Type matchups
Damage Politoed takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Politoed has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
- With Water Absorb: Water ½× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 75
- Defense
- 75
- Sp. Atk
- 90
- Sp. Def
- 100
- Speed
- 70
- Total
- 500
Politoed has a base stat total of 500, higher than 64% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (100). With Sp. Atk (90) well above Attack (75), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 70 is middling (faster than 50% of Pokémon). With 90 HP, 75 Defense and 100 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Politoed can have the abilities Water Absorb, Damp and Drizzle.
How to beat Politoed
Politoed takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Politoed is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Poliwrath or Politoed), evolving from Poliwhirl.
Best counters to Politoed
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Politoed weak to?
As a Water type, Politoed takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Politoed resistant to?
Politoed resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Politoed?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Politoed with super-effective attacks.