# Politoed - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 5 OverUsed

> Find the best Politoed builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Politoed Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Usage** | 22% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Politoed)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Politoed
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Grass (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Water Absorb: Water moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Scald**: 87.119%
- **Protect**: 73.849%
- **Toxic**: 66.244%
- **Encore**: 64.128%
- **Ice Beam**: 33.766%
- **Refresh**: 20.672%
- **Hydro Pump**: 16.508%
- **Hidden Power Grass**: 12.594%
- **Focus Blast**: 9.287%
- **Other**: 15.833%

## Common Abilities
- **Drizzle**: 99.868%
- **Water Absorb**: 0.132%
- **Damp**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 75.256%
- **Choice Specs**: 12.575%
- **Chesto Berry**: 4.275%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.848%
- **Other**: 4.047%

## Common Teammates
- **Ferrothorn**: 81.957%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 69.417%
- **Tentacruel**: 48.740%
- **Latios**: 44.232%
- **Starmie**: 44.208%
- **Keldeo**: 43.270%

## FAQ for Politoed in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Politoed?
The most common moves for Politoed are Scald, Protect, Toxic, Encore. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Politoed?
Politoed is frequently paired with Ferrothorn, Thundurus-Therian, Tentacruel, Latios. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Politoed weak to and resistant against?
Politoed is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Water Absorb: Water moves become 0x.

### Which Tera Types are best for Politoed?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Politoed?
The top build for Politoed features a **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 23.217% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Politoed?
Politoed is most effectively run with the ability **Drizzle** (99.868%) and the item **Leftovers** (75.256%).

### What is the most common role for Politoed?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Politoed often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the bw-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Politoed?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Politoed on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Politoed) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Politoed
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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