# Poliwrath - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2024 Regulation Set FBO3

> Find the best Poliwrath builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2024 Regulation Set FBO3. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Poliwrath Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set FBO3 (`gen9vgc2024regfbo3`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regfbo3 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regfbo3/Poliwrath)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regfbo3/Poliwrath
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set FBO3 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regfbo3)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regfbo3](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regfbo3)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Water Absorb: Water moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Belly Drum**: 100.000%
- **Liquidation**: 98.860%
- **Tera Blast**: 98.860%
- **Close Combat**: 98.860%
- **Other**: 3.420%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 99.199%
- **Water Absorb**: 0.801%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 100.000%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 99.557%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 98.860%
- **Jolteon**: 98.860%
- **Archaludon**: 98.860%
- **Basculegion**: 98.860%

## FAQ for Poliwrath in gen9vgc2024regfbo3-1760

### What are the top moves for Poliwrath?
The most common moves for Poliwrath are Belly Drum, Liquidation, Tera Blast, Close Combat. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Poliwrath?
Poliwrath is frequently paired with Pelipper, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Jolteon, Archaludon. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Poliwrath weak to and resistant against?
Poliwrath is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Water Absorb: Water moves become 0x.

### 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 99.661% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Poliwrath?
Poliwrath is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (99.199%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (100.000%).

### 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 gen9vgc2024regfbo3-1760 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/gen9vgc2024regfbo3/Poliwrath) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set FBO3 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regfbo3) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regfbo3) - Build teams with Poliwrath
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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