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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Shiny release
Shiny Politoed only comes from evolving a Shiny Poliwag. The first Shiny in the family appeared on August 6, 2019.
- Poliwag
- Shadow
- Poliwhirl and Poliwrath by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jan 1 to Jan 10, 2023, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 to Jan 10, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 1 to Jun 7, 2022 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Politoed in competitive play.
Politoed is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #127 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Does Politoed's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Water Absorb, Water moves heal it instead of doing damage. Damp does not change its matchups. Drizzle does not change its matchups.
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. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Water Absorb: Water moves heal it instead of doing damage.
Damp: does not change its type matchups.
Drizzle: does not change its type matchups.
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
How to get Politoed.
Every main-series game Politoed is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildSoothing Wetlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolvePoliwhirl (Trade holding King's Rock)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildMalie Garden (SOS Battle in rain) (night)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 19 (Super Rod)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 6 (Fishing in rippling water)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoutes 6, 19, 20, Floccesy Ranch, Lostlorn Forest, Black 2 and White 2 (Cave entrance) (Fishing in rippling water)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolvePoliwhirl (Trade holding King's Rock)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolvePoliwhirl (Trade holding King's Rock)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolvePoliwhirl (Trade holding King's Rock)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet, FireRed and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Politoed appears in 24 episodes.
From EP112 (1999-08-26) through JN141 (2023-02-10).
TCG Pocket appearances
Politoed in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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