Stats & Training
Politoed's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Def leads, Speed trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 3 Sp. Def EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
Politoed Weakness
Type-wise, Politoed takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Politoed's special bulk (base 100 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x42-51% Vine Whip 2x28-34% | ||
Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 2x32-40% Mega Drain 2x19-23% Absorb 2x13-17% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Magnemite builds →Thunder Shock 2x32-40% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x55-65% Mega Drain 2x29-35% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x70-83% Mega Drain 2x32-39% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 2x36-43% Razor Leaf 2x32-39% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x41-48% Leaf Tornado 2x29-35% Vine Whip 2x25-30% | ||
Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 2x32-39% Razor Leaf 2x25-30% Mega Drain 2x17-22% Absorb 2x10-13% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x54-64% Mega Drain 2x27-32% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x71-84% Mega Drain 2x34-41% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 2x69-82% Giga Drain 2x56-67% Needle Arm 2x50-58% Mega Drain 2x32-38% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 2x34-41% Razor Leaf 2x34-41% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Snivy builds →Leaf Blade 2x47-55% Energy Ball 2x37-44% Leaf Tornado 2x29-35% Vine Whip 2x24-29% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x75-89% Magical Leaf 2x50-60% Mega Drain 2x35-42% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Leavanny builds →Energy Ball 2x49-57% Razor Leaf 2x50-60% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x50-60% Mega Drain 2x24-29% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x69-81% Mega Drain 2x33-39% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 2x66-78% Giga Drain 2x55-65% Needle Arm 2x49-57% Mega Drain 2x30-37% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x73-87% Magical Leaf 2x50-60% Mega Drain 2x34-41% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 2x79-94% Energy Ball 2x47-55% Razor Leaf 2x50-60% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x50-60% Mega Drain 2x25-30% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x66-78% Mega Drain 2x31-37% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Maractus builds →Petal Dance 2x85-101%KO Energy Ball 2x64-76% Giga Drain 2x54-64% Needle Arm 2x47-55% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x75-89% Magical Leaf 2x51-60% Mega Drain 2x35-42% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Virizion builds →Energy Ball 2x57-68% Giga Drain 2x50-58% Magical Leaf 2x40-47% | ||
Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 2x69-81% Giga Drain 2x57-68% Vine Whip 2x40-47% Mega Drain 2x32-38% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 2x82-96% Energy Ball 2x48-57% Razor Leaf 2x50-58% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x51-60% Mega Drain 2x24-28% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x75-89% Magical Leaf 2x51-60% Mega Drain 2x35-42% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Virizion builds →Energy Ball 2x58-69% Giga Drain 2x49-58% Magical Leaf 2x40-47% | ||
Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 2x68-80% Giga Drain 2x57-67% Vine Whip 2x41-49% Mega Drain 2x32-38% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Leavanny builds →Leaf Storm 2x68-80% Leaf Blade 2x82-96% Energy Ball 2x48-56% Razor Leaf 2x51-60% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x52-62% Mega Drain 2x24-29% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Xatu builds →U Turn9-11% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Donphan builds →Earthquake29-34% Rapid Spin10-11% Ice Shard4-5% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake27-32% | ||
QuagsireImmune to Water via Water Absorb, ignores boosts via Unaware, recovers with Recover WaterGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Quagsire builds →Earthquake21-25% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Politoed View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz17-21% Extreme Speed16-18% Close Combat23-28% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Politoed is one of 2 ways Poliwhirl's chain can end. This one takes the trade route, while the siblings go different directions. Breed through Poliwag to get eggs. Poliwrath has 10 more total stats, but Politoed makes up for it with a stronger Sp.Def gain (+60 from Poliwag). View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Politoed to get Poliwag eggs easily using 78 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Bubble Beam, Encore, Endeavor and 10 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Politoed Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn so Politoed sticks around, and the Bold nature reinforces physical wall. The moveset handles sustain while Drizzle does work passively.
Best Build
Politoed best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Encore
- Protect
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Bubble Beam and Encore aren't available any other way for Politoed, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hydro Pump and Surf for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Politoed in Black 2 & White 2
Politoed's 3-stage chain starts with Poliwag, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Politoed in Black 2 & White 2
Poliwag is your first catch on the way to Politoed. You'll find fishing encounters from Lv. 40-70 across 80 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch PoliwagGiant Chasm - CaveWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice60%LateAnyGiant Chasm - CaveBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice60%LateAnyGiant Chasm - Inner CaveWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice60%LateAnyGiant Chasm - Inner CaveBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice60%LateAnyLostlorn ForestWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Forest60%LateAnyLostlorn ForestBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Forest60%LateAnyFloccesy RanchWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 FacilityCommonLateAnyFloccesy RanchBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 FacilityCommonLateAnyRelic Passage - Room 2Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CaveCommonLateAnyRelic Passage - Room 2White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CaveCommonLateAnyRoute 19Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 19White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 20Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 20White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 23Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 23White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 6Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 6White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 RouteCommonLateAnyVictory Road - 1FBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-55 CaveCommonLateAnyVictory Road - 1FWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-55 CaveCommonLateAnyVictory Road - 3FWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CaveCommonLateAnyVictory Road - 3FBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CaveCommonLateAnyVictory Road - 4FWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CaveCommonLateAnyVictory Road - 4FBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CaveCommonLateAnyVictory Road - OutsideWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CaveCommonLateAnyVictory Road - OutsideBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CaveCommonLateAnyWellspring Cave - 1FWhite 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave60%PostAnyWellspring Cave - 1FBlack 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave60%PostAnyWellspring Cave - B1FWhite 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave60%PostAnyWellspring Cave - B1FBlack 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave60%PostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 2Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 CaveCommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 2White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 CaveCommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 3Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 CaveCommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 3White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 CaveCommonPostAny
Step 2Catch or Evolve PoliwhirlGiant Chasm - CaveWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice55%LateAnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - CaveBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice55%LateAnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - Inner CaveWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice55%LateAnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - Inner CaveBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice55%LateAnyShaking spotFloccesy RanchWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 FacilityCommonLateAnyShaking spotFloccesy RanchBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 FacilityCommonLateAnyShaking spotLostlorn ForestWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 ForestCommonLateAnyShaking spotLostlorn ForestBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 ForestCommonLateAnyShaking spotRelic Passage - Room 2Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CaveCommonLateAnyShaking spotRelic Passage - Room 2White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CaveCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 19Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 19White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 20Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 20White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 23Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 23White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 6Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 6White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotVictory Road - 1FBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 CaveCommonLateAnyShaking spotVictory Road - 1FWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 CaveCommonLateAnyShaking spotVictory Road - 3FWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CaveCommonLateAnyShaking spotVictory Road - 3FBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CaveCommonLateAnyShaking spotVictory Road - 4FWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CaveCommonLateAnyShaking spotVictory Road - 4FBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CaveCommonLateAnyShaking spotVictory Road - OutsideWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CaveCommonLateAnyShaking spotVictory Road - OutsideBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CaveCommonLateAnyShaking spotClay Tunnel - Room 2Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 CaveCommonPostAnyShaking spotClay Tunnel - Room 2White 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 CaveCommonPostAnyShaking spotClay Tunnel - Room 3Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 CaveCommonPostAnyShaking spotClay Tunnel - Room 3White 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 CaveCommonPostAnyShaking spotWellspring Cave - 1FWhite 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 CaveCommonPostAnyShaking spotWellspring Cave - 1FBlack 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 CaveCommonPostAnyShaking spotWellspring Cave - B1FWhite 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 CaveCommonPostAnyShaking spotWellspring Cave - B1FBlack 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 CaveCommonPostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Poliwag (Step 1)
Step 3Politoed ✓Floccesy RanchBlack 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 FacilityRarePostAnyShaking spotFloccesy RanchWhite 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 FacilityRarePostAnyShaking spotLostlorn ForestBlack 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 ForestRarePostAnyShaking spotLostlorn ForestWhite 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 ForestRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 19White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 19Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 20White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 20Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 6White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 6Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotVictory Road - OutsideWhite 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 CaveRarePostAnyShaking spotVictory Road - OutsideBlack 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 CaveRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Poliwhirl (Step 2)
Politoed Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Don't let Politoed's 500 base stat total fool you. Drizzle is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier. Scald with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, Run Drizzle on Politoed. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Politoed also gets Water Absorb and Damp, but they don't compare.
In Black 2 & White 2, Politoed fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Scald, Encore, Protect, and Toxic. Scald leads at 19% usage. Scald provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Politoed has been available in 17 games since Gold & Silver, though obtaining it requires a trade evolution. This extra step makes it less common than Pokemon found through standard wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves