Poliwrath Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Poliwrath in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 72 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarPoliwrath Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry
Poliwrath is skilled at both swimming and martial arts. It uses its well-trained arms to dish out powerful punches.
Pokemon Shield Poliwrath Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shield Poliwrath Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Poliwrath via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Submission | fighting | — |
| Pound | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Body Slam | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Double Edge | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 1 |
| Hydro Pump | water | Lv. 1 |
| Bubble Beam | water | Lv. 1 |
| Submission | fighting | Lv. 1 |
| Hypnosis | psychic | Lv. 1 |
| Mind Reader | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Belly Drum | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Dynamic Punch | fighting | Lv. 1 |
| Rain Dance | water | Lv. 1 |
| Mud Shot | ground | Lv. 1 |
| Earth Power | ground | Lv. 1 |
| Circle Throw | fighting | Lv. 1 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Poliwrath Locations
Poliwrath can only be caught in Pokémon Shield at Brawlers Cave, where it appears at Lv. 36 by wanderer (1 spawn).
Brawlers Cave
Isle Of Armor1 encounter- wandererLv. 36WanderersOn the Soothing Wetlands side, by the stream's exit×1Fixed spot