Politoed
#186 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Frog Pokémon
Politoed
#186 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Frog Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
90
290
384
Attack
75
139
273
Defense
75
139
273
Sp. Atk
90
166
306
Sp. Def
100
184
328
Speed
70
130
262
Total
500
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal
Politoed
Frog Pokémon

Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 3 SpD |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 225 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

Brilliant Diamond
It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make POLIWAG obey.

Shining Pearl
It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make POLIWAG obey.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Poliwag #60 | Level 25 | ![]() Poliwhirl #61 |
![]() Poliwhirl #61 | Use Water Stone | ![]() Poliwrath #62 |
![]() Poliwhirl #61 | Trade holding King’s Rock | ![]() Politoed #186 |
Held Items
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Bounce | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 | |
| Start | Pound | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | |
| Start | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | |
| Start | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | |
| Start | Water Gun | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | |
| Start | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 | |
| Start | Bubble Beam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| Start | Hypnosis | ![]() | Status | - | 60 | 20 | |
| Start | Belly Drum | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| Start | Perish Song | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| Start | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | |
| Start | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| Start | Hyper Voice | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| Start | Bounce | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 | |
| Start | Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | |
| Start | Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM49 | Scald | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| TM83 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | |
| HM03 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | |
| HM07 | Waterfall | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | |
| - | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | |
| - | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| - | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Focus Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | |
| - | Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | |
| - | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | |
| - | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | |
| - | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | |
| - | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | |
| - | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
Traits
Water Absorb
Ability Slot 1
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Damp
Ability Slot 2
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Drizzle(Hidden Ability)
Summons rain that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.








































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