Politoed (Pokémon)

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Politoed ニョロトノ Nyorotono #186
Artwork from GSC
Type Water ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Frog Pokémon
Abilities Water Absorb or Damp Damp Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #075 Hoenn #331 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3′07″ Imperial 1.1 m Metric 3′07″/1.1 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 74.7 lbs. Imperial 33.9 kg Metric 74.7 lbs./33.9 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Water 1 group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 185 Battle Exp.: 1851*
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. It evolves from Poliwhirl.

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

The pink spots on a female's cheeks are smaller.

Behavior

Politoed lure other members of its evolution family near to it by croaking.

Habitat

File:Watersedge.gif

Water's-edge Pokémon

Politoed live in small freshwater ponds and lakes, usually ones that have an abundance of lily pads.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Misty politoed.jpg

Misty's Politoed

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

Tammy, a young girl who used Pokémon for cheerleading mistook Misty's Politoed for her own in I Politoed Ya So. She asked Misty to lend it to him for a while since she and her Politoed were angry at each other; later, they make amends and Tammy gives Misty's Politoed back to her.

May battled against a Politoed in the Wisteria Town Contest in Harley Rides Again.

In the manga

Pokémon Special

In the 9th volume of Pokémon Special, Silver "borrowed" Gold's Poliwhirl in exchange for his own Seadra. Due to the effects of the King's Rock Poliwhirl was holding, plus the effects of both Gold and Silver's communication devices, Poliwhirl evolved into Politoed, and Seadra evolved into a Kingdra.

In the TCG

Main article: Politoed (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II 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 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 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. 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 Diamond It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey. Pearl It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Poliwhirl Crystal None Evolve Poliwhirl
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Poliwhirl Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Poliwhirl Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Pond Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 61 Forever Level 11 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Evolve from Poliwhirl
Pokémon Ranger	Jungle Relic entrance (during mission)

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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

If Politoed has Water Absorb, the effectiveness of Water attacks is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation II Level Move Type 35 Perish Song 51 Swagger

Generation III Level Move Type 35 Perish Song 51 Swagger

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. 43 Bounce 53 Swagger

By TM/HM

Generation II # Move Type TM01 DynamicPunch TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse unknown TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Snore TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM16 Icy Wind TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM29 Psychic TM31 Mud Slap TM32 Double Team TM33 Ice Punch TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM40 Defense Curl TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM06 Whirlpool HM07 Waterfall

Generation III # Move Type TM01 Focus Punch TM02 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM29 Psychic TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM07 Waterfall HM08 Dive

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM01 Focus Punch TM02 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM29 Psychic TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM52 Focus Blast TM56 Fling TM58 Endure TM66 Payback TM68 Giga Impact TM78 Captivate TM80 Rock Slide TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM07 Waterfall

By breeding

• BubbleBeam
• Haze
• Ice Ball
• Mind Reader
• Mist
• Splash
• Water Sport

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl only:

• Endeavor
• Mud Shot
• Refresh

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Politoed's Generation III and Generation IV sprite looks the same

Origin

This Pokémon appears to be based on a tree frog.

Name origin

Politoed is a combination of the word polliwog and a misspelling of the word toad. It may also refer to having multiple toes upon evolution. Its Japanese name may be a combination of ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro, the sound of slithering, and トノサマガエル tonosamagaeru, dark-spotted frog.

In other languages

• German: Quaxo
• French: Tarpaud
• Korean: 왕구리 Wangguri

Related articles

• Misty's Politoed

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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