Politoed

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Politoed is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.

Additional artwork

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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Politoed.

Water Absorb ability Damp ability Drizzle ability

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	½	0	2	2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
							½

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	½	½	2	2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
							½

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	½	½	2	2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
							½

Evolution chart

#0060
Poliwag
Water

(Level 25)

#0061
Poliwhirl
Water

(use Water Stone)

#0062
Poliwrath
Water · Fighting

(trade holding Kings Rock)

#0186
Politoed
Water

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.
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

In other generations
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Scarlet/Violet Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

Moves learnt by level up

Politoed learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bounce	Flying		85	85

Moves learnt by reminder

Politoed learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves feature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Move	Type	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:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	Normal	90	85
05	Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100
07	Protect	Normal	—	—
11	Water Pulse	Water	60	100
12	Low Kick	Fighting	—	100
18	Thief	Dark	60	100
22	Chilling Water	Water	50	100
25	Facade	Normal	70	100
28	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
32	Swift	Normal	60	∞
34	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
35	Mud Shot	Ground	55	95
39	Low Sweep	Fighting	65	100
43	Fling	Dark	—	100
47	Endure	Normal	—	—
50	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
55	Dig	Ground	80	100
58	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
66	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
69	Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
70	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
77	Waterfall	Water	80	100
80	Metronome	Normal	—	—
85	Rest	Psychic	—	—
103	Substitute	Normal	—	—
110	Liquidation	Water	85	100
117	Hyper Voice	Normal	90	100
120	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
122	Encore	Normal	—	100
123	Surf	Water	90	100
128	Amnesia	Psychic	—	—
130	Helping Hand	Normal	—	—
133	Earth Power	Ground	90	100
135	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
142	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80
143	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
149	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
152	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
158	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
163	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
171	Tera Blast	Normal	80	100
174	Haze	Ice	—	—
192	Focus Punch	Fighting	150	100
193	Weather Ball	Normal	50	100
203	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
204	Double-Edge	Normal	120	100
205	Endeavor	Normal	—	100
208	Whirlpool	Water	35	85
209	Muddy Water	Water	90	85

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Belly Drum	Normal	—	—
1	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
1	Bounce	Flying	85	85
1	Bubble Beam	Water	65	100
1	Double-Edge	Normal	120	100
1	Earth Power	Ground	90	100
1	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80
1	Hyper Voice	Normal	90	100
1	Hypnosis	Psychic	—	60
1	Mud Shot	Ground	55	95
1	Perish Song	Normal	—	—
1	Pound	Normal	40	100
1	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
1	Swagger	Normal	—	85
1	Water Gun	Water	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.
Bounce	Flying		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	Power	Acc.
Bubble Beam	Water	65	100
Encore	Normal	—	100
Endeavor	Normal	—	100
Haze	Ice	—	—
Mind Reader	Normal	—	—
Mist	Ice	—	—
Mud Shot	Ground	55	95
Splash	Normal	—	—

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	Fighting	150	100
03	Water Pulse	Water	60	100
07	Hail	Ice	—	—
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
28	Dig	Ground	80	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
49	Scald	Water	80	100
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
56	Fling	Dark	—	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
66	Payback	Dark	50	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
83	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
95	Surf	Water	90	100
96	Strength	Normal	80	100
98	Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100
99	Waterfall	Water	80	100

In other generations
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Politoed sprites

Type	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal
Shiny							—	—

See all Politoed sprites

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

Answers to Politoed questions

what does no guard do in pokemon?

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