# Poliwrath - Gen 2 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Poliwrath in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## 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
- **Hydro Pump**: 99.930%
- **Mega Punch**: 99.853%
- **Surf**: 99.201%
- **Ice Punch**: 99.137%
- **Other**: 1.879%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 99.995%
- **Other**: 0.005%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 99.913%
- **Gengar**: 99.912%
- **Dragonite**: 99.897%
- **Tyranitar**: 99.892%
- **Electabuzz**: 98.396%

## FAQ for Poliwrath in gsc-1760

### What are the top moves for Poliwrath?
The most common moves for Poliwrath are Hydro Pump, Mega Punch, Surf, Ice Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Poliwrath?
Poliwrath is frequently paired with Snorlax, Gengar, Dragonite, Tyranitar. 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** (99.995%).

### 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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