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Politoed

Water
M-A Standard/Form Gen 2

Use this page like a quick team check: read the role, check what attacks scare it, then open the full move pool only if you need deeper data.

Main jobFlexible pick

Politoed reads as a mixed attacker from its current stats.

Speed readMedium speed

May need Tailwind, priority, or careful switching.

Watch outElectric, Grass

These attack types are the first danger check before adding it to a team.

Battle Stats

HP90Atk75Def75Sp.Atk90Sp.Def100Speed70total500
HP 90
Atk 75
Def 75
Sp.Atk 90
Sp.Def 100
Speed 70
Type Check

What scares Politoed?

Read this before adding it to a team. Weak means the attack hits hard; resist or immune means it can switch in more safely.

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Weak to
ElectricGrass
Resists
FireWaterIceSteel
Immune to
None

Abilities / Passives

Passive effect

Water Absorb

Detailed passive wording is still being verified.

This is always-on help. Check when it activates before building around it.
Passive effect

Damp

The Pokémon dampens its surroundings, preventing all Pokémon from using explosive moves such as Self-Destruct.

This is always-on help. Check when it activates before building around it.
Weather / type boost

Drizzle

The Pokémon makes it rain when it enters a battle.

This passive becomes better with the right weather or attack type.
Move Pool

Skills and Moves

Showing the most useful or most complete move cards first. The full move pool is folded below to keep this page lighter.

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Protect
Status · Normal Pow - · Acc - · PP 8

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Helping Hand
Status · Normal Pow - · Acc - · PP 20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

Rain Dance
Status · Water Pow - · Acc - · PP 8

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.

Earthquake
Physical · Ground PP 12

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Double-Edge
Physical · Normal PP 16

A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Hydro Pump
Special · Water PP 8

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Liquidation
Physical · Water PP 12

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Muddy Water
Special · Water PP 12

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

Blizzard
Special · Ice PP 8

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Earth Power
Special · Ground PP 12

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

Hyper Beam
Special · Normal PP 8

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.

Hyper Voice
Special · Normal PP 12

The user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry.

Ice Beam
Special · Ice PP 12

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice Punch
Physical · Ice PP 16

The target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.

Icy Wind
Special · Ice PP 16

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.

Low Kick
Physical · Fighting Acc - · PP 20

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.

Psychic
Special · Psychic PP 12

The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Weather Ball
Special · Normal PP 12

This move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used.

Browse moves (57 total, 30 at a time)

Data Source

Base stats, abilities, and move names are generated from Pokemon Champions data sources. Regulation and meta pages should be reviewed separately before ranked recommendations.

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