Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Politoed is a Water Type Frog Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Politoed can be found with Water Absorb, Damp and Drizzle as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 3 Special Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Sassy Nature, based on 500 combined Base Stats.
Politoed Stats and Abilities
Based on Politoed Base IVs we consider this pokemon B-Tier choice. Politoed Highest IV Stat is Special Defense 100 and the Lowest being Speed 70.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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E | HP | 90 | 290 | 384 |
D | Attack | 75 | 139 | 273 |
E | Defense | 75 | 139 | 273 |
C | Special Attack | 90 | 166 | 306 |
D | Special Defense | 100 | 184 | 328 |
E | Speed | 70 | 130 | 262 |
B | Total | 500 |
Politoed | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Sassy ↑ +10% Special Defense↓ -10% Speed |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 5% King's Rock ![]() |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
EV Yield | 3 Special Defense |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Water 1 |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Water Absorb Ability 1 | A Pokémon with Water Absorb heals 1/4 of its maximum HP when hit by a Water-type attack. |
Damp Ability 2 | Damp prevents all Pokémon on the field from using the moves Selfdestruct and Explosion. It also prevents damage (to the Damp Pokémon only) from the ability Aftermath. |
Drizzle Hidden Ability | Drizzle creates a rain shower when the ability-bearer enters battle. The effect lasts 5 turns, unless it is cleared via Air Lock or Cloud Nine or replaced by another weather condition. |
How To Evolve Politoed in BDSP
Poliwag requires (Level 25) to evolve into Poliwhirl and then (Water Stone) to evolve into Poliwrath or to evolve into Politoed.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution |
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Poliwag ![]() | Level 25 → | Poliwhirl ![]() | Water Stone ![]() → | Poliwrath ![]() |
Poliwag ![]() | Level 25 → | Poliwhirl ![]() | Trade with King's Rock ![]() → | Politoed ![]() |

Where To Find Politoed in BDSP
Politoed has 8 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Poliwhirl, within the Fountainspring Cave location using the Walking method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Poliwag Lv. 20-30 | |
![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Poliwhirl Lv. 40-55 | |
![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Poliwag Lv. 20-30 | |
![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Poliwhirl Lv. 10-55 | |
![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Poliwag Lv. 10-25 | |
![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Poliwhirl Lv. 30-55 | |
![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Poliwhirl Lv. 40-50 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Poliwag Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Poliwhirl Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Poliwag Lv. 16-63 | |
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![]() ![]() National | ![]() Poliwhirl Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Poliwag Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Poliwhirl Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Poliwag Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Poliwhirl Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Poliwag Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Poliwhirl Lv. 16-63 |

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Politoed Weakness
Politoed is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause Politoed to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Politoed Weak Against?
Tier | Pokemon |
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A | |
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What pokemon is Politoed Strong Against?

Best Moves Politoed in BDSP
Best Moveset for Politoed Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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1 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. |
1 | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 165 | 80 | 5 | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
1 | Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
1 | Hyper Voice | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
Best Moveset for Politoed TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM01 | Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM52 | Focus Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |


Politoed Level Up Moves
List of Moves Politoed can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 | Bounce | Power: 85 Acc: 85 PP: 5 ![]() Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent. |
1 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
1 | Hyper Voice | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() |
1 | Perish Song | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Any Pokémon in play when this attack is used faints in 3 turns. |
1 | Bubble Beam | Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May lower opponent's Speed. |
1 | Rain Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
1 | Body Slam | Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May paralyze opponent. |
1 | Earth Power | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
1 | Hydro Pump | Power: 165 Acc: 80 PP: 5 ![]() The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
1 | Belly Drum | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User loses 50% of its max HP, but Attack raises to maximum. |
1 | Double-Edge | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User receives recoil damage. |
1 | Water Gun | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() |
1 | Hypnosis | Power: — Acc: 60 PP: 20 ![]() Puts opponent to sleep. |
1 | Pound | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() |
1 | Mud Shot | Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. |
Politoed TM Moves
List of Moves Politoed can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM01 | Focus Punch | Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
TM03 | Water Pulse | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May confuse opponent. |
TM07 | Hail | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns. |
TM13 | Ice Beam | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May freeze opponent. |
TM14 | Blizzard | Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 ![]() May freeze opponent. |
TM15 | Hyper Beam | Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. |
TM17 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM18 | Rain Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM26 | Earthquake | Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
TM28 | Dig | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM29 | Psychic | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM31 | Brick Break | Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers. |
TM32 | Double Team | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Evasiveness. |
TM42 | Facade | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM44 | Rest | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM45 | Attract | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM46 | Thief | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() Also steals opponent's held item. |
TM49 | Scald | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. |
TM52 | Focus Blast | Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM56 | Fling | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power depends on held item. |
TM58 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM66 | Payback | Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power doubles if the user was attacked first. |
TM68 | Giga Impact | Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TM83 | Bulldoze | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM87 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TM95 | Surf | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
TM96 | Strength | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() |
TM98 | Rock Smash | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. |
TM99 | Waterfall | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. |
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