Is Poliwrath viable in Gen 9 ZU?

Poliwrath is ranked #76 in Gen 9 ZU with 1.56% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

Poliwrath in Gen 9 ZU

Gen 9 ZU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0062 Poliwrath

WaterFighting

USAGE 1.6% #76

ABILITYWater Absorb

BASE STATS

HP 90

ATK 95

DEF 95

SPA 70

SPD 90

SPE 70

BST510

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

ElectricGrassFlyingPsychicFairy

½×

FireWaterIceBugRockDarkSteel

Moves

Knock Off 75.0% Liquidation 60.6% Drain Punch 51.7% Close Combat 38.3% Rest 26.0% Sleep Talk 26.0% Circle Throw 25.9% Ice Punch 22.4%

Items

Leftovers 42.2% Choice Band 22.2% Assault Vest 15.4% Heavy-Duty Boots 7.0% Sitrus Berry 5.8% Salac Berry 4.9% Life Orb 1.6% Rocky Helmet 0.8%

Abilities

Water Absorb85.9%Swift Swim14.1%Damp0.0%

Tera Types

Dark 24.3% Steel 21.6% Poison 13.5% Ground 12.1% Water 9.7% Fire 8.6% Ghost 4.3% Fairy 3.3%

Common Teammates

Smogon does not compute Checks & Counters data for this format. Use the type matchup chart above to find potential checks.

Ranked #76 with 1.56% usage. Sorted by reliability score.