Politoed Pokemon Guide

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Politoed Pokemon Guide

Politoed is one of the most recognizable Dragon-type Pokemon, known for its high Attack stat, strong coverage moves, useful abilities and evolution from Dragonair. This guide covers Politoed’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations, Mega Politoed and Pokemon Champions build information.

Normal Form

Politoed

Shiny Form

Shiny Politoed

Evolution Family

Politoed

Politoed Description

Politoed is a Water-type Pokemon from the Johto region. This guide covers Politoed’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive overview.

Featured Competitive Build

Best Politoed Build in Pokemon Champions

Politoed is a bulky physical attacker in Pokemon Champions that can pressure teams with strong priority, useful coverage and enough bulk to stay active during key turns.

This build uses Politoed’s strong Attack stat, Extreme Speed pressure and defensive value to create a reliable offensive option for competitive teams.

Best Moves

Surf, Hydro Pump, Scald, Ice Beam

Best Ability

Water Absorb

Best Nature

Adamant

Best Items

Heavy-Duty Boots, Choice Band or Life Orb

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Politoed Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Politoed, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Politoed

National Dex

#0186

Type

Water

Species

Frog Pokemon

Height

3’07” / 1.1 m

110 cm

Weight

74.7 lbs / 33.9 kg

33.9 kg

Abilities

Water Absorb, Damp, Drizzle

Politoed Stats

Politoed has a stat spread and battle role that changes depending on the game, format and available moves.

Politoed Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Politoed has several useful moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Politoed’s most useful and recognizable moves.

Politoed All Moves

Use the section below to view Politoed’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Start	Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85
1	Belly Drum	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80
1	Pound	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
TM	Chilling Water	Water	Special	50	100
TM	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
TM	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
TM	Encore	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	–	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
TM	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Haze	Ice	Status	–	–
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100
TM	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
TM	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
TM	Liquidation	Water	Physical	85	100
TM	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	65	100
TM	Metronome	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
TM	Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
TM	Muddy Water	Water	Special	90	85
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Psych Up	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Surf	Water	Special	90	100
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
TM	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100
TM	Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100
TM	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Bubble Beam	Water	Special	65	100
Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	–	100
Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100
Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	–	60
Mist	Ice	Status	–	–
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
Muddy Water	Water	Special	90	85
Perish Song	Normal	Status	–	–
Splash	Normal	Status	–	–
Swagger	Normal	Status	–	85
Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100

Politoed Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Politoed is a Water-type Pokemon. Its weaknesses, resistances and immunities depend on this typing.

Type

Water

Weaknesses

Electric, Grass

Resistances

Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

Immunity

None

Politoed Abilities

Politoed’s abilities can influence its best role depending on the game and format.

Politoed Evolution

Politoed evolves from Poliwhirl when traded while holding a King’s Rock. Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl at Level 25.

Stage 1

Poliwag

Starting form

Stage 2

Poliwhirl

Evolves from Poliwag at Level 25

Stage 3

Politoed

Evolves from Poliwhirl by trade while holding a King’s Rock

Where to Find Politoed in Pokemon Games

Politoed’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, evolve poliwhirl by trading it while holding a king’s rock.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Politoed
Pokemon Red	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon Blue	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon Yellow	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Politoed
Pokemon Gold	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon Silver	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon Crystal	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Politoed
Pokemon Ruby	Trade, migrate or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Trade, migrate or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Emerald	Trade, migrate or transfer from another game.
Pokemon FireRed	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Politoed
Pokemon Diamond	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon Pearl	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon Platinum	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon HeartGold	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Politoed
Pokemon Black	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon White	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon Black 2	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon White 2	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Politoed
Pokemon X	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon Y	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Trade, migrate or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Trade, migrate or transfer from another game.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Politoed
Pokemon Sun	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon Moon	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Politoed
Pokemon Sword	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon Shield	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Politoed
Pokemon Scarlet	Found in North Province Area Two. Politoed can also be obtained by evolving Dragonair at Level 55.
Pokemon Violet	Found in North Province Area Two. Politoed can also be obtained by evolving Dragonair at Level 55.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available for Pokemon Legends Z-A.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Politoed
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

Politoed Forms and Evolution Notes

Politoed is the King’s Rock trade evolution of Poliwhirl and a notable rain-support Pokemon.

Category

Frog Pokemon

Type

Water

Height

3’07” / 1.1 m

Weight

74.7 lbs / 33.9 kg

Politoed is the King’s Rock trade evolution of Poliwhirl and a notable rain-support Pokemon.

What type is Politoed?

Politoed is a Water-type Pokemon.

What is Politoed weak against?

Politoed is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves.

What are Politoed’s abilities?

Politoed’s abilities are Water Absorb, Damp, Drizzle.

What are Politoed’s best moves?

Politoed’s best moves often include Surf, Hydro Pump, Scald, Ice Beam.

How do you get Politoed?

The most common method is: Evolve Poliwhirl by trading it while holding a King’s Rock.

Is Politoed in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

Location data not yet available for Pokemon Legends Z-A.