Politoed

Damage Calculator
Usage Percent
18%
Monthly Rank
#12

Base Stats for Politoed

HP
90
Atk
75
Def
75
SpA
90
SpD
100
Spe
70

Best Moves for Politoed

Scald
88.576%
Encore
77.230%
Toxic
64.059%
Protect
61.042%
Ice Beam
31.777%
Hydro Pump
16.295%
Thief
14.333%
Refresh
11.518%
Surf
8.170%
Perish Song
7.861%
Other
19.141%

Best Items for Politoed

Leftovers
61.573%
Choice Scarf
14.483%
Eject Button
14.282%
Choice Specs
7.998%
Other
1.664%

Best Abilities for Politoed

Drizzle
99.990%
Water Absorb
0.010%
Damp
0.000%

Best EV Spreads for Politoed

Bold
252/
0/
252/
0/
4/
0
13.368%
Bold
252/
0/
228/
0/
0/
28
12.080%
Bold
252/
0/
176/
0/
80/
0
10.935%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
10.140%
Calm
248/
0/
112/
0/
140/
8
5.581%
Bold
244/
0/
200/
0/
56/
8
4.687%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Politoed in Gen 5 OverUsed?

The top moves for Politoed in Gen 5 OverUsed are Scald (88.576%), Encore (77.230%), Toxic (64.059%), Protect (61.042%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Politoed?

Politoed synergizes well with Ferrothorn (82.747%), Thundurus-Therian (60.186%), Keldeo (54.147%), Tentacruel (43.067%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.

What item should I use on Politoed?

The most popular items for Politoed are Leftovers (61.573%), Choice Scarf (14.483%), Eject Button (14.282%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Politoed?

The most common abilities for Politoed are Drizzle (99.990%) and Water Absorb (0.010%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

What Tera Type should I use on Politoed?

Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.

What is the best EV spread for Politoed?

The most common EV spread for Politoed is Bold with 252/0/252/0/4/0 (13.368% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Politoed good in Gen 5 OverUsed?

Politoed is currently ranked in the Gen 5 OverUsed metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.





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