#0186Generation VIII
Politoed
WATER
Frog Pokémon
Normal
Shiny| Height | 1.1 m |
| Weight | 33.9 kg |
| Category | Frog Pokémon |
| Catch Rate | 45 |
| Growth | Medium Slow |
| Gender | M 50% / F 50% |
| Egg Groups | Water1 |
| Friendship | 70 |
Base Stats
HP90
ATK75
DEF75
SpA90
SpD100
SPE70
Total 500
Abilities
If hit by a Water-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.
The Pokémon dampens its surroundings, preventing all Pokémon from using explosive moves such as Self-Destruct.
DrizzleHidden
The Pokémon makes it rain when it enters a battle.
Pokedex Entries
Pokemon SwordAt nightfall, these Pokémon appear on the shores of lakes. They announce their territorial claims by letting out cries that sound like shouting.
Pokemon ShieldThe cry of a male is louder than that of a female. Male Politoed with deep, menacing voices find more popularity with the opposite gender.
Moves
Level Up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | FLYING | Physical | FLYINGPhysical | 85 | 85% | 5 | 30% |
| 1 | User pays half its max HP to max out its Attack. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| 1 | Has a chance to paralyze the target. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 85 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
| 1 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 65 | 100% | 20 | 10% |
| 1 | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 120 | 100% | 15 | — |
| 1 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | GROUND | Special | GROUNDSpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
| 1 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 110 | 80% | 5 | — |
| 1 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | — |
| 1 | Puts the target to sleep. | PSYCHC | Status | PSYCHCStatus | — | 60% | 20 | — |
| 1 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | GROUND | Special | GROUNDSpecial | 55 | 95% | 15 | 100% |
| 1 | User and target both faint after three turns. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| 1 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 40 | 100% | 35 | — |
| 1 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | WATER | Status | WATERStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| 1 | Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 85% | 15 | — |
| 1 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 40 | 100% | 25 | — |
TM / HM
| No. | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM00 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 80 | 85% | 20 | — |
| TM01 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 120 | 75% | 5 | — |
| TM04 | Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Physical | ICEPhysical | 75 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
| TM08 | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 150 | 90% | 5 | — |
| TM09 | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 150 | 90% | 5 | — |
| TM15 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | GROUND | Physical | GROUNDPhysical | 80 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM16 | Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 85% | 40 | — |
| TM21 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | PSYCHC | Status | PSYCHCStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM23 | Takes the target’s item. | DARK | Physical | DARKPhysical | 60 | 100% | 25 | — |
| TM24 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 50 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
| TM25 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM27 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 55 | 95% | 15 | 100% |
| TM31 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM33 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | WATER | Status | WATERStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM35 | Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns. | ICE | Status | ICEStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM36 | Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 35 | 85% | 15 | 100% |
| TM39 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 70 | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM41 | Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 20 | — |
| TM43 | Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. | FIGHTING | Physical | FIGHTINGPhysical | 75 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM45 | User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | WATER | Physical | WATERPhysical | 80 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM46 | If there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 50 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM52 | User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | FLYING | Physical | FLYINGPhysical | 85 | 85% | 5 | 30% |
| TM53 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | GROUND | Special | GROUNDSpecial | 55 | 95% | 15 | 100% |
| TM57 | Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn. | DARK | Physical | DARKPhysical | 50 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM59 | Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item. | DARK | Physical | DARKPhysical | — | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM76 | Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 60 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM81 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | GROUND | Physical | GROUNDPhysical | 60 | 100% | 20 | 100% |
| TR01 | Has a chance to paralyze the target. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 85 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
| TR03 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 110 | 80% | 5 | — |
| TR04 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 90 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TR05 | Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
| TR06 | Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 110 | 70% | 5 | 10% |
| TR10 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users. | GROUND | Physical | GROUNDPhysical | 100 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TR11 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | PSYCHC | Special | PSYCHCSpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
| TR14 | Randomly selects and uses any move in the game. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TR16 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. | WATER | Physical | WATERPhysical | 80 | 100% | 15 | 20% |
| TR20 | Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TR26 | Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TR27 | Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TR30 | Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 5 | — |
| TR35 | Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TR42 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TR45 | Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 90 | 85% | 10 | 30% |
| TR64 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | FIGHTING | Special | FIGHTINGSpecial | 120 | 70% | 5 | 10% |
| TR67 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | GROUND | Special | GROUNDSpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
| TR84 | Has a chance to burn the target. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 80 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
| TR98 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | WATER | Physical | WATERPhysical | 85 | 100% | 10 | 20% |