Politoed (#0186) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP90150–197290–384

Atk7572–139139–273

Def7572–139139–273

SpA9085–156166–306

SpD10094–167184–328

Spe7067–134130–262

Total500Higher than 70% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Politoed outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Water Absorb: Water becomes 0×

Abilities

Water Absorb
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Damp
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
DrizzleHidden ability
Summons rain that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

Competitive

SV SinglesRUSV DoublesDUUNational DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#32 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (45.1%) · Drizzle (99.6%) · Modest (44.3%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpA 32 (8.8%)

Moves Protect, Weather Ball, Muddy Water, Ice Beam

Singles

#106 of 262 used

▲ 7 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 7 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Eject Button (54.3%) · Drizzle (99%) · Bold (37.2%) · HP 32 / Def 25 / SpD 9 (16.4%)

Moves Encore, Perish Song, Surf, Ice Beam

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

11.29% of teams · rank #16 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
Nature: Timid
EVs: 128 SpA / 164 SpD / 216 Spe
Tera Type: Ground

Ice Beam
Encore
Weather Ball
Earth Power

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players8.01%
Rated 1500+8.23%
Rated 1630+11.29%
Rated 1760+13.6%

Usage by month

Oct 202511.29%

Moves

Ice Beam94.6%
Encore93.7%
Weather Ball62.1%
Earth Power56%
Surf34.2%
Haze24.4%
Perish Song11.5%
Whirlpool6.4%
Rest5.3%
Rain Dance5%

Items

Damp Rock96.9%
Choice Specs2.6%
Eject Button0.2%
Leftovers0.1%
Metronome0.1%
Assault Vest0%

Abilities

99.9%
0.1%

EV spreads

Timid 128 SpA / 164 SpD / 216 Spe49.9%
Bold 248 HP / 240 Def / 16 SpA / 4 Spe9.3%
Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe6.6%
Bold 244 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA / 4 Spe5.8%
Timid 248 HP / 84 SpA / 176 Spe4.9%

Tera types

Ground51.1%
Steel23.3%
Ghost11.5%
Grass4.1%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Venusaur81.1%
Cyclizar67.8%
Entei60.6%
Krookodile57.3%
Noivern29.6%
Ninetales18.5%

Replica Team codes

Meganium Rainby NatusPKMN · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
K5N29KPU9TSource

In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.

Evolution

#0060PoliwagWater
1. Level 25#0061PoliwhirlWater
  1. Use Water Stone#0062PoliwrathWaterFighting
  2. Trade holding King’s Rock#0186PolitoedWater

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 5

EvoBounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5

1Belly DrumUser pays half its max HP to max out its Attack.NormalStatus——10

1Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 49

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

Egg moves 15

EggBody SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

EggBubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20

EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

EggEarth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

EggEndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

EggHyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

EggHypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

EggMistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

EggMud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

EggMuddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

EggPerish SongUser and target both faint after three turns.NormalStatus——5

EggSplashDoes nothing.NormalStatus——40

EggSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

EggWater GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

EggWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Frog Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: Water's Edge
Pal Park area: Pond

Original Johto#075Updated Johto#075Mountain Kalos#036Original Alola#152Original Akala#079Original Ula’ula#071Updated Alola#185Updated Akala#086Updated Ula’ula#077Isle of Armor#145Kitakami#042

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.
Shield
At nightfall, these Pokémon appear on the shores of lakes. They announce their territorial claims by letting out cries that sound like shouting.
Sword
The longer and more luxurious the curled hair on its head, the greater the number of Poliwag and Poliwhirl that will obey it.
Ultra Moon
Although its cries sound like screams, a composer created a beautiful ballad that was influenced by the sounds.
Ultra Sun
It’s the leader of Poliwag and Poliwhirl. When Politoed roars, they all cower in fear.
Moon
They gather on moonlit nights to form a large chorus. Their cries sound angry and not at all pleasant, but they are certainly distinctive.
Sun
It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make POLIWAG obey.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
When it expands its throat to croak out a tune, nearby POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL gather immediately.
Crystal
Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · X
If POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Y

Names around the world

Japanese: ニョロトノ
Japanese (romaji): Nyorotono
Korean: 왕구리
Chinese (Traditional): 蚊香蛙皇
Chinese (Simplified): 蚊香蛙皇
French: Tarpaud
German: Quaxo
Spanish: Politoed
Italian: Politoed

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 SpD
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 225
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Courageous Cavern (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Courageous Cavern (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Ultra Moon 1 area

Malie GardenSOS Battle · Lv 25–28

Ultra Sun 1 area

Malie GardenSOS Battle · Lv 25–28

Moon 1 area

Malie GardenSOS Battle · Lv 24–27

Sun 1 area

Malie GardenSOS Battle · Lv 24–27

Y 1 area

Road 19Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50

X 1 area

Road 19Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50

White 2 8 areas

Floccesy Ranch (inner)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Floccesy Ranch (outer)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Lostlorn ForestFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Road 19Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Road 20Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Road 6Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 73)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 79)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70

Black 2 8 areas

Floccesy Ranch (inner)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Floccesy Ranch (outer)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Lostlorn ForestFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Road 19Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Road 20Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Road 6Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 73)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 79)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70

White 1 area

Road 6Fishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70

Black 1 area

Road 6Fishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70