# Politoed - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Politoed in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Politoed)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Politoed
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Encore**: 76.854%
- **Ice Beam**: 68.529%
- **Weather Ball**: 58.767%
- **Earth Power**: 35.006%
- **Surf**: 30.078%
- **Rest**: 26.768%
- **Haze**: 26.502%
- **Focus Blast**: 22.089%
- **Perish Song**: 12.858%
- **Hydro Pump**: 11.430%

## Common Abilities
- **Drizzle**: 99.902%
- **Water Absorb**: 0.096%
- **Damp**: 0.002%

## Common Items
- **Damp Rock**: 81.115%
- **Choice Specs**: 7.882%
- **Leftovers**: 7.607%
- **Other**: 3.396%

## Common Teammates
- **Greninja**: 48.589%
- **Barraskewda**: 30.536%
- **Iron Treads**: 26.885%
- **Rillaboom**: 26.415%
- **Basculegion**: 25.950%
- **Poliwrath**: 24.784%

## FAQ for Politoed in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Politoed?
The most common moves for Politoed are Encore, Ice Beam, Weather Ball, Earth Power. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Politoed?
Politoed is frequently paired with Greninja, Barraskewda, Iron Treads, Rillaboom. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/0/252/8/0`. This configuration accounts for 44.637% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Politoed?
Politoed is most effectively run with the ability **Drizzle** (99.902%) and the item **Damp Rock** (81.115%).

### What is the most common role for Politoed?
Based on common item usage (Damp Rock), Politoed often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9ou-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/gen9ou/Politoed) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Politoed
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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