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Politoed (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Water-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It evolves from a Poliwhirl when traded holding a King's Rock.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

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.

At nightfall, Politoed appears near lakes to make territorial claims through cries that sound like shouting. A male Politoed's cry is said to be louder than a female Politoed's cry. A male Politoed with a deep, menacing voice will become more popular with the opposite gender.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Pokémon Silver Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
Pokémon Crystal When it expands its throat to croak out a tune, nearby Poliwag and Poliwhirl gather immediately.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
Pokémon LeafGreen If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
Pokémon Pearl It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
Pokémon Platinum It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
Pokémon HeartGold If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Pokémon SoulSilver Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
Pokémon White It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
Pokémon Black 2 It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
Pokémon White 2 It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
Pokémon Y If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Alpha 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Moon It's the leader of Poliwag and Poliwhirl. When Politoed roars, they all cower in fear.
Pokémon Ultra Sun Although its cries sound like screams, a composer created a beautiful ballad that was influenced by the sounds.
Pokémon 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.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword At nightfall, these Pokémon appear on the shores of lakes. They announce their territorial claims by letting out cries that sound like shouting.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond A group of Poliwag and Poliwhirl will form with a Politoed as the leader. Politoed's cries make the Pokémon of the group obey.
Pokémon Shining Pearl A group of Poliwag and Poliwhirl will form with a Politoed as the leader. Politoed's cries make the Pokémon of the group obey.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Pokémon Violet It's the leader of Poliwag and Poliwhirl. When Politoed roars, they all cower in fear.


Game locations[]

In most games, Politoed is obtainable via evolution.

Title Location(s)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Route 6
Pokémon White
Route 6
Pokémon Black 2
Routes 6, 19, and 20, Floccesy Ranch, Lostlorn Forest, Victory Road
Pokémon White 2
Routes 6, 19, and 20, Floccesy Ranch, Lostlorn Forest, Victory Road
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Route 19
Pokémon Y
Route 19
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Malie Garden
Pokémon Moon
Malie Garden
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Malie Garden
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Malie Garden
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Soothing Wetlands
Pokémon Shield
Soothing Wetlands


Evolution[]

Poliwag
Reach level 25.
Poliwhirl
Trade holding
King's Rock King's Rock
Politoed
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Base Stats[]

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

Moveset[]

Main article: Politoed/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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