Politoed
TL;DR. Politoed is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 500. If POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gather ing from far and wide.
If POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gather ing from far and wide.
Stat spread.
Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Politoed in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Politoed reaches 2,449 CP at level 40 and 2,802 CP as a best buddy.
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Politoed in competitive play.
Politoed is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #65 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Politoed.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Politoed, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Politoed?
Politoed is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Politoed weak to?
Politoed takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Politoed resistant to?
Politoed resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Politoed evolve?
Politoed evolves from Poliwhirl (Trade holding Kings Rock). Politoed is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Politoed from?
Politoed was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0186.
What are Politoed's base stats?
Politoed has HP 90, Attack 75, Defense 75, Special Attack 90, Special Defense 100, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 500.
What are Politoed's abilities?
Politoed can have the abilities Water Absorb, Damp, plus the Hidden Ability Drizzle.
Is Politoed legendary or mythical?
No. Politoed is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Politoed's best stat?
Politoed's highest base stat is Special Defense at 100, which ranks 17th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Politoed good?
Politoed has a base stat total of 500, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 35th among Water-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Politoed as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Politoed is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Politoed vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Politoed | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 70 | +20 |
| Attack | 75 | 72 | +3 |
| Defense | 75 | 72 | +3 |
| Special Attack | 90 | 71 | +19 |
| Special Defense | 100 | 69 | +31 |
| Speed | 70 | 66 | +4 |
| Total | 500 | 420 | +80 |
Politoed appears in 32 games.
Every mainline release where Politoed is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Politoed in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 10 games have a known habitat.
Politoed appears in 24 episodes.
From EP110 (1999-08-12) through JN141 (2023-02-10).
- EP110 Pokémon Double Trouble Original 2000-09-09
- EP247 Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up? Original 2002-09-27
- EP248 Wish Upon a Star Shape Original 2003-05-03
- EP249 Outrageous Fortunes Original 2003-05-10
- EP250 One Trick Phony! Original 2003-05-17
- EP252 Kōri no Dōkutsu! Original 2002-05-30
- EP253 Beauty Is Skin Deep Original 2003-05-31
- EP256 Better Eight Than Never Original 2003-06-21
- EP259 Lapras of Luxury Original 2003-07-26
- EP269 Love, Pokémon Style Original 2003-09-18
- EP270 Tie One On! Original 2003-09-19
- EP271 The Ties That Bind Original 2003-09-20
+ 12 more episodes
- EP272 Can't Beat the Heat! Original 2003-09-27
- EP273 Playing with Fire! Original 2003-10-04
- AG055 Poetry Commotion! Advanced Generation 2004-11-20
- DP139 A Faux Oak Finish! Diamond & Pearl 2010-01-09
- XY008 Grooming Furfrou! XY 2014-03-08
- XY016 A Jolting Switcheroo! XY 2014-05-03
- XY065 Good Friends, Great Training! XY 2015-05-30
- SM132 Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Strategy! Sun & Moon 2019-11-30
- SM133 Battling on the Wing! Sun & Moon 2019-12-07
- SM143 Fiery Surprises! Sun & Moon 2020-02-15
- JN138 A Fated Face-Off! Journeys 2023-09-08
- JN141 A Squad's Worth of Passion! Journeys 2023-09-08
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Politoed cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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