Politoed

#0186 in the National Pokédex • Frog Pokémon

Politoed

#0186 in the National Pokédex • Frog Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

290

384

Attack

139

273

Defense

139

273

Sp. Atk

166

306

Sp. Def

100

184

328

Speed

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.

Sudowoodo

Hoppip

Normal

Shiny

Politoed

Frog Pokémon

#0186

Water

Height

1.1 m (3'07")

Weight

33.9 kg (74.7 lbs)

Abilities

Water Absorb Damp DrizzleHidden

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Politoed takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Electric

2×

Grass

2×

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Poliwag #0060	Level 25	Poliwhirl #0061
Poliwhirl #0061	Use Water Stone	Poliwrath #0062
Poliwhirl #0061	Trade holding King’s Rock	Politoed #0186

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Double Slap	Normal	Physical	15	85	10	Repeatedly slaps 2-5 times.
Start	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack.
Start	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	-	60	20	May put the foe to sleep.
Start	Perish Song	Normal	Status	-	-	5	Both user and foe faint in 3 turns.
Start	Bubble Beam	Water	Special	65	100	20	An attack that may lower SPEED.
Start	Pound	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	Pounds with fore legs or tail.
Start	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80	5	A powerful water- type attack.
Start	Belly Drum	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Reduces own HP to maximize ATTACK.
Start	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95	15	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.
Start	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100	10	The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
43	Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85	5	Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze.
48	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100	10	A loud attack that uses sound waves to injure.
51	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100	15	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
Surf	Water	Special	90	100	15	A strong water- type attack.
Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70	5	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100	10	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Defense Curl	Normal	Status	-	-	40	Heightens the user's DEFENSE.
Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100	15	An aquatic charge attack.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95	15	An icy attack that lowers SPEED.
Detect	Fighting	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack that turn. It may fail.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	Physical	100	50	5	An attack that always confuses.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85	15	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Hail	Ice	Status	-	-	10	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100	20	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100	10	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100	10	If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70	5	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100	15	The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.
Scald	Water	Special	80	100	15	The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100	20	The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Power-Up Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100	20	Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Screech	Normal	Status	-	85	40	Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100	5	Makes the foe re peat 2-6 times.
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100	10	Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep.
Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100	10	The move’s type and power change with the weather.
Muddy Water	Water	Special	90	85	10	Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.
Liquidation	Water	Physical	85	100	10	The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that may cause flinching.
Haze	Ice	Status	-	-	30	Eliminates all stat changes.
Swift	Normal	Special	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Sharply raises the user's SPCL.DEF.
Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	65	100	20	The user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat.
Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100	10
Chilling Water	Water	Special	50	100	20