Politoed (Pokémon)

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Politoed Frog Pokémon ニョロトノ Nyorotono #186 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 {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 74.7 lbs. 33.9 kg Politoed 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
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	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

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

Biology

Politoed is a green, bipedal, frog-like Pokémon with yellow hands, belly, throat, and toes. 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.

In the anime

Major appearances

Politoed in the anime

Misty's Politoed

Misty's Poliwhirl evolved into a Politoed in Outrageous Fortunes. It is very cheerful to the point where it would occasionally lose focus in a battle and start clapping.

Other

A Politoed nicknamed Bean in I Politoed Ya So belongs to Tammy, who uses Pokémon for cheerleading. 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.

A Politoed battled Brock's Croagunk in A Faux Oak Finish!

A Politoed was revealed to be part of Tierno's party in Good Friends, Great Training! to Ash, Serena, and Bonnie.

A Politoed lived in the forest in Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad.

Minor appearances

A Politoed appeared in a flashback in Poetry Commotion!.

A Coordinator's Politoed battled May's Munchlax during the Battle Stage of the Wisteria Contest in Harley Rides Again.

The Marina Group uses Politoed in their Marina Underwater Pokémon Show in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.

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.

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

A Trainer's Politoed watching the battles during the Manalo Conference in The Battlefield of Truth and Love! and Battling on the Wing!.

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

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

Politoed in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Ran had a Politoed in GDZ66.

In the TCG

Main article: Politoed (TCG)

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.
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 SM: #152 Alola USUM: #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 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.

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 Unobtainable

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 Shuffle Event: Politoed Appears Rumble World Gold Plateau: Purifying Pond (Center Boss, Back, Special)

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

Game		Held Item(s)
Black	White	King's Rock (5%)
Black 2	White 2	King's Rock (5%)
X	Y	King's Rock (5%)
Sun	Moon	King's Rock (5%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon	King's Rock (5%)
Events*		Sitrus Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Atk: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Def: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Speed: 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 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Water Absorb, the effectiveness of  Water-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP Evo.Evo. Bounce Flying Physical 08585 08585% 5 011 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 08585% 5 011 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 08585% 15 011 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 011 Perish Song Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 011 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20 011 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— ——% 5 011 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15 011 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10 011 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 011 Belly Drum Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 011 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000— 06060% 20 011 Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 09595% 15

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/HM

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20 TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5 TM04 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM16 TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM35 TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM36 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM45 TM45 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM46 TM46 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM52 TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5 TM53 TM53 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR03 TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR14 TR14 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR16 TR16 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR30 TR30 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR42 TR42 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR45 TR45 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10 TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TR67 TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR84 TR84 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR98 TR98 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 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 of Politoed Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 Haze Ice Status — —% 30 Mind Reader Normal Status — —% 5 Mist Ice Status — —% 30 Splash Normal Status — —% 40 Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Politoed in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Politoed in that game. 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 tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

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 Poliwrath Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Poliwrath Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Jump Kick	Fighting	A Faux Oak Finish!

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! 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 Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Soak ×3) Loops: 7 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry R-055 Politoed rhythmically hops about and squirts water vigorously.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Water Poké Assist: (present) Water Field move: (present) (Soak ×3) Poké Assist: (past) Water Field move: (past) (Soak ×1) Browser entry R-239/N-125 It attacks by spitting bubbles that makes Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #594 Crowd Control Increases damage when there are more Politoed in the puzzle area. Swappable Skill(s): Relentless
Pokémon GO 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*, Earthquake†, Frustration‡, Return‡

Evolution

Unevolved Poliwag  Water

Level 25 →

First Evolution Poliwhirl  Water

+ Trade holding King's Rock →

Second Evolution Politoed  Water

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Politoed images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Japanese sprites

Gold and Silver back sprites

Trivia

• Politoed has the smallest level-up learnset of all Pokémon who evolve by trading.

Origin

Politoed is likely based on a tree frog, possibly the European tree frog. The swirl on its stomach may represent visible internal organs, like those of a glass frog.

Name origin

Politoed is a combination of polliwog and a corruption of toad. It may also be a play on 'poly-toed', meaning "having many toes", since, as Poliwhirl, its feet were digitless.

Nyorotono may be a combination of ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro (the sound of slithering) and 殿 tono (lord). This is possibly inspired by the トノサマガエル tonosamagaeru (dark-spotted frog), whose name literally means lord-frog in Japanese.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ニョロトノ Nyorotono From ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro, 殿 tono, and トノサマガエル tonosamagaeru French Tarpaud From têtard and crapaud Spanish Politoed Same as English name German Quaxo From quaken, Qua-, and Ach so! Italian Politoed Same as English name Korean 왕구리 Wangguri From 왕 wang and 개구리 gaeguri Mandarin Chinese 牛蛙君 Niúwājūn Literally "Bullfrog monarch" Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi पौलीटोड Politoed Transcription of English name Russian Политоед Politoyed Transcription of English name Thai นิวโรโทโน Nyorotono Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Misty's Politoed
• Polibo

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