# Poliwrath - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Poliwrath in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Poliwrath)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Poliwrath
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Liquidation**: 89.801%
- **Drain Punch**: 85.470%
- **Belly Drum**: 84.913%
- **Encore**: 52.682%
- **Whirlpool**: 22.835%
- **Bulk Up**: 10.389%
- **Waterfall**: 10.011%
- **Taunt**: 9.027%
- **Low Kick**: 8.909%
- **Earthquake**: 8.216%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 64.971%
- **Water Absorb**: 35.028%
- **Damp**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 61.360%
- **Covert Cloak**: 22.979%
- **Leftovers**: 9.746%
- **Choice Band**: 2.201%
- **Other**: 3.715%

## Common Teammates
- **Politoed**: 59.628%
- **Dragonite**: 56.525%
- **Clodsire**: 52.417%
- **Hatterene**: 52.402%
- **Drednaw**: 52.153%
- **Pelipper**: 26.879%

## FAQ for Poliwrath in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Poliwrath?
The most common moves for Poliwrath are Liquidation, Drain Punch, Belly Drum, Encore. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Poliwrath?
Poliwrath is frequently paired with Politoed, Dragonite, Clodsire, Hatterene. 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 53.714% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Poliwrath?
Poliwrath is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (64.971%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (61.360%).

### 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 gen9ou-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/gen9ou/Poliwrath) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - 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).*