# Poliwrath - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 2 OverUsed

> Find the best Poliwrath builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Poliwrath Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Usage** | 4% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Poliwrath)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Poliwrath
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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## Common Moves
- **Lovely Kiss**: 100.000%
- **Belly Drum**: 100.000%
- **Submission**: 100.000%
- **Hidden Power Rock**: 100.000%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 100.000%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Steelix**: 97.956%
- **Forretress**: 97.956%
- **Exeggutor**: 97.956%
- **Snorlax**: 97.956%
- **Zapdos**: 97.956%

## FAQ for Poliwrath in gsc-1760

### What are the top moves for Poliwrath?
The most common moves for Poliwrath are Lovely Kiss, Belly Drum, Submission, Hidden Power Rock. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Poliwrath?
Poliwrath is frequently paired with Steelix, Forretress, Exeggutor, Snorlax. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 100.000% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Poliwrath?
Poliwrath is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Poliwrath?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Poliwrath often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gsc-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/gsc/Poliwrath) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - Build teams with Poliwrath
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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