Politoed
Politoed is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0186 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water |
| Species | Frog Pokémon |
| Height | 1.1 m (3′07″) |
| Weight | 33.9 kg (74.7 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Water Absorb 2. Damp Drizzle (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0075 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0075 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0036 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0152 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0185 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0145 (The Isle of Armor) 0042 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 225 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Politoed changes
- In Generations 2-4, Politoed has a base experience yield of 185.
- In Generations 2-7, Politoed has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Gold | If POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide. |
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| Silver | 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. |
| FireRed | Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing. |
| LeafGreen | If POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide. |
| 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 |
It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make POLIWAG obey. |
| HeartGold | If POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide. |
| SoulSilver | Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey. |
| X | Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing. |
| Y | If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha 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. |
| 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. |
| Moon | It’s the leader of Poliwag and Poliwhirl. When Politoed roars, they all cower in fear. |
| Ultra Sun | Although its cries sound like screams, a composer created a beautiful ballad that was influenced by the sounds. |
| Ultra Moon | The longer and more luxurious the curled hair on its head, the greater the number of Poliwag and Poliwhirl that will obey it. |
| Sword | At nightfall, these Pokémon appear on the shores of lakes. They announce their territorial claims by letting out cries that sound like shouting. |
| 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
A group of Poliwag and Poliwhirl will form with a Politoed as the leader. Politoed’s cries make the Pokémon of the group obey. |
Moves learned by Politoed
Moves learnt by level up
Politoed does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Politoed does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Politoed cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Politoed learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Belly Drum | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 1 | Pound | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — |
Moves learnt on evolution
Politoed learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Moves learnt by reminder
Politoed learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves
feature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| Perish Song | Normal | — | — | |
| Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 |
Egg moves
Politoed does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Politoed is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Politoed sprites
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Where to find Politoed
| Gold Silver Crystal |
Evolve Poliwag/Poliwhirl |
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| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Evolve Poliwag/Poliwhirl |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Poliwag/Poliwhirl |
| Black White |
Route 6 |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 6, 19, 20, Lostlorn Forest, Victory Road, Floccesy Ranch |
| X Y |
Route 19 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Malie Garden |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Poliwag/Poliwhirl |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Politoed questions
- What is a good moveset for Politoed?
- If you're in a double battle, and there's an Abomasnow, Ninetales,Politoad, and Tyranitar , which would go first?
- How do you catch Politoad in Pokemon White?
- Why is Pelipper used over Politoed?
- How to get politoed??how to evolve it?trade to oldman day care with king's rock??help me plss..
- How powerful is Politoed's Surf in Rain with Life Orb?
- Does anyone know where I can get a drizzle Politoed?
- What is a good way to counter Politoed's Perish Song?
- Castform vs Drizzle Politoed?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Politoed |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ニョロトノ (Nyorotono) |
| German | Quaxo |
| French | Tarpaud |
| Italian | Politoed |
| Spanish | Politoed |
| Korean | 왕구리 (wangguri) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 蚊香蛙皇 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蚊香蛙皇 |
| English |
Frog Pokémon |
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| Japanese | かえるポケモン |
| German | Frosch-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Grenouille |
| Italian | Pokémon Rana |
| Spanish | Pokémon Rana |
| Korean | 개구리포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 蛙宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蛙寶可夢 |
Name origin
- poliwog
- tadpole
- toe
- appendage on the foot
- toad
- a species of amphibian



