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Politoed (ニョロトノ Nyorotono)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#186
		Evolves From:	Poliwhirl
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation II
		Pronunciation:	$PAUL-ee-toed$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	90	Species:	Frog Pokémon
Attack:	75	Type(s):	Water
Defense:	75	Height:	3'07"
Special Atk:	90	Weight:	74.7 lbs.
Special Def:	100	Abilities:	Water Absorb Damp Drizzle (Dream World)
Speed:	70	Pokédex Color:	Green
Stat Total:	500	Gender:	50% ♀/50% ♂
		Footprint:
		Cry:

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

EvolutionEdit

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

In the mangaEdit

In the Pokémon Adventures Manga, Gold has a Politoed.

Game infoEdit

Game locationsEdit

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Politoed Locations
Gold/Silver	Evolve Poliwhirl	None
Crystal	Evolve Poliwhirl	None
Ruby/ Sapphire	Trade	None
Emerald	Trade	None
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Evolve Poliwhirl	None
Diamond/ Pearl	Evolve Poliwhirl	None
Platinum	Evolve Poliwhirl	None
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Trade	None
Black/White	Route 6	Rare

Side game locationsEdit

Game(s)	Location
Politoed Locations
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 entriesEdit

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.
Black 2
It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
White 2
It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.

LearnsetEdit

Generation IIEdit

Main article: Politoed/Learnset Generation II

Generation IIIEdit

Main article: Politoed/Learnset Generation III

Generation IVEdit

Main article: Politoed/Learnset Generation IV

Generation VEdit

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
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.