About Politoed
Politoed (Pokédex #0186) is a Water-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 2. It is officially classified as the Frog Pokémon. If POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gather ing from far and wide.
As a Water-type POKEMON, Politoed has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Electric, Grass moves. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel moves, taking only half damage from them.
Politoed's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 500 (very strong). Full distribution: HP 90 · ATK 75 · DEF 75 · SP.ATK 90 · SP.DEF 100 · SPD 70. Its standout stat is SP.DEF (100), which makes it best suited for special defense roles. Its abilities are Water absorb, Damp, Drizzle, with Drizzle as its hidden ability.
Politoed stands 1.1 m (43") tall and weighs 33.9 kg (74.7 lbs). It is typically found in Waters Edge environments. Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Water1.
Politoed is part of the Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Poliwrath → Politoed evolution line (4-stage). Politoed is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Poliwag, Poliwhirl, and Poliwrath. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
