Should I use Vaporeon or Poliwrath for my LeafGreen in-game team?

I want to know if I should use Vaporeon or poliwrath for my leaf green play through. I’ve never used either in a play through and wondering which would be better in leaf green

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Vaporeon.Pros:High HPCan be used as a support, cleric, and special attackerCan tank special attacksHigher base stat totalIs better offensively

Cons:It will almost never hit firstHP isn’t the same as defense, and it’s defense is mediocre at bestIt can’t hit special tanks, making its role much more of a cleric/support, which is not ideal for in-game

Poliwrath:Pros:Stats are balancedCan hit with both special and physical movesFaster than Vaporeon2 STABs

Cons:None of its stats shineWater/Fighting is weak to 4 types in Leafgreen, more than VaporeonIt will not hit as hard as Vaporeon would specially using physical or special movesThere is a very small move pool of moves it can learn by leveling up (the same could be said for Vaporeon though)

In conclusion, I would use Vaporeon for its bulkiness and great special attack stat. If you are looking for something more balanced, maybe go with Poliwrath. I still think Vaporeon is better though.