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Politoed

Politoed

#152 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Frog Pokémon

Politoed

#152 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Frog Pokémon

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.

Poliwhirl

Poliwrath

Politoed normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Politoed sprite

Shiny

Politoed

Frog Pokémon

#152
Water

Height

1.1 m (3'07")

Weight

33.9 kg (74.7 lbs)

Abilities

Water AbsorbDampDrizzle(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Electric

Grass

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Original Alola #152Original Akala #79Original Ula’ula #71
EV yield
3 SpD
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
225

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Water 1
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sun box art

Sun

They gather on moonlit nights to form a large chorus. Their cries sound angry and not at all pleasant, but they are certainly distinctive.

Pokémon Moon box art

Moon

It’s the leader of Poliwag and Poliwhirl. When Politoed roars, they all cower in fear.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Poliwag

Poliwag

#149

Level 25

Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

#150

Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

#150

Water StoneUse Water Stone
Poliwrath

Poliwrath

#151

Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

#150

King’s RockTrade holding King’s Rock
Politoed

Politoed

#152

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Moon
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Malie Garden

Sos Encounter24-271%

-

Sun
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Malie Garden

Sos Encounter24-271%

-

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
King’s RockKing’s Rock
Moon
5%
Sun
5%

Moves

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

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

StartBubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat.

StartHypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

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.

27SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

37BounceFlyingPhysical85855

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

48Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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 PowerNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

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

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705

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

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

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

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

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

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial4010015

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.

TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

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

TM55ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

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

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TM94SurfWaterSpecial9010015

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

TM98WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

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

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Water Absorb

Ability Slot 1

Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move, instead of taking damage.

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

Damp

Ability Slot 2

Prevents the use of explosive moves such as Self-Destruct by dampening its surroundings.

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

Drizzle(Hidden Ability)

The Pokémon makes it rain when it enters a battle.

Summons rain that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

#150

Poliwhirl

#151

Poliwrath

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