#0062 · ruby sapphire · gen 3
Tadpole Pokémon
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.
Total: 500
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.
EV yield (current): +3 DEF
No encounter data for this game
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double SlapRepeatedly slaps the foe 2 to 5 times.▶ Selected Pokémon | 15 | 85% | ||
| 1 | Water GunSquirts water to attack the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon |
| 40 |
| 100% |
| 1 | SubmissionA reckless body slam that also hurts the user.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 80 | 80% |
| 1 | HypnosisA hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.▶ Selected Pokémon | Psychic | — | 60% |
| 35 | SubmissionA reckless body slam that also hurts the user.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 80 | 80% |
| 51 | Mind ReaderSenses the foe’s action to ensure the next move’s hit.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus PunchA powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 150 | 100% | |
| TM03 | Water PulseAttacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 60 | 100% | |
| TM06 | ToxicPoisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| TM07 | HailSummons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.▶ Entire field | Ice | — | — | |
| TM08 | Bulk UpBulks up the body to boost both ATTACK and DEFENSE.▶ User | Fighting | — | — | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerThe effectiveness varies with the user.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM13 | Ice BeamBlasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | 95 | 100% | |
| TM14 | BlizzardHits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.▶ All opponents | Ice | 120 | 70% | |
| TM15 | Hyper BeamPowerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM17 | ProtectEvades attack, but may fail if used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM18 | Rain DanceBoosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationAn attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeA powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnAn attack that increases in power with friendship.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | DigDigs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 60 | 100% | |
| TM29 | PsychicA powerful psychic attack that may lower SP. DEF.▶ Selected Pokémon | Psychic | 90 | 100% | |
| TM31 | Brick BreakDestroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 75 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamCreates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM39 | Rock TombStops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% | |
| TM42 | FacadeBoosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Secret PowerAn attack with effects that vary by location.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractMakes the opposite gender less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | ThiefWhile attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% | |
| HM03 | SurfCreates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.▶ All other Pokémon | Water | 95 | 100% | |
| HM04 | StrengthBuilds enormous power, then slams the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% | |
| HM06 | Rock SmashA rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 20 | 100% | |
| HM07 | WaterfallCharges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 80 | 100% | |
| HM08 | DiveDives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 60 | 100% |
water absorb, damp water absorb, damp, swift swim
Atk 85→95