Politoed pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

poliwog: tadpole
toad: a species of amphibian

Pokedex data

National №	186
Type	Water
Species	Frog Pokémon
Height	3′7″ (1.09m)
Weight	74.7 lbs (33.9 kg)
Abilities	Damp Water Absorb Drizzle (Dream World)
Local №	075 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 075 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Nyorotono

Breeding

Egg Groups	Water 1
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	3 Special Defense
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	185
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

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	½	½	2	2	½											½

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	½	0	2	2	½											½

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	½	½	2	2	½											½

Politoed stats

The base stats for Politoed are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

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

Pokedex descriptions

Gold LeafGreen HeartGold	If POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Silver FireRed SoulSilver	Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
Crystal	When it expands its throat to croak out a tune, nearby POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL gather immediately.
Ruby Sapphire	The curled hair on POLITOED’s head is proof of its status as a king. It is said that the longer and more curled the hair, the more respect this POKéMON earns from its peers.
Emerald	The curled hair on its head proves its status as a king. It is said that the longer and curlier the hair, the more respect it earns from its peers.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2	It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make POLIWAG obey.

Evolution chart

#060
Poliwag
Water →
(Level 25)

#061
Poliwhirl
Water (use Water Stone)
↗

#062
Poliwrath
Water · Fighting
↘
(trade holding
King's Rock)

#186
Politoed
Water

Moves learnt by level up

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Politoed learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	DoubleSlap	Normal	Physical	15	85
1	BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100
1	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	-	60
1	Perish Song	Normal	Status	-	-
27	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
37	Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85
48	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Pre-evolution moves

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Politoed can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bubble	Water	Special	20	100
Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-
Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
Belly Drum	Normal	Status	-	-
Wake-Up Slap	Fighting	Physical	60	100
Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80
Mud Bomb	Ground	Special	65	85

Egg moves

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Politoed learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Politoed egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100
Haze	Ice	Status	-	-
Splash	Normal	Status	-	-
Mind Reader	Normal	Status	-	-
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100
Refresh	Normal	Status	-	-
Ice Ball	Ice	Physical	30	90
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100

Politoed learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Politoed egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100
Haze	Ice	Status	-	-
Splash	Normal	Status	-	-
Mind Reader	Normal	Status	-	-
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100
Refresh	Normal	Status	-	-
Ice Ball	Ice	Physical	30	90
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Politoed can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100
Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100
Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85

Politoed can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100
Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Politoed is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
5	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100
6	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100

Politoed is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
5	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
7	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Politoed is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Politoed is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Politoed sprites

NORMAL
Female
Black/White
NORMAL
Male
Black/White
SHINY
Female
Black/White
SHINY
Male
Black/White
NORMAL
Female
HG/SS
NORMAL
Male
HG/SS
SHINY
Female
HG/SS
SHINY
Male
HG/SS

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Where to find Politoed

White Black	Route 6
Black 2 White 2	Route 6, Lostlorn Forest, Victory Road, Floccesy Ranch, 19, 20

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Politoed

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Politoed stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Pre-evolution moves

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Politoed sprites

Where to find Politoed

Pokeathlon stats

Answers to Politoed questions

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