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Overview
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Poliwrath's amazing typing and good physical bulk make it one of the best defensive walls in the tier, checking Pokemon such as Carracosta, Barbaracle, and Bouffalant, making it a staple on stall, whilst its. (period) It is a staple on stall teams, but its good offensive presence allows it to fit onto every playstyle. Its typing also allows it to be a Knock Off sponge, as it is the best check totheits main user and one of the best Pokemon in the tier, Sneasel. Its high Attack stat, along withand goodSTAB typesoffensive typing allow it to become an effective attacker,; (semicolon) however, (comma) it is limiteddue toby low Base Power moves and the lack of a reliable Fighting-type STAB move, meaning it is walled by Pokemon such as Tangela and Misdreavus, whilst being entry hazard fodder to Roselia. However, Poliwrath has a decent support movepool includingsuch asScald andphazing inCircle Throw, allowing it to check bulky sweepers such aslikeKlang and Vigoroth, which are big threats to stall. Poliwrath also boosts a high Special Defense, but it fails to check many special attackers, as most have a type advantage on it. Its ability Water Absorb allows it to check Water-types such as Simipour, providing it more switch-ins. Its walling capabilities are limited by its lack of reliable recovery, meaning it gets worn down very easily from constant switches.
Sub Punch
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name: Sub Punch
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Focus Punch
move 3: Waterfall
move 4: Toxic
ability: Water Absorb
item: Leftovers
evs: 200 HP / 252 Atk / 56 Spe
nature: Adamant
Moves
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Substitute allows Poliwrath to block status and weaker moves, as well as allowing it to get a free Focus Punch off. Focus Punch is its strongest moveing, hitting everything that does not resist itneutrallyfor good damage, whilst denting even Pokemon that resist Fightingresistances. Waterfall is Poliwrath'ssecondarymore reliable STAB move, hitting most Ghost-, Psychic- (dash), and Flying-types for neutral damage, whilst being more reliable than Focus Punch. Toxic cripples primary switch-ins to Poliwrath, such as Tangela and Misdreavus. Instead of Toxic, Encore could be used to force switches and get free Substitutes, whilst Ice Punch hits Grass- and Flying-types,such as Gourgeist and Togetic,howeveralthough they can easily take it.
Set Details
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The Speed EVs allow Poliwrath to outspeed Adamant Golem and Marowak, whilst. (period) 124 Speed EVs could be used to outspeed minimum Speed Misdreavus, but that greatly reduces Poliwraths bulk. 252 Attack EVs and an Adamant nature are used to make Poliwraths Attack as high as possible, increasing its damage output. The remaining EVs are placed into HP to increase Poliwrath's mixed bulk. Leftovers is used for small amounts of recovery, which Poliwrath otherwise lacks, and prevents it from getting toowarnworn down bywithSubstitute. Water Absorbis its chosen ability tohelps Poliwrath check Water-types much more easily, whilst allowingand allows it to completely shut down Pelipper.
Usage Tips
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Switch Poliwrathshould be switched(passive) into a Pokemon it walls and forces out, such as Sneasel, and then set up a Substitute. Substitute can also be used on predicted status moves or on weaker hits. If the opponent has something that walls Poliwrath, such as Tangela, use Toxicshould be usedon a predicted switch instead,to save health. Once it has a Substitute up, Poliwrath should start spamming Focus Punch, (comma) unless the opponent has something that can easily switch into it, in which case Poliwrath should use. In that case,Toxic or Waterfallshould be used if it will be more effective. Focus Punch can be used without a Substitute up, but only if the opponent will switch out or not use an attacking move. Poliwrath should be careful of Chatot, as sound-based (dash) moves will go throughaSubstitute, so switching out should be its primary response. It also has to be warywearyof Torterra's Bullet Seed, as it will break the Substitute and then deal damage to Poliwrath. Switching out is fine if Poliwrath has a Substitute up and is in a bad situation.
Team Options
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Dark-type Pokemon, such as Sneasel and Mightyena, make good partners, as they can beat Ghost- and Psychic-types thatbeatthreaten (changed because repetition of 'beat'; you can use some other synonym if you like) Poliwrath. Poliwrath also pairs well with Fire-types,such as Flareon and Ninetales, as it appreciates the removal of Grass-types, and in return, Poliwrath beats Ground- and Rock-types. Psychic-types,such as Kadabra and Beheeyem beat Poison-types, whilst Poliwrath resists Bug and Dark. Electric-types,such as Raichu and Zebstrika can check Flying-typesPokemon. Electrodeparticularlymakes for a particularly good partner, as it walls Chatot. Entry hazard setters, from Pokemonsuch as Quilladin and Golem,are appreciated, as Poliwrath forces a lot of switches due to its decent bulk and good typing. Roselia works well with Poliwrath, as it resists Fairy, Grass, (comma) and Electric and can set up hazards, whilst Poliwrath can beat Fire- and Ice-types. Steel-types,such as Klang and Metang,synergize well with Poliwrath, as they resist four of Poliwrath's weaknesses; Grass, Psychic, Fairy and Flying, and Poliwrath in return checks Fire-types.Due to the nature of the set,Poliwrath fits better in offensively based teams, as itgives themcheckstoPokemon such as Carracosta and Sneasel, whilst it appreciates the control of momentum and teammates to provide offensive pressure. (period)
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RestTalk
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name: RestTalk
move 1: Rest
move 2: Sleep Talk
move 3: Scald
move 4: Circle Throw
ability: Water Absorb
item: Leftovers
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
nature: Relaxed
Moves
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Rest and Sleep Talk provide recovery for Poliwrath, as otherwise it getswarnworn downfastquickly from constantly switching in, and they also remove status inflictionswhilst clearing its status, which it would otherwise be vulnerable to. Scald is a spammable STAB move due to its good chance to burn, helping Poliwrath check physical attackers. Circle Throw allows Poliwrath to phaze out Pokemonouttrying to set up on it, as well as shuffling theenemyopponent's team to get more entry hazard damage and messing with switch-ins.
Set Details
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Maximum HP,and Defense EVs and a Relaxed nature are used to increase Poliwrath's physical defense (use either 'physical defense' or 'Defense') as much as possible, giving it an easier time checking physical attackers. Relaxed is chosen to lower neither Scald nor Circle Throw'skeep both moves'damage outputhigh enough. Water Absorb allowsitPoliwrath to switch into Water-types more easily and discourage Water-type moves as a whole. Leftovers providemore,passive recovery, putting less pressure on Poliwrath to Rest. 56 Speed EVs could be used for Poliwrath to outspeed Adamant Marowak, but that wouldhoweverrequiresPoliwrath to have a Bold nature, decreasing Circle Throw's damage output.
Usage Tips
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Poliwrath should be switched in on physically offensive Pokemon such as Sneasel, Carracosta, (comma) and Piloswine. Poliwrath should be careful when switching into stronger physical attackers, such as Marowak, or ones with super effective coverage, like Tauros. Once Poliwrath is in, it should start spamming Scald to fish for a burn. Circle Throw is helpful for shufflingopponentsfoes (opponent=battler, foe=Pokemon) around,andcollecting hazard damage, preventingas well as onpredicted switches to counters or walls, and phazing Pokemon trying to set up, and ones that wall Poliwrath. Rest allows Poliwrath to become a status absorber, so it shouldn't worry about switching into status movesand taking one. Poliwrath's typing grants it a resistance to Dark, so it is a reliable switch-in to Knock Off users. Rest should only be used when Poliwrath is at low health, to get it back to full health and allowingit to constantly switch in and check opposing Pokemon.
Team Options
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Poliwrath's passive nature makes it function better on defensively based teams,howeverbut it still works on offensive teams, (comma) as it can check many dangerous Pokemon. Although not necessary, Heal Bell users such as Leafeon are helpful to wake Poliwrath up so it can instantly attack, rather than going for a roll to get its preferred attack with Sleep Talk. Entry hazards from Pokemon such as Roselia and Piloswine are important to rack up damagefromand go well with Poliwrath's phazing with Circle Throw. Special walls, such as Togetic, pair well with the physically defensive Poliwrathare required in order to take both physical and special attacks. Fire-types, such as Flareon, make good partners, as they check Grass-type Pokemon, whilst Poliwrath beats Rock- and Ground-types. Lickilicky is an effective partner, as it checksMidreavus, whoMisdreavus, which can otherwise switchesin and setsup Nasty Plots on Poliwrath. Lickilicky can also check most special attackers that threaten Poliwrath, such as Swanna and Kadabra. Steel-types such as Bastiodon and Metang resist Psychic- and Flying-type attacks and provide entry hazards, whilst Poliwrath beats Fire- and Ground-types for them.
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Special Tank
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name: Special Tank
move 1: Focus Blast
move 2: Scald / Hydro Pump
move 3: Ice Beam
move 4: Vacuum Wave
ability: Water Absorb
item: Leftovers
evs: 200 HP / 252 SpA / 56 Spe
nature: Modest
Moves
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Focus Blast is Poliwrath's strongest STAB move, but it is hard to spam due to its low accuracy. Scald is Poliwrath's most accurate and reliable STAB move, which can cripple anything it hits with a burn. Hydro Pump can be used for more power, but it has a lower accuracy and cannot burn, and Poliwrath already has a strong STAB move in Focus Blast. Ice Beam hits Grass- and Flying-types which resist its STAB moves, such as Tangela and Togetic, who can take its dual STAB. Vacuum Wave provides priority, making up for Poliwrath's poor Speed,(remove comma) and allowing it to revenge kill weakened Pokemon such as Rotom-F and Tauros.
Set Details
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Maximum Special Attack investment and a Modest nature are used to increaseitsPoliwrath's power as much as possible, making up for its naturally poorHPSpecial Attack stat (I think that's what you meant here...). 56 Speed EVs allow it to outspeed neutral natured base 45 Speed Pokemon'ssuch as Golem and Marowak. The remaining EVs go into HP to increase its overall bulk. Leftovers provide some passive recovery, allowingitPoliwrath to check things more easily,; (semicolon) however, it does still get worn down after repeatedtitivehits.
Usage Tips
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Due to its typing and natural bulk, Poliwrath is a good switch-in to attackers such as Sneasel and Bouffalant,; (semicolon) however, it dislikes taking repeated attacks because it hasdue tono reliable recovery. This set allows Poliwrath to bait in its usual checks and counters; for example, Ice Beam can 2HKO Tangela and Gourgeist on the switch. Scald and Hydro Pump are its most spammable moves, as the former can inflict burnthings,and the latter is strong and has a good accuracy (Hydro Pump has good accuracy?). Vacuum Wave lets Poliwrath revenge kill weakened threats,as it has a good typing meaning it candealing heavy damage to fast Pokemon such as Sneasel and Sand Rush Stoutland. (period)
Team Options
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Electric-types such as Raichu and Rotom-F beat Water-types, this set's best switch-ins, while Poliwrath in return beats the Ground-types that threaten them. Fire- (dash) and Flying-types such as Flareon and Dodrio beat Grass-typeswhowhich resist Poliwrath'smainWater-type STAB move, whilestPoliwrath can check Rock-types. Dark-types such as Sneasel and Mightyena can take out Psychic-types; the former is especially effective, as it can Pursuit, especcially the former who can pursuittrap them. Scyther is also an effective partner, as it can Pursuit trap Psychic-types, while also beating Grass-types. Ground-types such as Stunfisk and Marowak provide entry hazards and check Electric-types. Steel- and Poison-types such as Klang and Arbok beat Fairy-types that can set up on Poliwrath. Entry hazard setters such as Golem and Roselia,help weaken down the opponent's team and provide KO's (remove apostrophe) on Pokemon; for example, Stealth Rock guaratees a 2HKO on Gourgeist-S. Many physical attackers, (comma) such as Golem and Carracosta, appreciate Poliwrath's ability to bait and KO Tangela and Gourgeist.
KELDEO ON STEROIDS
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name: KELDEO ON STEROIDS
move 1: Rain Dance
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Ice Beam
ability: Swift Swim
item: Life Orb
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Modest
Moves
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Rain Danceis the main move in this set; itdoubles Poliwrath's Speed and increases the power of its Water-type STAB move, allowing it to sweep. Hydro Pump is its strongest and most spammable STAB move, as its power is boosted by the rain. Focus Blast isitsPoliwrath's secondary STAB move, which provides good neutral coverage,howeverbut it hasapoor accuracy. Ice Beam provides perfect relevant (maybe elaborate on this?) neutral coverage and hits Grass- and Flying-types, such as Gourgeist and Togetic.
Set Details
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Maximum Special Attack EVs, Life Orb, (comma) and a Modest nature give Poliwrath as much power as possible, allowing it to sweep weakened teams. Maximum Speed investmentspeedis required to Speed tie with Adamant Choice Scarf Tauros under rain, as well as other base 70 Speed Pokemon,'ssuch as Mightyena, out of rain.
Usage Tips
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Poliwrath should be used as a late-game sweeper after the opposing team has been weakened,; (semicolon) however, it can be used beforehand to check dangerous Pokemon such as Sneasel. Although Poliwrath has the bulk and resistances to switch in, it dislikes doing so, (comma) as it gets worn down by Life Orb recoil and lacksanyrecovery. Rain Dance should be used first, allowing Poliwrathitto outspeed most of the unboosted metagame. Be careful of Choice Scarf Raichu and Tauros, as if they have a positive Speed nature, they will outspeed Poliwrath in the rain. Don't be afraid to switch Poliwrath out ifRain israin has been set up,and it is in a bad situation and can sweep later.
Team Options
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Wallbreakers such as Heatmor and Marowak can soften up the opposing team to allow Poliwrath to sweep. Poliwrath can be used on a rain team with other Swift Swim sweepers, such as Beartic, and other Rain Dance users, such as Volbeat and Electrode,however it can be usedthough it is still effective outside of rain teams. Electric-types such as Raichu and Zebstrika can beat Water-types. Pokemon that canwarewear down Grass-types are appreciated. These include Fire- and Flying-types such as Ninetales and Jumpluff. Swanna works particularly well, (comma) as it appreciates the rain for Hydration and Hurricane, and can also check Grass-types. Hazard setters such as Piloswine and Roselia weaken the opponent's team and allow Poliwrath to get more KO's (remove apostrophe)on Pokemon; for example, (comma) Stealth Rock allows it to always OHKO Drifblim, and Stealth Rocksand a layer of Spikes allow it to always OHKO Beheeyem.
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Other Options
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Choice Specs could be used instead of Leftovers to massively increase Poliwrath's power, but Poliwrath isits moves areeasy to play around once it is locked into a move.andHidden Power Electric could be used with Choice Specs (hopefully i interpreted this correctly?) to hit Pelipper,whowhich otherwise walls it. Substitute and Bulk Up,allowitPoliwrath to use Pokemon such as Gourgeist and Dusknoir as setup fodder,howeverbut this set is easily revenge killed by many special attackershave a type advantage over it so can revenge kill. Poliwrath has a usable physical moveset containing,Poison Jab to hit, that hitsFairy- and Grass-types, Earthquake to hit, which hitsElectric-types, and Brick Break, its most reliable physical Fighting-type STAB move, however but this set is still weak. These could be options on a Choice Band set, but its moves are very weak, so it struggles to getpassedpast physical walls. Counter is an option to punish strong physical attackers, but Poliwrath lacks a moveslot to use it. Belly Drum with Salac Berry could set Poliwrath up for a sweep,however itbut Poliwrath is still slow even after a Speed boost.
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Checks & Counters
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**Grass-types**: Bulky Grass-type Pokemon such as Roselia and Torterra can easily stomach a hit,and then either retaliate with their Grass-type STAB move, inflict status, (comma) or set up entry hazards, but the latter has to bewearywary of Ice Beam. Tangela is particularly good at walling Poliwrath, assinceit can recover health with Regenerator by switching in and out,howeverbut it has to be careful of Toxic and is 2HKOedgets 2HKO'dby Ice Beam.
**Ghost-types**: Ghost-type Pokemon such as Misdreavus and Dusknoir can easily take any hit from Poliwrathand the former retaliate back with Will-O-Wisp, but they have to bewearywary of Toxic and Scald burns.The formerMisdreavus can Taunt or Will-O-Wisp Poliwrath and then set up Nasty Plotson it. Gourgeist resists or is immune to Poliwrath'sDualSTAB moves and can retaliatebackwith a burn, recover health with Leech Seed, (comma) or hit it hard withitsa Grass-type STAB move,; (semicolon) however, it dislikes taking Toxic andorIce Beams. (period)
**Offensive Type Advantage**: Flying-type Pokemon such as Dodrio and Swanna can OHKO Poliwrath with their respective Flying STAB moves. The latter resists Poliwrath's STAB moves and candual STAB andrecover lost health with Roost. Psychic-types such as Swoobat and Beheeyem can deal heavy damage with their Psychic STAB moves or set up with Calm Mind and Nasty Plot, (comma) respectively. Electric-types such as Raichu and Rotom-F can deal heavy damage with their STAB moves, although theyhoweverdislike switching in to take a hit.
**Strong Attackers**: Strong special attackers such as Haunter and Frogadier can hit Poliwrath on its weaker defensive stat. Strong physical attackers such as Marowak and Tauros have enough power to break through defensive Poliwrath.
**Fairy-Types**: Bulky Fairy-types such as Togetic and Clefairy resist Poliwrath's Fighting STAB moves and take little damage from any other attack, can set up Nasty Plotsand Calm Minds, respectively, and can recover theiroffhealth, however. (period) However, they have to bewearywary of getting phazed by Circle Throw. Mr. Mime canlivesurvive a hit and either threaten to KO witheither one of its STAb movesa STAB move or set up Nasty Plots.
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