# Politoed - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Politoed in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Politoed)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Politoed
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 71.926%
- **Rest**: 71.456%
- **Perish Song**: 70.957%
- **Whirlpool**: 70.901%
- **Ice Beam**: 27.296%
- **Earth Power**: 23.788%
- **Weather Ball**: 23.533%
- **Toxic**: 22.446%
- **Other**: 17.697%

## Common Abilities
- **Drizzle**: 99.749%
- **Water Absorb**: 0.251%

## Common Items
- **Damp Rock**: 76.089%
- **Assault Vest**: 23.519%
- **Other**: 0.392%

## Common Teammates
- **Greninja**: 71.792%
- **Poliwrath**: 70.915%
- **Seismitoad**: 70.901%
- **Toxicroak**: 70.901%
- **Venusaur-Mega**: 70.901%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 28.371%

## FAQ for Politoed in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Politoed?
The most common moves for Politoed are Protect, Rest, Perish Song, Whirlpool. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Politoed?
Politoed is frequently paired with Greninja, Poliwrath, Seismitoad, Toxicroak. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 `248/0/252/0/8/0`. This configuration accounts for 70.901% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Politoed?
Politoed is most effectively run with the ability **Drizzle** (99.749%) and the item **Damp Rock** (76.089%).

### What is the most common role for Politoed?
Based on common item usage (Damp Rock), Politoed often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Politoed) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Politoed
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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