Politoed (Pokémon)

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For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
0185MS.png #0185: Sudowoodo
Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Politoed (disambiguation).
Politoed
Frog Pokémon
ニョロトノ
Nyorotono
#0186
Politoed



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Water Absorb or Damp Cacophony
Cacophony
Drizzle
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Water 1
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
3'07" 1.1 m
Politoed
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
74.7 lbs. 33.9 kg
Politoed
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
185
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
225
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Politoed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
3
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body12.png
Footprint
F0186.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Green
Base friendship
70
External Links

Politoed (Japanese: ニョロトノ Nyorotono) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Poliwhirl when traded while holding a King's Rock. It is one of Poliwag's final forms, the other being Poliwrath.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)

Biology

Politoed is a green, bipedal, amphibian Pokémon with yellow hands, belly, throat, and toes that resembles a frog. It has a long, curled hair on top of its head and pink cheek spots that are smaller on the female than on the male. There is a green swirl on its belly. Its legs are well developed and it has bulbous toes and fingers.

Politoed acts as a leader to Poliwag and Poliwhirl, which gather from afar upon hearing its cry. Politoed likes to expand its throat and sing. When three or more assemble, they sing in a chorus with a loud, bellowing voice. The curled hair on Politoed's head is considered proof of its status as a king. The longer and curlier Politoed's hair is, the more Poliwag and Poliwhirl will obey it, and the more it is respected by other Politoed. Politoed is rarely found in the wild, though it is usually seen living by the water's edge.

At nightfall, Politoed appears near lakes to make territorial claims through cries that sound like shouting. A male Politoed's cry is said to be louder than a female Politoed's cry. A male Politoed with a deep, menacing voice will become more popular with the opposite gender.

Evolution

Politoed evolves from Poliwhirl and is one of the final forms of Poliwag, the other being Poliwrath.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

0060Poliwag.png
Unevolved
Poliwag
 Water 

0061Poliwhirl.png
First Evolution
Poliwhirl
 Water 

0186Politoed.png
Second Evolution
Politoed
 Water 

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#075
Gold If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Silver Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
Crystal When it expands its throat to croak out a tune, nearby Poliwag and Poliwhirl gather immediately.
Stadium 2 If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#—
Ruby The curled hair on Politoed's head is proof of its status as a king. It is said that the longer and more curled the hair, the more respect this Pokémon earns from its peers.
Sapphire
Emerald The curled hair on its head proves its status as a king. It is said that the longer and curlier the hair, the more respect it earns from its peers.
FireRed Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
LeafGreen If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#075
Diamond It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
SoulSilver Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
White
Black 2 It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #036
Hoenn
#—
X Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
Y If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Omega Ruby The curled hair on Politoed's head is proof of its status as a king. It is said that the longer and more curled the hair, the more respect this Pokémon earns from its peers.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
 S  M : #152
Alola
 US  UM : #185
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
Sun They gather on moonlit nights to form a large chorus. Their cries sound angry and not at all pleasant, but they are certainly distinctive.
Moon It's the leader of Poliwag and Poliwhirl. When Politoed roars, they all cower in fear.
Ultra Sun Although its cries sound like screams, a composer created a beautiful ballad that was influenced by the sounds.
Ultra Moon The longer and more luxurious the curled hair on its head, the greater the number of Poliwag and Poliwhirl that will obey it.
Generation VIII Galar
Isle of Armor #145
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
Sword At nightfall, these Pokémon appear on the shores of lakes. They announce their territorial claims by letting out cries that sound like shouting.
Shield The cry of a male is louder than that of a female. Male Politoed with deep, menacing voices find more popularity with the opposite gender.
Brilliant Diamond A group of Poliwag and Poliwhirl will form with a Politoed as the leader. Politoed's cries make the Pokémon of the group obey.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#42
Blueberry
#—
Scarlet If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Violet It's the leader of Poliwag and Poliwhirl. When Politoed roars, they all cower in fear.


Pokédex Image Politoed SM.png Pokédex Image Politoed SV Kitakami.png
Politoed in the Alola Pokédex Politoed in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Evolve Poliwhirl
Crystal
Evolve Poliwhirl
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Evolve Poliwhirl
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Poliwhirl
Platinum
Evolve Poliwhirl
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Poliwhirl
Pal Park
Pond
Generation V
Black White
Route 6 (Fishing in rippling water)
Black 2 White 2
Routes 6, 19, and 20, Floccesy Ranch, Lostlorn Forest, Victory Road* (Fishing in rippling water)
Generation VI
X Y
Route 19 (Super Rod)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Malie Garden (SOS Battle in rain)Night
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Malie Garden (SOS Battle in rain)Night
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.2.0+
Expansion Pass
Soothing Wetlands (Wanderer)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Poliwhirl
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 2.0.1+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Endless Level 61, Forever Level 11, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Poliwhirl
Ranger
Lyra Forest (during Net mission), Jungle Relic (during mission)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Lake Afar (B1F-B24F)
MD Sky
Lake Afar (B1F-B24F)
Ranger: GS
Canal Ruins, Ice Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lake: Everspring Valley (post-ending)
Rumble U
Verdant Plaza: Four Seasons in the Forest, Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 3We
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Purifying Pond (Center Boss, Back, Special)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea2019, Castform Sea, Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Charizard SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Northwind Field (26F-29F)
Mystery House: Silver Trench
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: Politoed Appears


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
BWB2W2 Yamamoto's Tournament Politoed Japanese Japan 50 September 29 to October 6, 2013

Held items

Games Held items
Black White
Black 2 White 2
X Y
Sun Moon
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Sword Shield
King's Rock King's Rock (Expansion Pass required, 5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
90
150 - 197 290 - 384
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
Total:
500
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/3 ★★★
Power
3/4 ★★★
Skill
3/4 ★★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
4/4 ★★★★
Total
16/19 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00——% 5
011 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5
011 Belly Drum Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
011 Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
Rem.Rem. Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15
Rem.Rem. Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15
Rem.Rem. Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
Rem.Rem. Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20
Rem.Rem. Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000 06060% 20
Rem.Rem. Perish Song Normal Status 0000 00——% 5
Rem.Rem. Swagger Normal Status 0000 08585% 15
Rem.Rem. Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100100% 10
Rem.Rem. Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 09595% 15
Rem.Rem. Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10
Evo.Evo. Bounce Flying Physical 08585 08585% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Politoed
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Politoed
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM011Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20
TM012Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM022Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM034Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM035Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM039Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM043Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM069Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM077Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM080Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM110Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM117Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM120Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM122Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 5
TM123Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM128Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM128 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM133Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM135Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM142Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
TM143Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM149Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM158Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM174Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM192Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM193Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM203Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM208Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM208 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM209Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM209 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Politoed
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Politoed
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
MudkipMarshtompSwampertCorphishCrawdaunt
Endeavor Normal Physical 100% 5
LaprasWooperQuagsireLotadLombreLudicoloWingullPelipperSurskitPiplupPrinplupEmpoleonEiscue
Mist Ice Status —% 30
WooperQuagsireMudkipMarshtompSwampertShellosGastrodonClauncherClawitzer
Muddy Water Water Special 90 85% 10
FeebasMiloticClauncherClawitzer
Splash Normal Status —% 40
SquirtleWartortleBlastoisePsyduckGolduckSlowpokeSlowpokeSlowbroSlowbroSlowkingSlowkingHorseaSeadraKingdraLaprasMudkipMarshtompSwampertWingullPelipperMiloticShellosGastrodonDucklettSwannaAlomomolaFroakieFrogadierGreninjaSkrelpDragalgeClauncherClawitzerSobbleDrizzileInteleonQuaxwellQuaquaval
Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Politoed
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Politoed
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Politoed
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Politoed
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Politoed
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Animated series-only moves

Move Type Episode
Jump Kick  Fighting  A Faux Oak Finish!

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani186.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Tadpole Pond
Phrases
51%-100% HP I like to sing in a big chorus for a good time~♪
26%-50% HP Already~♪ Half my HP~♪ Has gone away~♪ From me-ee-ee-eeh~♪
1%-25% HP I'm gonna croak... Because I can't sing anymore...
Level up Level uh-uh-uh-up~♪ My singing skills went up, lalalalala~♪
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 186.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 186.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Ludicolo
Connected to: Ludicolo
Connection Orb Set: 10

Phrases
Normal I'll do my best! I'm pumped up!
Low HP (< 50%) This is...too much...
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Water
Poké Assist: Water PA.png
Water
Field move: Soak fm.pngSoak fm.pngSoak fm.png
(Soak ×3)
Loops: 7 Min. exp.: 68 Max. exp.:
Browser entry R-055
Politoed rhythmically hops about and squirts water vigorously.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Water
Poké Assist:
(present)
Water Assist.png
Water
Field move:
(present)
Soak 3 field move.png
(Soak ×3)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Water Assist.png
Water
Field move:
(past)
Soak 1 field move.png
(Soak ×1)
Browser entry R-239/N-125
It attacks by spitting bubbles that makes Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush186 fBody.png Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 57
Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 57 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT186.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Water
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 110 Raise Max Level.png 5

#594
Shuffle186.png

Crowd Control
Increases damage when there are more Politoed in the puzzle area.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Relentless


Pokémon GO
GO186.png Base HP: 207 Base Attack: 174 Base Defense: 179
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Mud Shot, Bubble
Charged Attacks: Hydro Pump, Blizzard, Surf*, Weather Ball (Water)*, Scald*, Earthquake, Ice Beam, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Evolution data

Politoed evolves from Poliwhirl when traded while holding a King's Rock. Poliwhirl cannot evolve into Politoed in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen before the player obtains the National Pokédex, as its evolution will be interupted. Poliwhirl also cannot evolve into Politoed in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as Politoed is not present in those games.

0060Poliwag.png
Unevolved
Poliwag
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 25
0061Poliwhirl.png
First Evolution
Poliwhirl
 Water 
Link Trade icon SV.png + King's Rock
Trade
holding King's Rock
0186Politoed.png
Second Evolution
Politoed
 Water 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 186.png Spr b 2g 186.png Spr 2s 186.png Spr b 2s 186.png Spr 2c 186.png Spr b 2c 186.png
Spr 2g 186 s.png Spr b 2g 186 s.png Spr 2s 186 s.png Spr b 2s 186 s.png Spr 2c 186 s.png Spr b 2c 186 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Gold (Japan) Silver (Japan)
Spr 2g 186 jp.png Spr b 2g 186 jp.png Spr 2s 186 jp.png Spr b 2g 186 jp.png
Spr 2g 186 s jp.png Spr b 2g 186 s jp.png Spr 2s 186 s jp.png Spr b 2g 186 s jp.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 186.png Spr b 3r 186.png Spr 3e 186.png Spr b 3e 186.png Spr 3f 186.png Spr b 3f 186.png
Spr 3r 186 s.png Spr b 3r 186 s.png Spr 3e 186 s.png Spr b 3e 186 s.png Spr 3f 186 s.png Spr b 3f 186 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Male Male Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation
HOME
Male Shiny Male
Female Shiny Female
186MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Politoed images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Major appearances

Misty's Politoed

Misty has a Politoed that debuted in Outrageous Fortunes upon evolving from her Poliwhirl, thus marking the species' debut. It is very cheerful to the point where it would occasionally lose focus in a battle and start clapping.

Other

In I Politoed Ya So, Tammy owns a Politoed nicknamed Bean and uses it and other Pokémon for a cheerleading squad. Bean is distinctive from other Politoed by the red band it wears around its head. It had a falling-out with Tammy, prompting her to ask Misty to lend her own Politoed to her for a while. Later, she and her Politoed made amends, and Tammy returned Misty's Politoed to her.

In A Faux Oak Finish!, a Politoed was the leader of a group of swamp Pokémon. It battled Brock's Croagunk and acquired Professor Oak's assistance in cheering up a sad Lombre by giving it a Water Stone to evolve into Ludicolo.

In Good Friends, Great Training!, Tierno was revealed to have caught a Politoed to Ash, Serena, and Bonnie.

In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Politoed was living in the forest.

Minor appearances

A Politoed appeared in a flashback in Poetry Commotion!.

In Harley Rides Again, a Coordinator's Politoed battled May's Munchlax during the Battle Stage of the Wisteria Contest.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, the Marina Group uses a Politoed in their water show. It was later borrowed by Jack Walker to help him reach an ancient ruin site.

A Politoed appeared in BWS01.

Two Politoed appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.

A Politoed appeared in Lumiose City Pursuit!.

A Politoed appeared in Grooming Furfrou!.

A Politoed appeared in A Jolting Switcheroo!.

A Politoed appeared in The Power of Us.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Politoed competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference, but it was defeated by Togedemaru.

In The Battlefield of Truth and Love! and Battling on the Wing!, a Trainer's Politoed watched the battles during the Manalo Conference.

From Exhibition Unmasked! to From Z to Shining Z!, a Trainer's Politoed watched the exhibition match between Ash and Professor Kukui.

A Politoed appeared in a flashback in Time After Time!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP247 Politoed Ash's Pokédex Politoed, the Frog Pokémon. Politoed likes to expand its throat and sing out, drawing in Poliwag and Poliwhirl from all around.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP139 Politoed Ash's Pokedéx Politoed, the Frog Pokémon. It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Polibo

In Ampharos Amore, Silver borrowed Gold's Poliwhirl, Polibo, in exchange for his Seadra. Due to the effects of the King's Rock Polibo was holding, along with the trade between Silver and Gold, Polibo evolved into a Politoed. Later, he was returned to his original Trainer.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Ran had a Politoed in GDZ66.

In the TCG

Main article: Politoed (TCG)

Trivia

Origin

Politoed appears to be based on a frog. The swirl on its stomach may represent visible internal organs like those of tadpoles that can sometimes be seen through their transparent skin. Politoed's status as a king to Poliwag and Poliwhirl and its evolution method using the King's Rock may be based on the story of The Frog Prince, where the prince or the king is enchanted into a frog.

Politoed's Hidden Ability Drizzle likely alludes to the association between frogs and rain in Japan. Japanese frogs come out of hibernation during the East Asian rainy season (梅雨 tsuyu), which is an important period for farming; thus, they're seen as harbingers of rain and good fortune.

Name origin

Politoed may be a combination of polliwog (outdated term for tadpole) and toad. It may also involve poly- (prefix for many) and toed.

Nyorotono may be a combination of ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro (onomatopoeia for wriggling) and 殿 tono (lord), as well as 殿様蛙 tonosama-gaeru (dark-spotted frog).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ニョロトノ Nyorotono From ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro, 殿 tono, and 殿様蛙 tonosama-gaeru
France Flag.png French Tarpaud From têtard and crapaud
Spain Flag.png Spanish Politoed Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Quaxo From Kaulquappe, quaken, and Ach so!
Italy Flag.png Italian Politoed Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 왕구리 Wangguri From 왕 (王) wang and 개구리 gaeguri
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 蚊香蛙皇 Wénxiāngwāhuáng*
牛蛙君 Niúwājūn*
From 蚊香 wénxiāng, , and huáng
From 牛蛙 niúwā and jūn
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 蚊香蛙皇 Mānhēungwāwòhng*
牛蛙君 Ngàuhwāgwān*
From 蚊香 mānhēung, , and wòhng
From 牛蛙 ngàuhwā and gwān


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