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

(Level 25)
(trade holding Kings Rock)

Politoed changes

Pokédex entries

Gold If POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
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 learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Belly DrumNormalStatus
1Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
1PoundNormalPhysical 40 100
1Rain DanceWaterStatus

Moves learnt on evolution

Politoed learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BounceFlyingPhysical 85 85

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 SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
Perish SongNormalStatus
SwaggerNormalStatus 85
Water GunWaterSpecial 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:

Moves learnt by level up

Politoed learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Belly DrumNormalStatus
1Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
1BounceFlyingPhysical 85 85
1Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
1Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
1Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
1Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
1Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
1HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
1Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
1Perish SongNormalStatus
1PoundNormalPhysical 40 100
1Rain DanceWaterStatus
1SwaggerNormalStatus 85
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Politoed learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BounceFlyingPhysical 85 85

Egg moves

Politoed learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Politoed gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
EncoreNormalStatus 100
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
HazeIceStatus
Mind ReaderNormalStatus
MistIceStatus
Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
SplashNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Politoed is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Politoed sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Politoed sprite from Silver Politoed sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Politoed sprite from Diamond & Pearl Politoed sprite from Black & White Politoed sprite from X & Y Politoed sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Politoed sprite from Sword & Shield Politoed sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Politoed Shiny sprite from Silver Politoed Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Politoed Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Politoed Shiny sprite from Black & White Politoed Shiny sprite from X & Y Politoed Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Politoed

Gold
Silver
Crystal
Evolve Poliwag/Poliwhirl
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
Location data not yet available

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
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