Politoed
Water-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 560.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bubble Blizzard
Same-type attack bonus on Bubble. Blizzard costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Politoed takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 560
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,399 CP
Politoed moves
2 fast · 7 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard Best | Ice | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Hydro Pump STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Scald STAB | Water | 75 | 50 | 3.5s | 21.4 | 1.50 |
| Surf STAB | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
| Weather Ball Water STAB | Water | 55 | 33 | 1.5s | 36.7 | 1.67 |
| Earthquake Elite | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Ice Beam Elite | Ice | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard | Ice | 140 | 75 | 1.87 | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Scald | Water | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | Buff / debuff |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Weather Ball Water | Water | 60 | 35 | 1.71 | — |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bubble (10 DPS); Bubble builds energy fastest (12 EPS). Earthquake, Ice Beam are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Politoed is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Politoed
How to get Politoed
- Evolve from
- Poliwhirl · 100 Candy + King's Rock
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Politoed knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 61 | 2,117 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 61 | 2,292 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,363 | 1,434 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,695 | 1,784 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,363 | 1,434 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,030 | 1,084 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,363 | 1,434 |
Is Politoed good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Politoed has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (179 Defense / 207 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 7 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Politoed deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 34 |
| Lv 2 | 108 |
| Lv 3 | 182 |
| Lv 4 | 256 |
| Lv 5 | 330 |
| Lv 6 | 404 |
| Lv 7 | 478 |
| Lv 8 | 552 |
| Lv 9 | 626 |
| Lv 10 | 700 |
| Lv 11 | 770 |
| Lv 12 | 840 |
| Lv 13 | 910 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 980 |
| Lv 15 | 1,049 |
| Lv 16 | 1,119 |
| Lv 17 | 1,189 |
| Lv 18 | 1,259 |
| Lv 19 | 1,329 |
| Lv 20 | 1,399 |
| Lv 21 | 1,469 |
| Lv 22 | 1,539 |
| Lv 23 | 1,609 |
| Lv 24 | 1,679 |
| Lv 25 | 1,749 |
| Lv 26 | 1,819 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,889 |
| Lv 28 | 1,959 |
| Lv 29 | 2,029 |
| Lv 30 | 2,099 |
| Lv 31 | 2,134 |
| Lv 32 | 2,169 |
| Lv 33 | 2,204 |
| Lv 34 | 2,239 |
| Lv 35 | 2,274 |
| Lv 36 | 2,309 |
| Lv 37 | 2,344 |
| Lv 38 | 2,379 |
| Lv 39 | 2,414 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,449 |
| Lv 41 | 2,480 |
| Lv 42 | 2,512 |
| Lv 43 | 2,543 |
| Lv 44 | 2,575 |
| Lv 45 | 2,607 |
| Lv 46 | 2,639 |
| Lv 47 | 2,671 |
| Lv 48 | 2,704 |
| Lv 49 | 2,736 |
| Lv 50 | 2,769 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0186
- Height
- 1.09 m
- Weight
- 33.90 kg
- Family forms
- 8 released forms
- Game ID
- V0186_POKEMON_POLITOED
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Politoed in Pokemon GO?
Politoed's best moveset is Bubble (fast) with Blizzard (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Politoed's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Politoed takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Politoed's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Politoed reaches 2,769 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,449 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Politoed?
A perfect 15/15/15 Politoed shows 1,399 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,749 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Politoed better than regular Politoed?
Shadow Politoed deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Politoed in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Poliwhirl (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Politoed be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Politoed depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.