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 Nature | Sassy
↑ +10% Special Defense↓ -10% Speed |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 5% King's Rock ![]() |
Like/Dislikes |
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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
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Water Stone ![]() → |
Poliwrath
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Poliwag
![]() | Level 25 → |
Poliwhirl
![]() | Trade with
King's Rock ![]() → |
Politoed
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Where To Find Politoed in BDSP
Politoed has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Poliwag
Lv. 20-30
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![]() Poliwhirl
Lv. 40-55
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![]() Poliwag
Lv. 20-30
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![]() Poliwhirl
Lv. 10-55
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![]() Poliwag
Lv. 10-25
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![]() Poliwhirl
Lv. 30-55
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![]() Poliwhirl
Lv. 40-50
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![]() Poliwag
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Poliwhirl
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Poliwag
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Poliwhirl
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Poliwag
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Poliwhirl
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Poliwag
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Poliwhirl
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Poliwag
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Poliwhirl
Lv. 16-63
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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 |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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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
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Power: 85
Acc: 85
PP: 5
![]() Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent.
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1 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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1 |
Hyper Voice
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
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1 |
Perish Song
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Any Pokémon in play when this attack is used faints in 3 turns.
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1 |
Bubble Beam
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Power:
97.5 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May lower opponent's Speed.
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1 |
Rain Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
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1 |
Body Slam
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Power: 85
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May paralyze opponent.
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1 |
Earth Power
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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1 |
Hydro Pump
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Power:
165 Acc: 80
PP: 5
![]() The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
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1 |
Belly Drum
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User loses 50% of its max HP, but Attack raises to maximum.
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1 |
Double-Edge
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Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User receives recoil damage.
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1 |
Water Gun
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 25
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1 |
Hypnosis
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Power: —
Acc: 60
PP: 20
![]() Puts opponent to sleep.
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1 |
Pound
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
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1 |
Mud Shot
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Power: 55
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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Politoed TM Moves
List of Moves Politoed can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM01 |
Focus Punch
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Power: 150
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
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TM03 |
Water Pulse
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May confuse opponent.
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TM07 |
Hail
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
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TM13 |
Ice Beam
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May freeze opponent.
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TM14 |
Blizzard
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Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 5
![]() May freeze opponent.
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TM15 |
Hyper Beam
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM18 |
Rain Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
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TM26 |
Earthquake
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Power: 100
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
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TM28 |
Dig
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
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TM29 |
Psychic
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM31 |
Brick Break
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Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM46 |
Thief
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Also steals opponent's held item.
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TM49 |
Scald
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May burn opponent.
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TM52 |
Focus Blast
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Power: 120
Acc: 70
PP: 5
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM56 |
Fling
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power depends on held item.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM66 |
Payback
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Power: 50
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
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TM68 |
Giga Impact
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM83 |
Bulldoze
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM95 |
Surf
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
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TM96 |
Strength
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
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TM98 |
Rock Smash
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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TM99 |
Waterfall
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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