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Politoed

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Politoed

#186 in the Diamond and Pearl Pokédex • Frog Pokémon

Politoed sprite

Normal

Shiny Politoed sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Diamond

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

Pearl

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

Details

Type

Water

Category

Frog Pokémon

Height

1.1 m (3'07")

Weight

33.9 kg (74.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0186

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

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.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Politoed, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
3 SpD
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
185

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,355 nominal steps)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Diamond
5%
Pearl
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartDouble SlapNormalPhysical158510

The foe is slapped repeatedly, back and forth, two to five times in a row.

StartBubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

StartHypnosisPsychicStatus-7020

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

StartPerish SongNormalStatus--5

Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns unless it switches out of battle.

43BounceFlyingPhysical85855

The user bounces up high, then drops on the foe on the second turn. It may also paralyze the foe.

53SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

Obtain these moves as an earlier evolution, then evolve while keeping them. Source identifies level-up or egg acquisition; prior level applies only to level-up moves. Individual availability does not guarantee every move combination.
Source
Class
Description
StartPrior evolution: level-upBubbleWaterSpecial2010030

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

StartPrior evolution: level-upWater SportWaterStatus--15

The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.

11Prior evolution: level-upWater GunWaterSpecial4010025

The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

21Prior evolution: level-upBody SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.

28Prior evolution: level-upMud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the foe. It also reduces the target’s Speed.

31Prior evolution: level-upBelly DrumNormalStatus--10

The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.

35Prior evolution: level-upWake-Up SlapFightingPhysical6010010

This attack inflicts high damage on a sleeping foe. It also wakes the foe up, however.

38Prior evolution: level-upHydro PumpWaterSpecial120805

The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

41Prior evolution: level-upMud BombGroundSpecial658510

The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

-Prior evolution: eggEndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

-Prior evolution: eggHazeIceStatus--30

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

-Prior evolution: eggIce BallIcePhysical309020

The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

-Prior evolution: eggMind ReaderNormalStatus--5

The user senses the foe’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss.

-Prior evolution: eggMistIceStatus--30

The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.

-Prior evolution: eggRefreshNormalStatus--20

The user rests to cure itself of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis.

-Prior evolution: eggSplashNormalStatus--40

The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Class
Description
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden Power

Type varies

Special30–7010015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.

HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges the foe at an awesome speed. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Water Absorb

Ability Slot 1

Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move.

Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Damp

Ability Slot 2

Prevents combatants from self destructing.

Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

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