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Politoed

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Politoed

#0186 in the National Pokédex • Frog Pokémon

Politoed sprite

Normal

Shiny Politoed sprite

Shiny

Pokémon HOME art

Details

Type

Category

Frog Pokémon

Height

1.1 m (3'07")

Weight

33.9 kg (74.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0186
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.

Type-only matchups for Politoed, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.
Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Politoed sprites across all games. Select one to see its Pokédex details for that game.

Games

Pokémon GO

2016

Politoed in Pokémon GO
Shiny Politoed in Pokémon GO

Main Series

Scarlet & Violet

2022

Politoed in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Politoed in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

2021

Politoed in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Sword & Shield

2019

Politoed in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Shiny Politoed in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

2017

Politoed in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Politoed in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Sun & Moon

2016

Politoed in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Shiny Politoed in Pokémon Sun & Moon

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

2014

Politoed in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Shiny Politoed in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

X & Y

2013

Politoed in Pokémon X & Y
Shiny Politoed in Pokémon X & Y

Black 2 & White 2

2012

Politoed in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
Shiny Politoed in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2

Black & White

2010

Politoed in Pokémon Black & White
Shiny Politoed in Pokémon Black & White

HeartGold & SoulSilver

2009

Politoed in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver
Shiny Politoed in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver

Platinum

2008

Politoed in Pokémon Platinum
Shiny Politoed in Pokémon Platinum

Diamond & Pearl

2006

Politoed in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
Shiny Politoed in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl

Emerald

2004

Politoed in Pokémon Emerald
Shiny Politoed in Pokémon Emerald

FireRed & LeafGreen

2004

Politoed in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen
Shiny Politoed in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen

Ruby & Sapphire

2002

Politoed in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
Shiny Politoed in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire

Crystal

2000

Politoed in Pokémon Crystal
Shiny Politoed in Pokémon Crystal

Gold & Silver

1999

Politoed in Pokémon Gold & Silver
Shiny Politoed in Pokémon Gold & Silver
Pick a game to see what Politoed learns there.
Politoed in Scarlet and Violet

Moves Politoed learns by leveling up in Scarlet and Violet.
Class
Evo.Bounce

The user bounces up high on the first turn, then drops onto the target on the next turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Flying85855
StartPound

The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.

Normal4010035
StartHydro Pump

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

Water110805
StartBelly Drum

The user maximizes its Attack stat but loses HP equal to half its max HP.

Normal--10
StartRain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.

Water--5
Moves Politoed can learn from Technical Machines in Scarlet and Violet.
Class
TM001Take Down

A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Normal908520
TM005Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010
TM007Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM011Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020
TM012Low Kick

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.

Fighting-10020
TM018Thief

The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM022Chilling Water

The user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.

Water5010020
TM025Facade

This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM028Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM032Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20
TM034Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.

Ice559515
TM035Mud Shot

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.

Ground559515
TM039Low Sweep

The user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat.

Fighting6510020
TM043Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM047Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.

Normal--10
TM050Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.

Water--5
TM055Dig

The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
TM058Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM066Body Slam

The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015
TM069Ice Punch

The target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice7510015
TM070Sleep Talk

The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.

Normal--10
TM077Waterfall

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

Water8010015
TM080Metronome

The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.

Normal--10
TM085Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.

Psychic--5
TM103Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

Normal--10
TM110Liquidation

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Water8510010
TM117Hyper Voice

The user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry.

Normal9010010
TM120Psychic

The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
TM122Encore

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

Normal-1005
TM123Surf

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

Water9010015
TM128Amnesia

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.

Psychic--20
TM130Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

Normal--20
TM133Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

Ground9010010
TM135Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TM142Hydro Pump

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

Water110805
TM143Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TM149Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM152Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM158Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

Fighting120705
TM163Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM171Tera Blast

If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.

Normal8010010
TM174Haze

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

Ice--30
TM192Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.

Fighting15010020
TM193Weather Ball

This move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used.

Normal5010010
TM203Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM204Double-Edge

A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015
TM205Endeavor

The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.

Normal-1005
TM208Whirlpool

The user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns.

Water358515
TM209Muddy Water

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

Water908510
Egg moves Politoed can learn in Scarlet and Violet.
Class
Endeavor

The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.

Normal-1005
Mist

The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.

Ice--30
Muddy Water

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

Water908510
Splash

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

Normal--40
Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

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