Soothing Wetlands
100%- Method
- Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
- Level Range
- Lv. 32
- Conditions
- During rainy weather, Before entering the Hall of Fame
PokemonLore Pokédex
#186
POKÉDEX No. #186
Politoed
Frog Pokémon
If POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gather ing from far and wide.
Weak to
Grass
Electric
Height1.1 m
Weight33.9 kg
AbilitiesWater Absorb
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP90290–384
- Attack75139–273
- Defense75139–273
- Sp. Atk90166–306
- Sp. Def100184–328
- Speed70130–262
Total500
/ 720
BST500
66 percentile (1025)+84 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Waters Edge
Color
Green
Shape
Humanoid
Gender Difference
Yes
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Poliwhirl#61Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #186 |
| Champions | #186 |
| Isle Of Armor | #145 |
| Kalos Mountain | #36 |
| Kitakami | #42 |
| Original Akala | #79 |
| Original Alola | #152 |
| Original Johto | #75 |
| Original Ulaula | #71 |
| Updated Akala | #86 |
| Updated Alola | #185 |
| Updated Johto | #75 |
| Updated Ulaula | #77 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
225
EV Yield
+3 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
Kings Rock
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Fire
Offensive Coverage
Politoed's Water typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Naive
+Speed−Sp. Def
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 500, Politoed plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Special Defense at 100, while Speed (70) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Water typing leaves Politoed with 2 weaknesses against 4 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 3 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Politoed a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Defense +3 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.1 m
Weight
33.9 kg
TypeWater
Abilities
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Summons rain that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 1
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Politoed?
Politoed is a Water type Pokémon.
What are Politoed's weaknesses?
Politoed takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric type moves.
How does Politoed evolve?
Politoed is the final form of the Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Poliwrath evolution line.
What are Politoed's base stats?
Politoed has a base stat total of 500: HP 90, Attack 75, Defense 75, Sp. Atk 90, Sp. Def 100, Speed 70. Its highest stat is Sp. Def (100).
