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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 search its moves by type and category.

Stats, matchups, abilities, and moves

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 2x, Grass 2x

These are type-only multipliers. The ability notes below show when the result changes.

Stats

Battle Stats

Read the left number as the base stat. Read the right number as a simple level 50 game preview.

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Base 90 Game 165 +75

Atk

Base 75 Game 95 +20

Def

Base 75 Game 95 +20

Sp.Atk

Base 90 Game 110 +20

Sp.Def

Base 100 Game 120 +20

Speed

Base 70 Game 90 +20

How to read this

If a game screen number is higher than the base stat, it usually comes from level calculation, Stat Alignment, and Stat Points. Use base stats for comparison, and game preview for battle feel.

Type Check

What scares Politoed?

Start with the type multiplier, then check the ability. A selected ability can reduce, cancel, or increase the final damage.

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Weak to

Electric2xGrass2x

Resists

Fire0.5xWater0.5xIce0.5xSteel0.5x

Immune to

None

Ability can change the answerOnly use the row for the ability this Pokemon actually has in battle.

Water Absorb Water 0.5x → 0x Water attacks heal instead of dealing damage.

Mold Breaker-style attackers and field effects can bypass some ability protections. Check the move and battle state before treating an immunity as guaranteed.

Abilities / Passives

Passive effect

Water Absorb

If hit by a Water-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.

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.

Moves

Search Politoed's Moves

Search and filters check every move first, then show 15 results per page with type and category icons.

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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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