Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Politoed
Say it: POL-ee-toad
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Politoed is the Frog Pokémon — Water from Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Politoed (King’s Rock trade). In Pokémon GO it is a bulky Water attacker and Great League option with Mud Shot + Weather Ball / Scald. Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Grass and Electric hit Water hard. Evolve Poliwhirl with a King’s Rock trade or catch Politoed from events.
Say it: POL-ee-toad
Politoed (#186) is a Water Pokémon in Pokémon GO — an evolution of Poliwhirl. Trainers use it as a Water attacker and PvP pick with Mud Shot / Bubble + Hydro Pump / Blizzard / Surf / Weather Ball (Water) / Scald. Against Politoed, lead with Grass or Electric. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Politoed is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0186. Use the Water type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Mud Shot + Weather Ball / Scald is the usual PvP kit. Shadow Politoed is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
When Politoed is your opponent, Electric, Grass hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 174
- Defense
- 179
- Stamina
- 207
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Politoed’s always-available TM pool. Mud Shot + Weather Ball covers most PvP needs.
Fast
- Mud Shot · Standard
Ground energy / default
- Bubble · Standard
Water energy
Charged
- Weather Ball · Standard
Water weather ball
- Scald · Standard
Water / PvP
- Surf · Standard
Water alternate
- Blizzard · Standard
Ice coverage
- Hydro Pump · Standard
Water nuke
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- mud shot
- bubble
Charged
- hydro pump
- blizzard
- surf
- weather ball water
- scald
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #56 of 954 · CP 1469
Mud Shot + Blizzard
- Ultra League · rank #18 of 747 · CP 2496
Mud Shot + Blizzard
- Master League · rank #176 of 1023 · CP 2769
Mud Shot + Blizzard
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
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When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.