# Poliwrath - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Poliwrath in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Poliwrath)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou/Poliwrath
- **Format Overview**: [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou)

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## Common Moves
- **Waterfall**: 60.018%
- **Poison Jab**: 48.441%
- **Protect**: 45.974%
- **Ice Punch**: 43.503%
- **Brick Break**: 39.825%
- **Belly Drum**: 36.330%
- **Bulk Up**: 21.407%
- **Circle Throw**: 20.484%
- **Rain Dance**: 14.442%
- **Surf**: 11.291%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Absorb**: 50.767%
- **Swift Swim**: 49.233%
- **Damp**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 33.062%
- **Waterium Z**: 21.575%
- **Assault Vest**: 11.933%
- **Aguav Berry**: 11.254%
- **Leftovers**: 10.602%
- **Mago Berry**: 5.882%
- **Nothing**: 4.836%
- **Other**: 0.854%

## Common Teammates
- **Politoed**: 40.430%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 30.943%
- **Pelipper**: 24.774%
- **Plusle**: 21.213%
- **Crobat**: 21.212%
- **Ferrothorn**: 21.212%

## FAQ for Poliwrath in dou-1825

### What are the top moves for Poliwrath?
The most common moves for Poliwrath are Waterfall, Poison Jab, Protect, Ice Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Poliwrath?
Poliwrath is frequently paired with Politoed, Swampert-Mega, Pelipper, Plusle. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Poliwrath?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Poliwrath?
The top build for Poliwrath features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 21.271% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Poliwrath?
Poliwrath is most effectively run with the ability **Water Absorb** (50.767%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (33.062%).

### What is the most common role for Poliwrath?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Poliwrath often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the dou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Poliwrath?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 95 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **510** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Poliwrath on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Poliwrath) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Poliwrath
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*