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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 2
Species: Frog Pokémon
Type: Water
Height: 1.1m
Weight: 33.9kg
Catch Rate: 45
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 蚊香蛙皇
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 蚊香蛙皇
English Politoed
French Tarpaud
German Quaxo
Italian Politoed
Japanese ニョロトノ
Japanese (Romanized) Nyorotono
Japanese (Trademark) Nyorotono
Korean 왕구리
Spanish Politoed

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #186
Johto (G/S) #75
Johto (HG/SS) #75
Kalos (Mountain) #36
Alola #152

Abilities

  • Water Absorb: Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move instead of taking damage.
  • Damp: Prevents the use of explosive moves, such as Self-Destruct, by dampening its surroundings.
  • Drizzle: The Pokémon makes it rain when it enters a battle. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Level 25
Pokemon
Trade
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Electric 2x
Fire 0.5x
Grass 2x
Ice 0.5x
Steel 0.5x
Water 0.5x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Water 90
75
75
90
100
70
500
7 Water 90
75
75
90
100
70
500
6 Water 90
75
75
90
100
70
500

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Gold If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
United States Pokémon Silver Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
United States Pokémon Ruby The curled hair on Politoed's head is proof of its stature as a king. It is said that the longer and more curled the hair, the more respect this Pokemon earns from its peers.
United States 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 POKeMON earns from its peers.
United States 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.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen If POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
United States Pokémon FireRed Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
United States Pokémon Diamond It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make POLIWAG obey.
United States Pokémon Pearl It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make POLIWAG obey.
United States Pokémon Platinum It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make POLIWAG obey.
United States Pokémon HeartGold If POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
Japan Pokémon White ニョロトノを リーダーに グループが つくられる。ニョロトノの なきごえが ニョロモたちを したがわせる。
Japan Pokémon Black ニョロトノを リーダーに グループが つくられる。ニョロトノの なきごえが ニョロモたちを したがわせる。
United States Pokémon Black It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
United States Pokémon White It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
United States Pokémon Black 2 It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 ニョロトノを リーダーに グループが つくられる。ニョロトノの なきごえが ニョロモたちを したがわせる。
United States Pokémon White 2 It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
Japan Pokémon White 2 ニョロトノを リーダーに グループが つくられる。ニョロトノの なきごえが ニョロモたちを したがわせる。
Italy Pokémon X Quando tre o più Politoed si trovano insieme, iniziano a cantare ad alta voce producendo un gran frastuono.
Italy Pokémon Y Se i Poliwag o i Poliwhirl odono il suo verso rimbombante si radunano anche da enormi distanze.
Spain Pokémon Y Si Poliwag y Poliwhirl oyen su llanto, acudirán de todas partes para consolarlo.
France Pokémon Y Si Ptitard et Têtarte entendent son cri, ils se rassemblent pour venir le rencontrer.
Germany Pokémon Y Hören Quapsel und Quaputzi seinen Ruf, antworten sie, indem sie sich von nah und fern versammeln.
Japan Pokémon Y なきごえが ひびきわたると あちこちから ニョロモや ニョロゾたちが あつまってくる。
South Korea Pokémon Y 울음소리가 울려 퍼지면 여기저기에서 발챙이와 슈륙챙이들이 모인다.
United States Pokémon Y If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Spain Pokémon X Cuando tres o más de estos se juntan, emiten un sonido muy fuerte parecido a un bramido.
France Pokémon X Quand trois ou plus se réunissent, ils chantent d’une même voix ressemblant à un beuglement.
Germany Pokémon X Sind drei oder mehr von ihnen zusammen, lassen sie einen schallenden Ruf erklingen.
Japan Pokémon X 3びき いじょう ニョロトノが あつまると かならず どなるような なきごえで がっしょうを はじめる。
United States Pokémon X Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
South Korea Pokémon X 3마리 이상 왕구리가 모이면 반드시 고함치는 듯한 울음소리로 합창하기 시작한다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Il pennacchio arricciato sul capo di Politoed simboleggia il suo stato di re. Si dice che più lungo e più arricciato è il pennacchio, maggiore sia il rispetto che questo Pokémon riceve dai suoi pari.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 머리의 말린 머리칼은 왕의 징표이다. 길고 아름답게 말린 왕구리일수록 동료에게 존경받는다고 전해진다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Il pennacchio arricciato sul capo di Politoed simboleggia il suo stato di re. Si dice che più lungo e più arricciato è il pennacchio, maggiore sia il rispetto che questo Pokémon riceve dai suoi pari.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire El mechón rizado de Politoed confirma su condición de rey. Dicen que cuanto más le crece y más se le riza, mayor es el respeto que recibe de sus súbditos.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Le cheveu bouclé sur la tête de Tarpaud est la preuve de son statut de roi. On raconte que plus son cheveu est long et bouclé, plus ce Pokémon est respecté par ses semblables.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Quaxo hat gelocktes Haar, das ihm den Status eines Königs bescheinigt. Je länger und lockiger sein Haar ist, desto mehr Respekt erntet dieses Pokémon von seinen Artgenossen.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire あたまの まきげは おうじゃの あかしだ。 ながく きれいに まいている ニョロトノほど なかまの そんけいを あつめると いわれている。
United States 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.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 머리의 말린 머리칼은 왕의 징표이다. 길고 아름답게 말린 왕구리일수록 동료에게 존경받는다고 전해진다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby El mechón rizado de Politoed confirma su condición de rey. Dicen que cuanto más le crece y más se le riza, mayor es el respeto que recibe de sus súbditos.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Le cheveu bouclé sur la tête de Tarpaud est la preuve de son statut de roi. On raconte que plus son cheveu est long et bouclé, plus ce Pokémon est respecté par ses semblables.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Quaxo hat lockiges Haar, das ihm den Status eines Königs bescheinigt. Je länger und lockiger sein Haar ist, desto mehr Respekt erntet dieses Pokémon von seinen Artgenossen.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby あたまの まきげは おうじゃの あかしだ。 ながく きれいに まいている ニョロトノほど なかまの そんけいを あつめると いわれている。
United States 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.
United States 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.
United States Pokémon Moon It’s the leader of Poliwag and Poliwhirl. When Politoed roars, they all cower in fear.
United States Pokémon Sword
United States Pokémon Shield
United States Pokémon Stadium 2 If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
Second Generation
Gold Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Silver Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Crystal Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

Character Appearances

Character Thumbnail
  • United States Misty's Politoed
  • Japan カスミのニョロトノ
  • Japan Kasumi no Nyorotono
  • Japan Kasumi's Nyorotono
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Tammy's Politoed (Bean)
  • Japan ナビのニョロトノ (ビーン)
  • Japan Nabi no Nyorotono (Bean)
  • Japan Nabi's Nyorotono (Bean)
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Tierno's Politoed
  • Japan ティエルノのニョロトノ
  • Japan Tierno no Nyorotono
  • Japan Tierno's Nyorotono
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Lizabeth's Politoed
  • Japan ヒロミのニョロトノ
  • Japan Hiromi no Nyorotono
  • Japan Hiromi's Nyorotono

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
GS 131
GS 132
GS 133
GS 136
GS 137
GS 140
GS 143
GS 154
GS 155
GS 156
GS 157
AG 55
AG 161
Movie 5
SPH 8
DP 139
DP 160
Movie 15
XY 1
XY 2
XY 8
XY 16
XY 65
XYZ 16
SM 129
SM 130
SM 132
SM 133
SM 141
SM 142
SM 143
SM 144
PM2019 32
PM2019 138
PM2019 141
PM2019 144

TCG Cards

#8: Politoed
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#27: Politoed
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#173: Politoed
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
110
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#25: Politoed
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
110
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#107: Politoed ex
Rarity:
Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
150
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#12: Politoed
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Weakness:
Type
+30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#7: Politoed
Rarity:
Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#18: Politoed
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
130
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#25: Politoed
Rarity:
Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
130
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#32: Politoed
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
140
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy

Event Pokemon

Title
Final PokéSma Champion Position Match - Yamamoto's Nyorotono
Country: Japan
Pokémon: Thumbanil Politoed
Started: 2013-09-29
Ended: 2013-10-06

Images

Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Bubble Beam
Type Icon Special 20 65 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Water Gun
Type Icon Special 25 40 100 1 1 1 1 1
Hypnosis Type Icon Status 20 60 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Double Slap Type Icon Physical 10 15 85 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Perish Song Type Icon Status 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 35 35 35 35 35
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 53 51 51 51 51 51
Bounce Type Icon Physical 5 85 85 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 43
Hyper Voice Type Icon Special 10 90 100 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Hail Type Icon Status 10
Rain Dance
Type Icon Status 5
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Attract Type Icon Status 15 100
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Captivate Type Icon Status 20 100
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Detect Type Icon Status 5
Curse Type Icon Status 10
Defense Curl Type Icon Status 40
Bulldoze Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Giga Impact Type Icon Physical 5 150 90
Fling Type Icon Physical 10 100
Payback Type Icon Physical 10 50 100
Brick Break Type Icon Physical 15 75 100
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
Thief Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Waterfall
Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Earthquake Type Icon Physical 10 100 100
Power-Up Punch Type Icon Physical 20 40 100
Dive
Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Rock Smash Type Icon Physical 15 40 100
Dig Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Strength Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Natural Gift Type Icon Physical 15 100
Focus Punch Type Icon Physical 20 150 100
Dynamic Punch Type Icon Physical 5 100 50
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Ice Punch Type Icon Physical 15 75 100
Scald
Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Echoed Voice Type Icon Special 15 40 100
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Focus Blast Type Icon Special 5 120 70
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Psychic Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Hyper Beam Type Icon Special 5 150 90
Blizzard Type Icon Special 5 110 70
Ice Beam Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Surf
Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Water Pulse
Type Icon Special 20 60 100
Whirlpool
Type Icon Special 15 35 85
Icy Wind Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100

Egg Moves

No egg moves found

Move Tutors

Helping Hand Type Icon Status 20
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Metronome Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Defense Curl Type Icon Status 40
Bounce Type Icon Physical 5 85 85
Endeavor Type Icon Physical 5 100
Focus Punch Type Icon Physical 20 150 100
Ice Punch Type Icon Physical 15 75 100
Dive
Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Seismic Toss Type Icon Physical 20 100
Counter Type Icon Physical 20 100
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Mega Kick Type Icon Physical 5 120 75
Mega Punch Type Icon Physical 20 80 85
Dynamic Punch Type Icon Physical 5 100 50
Water Pulse
Type Icon Special 20 60 100
Hyper Voice Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Icy Wind Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Ice Beam Type Icon Special 10 90 100