Jul 29, 2016, 06:26 PM
Poliwrath isn't very viable in the current Doubles metagame (especially if you're referring to VGC16 and not Battle Spot Doubles). You can be a bit gimmicky and run it in the rain
Poliwrath @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch
- Encore/Hypnosis
- Protect
or just run it as a support mon
Poliwrath @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Water Absorb
IVs: 0 Atk
- Icy Wind
- Scald
- Encore
- Protect
Either way, several Pokemon outclass it. Even its alternate evolution, Politoed, is a more viable option. There is absolutely no reason to be using this Pokemon in Doubles
Poliwrath @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch
- Encore/Hypnosis
- Protect
or just run it as a support mon
Poliwrath @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Water Absorb
IVs: 0 Atk
- Icy Wind
- Scald
- Encore
- Protect
Either way, several Pokemon outclass it. Even its alternate evolution, Politoed, is a more viable option. There is absolutely no reason to be using this Pokemon in Doubles