How to get Poliwrath & Politoed in Pokemon Go & can they be Shiny?

The Poliwag evolution line has two final forms for you to pick between in Pokemon Go, Poliwrath and Politoed. If you’re looking to add any of them to your roster, here’s how you can get a hold of both, and whether they can be Shiny or not.

Poliwhirl can evolve into either a Poliwrath or a Politoed if the right conditions are met. Poliwrath is a powerful Water/Fighting-type Pokemon, while Politoed is just a Water-type Pokemon, but one that is formidable in battles.

However, the evolution requirements for the two are different, and you could end up with the wrong version if you don’t know what to do.

To help you avoid missing out, and find out if a Shiny Poliwrath or Politoed is even possible, here’s everything you need to know about the Water-type duo in Pokemon Go.

How to evolve Poliwhirl into Poliwrath in Pokemon Go

To evolve a Poliwhirl into a Poliwrath in Pokemon Go, trainers must feed Poliwhirl 100 Poliwag Candies.

Candies can be obtained in several ways, with your best options including catching as many Poliwag as possible, transferring Poliwags, or walking around with a Poliwag, Poliwhirl, or Politoed as your Buddy Pokemon. If you opt for the catch route, be sure to use Pinap Berries to speed up the process, as these double the amount of Poliwag Candy received.

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How to evolve Poliwhirl into Politoed in Pokemon Go

To evolve Poliwhirl into Politoed, trainers must feed 100 Poliwag Candy to Poliwhirl and give it x1 King’s Rock.

The only difference between the evolution requirements for Poliwrath and Politoed in Pokemon Go is the requirement for a King’s Rock. You can get a King’s Rock by spinning PokeStops, Gyms, opening gifts, or completing specific research tasks.

Can Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, & Politoed be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, Shiny versions of Poliwrath, Politoed, and the pre-evolution Poliwhirl, can all be obtained in Pokemon Go.

Trainers can encounter a Shiny Poliwag in the wild, and in turn, evolve it into a Shiny Poliwrath or Politoed. The odds of finding a Shiny Poliwag are 1 in 512 (0.19%) per encounter, though this is boosted in specific events.

Both Poliwrath and Politoed are great options for PvP, being some of the best Great League Pokemon in the meta. For more meta tips, check out these top attackers, defenders, & PvP Champions, as well as which Raid Bosses and events are currently featured.