Politoed
The Water type Pokemon. Explore its data in HeartGold & SoulSilver.
National #186• HeartGold & SoulSilver #75
Water
Pokemon Details
Species: Frog Pokémon
Height: 1.1 m
Weight: 33.9 kg
Abilities:
- Water Absorb
- Damp
- Drizzle (Hidden Ability)
Training
EV Yield: 3 Special-defense
Catch Rate: 45
Base Friendship: 50
Base Exp: 225
Growth Rate: Medium Slow
Breeding
Egg Groups:
- Water 1
Egg Cycles (Steps):
- Min: 4884
- Max: 5140
Gender:
- Male: 50%
- Female: 50%
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Stats
75
75
90
90
100
70
Total
500
Type Guide
Learn when this Pokémon is a good pick. “Great against” are types your moves hit hard. “Watch out for” are move types that hit you hard.
Great against
Fire×2
Ground×2
Rock×2
Watch out for
Electric×2
Grass×2
Not very effective on
Water×0.5
Grass×0.5
Dragon×0.5
Takes reduced damage from
Fire×0.5
Water×0.5
Ice×0.5
Steel×0.5
Try a matchup
Pick the opponent’s types to see how your moves perform.
Your damage:×1Even
Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, Water/Flying takes ×4 from Electric moves.
Pokémon Moves by Learning Method
| Name | Level | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perish Song | 1 | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Bubblebeam | 1 | Water | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Doubleslap | 1 | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 |
| Hypnosis | 1 | Psychic | Status | - | 60 |
| Swagger | 27 | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| Bounce | 37 | Physical | 85 | 85 | |
| Hyper Voice | 48 | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 |
Game Locations
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Heartgold | Evolve Poliwag/Poliwhirl - Evolution evolution-only - Evolution |
| Soulsilver | Evolve Poliwag/Poliwhirl - Evolution evolution-only - Evolution |
Pokedex Entries
| Game | Entry |
|---|---|
| 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. |