# Politoed - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C

> Find the best Politoed builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Politoed Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | 3% |
| **Win Rate** | 44.944% |
| **Record** | 40-49 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Politoed)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Politoed
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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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
- **Weather Ball**: 54.386%
- **Protect**: 36.842%
- **Perish Song**: 19.298%
- **Icy Wind**: 15.789%
- **Muddy Water**: 12.281%
- **Hypnosis**: 8.772%
- **Ice Beam**: 5.263%
- **Encore**: 5.263%
- **Hydro Pump**: 1.754%
- **Surf**: 1.754%

## Common Abilities
- **Drizzle**: 98.182%
- **Trace**: 1.818%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 68.571%
- **Leftovers**: 17.143%
- **Eject Button**: 8.571%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.857%
- **Rindo Berry**: 2.857%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 59.551%
- **Gengar**: 55.056%
- **Archaludon**: 42.697%
- **Rillaboom**: 41.573%
- **Golisopod**: 31.461%
- **Swampert**: 19.101%

## Featured Teams with Politoed

### Team 1 by Shadezero
*Record: 4-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa00639a4272c53be64abbd*

**Pokemon**: Golisopod-Mega, Delphox-Mega, Rillaboom, Politoed, Farigiraf, Pawmot

**Politoed Set**:
- **Ability**: Drizzle
- **Item**: Mystic Water
- **Moves**: Protect, Muddy Water, Weather Ball, Ice Beam

### Team 2 by buster vgc
*Record: 4-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa00639a4272c53be64abbd*

**Pokemon**: Salamence-Mega, Sneasler, Politoed, Archaludon, Rillaboom, Swampert-Mega

**Politoed Set**:
- **Ability**: Drizzle
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Weather Ball, Muddy Water, Ice Beam, Protect

### Team 3 by Daretty
*Record: 3-2*
*Event: limitless-6aa00639a4272c53be64abbd*

**Pokemon**: Lucario-Mega-Z, Floette-Eternal, Incineroar, Rillaboom, Politoed, Garchomp

**Politoed Set**:
- **Ability**: Drizzle
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Protect, Weather Ball, Perish Song, Icy Wind


## FAQ for Politoed in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Politoed?
Politoed is frequently paired with Incineroar, Gengar, Archaludon, Rillaboom. 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Politoed?
Politoed is most effectively run with the ability **Drizzle** (98.182%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (68.571%).

### What is the most common role for Politoed?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Politoed often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9championsvgc2026regmc-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/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Politoed) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Politoed
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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