: Water Absorb, Damp, Drizzle), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Poliwrath and Politoed both reach 122 Speed. A speed tie is decided at random.
| Speed | Poliwrath | Politoed |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 70 | 70 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 122 | 122 |
Type matchup, both ways
Poliwrath (Water/Fighting) attacking Politoed
Water ½×, Fighting 1×. Using only its own types, Poliwrath hits Politoed for ½× with Water moves (not very effective) and 1× with Fighting moves (normal damage).
Politoed (Water) attacking Poliwrath
Water ½×. Using only its own type, Politoed hits Poliwrath for ½× with Water moves (not very effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Poliwrath: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective), Flying 2× (super effective), Psychic 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
- Politoed: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Poliwrath
- Water Absorb. 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 Swim (hidden ability). Doubles Speed during rain.
Politoed
- Water Absorb. Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
- Damp. Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
- Drizzle (hidden ability). Summons rain for five turns upon entering battle (eight with a Damp Rock).
Size, generation and evolution
Poliwrath is taller (1.3 m vs 1.1 m for Politoed), and Poliwrath is heavier (54 kg vs 33.9 kg for Politoed).
| Detail | Poliwrath | Politoed |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.3 m | 1.1 m |
| Weight | 54 kg | 33.9 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 2 (Johto) |
| Evolution line | Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Poliwrath / Politoed | Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Poliwrath / Politoed |
Poliwrath (#0062) is a Water/Fighting-type Tadpole Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1. Its evolution line is Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Poliwrath / Politoed.
Politoed (#0186) is a Water-type Frog Pokémon from Johto, first seen in Generation 2. Its evolution line is Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Poliwrath / Politoed.