Pokédex - Politoed (SoulSilver Version)
![[Picture of Politoed]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/186.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #186 |
| Johto | #075 |
| Height | 1.1 m (3'7") |
| Weight | 33.9 kg (74.7 lb) |
| Type | WATER |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Politoed]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAANklEQVQ4y2NgwA/+QzFZ4D8apr0B2BQSK0a0bTjV/ScT43QaPg1EhQlRNg6+aBw1gAa5kSgAADTrT7G4FrdcAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Green |
| Body Form | ![[Form 1]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAApElEQVQYld2UMQ6AMAhFq/EAHKcjo6NHdXRk9Dgcwc00Rv/HamMiWwu8/BA+nZmlNjFEitzdbN2fqllEaFd/l5tSMlvd/QX0gQs+76GBOiqcoIE6KpwPpDoIWjVXpEJosGR0//hATtVRySF0q+Wb56UixdG0GRdcoiNWxmWX6Mg0cVlDy3T4XuNpTtMIst8ZvQzVHHFKFF2yRKQ0909vCNmQJ7EBA85ITsuMWFIAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 45 |
| Base Experience | 185 |
| Growth Rate | Parabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Water 1 |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | King's Rock (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Special Defense: 3 |
| Abilities | Water Absorb, Damp |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Politoed
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Speed | 70 |
| Special Attack | 90 |
| Special Defense | 100 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Politoed - Frog Pokémon
Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
French
Tarpaud - Pokémon Grenouille
Il rassemble ses pairs pour les commander. Il utilise son cri pour diriger PTITARD.
German
Quaxo - Frosch
Es versammelt andere PKMN um sich herum und führt sie an. QUAPSEL gehorchen seinem Ruf.
Spanish
Politoed - Pokémon Rana
Agrupa a otros Pokémon para liderarlos. Los POLIWAG obedecen su voz.
Italian
Politoed - Pokémon Rana
Ama radunare gruppi e atteggiarsi a capogruppo. I suoi versi richiamano POLIWAG.
Japanese
ニョロトノ (NYOROTONO) - かえるポケモン (KaeruPOKEMON)
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。 (NYOROTONOwoRIIDAAniGURUUPUga tsukurareru.NYOROTONOnonakigoega NYOROMOtachiwoshitagawaseru. )
Evolutions (When Politoed Evolves)
- Evolves from Poliwhirl if traded while holding King's Rock.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Politoed)
Obtained by evolving Poliwhirl, which can be found below:
Level Chance Method ROUTE 30 15-32 10% Water ROUTE 31 15-32 10% Water VIOLET CITY 15-25 10% Water ECRUTEAK CITY 15-25 10% Water ROUTE 44 20-30 10% Water Mt. Silver 30-48 91% Water VIRIDIAN CITY 10 10% Water ROUTE 28 40 10% Water ROUTE 22 10 10% Water CERULEAN CAVE (Morning, Day) 40 30% Fishing CERULEAN CAVE (Morning, Day) 40 30% Fishing CERULEAN CAVE (Morning, Day) 40 30% Fishing Sightseeing (Group B) 15 - Pokéwalker
Moves Learned
SoulSilver Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BubbleBeam | WATER | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 1 | Hypnosis | PSYCHIC | Status | 0 | 60 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 1 | DoubleSlap | NORMAL | Physical | 15 | 85 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Perish Song | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | Both sides | |
| 27 | Swagger | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 90 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 37 | Bounce | FLYING | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 | 30 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 48 | Hyper Voice | NORMAL | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | be |
What moves can Politoed learn in Pokémon SoulSilver?
Politoed can learn the following moves:
Body Slam
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 35 (as Poliwhirl)
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Poliwhirl)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 31 (as Poliwag)
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Poliwag)
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Poliwhirl)
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Poliwag)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Poliwhirl)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 21 (as Poliwag)
Bounce
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 43
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 37
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Brick Break
- TM31
- TM31 (as Poliwhirl)
Bubble
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Poliwhirl)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center Japan Egg (as Poliwag)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 1 (as Poliwag)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Poliwhirl)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 5 (as Poliwag)
Counter
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Poliwhirl)
DoubleSlap
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac (as Poliwhirl)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 19 (as Poliwag)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Poliwhirl)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 15 (as Poliwag)
DynamicPunchEmerald: Move Tutor
Earthquake
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26 (as Poliwhirl)
Focus BlastTM52
Focus Punch
- TM01
- TM01 (as Poliwhirl)
Giga ImpactTM68
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Hyper VoicePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 48
Hypnosis
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Poliwhirl)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac (as Poliwhirl)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 7 (as Poliwag)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Poliwhirl)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 8 (as Poliwag)
Mega Kick
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Poliwhirl)
Mega Punch
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Poliwhirl)
Metronome
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Poliwhirl)
Mud-Slap
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Poliwhirl)
PaybackTM66
Perish Song
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 35
Rain Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 27 (as Poliwhirl)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18 (as Poliwhirl)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 25 (as Poliwag)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18 (as Poliwag)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Poliwhirl)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 18 (as Poliwag)
Rock Smash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06 (as Poliwhirl)
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Poliwhirl)
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Poliwag)
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Poliwhirl)
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Poliwag)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90 (as Poliwhirl)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90 (as Poliwag)
Swagger
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 51
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Poliwhirl)
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Poliwag)
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Poliwhirl)
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Poliwag)
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 53
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87 (as Poliwhirl)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87 (as Poliwag)
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 27
Sweet KissRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center Japan Egg (as Poliwag)
Water Gun
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 1
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac (as Poliwhirl)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac (as Poliwhirl)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 13 (as Poliwag)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Poliwhirl)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 11 (as Poliwag)