# Politoed - OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Politoed in OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OverUsed (`gen8ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou/Politoed)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou/Politoed
- **Format Overview**: [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Toxic**: 99.132%
- **Encore**: 94.623%
- **Scald**: 93.990%
- **Perish Song**: 87.954%
- **Rest**: 6.742%
- **Other**: 17.559%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Absorb**: 87.249%
- **Drizzle**: 12.751%
- **Damp**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Damp Rock**: 99.507%
- **Other**: 0.493%

## Common Teammates
- **Ferrothorn**: 91.944%
- **Zapdos**: 91.853%
- **Barraskewda**: 87.412%
- **Seismitoad**: 87.249%
- **Starmie**: 87.249%
- **Ludicolo**: 11.257%

## FAQ for Politoed in gen8ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Politoed?
Politoed is frequently paired with Ferrothorn, Zapdos, Barraskewda, Seismitoad. 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 93.990% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Politoed?
Politoed is most effectively run with the ability **Water Absorb** (87.249%) and the item **Damp Rock** (99.507%).

### What is the most common role for Politoed?
Based on common item usage (Damp Rock), Politoed often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8ou-1825 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/gen8ou/Politoed) - Full interactive stats page
- [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8ou) - Build teams with Politoed
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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