Politoed

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Water

Politoed

(ニョロトノ Nyorotono)

Frog Pokémon Pokémon

Pokédex

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Ability

Gender

Water Absorb
Damp
Drizzle (Dream World)

50% ♀
50% ♂

Pokédex color

Egg groups

Green

Unknown

Weight

Height

74.7 lbs.

???

3'07"

???

Body style

Footprint

Cry

Azurilland Pokédex

Generation IV

Generation V

Stats
HP	Attack	Defense
90	75	75
Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
90	100	70
Total
500

[[Category:Green Pokémon]]

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

Evolution

Politoed is the evolved form of Poliwhirl by trading Poliwhirl while holding King's Rock.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures Manga, Gold has a Politoad.

Game info

Game locations

Version(s)	Location
Gold/Silver	Evolve Poliwhirl
Crystal	Evolve Poliwhirl
Ruby/ Sapphire	Trade
Emerald	Trade
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Evolve Poliwhirl
Diamond/ Pearl	Evolve Poliwhirl
Platinum	Evolve Poliwhirl
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Trade
Black/White	Route 6

Side game locations

Game(s)	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 61 Forever Level 11 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Poliwhirl
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Lake Afar (B1F-B24F)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest* Jungle Relic*

Pokédex entries

Generation I
Politoed did not appear during the Generation I games.
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.
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.
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
It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
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.
Black
It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
White
It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
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Learnset

Generation II

Main article: Politoed/Learnset Generation II

Generation III

Main article: Politoed/Learnset Generation III

Generation IV

Main article: Politoed/Learnset Generation IV

Generation V

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Damage Type	Contest Type	Appeal	Jam
1	BubbleBeam	65	100%	20	Water	Special
1	Hypnosis	—	60%	20	Psychic	Status
1	DoubleSlap	15	85%	10	Normal	Physical
1	Perish Song	—	—%	5	Normal	Status
27	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status
37	Bounce	85	85%	5	Normal	Physical
48	Hyper Voice	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.