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Politoed

Politoed

Armor #145 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Frog Pokémon

Politoed

Armor #145 in the Sword and Shield 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.

Arcanine

Poliwag

Politoed normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Politoed sprite

Shiny

Politoed

Frog Pokémon

Armor #145
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
Isle of Armor #145
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 Sword box art

Sword

At nightfall, these Pokémon appear on the shores of lakes. They announce their territorial claims by letting out cries that sound like shouting.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

The cry of a male is louder than that of a female. Male Politoed with deep, menacing voices find more popularity with the opposite gender.

Evolution

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

Poliwag

Armor #142

Level 25

Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

Armor #143

Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

Armor #143

Water StoneUse Water Stone
Poliwrath

Poliwrath

Armor #144

Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

Armor #143

King’s RockTrade holding King’s Rock
Politoed

Politoed

Armor #145

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartBounceFlyingPhysical85855

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

StartPoundNormalPhysical4010035

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

StartBody SlamNormalPhysical8510015

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

StartDouble-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

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

StartWater GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

StartHydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

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

StartBubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

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

StartHypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

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

StartBelly DrumNormalStatus--10

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

StartPerish SongNormalStatus--5

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

StartSwaggerNormalStatus-8515

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

StartRain 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.

StartHyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010

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

StartBounceFlyingPhysical85855

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

StartMud ShotGroundSpecial559515

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

StartEarth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

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

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM00Mega PunchNormalPhysical808520

The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.

TM01Mega KickNormalPhysical120755

The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.

TM04Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015

The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.

TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

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

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

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

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

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

TM16ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM27Icy WindIceSpecial559515

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

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM33Rain 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.

TM35HailIceStatus--10

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

TM36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM41Helping HandNormalStatus--20

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

TM43Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

TM45DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

TM46Weather BallNormalSpecial5010010

This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather.

TM52BounceFlyingPhysical85855

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

TM53Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

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

TM57PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

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

TM59FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM81BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

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

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

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

TR03Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

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

TR04SurfWaterSpecial9010015

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

TR05Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

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

TR06BlizzardIceSpecial110705

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

TR10EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

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

TR11PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

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

TR14MetronomeNormalStatus--10

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

TR16WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

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

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR30EncoreNormalStatus-1005

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

TR35UproarNormalSpecial9010010

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

TR42Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010

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

TR45Muddy WaterWaterSpecial908510

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

TR64Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

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

TR67Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

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

TR84ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

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

TR98LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010

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

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