Politoed • Generation IV Pokédex
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Politoed
Politoed's Type
Politoed's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 186
- Galar #
- --
- Armor #
- 145
- Crown #
- --
Politoed's Base Stats
- HP:
- 90
- Attack:
- 75
- Defense:
- 75
- Sp. Atk:
- 90
- Sp. Def:
- 100
- Speed:
- 70
- Total:
- 500
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 3'7" (1.1m)
- Weight:
- 74.7 lbs. (33.9 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Water 1
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,059,680
- EV Yield:
- 3 Sp. Def
- Base EXP:
- 225
- Catch Rate:
- 45
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Politoed's Abilities
Here are what abilities Politoed can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Water Absorb
- Water-type moves targeting Politoed do no damage, lose their effect, and heal Politoed by 25% of its max HP instead.
- Damp
- Prevents all effects of Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath while Politoed is on the field.
- Drizzle
- Changes the weather to Rainy for five turns when Politoed is sent out in battle.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Politoed's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
Politoed's Evolution Line
Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Politoed evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Politoed's Alternate Forms
Gender Differences
Male ♂
Female ♀
Politoed's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Politoed can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Politoed's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Politoed's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Politoed's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Politoed is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Politoed is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
| Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 290 | 321 | 353 | 384 | 90 |
| Attack | 155 | 186 | 218 | 249 | 75 |
| Defense | 155 | 186 | 218 | 249 | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 185 | 216 | 248 | 279 | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 205 | 236 | 268 | 299 | 100 |
| Speed | 145 | 176 | 208 | 239 | 70 |
| Total | 500 | ||||
Where to Find Politoed
If you're looking for where to find Politoed, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Politoed in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Special Ways to Get Politoed
Catchable (with Hidden Ability) during Dynamax Adventures in Crown Tundra (DLC), level 65.
Getting Politoed By Evolution
Evolves from Poliwhirl when traded while holding a 
King's Rock.
King's Rock.Pokédex Entries for Politoed
Generation 4 Pokédex Entries
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.
Generation 3 Pokédex Entries
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.
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.
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.
Generation 2 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.