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Politoed
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- II (Johto)
- Color
- Green
- Shape
- Humanoid
- Habitat
- Waters Edge
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Water1
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 225
- EV Yield
- 3 SpD
- Height
- 1.1 m (3'07")
- Weight
- 33.9 kg (74.7 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Summons rain that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
Generation VII
They gather on moonlit nights to form a large chorus. Their cries sound angry and not at all pleasant, but they are certainly distinctive.
It’s the leader of Poliwag and Poliwhirl. When Politoed roars, they all cower in fear.
Although its cries sound like screams, a composer created a beautiful ballad that was influenced by the sounds.
The longer and more luxurious the curled hair on its head, the greater the number of Poliwag and Poliwhirl that will obey it.
Generation VIII
At nightfall, these Pokémon appear on the shores of lakes. They announce their territorial claims by letting out cries that sound like shouting.
The cry of a male is louder than that of a female. Male Politoed with deep, menacing voices find more popularity with the opposite gender.
Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation II
If POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gather ing from far and wide.
Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
When it expands its throat to croak out a tune, nearby POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL gather immediately.
Generation III
The curled hair on POLITOED’s head is proof of its status as a king. It is said that the longer and more curled the hair, the more respect this POKéMON earns from its peers.
The curled hair on its head proves its status as a king. It is said that the longer and curlier the hair, the more respect it earns from its peers.
Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
If POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Generation IV
It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make POLIWAG obey.
If POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
Generation V
It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
Generation VI
Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
The curled hair on Politoed’s head is proof of its status as a king. It is said that the longer and more curled the hair, the more respect this Pokémon earns from its peers.
Level Up
15 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pound | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 1 | Bubble BeamSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Hypnosis | psy | N | — | 60% | 20 |
| 1 | Belly Drum | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| 1 | Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 1 | Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 35 | Perish Song | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| 43 | Bounce | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| 48 | Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 53 | Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
TM / HM
51 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bounce | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Chilling WaterSTAB | wat | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Encore | nor | N | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Blast | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Low Sweep | fig | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Metronome | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Muddy WaterSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| WaterfallSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
Egg Moves
15 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bubble BeamSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Hypnosis | psy | N | — | 60% | 20 |
| Mist | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Muddy WaterSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| Perish Song | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| Splash | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Move Tutor
17 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bounce | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Metronome | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Items that wild Politoed may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Politoed
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Politoed
Politoed is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). At nightfall, these Pokémon appear on the shores of lakes. They announce their territorial claims by letting out cries that sound like shouting. Politoed stands 1.1 m (3'07") tall and weighs 33.9 kg (74.7 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Politoed Base Stats
Politoed has a base stat total of 500, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Sp. Def at 100 (very good), while its lowest is Speed at 70 (average). Politoed serves as a bulky special attacker. Politoed is average speed with a base Speed of 70.
Politoed Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Water-type, Politoed is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Politoed 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Politoed Abilities
Politoed's abilities include Damp, Water Absorb, Drizzle. Damp prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.. Water Absorb absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP. Its Hidden Ability is Drizzle, which summons rain that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
Politoed Moves & Learnset
Politoed can learn 98 moves in Generation 9, including 15 by leveling up, 51 via TM/HM, 15 through breeding, and 17 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Muddy Water (Water, 90 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Liquidation (Water, 85 power). For coverage, Politoed can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).
Training Politoed
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Politoed can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Politoed yields 3 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Politoed belongs to the Water1 egg group. Politoed is part of a 4-stage evolution line (Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Poliwrath → Politoed). Wild Politoed may be found holding Kings Rock.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Politoed. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Politoed, or use the team builder to see how Politoed fits into your squad.
