Politoed

Politoed
Frog Pokémon
At nightfall, these Pokémon appear on the shores of lakes. They announce their territorial claims by letting out cries that sound like shouting.
Politoed is No. 0186 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Water-type Frog Pokémon. At nightfall, these Pokémon appear on the shores of lakes. They announce their territorial claims by letting out cries that sound like shouting. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Politoed first belongs to Generation Ii. Politoed does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Special Defense, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Water Absorb, Damp and Drizzle, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Politoed at a glance
- Type
- WATER
- Weak to
- ELECTRIC2×GRASS2×
- Best base stat
- Special Defense — 100
- Abilities
- Water Absorb, Damp, Drizzle (Hidden)
- Evolution
- Final stage or no evolution data
- Height
- 1.1 m
- Weight
- 33.9 kg
- Generation
- Generation Ii
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture rate
- 45
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Politoed is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Water typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Evolution family
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
If POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gather ing from far and wide.
Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double Slap | NORMAL | 15 | 85 |
| 1 | Hypnosis | PSYCHIC | — | 60 |
| 1 | Perish Song | NORMAL | — | — |
| 1 | Water Gun | WATER | 40 | 100 |
| 51 | Swagger | NORMAL | — | 85 |
