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Politoed is a Water-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Johto region (#186, Generation 2). With a max CP of 2,769 and base stats of 174/179/207 (Atk/Def/Sta), Politoed has a total stat product of 560.
Politoed is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type attacks. Politoed is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Bubble (10 DPS), while Bubble generates energy the fastest (12 EPS). Note that Earthquake, Ice Beam are Elite TM moves and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Raid Guide
Politoed as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsPolitoed is not currently available as a raid boss. When Politoed returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Politoed from raids would have 1399 CP at level 20, or 1749 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Politoed
Politoed is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
How to Get Politoed
Politoed evolves from Poliwhirl using 100 Candy and a King's Rock.
A Shadow version of Politoed is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Politoed knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Politoed as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Politoed Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Politoed in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Politoed from raids or eggs will show 1,399 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Politoed is a Water-type Pokemon with a stat total of 560. With its bulk spread of 179 Defense and 207 Stamina, Politoed has solid survivability in battles.
Watch out for Electric, Grass-type moves when using Politoed. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Politoed's performance.
Politoed's moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 7 charged moves available, a second move gives Politoed much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Politoed?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Collector's Pick
Politoed is a Water-type Pokemon with base stats of 174/179/207 (Atk/Def/Sta) and a max CP of 2,769. While it doesn't currently rank among the top raid attackers or PvP contenders, every Pokemon has its place in a trainer's collection. Politoed may shine during specific events, in limited-format cups, or when new moves are added in future updates. For now, hold onto a good IV specimen but save your Stardust and Candy for more impactful investments unless you're a dedicated fan of this Pokemon.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Politoed deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.