# Politoed - VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Politoed in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2026regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regf |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Politoed)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Politoed
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Politoed.

## Common Moves
- **Weather Ball**: 99.382%
- **Blizzard**: 76.840%
- **Earth Power**: 73.589%
- **Muddy Water**: 69.818%
- **Protect**: 21.529%
- **Perish Song**: 13.664%
- **Encore**: 11.665%
- **Helping Hand**: 9.064%
- **Ice Beam**: 7.909%
- **Other**: 16.540%

## Common Abilities
- **Drizzle**: 100.000%
- **Water Absorb**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 69.372%
- **Covert Cloak**: 8.503%
- **Leftovers**: 7.576%
- **Damp Rock**: 5.992%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 4.284%
- **Other**: 4.272%

## Common Teammates
- **Hitmontop**: 69.375%
- **Farigiraf**: 69.375%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 69.372%
- **Froslass**: 69.372%
- **Goodra-Hisui**: 69.372%
- **Archaludon**: 17.797%

## FAQ for Politoed in gen9vgc2026regf-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Politoed?
Politoed is frequently paired with Hitmontop, Farigiraf, Ninetales-Alola, Froslass. 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 `116/0/28/156/132/76`. This configuration accounts for 69.372% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Politoed?
Politoed is most effectively run with the ability **Drizzle** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Specs** (69.372%).

### What is the most common role for Politoed?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Politoed often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9vgc2026regf-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/gen9vgc2026regf/Politoed) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regf) - Build teams with Politoed
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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