No. 0186
Politoed
Frog Pokémon
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Politoed is a Water-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Grass and Electric, with a base stat total of 500. In Pokémon Champions it’s #32 on the Doubles ladder and #106 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.
- Height
- 1.1 m 3′07″
- Weight
- 33.9 kg 74.7 lbs
- Base stat total
- 500 Higher than 70% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen II Gold & Silver
Sitrus Berry · Modest · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpA 32Full set →
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.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 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
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 12 types
With : Water becomes 0×
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 70); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Politoed outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown 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.
Abilities
This Pokémon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Water moves; Water .
Everything about Water Absorb →Prevents Explosion/Mind Blown/Misty Explosion/Self-Destruct/Aftermath while active.
Everything about Damp →On switch-in, this Pokémon summons .
Everything about Drizzle →
Lapras
Vaporeon
Chinchou
Lanturn
Wooper
Quagsire
Mantine
Cacnea
Cacturne
Mantyke
Tympole
Palpitoad
Seismitoad
Maractus
Frillish
Jellicent
Volcanion
Dewpider
Araquanid
Dracovish
Arctovish
Clodsire
Paras
Parasect
Psyduck
Golduck
Horsea
Seadra
Mudkip
Marshtomp
Tadbulb
KyogreCompetitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#32 of 262 used
Sitrus Berry (45.1%) · (99.6%) · Modest (44.3%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpA 32 (8.8%)
Singles
#106 of 262 used
Eject Button (54.3%) · (99.0%) · Bold (37.2%) · HP 32 / Def 25 / SpD 9 (16.4%)
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | 3.3% |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | 4.3% |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | 2.5% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | 3.9% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | 3.5% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 7.7% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20265.8% of teams · rank #30 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 187,611 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
6.5% of teams · rank #28 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 116,439 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
7.3% of teams · rank #25 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 19,432 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
7.7% of teams · rank #22 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 1,001 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Quiet
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Quiet
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Quiet
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Calm
- Stat Points
- 31 HP / 23 Def / 12 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games5.8%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)6.5%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)7.3%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)7.7%
Moves
- Protect91.7%
- Weather Ball87.0%
- Ice Beam53.9%
- Muddy Water45.8%
- Perish Song40.9%
- Encore28.8%
- Icy Wind12.5%
- Helping Hand9.9%
Items
- Sitrus Berry38.9%
Mystic Water19.2%
Life Orb15.7%
Leftovers6.7%
Damp Rock4.3%
Choice Scarf4.1%
Abilities
- 99.0%
- 0.9%
- 0%
Stat Points
- Quiet 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA8.8%
- Modest 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA6.7%
- Calm 31 HP / 23 Def / 12 SpD5.8%
- Calm 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 SpD5.8%
These 4 cover 27.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
Archaludon48.7%
Golisopod-Mega43.4%
Rillaboom36.5%
Incineroar35.3%
Gengar-Mega30.0%
Farigiraf28.8%
Moves
- Protect92.2%
- Weather Ball88.4%
- Ice Beam55.5%
- Muddy Water50.1%
- Perish Song42.1%
- Encore28.8%
- Icy Wind11.1%
- Helping Hand8.1%
Items
- Sitrus Berry41.2%
- Mystic Water21.5%
- Life Orb15.9%
- Leftovers5.2%
- Choice Scarf5.1%
- Eject Button2.2%
Abilities
- 99.4%
- 0.6%
- 0%
Stat Points
- Quiet 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA9.2%
- Modest 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA8.6%
- Calm 31 HP / 23 Def / 12 SpD6.5%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe4.9%
These 4 cover 29.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Archaludon55.7%
- Golisopod-Mega44.9%
- Rillaboom40.2%
- Incineroar38.2%
- Gengar-Mega32.9%
- Farigiraf30.8%
Moves
- Protect91.1%
- Weather Ball88.2%
- Perish Song51.0%
- Ice Beam49.9%
- Muddy Water45.5%
- Encore32.5%
- Icy Wind11.1%
- Helping Hand8.1%
Items
- Sitrus Berry50.3%
- Mystic Water16.4%
- Life Orb14.8%
- Choice Scarf6.6%
- Leftovers3.1%
- Eject Button2.6%
Abilities
- 99.7%
- 0.3%
- 0%
Stat Points
- Quiet 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA7.8%
- Calm 31 HP / 23 Def / 12 SpD7.4%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.9%
- Calm 32 HP / 24 Def / 10 SpD4.7%
These 4 cover 25.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Archaludon62.3%
- Incineroar48.2%
- Rillaboom47.7%
- Gengar-Mega41.7%
- Golisopod-Mega36.7%
- Farigiraf24.0%
Moves
- Protect92.0%
- Weather Ball90.4%
- Perish Song51.3%
- Ice Beam46.9%
- Muddy Water42.7%
- Encore37.5%
- Icy Wind9.4%
- Helping Hand9.2%
Items
- Sitrus Berry52.2%
- Life Orb16.4%
- Mystic Water14.8%
- Choice Scarf5.8%
- Leftovers3.0%
Rindo Berry2.6%
Abilities
- 99.7%
- 0.3%
- 0%
Stat Points
- Calm 31 HP / 23 Def / 12 SpD8.5%
- Calm 32 HP / 24 Def / 10 SpD7.3%
- Quiet 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA6.9%
- Modest 7 HP / 32 SpA / 27 Spe5.7%
These 4 cover 28.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Archaludon59.8%
- Incineroar50.1%
- Rillaboom48.1%
- Gengar-Mega44.4%
- Golisopod-Mega33.0%
- Farigiraf24.6%
0.8% of teams · rank #120 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 1,088 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.8% of teams · rank #114 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 693 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.5% of teams · rank #114 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 82 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.5% of teams · rank #118 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 4 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 4 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Eject Button
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Eject Button
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Eject Button
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.8%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.8%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.5%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.5%
Moves
- Ice Beam65.1%
- Weather Ball56.9%
- Perish Song56.5%
- Protect55.4%
- Encore49.5%
- Surf28.9%
- Earth Power11.5%
- Icy Wind10.7%
Items
- Eject Button31.6%
- Damp Rock20.7%
- Sitrus Berry14.5%
- Leftovers10.0%
Chesto Berry5.6%- Mystic Water4.4%
Abilities
- 97.4%
- 2.6%
Stat Points
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD14.6%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD8.2%
- Calm 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD7.1%
- Calm 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 SpD7.0%
These 4 cover 36.9% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Golisopod-Mega49.9%
- Archaludon46.1%
Garchomp21.3%
Swampert-Mega18.1%
Meganium-Mega14.8%
Mimikyu12.9%
Moves
- Ice Beam68.2%
- Perish Song66.5%
- Encore57.0%
- Weather Ball53.0%
- Protect47.2%
- Surf35.1%
- Whirlpool11.8%
- Rest10.1%
Items
- Eject Button41.6%
- Damp Rock20.4%
- Sitrus Berry12.7%
- Chesto Berry9.4%
- Leftovers3.4%
- Mystic Water2.9%
Abilities
- 97.9%
- 2.1%
Stat Points
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD14.3%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD12.7%
- Calm 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD11.2%
- Modest 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA8.1%
These 4 cover 46.3% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Golisopod-Mega61.1%
- Archaludon58.3%
- Mimikyu20.1%
- Garchomp18.9%
- Swampert-Mega18.5%
- Meganium-Mega16.3%
Moves
- Ice Beam91.1%
- Encore75.3%
- Perish Song75.1%
- Weather Ball64.9%
- Surf34.9%
- Protect22.5%
- Earth Power8.7%
- Whirlpool7.3%
Items
- Eject Button52.9%
- Sitrus Berry27.3%
- Damp Rock8.7%
- Chesto Berry4.2%
- Choice Scarf4.0%
- Leftovers1.5%
Abilities
- 98.2%
- 1.8%
Stat Points
- Modest 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA35.4%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD13.3%
- Bold 26 HP / 32 Def / 8 Spe10.4%
- Calm 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD10.0%
These 4 cover 69.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Golisopod-Mega78.7%
- Archaludon69.3%
- Mimikyu31.5%
- Gengar-Mega26.6%
- Garchomp23.4%
- Meganium-Mega21.0%
Moves
- Ice Beam95.7%
- Weather Ball85.1%
- Perish Song82.4%
- Encore70.9%
- Surf23.6%
- Protect11.3%
- Earth Power10.9%
- Hydro Pump6.9%
Items
- Sitrus Berry57.2%
- Eject Button26.1%
- Damp Rock8.4%
- Choice Scarf6.6%
- Leftovers1.0%
- Mystic Water0.4%
Abilities
- 97.1%
- 2.9%
Stat Points
- Modest 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA55.2%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD18.5%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD8.5%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe6.7%
These 4 cover 88.9% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Golisopod-Mega87.4%
- Archaludon77.5%
- Garchomp46.8%
Dragonite-Mega43.3%
Gengar23.7%
Basculegion19.3%
0.5% of teams · rank #154 · Singles · about 1,382 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #178 · Singles · about 419 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #202 · Singles · about 35 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #161 · Singles · about 5 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 5 teams behind this, too few to show its set.
Most common build
- Item
- Mystic Water
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
Focus Sash- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Mystic Water
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.5%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.2%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.1%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%
Moves
- Ice Beam80.8%
- Weather Ball53.9%
- Earth Power52.8%
- Focus Blast34.8%
- Protect24.9%
- Encore24.3%
- Surf23.0%
- Haze19.2%
Items
- Mystic Water38.5%
- Sitrus Berry12.3%
- Leftovers11.9%
- Focus Sash11.1%
- Choice Scarf5.8%
- Life Orb4.0%
Abilities
- 97.7%
- 1.8%
- 0.5%
Stat Points
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD48.8%
- Calm 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 SpD13.5%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe3.4%
- Calm 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD1.9%
These 4 cover 67.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Archaludon45.1%
- Swampert-Mega34.6%
Pelipper26.7%- Golisopod-Mega24.9%
Scizor22.6%- Basculegion16.7%
Moves
- Weather Ball83.6%
- Ice Beam75.7%
- Earth Power46.4%
- Encore28.3%
- Perish Song26.2%
- Protect24.5%
- Focus Blast23.3%
- Haze18.4%
Items
- Focus Sash21.3%
- Sitrus Berry15.3%
- Mystic Water15.2%
- Leftovers14.1%
Wacan Berry6.2%- Choice Scarf4.9%
Abilities
- 97.4%
- 2.5%
- 0.2%
Stat Points
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD47.2%
- Calm 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 SpD7.7%
- Bold 32 Def / 15 SpA / 19 SpD3.4%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 SpD2.4%
These 4 cover 60.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Golisopod-Mega38.8%
- Archaludon34.1%
Corviknight30.8%- Pelipper27.9%
- Basculegion25.3%
- Swampert-Mega20.7%
Moves
- Weather Ball86.3%
- Ice Beam82.7%
- Earth Power47.3%
- Encore37.5%
- Protect34.5%
- Psychic22.6%
- Haze20.7%
- Perish Song18.7%
Items
- Mystic Water28.5%
- Wacan Berry21.5%
- Leftovers12.1%
- Sitrus Berry9.4%
Binding Band5.6%- Choice Scarf4.3%
Abilities
- 98.4%
- 1.6%
- 0%
Stat Points
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD60.9%
- Calm 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 SpD6.1%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 SpD4.5%
- Quiet 32 Def / 32 SpA / 2 SpD3.8%
These 4 cover 75.3% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Archaludon50.4%
- Basculegion37.3%
- Pelipper36.7%
- Golisopod-Mega30.9%
- Garchomp28.4%
- Rillaboom28.0%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
11.3% of teams · rank #16 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Damp Rock
- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 128 SpA / 164 SpD / 216 Spe
- Tera Type
- Ground
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games8.0%
- 1500 weighting8.2%
- 1630 weighting11.3%
- 1760 weighting13.6%
Usage by month
Moves
- Ice Beam94.6%
- Encore93.7%
- Weather Ball62.1%
- Earth Power56.0%
- Surf34.2%
- Haze24.4%
- Perish Song11.5%
- Whirlpool6.4%
- Rest5.3%
- Rain Dance5.0%
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
- Basculegion67.4%
Toxicroak59.9%
Kilowattrel56.1%
Jirachi51.8%
Tentacruel49.9%
Forretress35.5%
Barraskewda31.4%
Bellibolt17.8%
Venusaur
Cyclizar
Entei
Krookodile
Noivern
Ninetales2.9% of teams · rank #53 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Damp Rock
- Ability
- Nature
- Calm
- EVs
- 252 HP / 156 SpD / 100 Spe
- Tera Type
- Grass
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.8%
- 1500 weighting2.8%
- 1630 weighting2.9%
- 1760 weighting1.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Ice Beam94.0%
- Encore86.4%
- Surf62.1%
- Rain Dance47.9%
- Weather Ball26.1%
- Rest19.6%
- Whirlpool14.5%
- Perish Song14.1%
- Earth Power13.3%
- Haze6.2%
Items
- Damp Rock97.1%
- Choice Specs2.2%
- Assault Vest0.4%
- Eject Button0.2%
- Leftovers0.1%
Heavy-Duty Boots0%
Abilities
- 99.8%
- 0.2%
EV spreads
- Calm 252 HP / 156 SpD / 100 Spe59.2%
- Timid 252 HP / 80 Def / 176 Spe7.5%
- Modest 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD5.8%
- Modest 152 HP / 252 SpA / 104 Spe4.8%
- Calm 252 HP / 220 SpD / 36 Spe3.1%
Tera types
- Grass67.1%
- Steel10.4%
- Water6.9%
- Ghost6.0%
Common teammates
- Barraskewda79.6%
Basculegion-F46.2%- Scizor34.0%
Thundurus-Therian33.8%
Amoonguss29.7%
Pawmot18.6%
Hydrapple16.4%
Excadrill15.2%
Latios
Lokix1.2% of teams · rank #81 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Nature
- Calm
- EVs
- 248 HP / 76 Def / 8 SpA / 68 SpD / 108 Spe
- Tera Type
- Grass
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.2%
- 1500 weighting1.8%
- 1695 weighting1.2%
- 1825 weighting1.6%
Usage by month
Moves
- Weather Ball81.0%
- Helping Hand62.1%
- Protect54.5%
- Encore42.3%
- Haze39.5%
- Perish Song23.6%
- Muddy Water19.9%
- Icy Wind17.1%
- Ice Beam14.4%
- Earth Power10.6%
Items
- Sitrus Berry52.0%
- Damp Rock19.0%
- Leftovers10.4%
- Eject Button5.3%
- Choice Specs4.1%
- Life Orb3.7%
Abilities
- 99.4%
- 0.6%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Calm 248 HP / 76 Def / 8 SpA / 68 SpD / 108 Spe18.6%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD12.4%
- Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD6.8%
- Calm 248 HP / 96 Def / 164 Spe5.7%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA5.1%
Tera types
- Grass43.5%
- Water23.4%
- Dragon14.9%
- Ice7.0%
Common teammates
Kingdra34.6%
Tornadus31.6%
Indeedee-F31.5%
Iron Crown28.4%
Okidogi28.3%- Rillaboom23.4%
- Incineroar23.2%
- Basculegion-F18.6%
0.2% of teams · rank #205 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Specs
- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.7%
- 1500 weighting0.4%
- 1630 weighting0.2%
- 1760 weighting0.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Weather Ball85.6%
- Earth Power79.2%
- Ice Beam77.0%
- Surf57.2%
- Focus Blast19.2%
- Chilling Water12.4%
- Haze10.3%
- Encore9.8%
- Psychic7.4%
- Icy Wind7.1%
Items
- Choice Specs58.1%
- Assault Vest15.9%
- Leftovers7.7%
- Eject Button4.9%
Rocky Helmet3.5%- Choice Scarf2.4%
Abilities
- 99.8%
- 0.2%
EV spreads
- Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe41.0%
- Modest 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD22.0%
- Calm 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD10.4%
- Hardy 252 HP / 252 SpA6.6%
- Quiet 188 HP / 100 Def / 192 SpA / 28 SpD4.8%
Common teammates
- Pelipper81.7%
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike79.6%- Barraskewda65.4%
Swampert54.5%
Primarina45.3%- Basculegion16.4%
- Kingdra15.0%
Ogerpon-Wellspring13.7%
0.1% of teams · rank #288 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Damp Rock
- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.5%
- 1500 weighting0.2%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Ice Beam50.8%
- Weather Ball40.1%
- Perish Song36.7%
- Scald35.3%
- Earth Power34.3%
- Toxic34.2%
- Encore32.8%
- Rest32.5%
- Whirlpool31.3%
- Haze14.0%
Items
- Damp Rock70.1%
- Choice Specs15.8%
- Leftovers8.1%
- Choice Scarf2.3%
Red Card1.1%
Choice Band0.6%
Abilities
- 94.4%
- 5.6%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Modest 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD17.8%
- Calm 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe17.3%
- Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD7.9%
- Calm 212 HP / 252 Def / 44 SpD6.5%
- Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA5.0%
Common teammates
- Swampert-Mega56.5%
- Pelipper45.8%
- Kingdra30.5%
- Barraskewda21.1%
- Urshifu-Rapid-Strike18.7%
- Ogerpon-Wellspring17.3%
Starmie15.8%
Gyarados15.2%
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- Level 25
#0061PoliwhirlWater
Use Water Stone
#0062PoliwrathWaterFighting
Trade holding King’s Rock#0186PolitoedWater
Moves
Level up 5
| Evo | BounceBounces turn 1. Hits turn 2. 30% paralyze. | Phys | 85 | 85% | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belly DrumUser loses 50% max HP. Maximizes Attack. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 1 | PoundNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 49
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM11 | Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target. | Water | Spec | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM12 | Low KickMore power the heavier the target. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM18 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM22 | Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Water | Spec | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1. | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM34 | Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Ice | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM35 | Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM39 | Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM55 | DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM69 | Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM77 | Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch. | Water | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM80 | MetronomePicks a random move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM110 | Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Phys | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM117 | Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes. | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM120 | Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM122 | EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM123 | SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive. | Water | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM128 | AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM133 | Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ground | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM135 | Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM142 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| TM143 | Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow. | Ice | Spec | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM149 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM158 | Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Spec | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM174 | HazeEliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM192 | Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits. | Fighting | Phys | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| TM193 | Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM203 | Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM205 | EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP. | Normal | Phys | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM208 | WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Water | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM209 | Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1. | Water | Spec | 90 | 85% | 10 |
Egg moves 15
| Egg | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Egg | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Egg | Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ground | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Egg | EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP. | Normal | Phys | — | 100% | 5 |
| Egg | Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes. | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Egg | HypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep. | Psychic | Status | — | 60% | 20 |
| Egg | MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| Egg | Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Egg | Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1. | Water | Spec | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| Egg | Perish SongAll active Pokémon will faint in 3 turns. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| Egg | SplashNo competitive use. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| Egg | SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| Egg | Water GunNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| Egg | Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target. | Water | Spec | 60 | 100% | 20 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Politoed is a frog-like Pokémon. It is an alternate evolution of Poliwhirl, which can also evolve into Poliwrath. Politoed is green and yellow as opposed to the Poliwag evolutionary line's blue and white appearance, although it retains the line's signature spiral pattern on its belly.
The Pokémon can be found around lakes and rivers; Politoed's croaks sound more like yells, which become amplified in groups. This croaking is done by Politoed to claim territory.
Design & origin
Politoed's design may be based on tree frogs. In the Spaceworld demo, Politoed had a slightly different design: the Pokémon was larger, and had orange knee pads and a yellow circular pattern on its belly. Politoed's name is a combination of "polliwog" and "toad".
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#189 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Frog Pokémon
- Johto · Gold & Silver
- Color
- Green
- Water's Edge
- Pal Park area
- Pond
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.
ShieldAt nightfall, these Pokémon appear on the shores of lakes. They announce their territorial claims by letting out cries that sound like shouting.
SwordThe longer and more luxurious the curled hair on its head, the greater the number of Poliwag and Poliwhirl that will obey it.
Ultra MoonAlthough its cries sound like screams, a composer created a beautiful ballad that was influenced by the sounds.
Ultra SunIt’s the leader of Poliwag and Poliwhirl. When Politoed roars, they all cower in fear.
MoonThey gather on moonlit nights to form a large chorus. Their cries sound angry and not at all pleasant, but they are certainly distinctive.
SunIt gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make POLIWAG obey.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2The 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.
EmeraldThe 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 SapphireWhen it expands its throat to croak out a tune, nearby POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL gather immediately.
CrystalWhenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · XIf POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Y
Names around the world
- English
- Politoed
- 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
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII
Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Generation III
Generation II
Training
- 3 SpD
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 225
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Water 1
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Males and females look different
Where to find
Evolves from Poliwhirl: Trade holding King’s Rock.
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
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.