Politoed

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Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#206

Base Stats for Politoed

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

Best Moves for Politoed

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%
Protect
8.455%
Whirlpool
5.107%
Other
17.557%

Best Items for Politoed

Damp Rock
81.115%
Choice Specs
7.882%
Leftovers
7.607%
Other
3.396%

Best Abilities for Politoed

Drizzle
99.902%
Water Absorb
0.096%
Damp
0.002%

Best EV Spreads for Politoed

Modest
248/
0/
0/
252/
8/
0
44.637%
Calm
252/
0/
0/
0/
160/
96
24.437%
Calm
252/
0/
80/
0/
176/
0
5.299%
Modest
0/
0/
0/
252/
52/
204
4.899%
Timid
252/
0/
80/
0/
0/
176
3.923%
Hardy
160/
0/
0/
252/
0/
96
1.537%
Timid
252/
0/
0/
0/
4/
252
1.499%
Calm
248/
0/
80/
0/
0/
180
1.156%
Modest
252/
0/
0/
252/
4/
0
1.123%
Modest
4/
0/
0/
252/
252/
0
1.020%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
1.004%
Bold
124/
0/
128/
128/
128/
0
0.900%
Modest
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
0.744%
Timid
176/
0/
80/
0/
0/
252
0.719%
Calm
252/
0/
0/
4/
252/
0
0.649%
Calm
248/
0/
0/
8/
252/
0
0.492%
Relaxed
248/
0/
252/
0/
8/
0
0.468%
Hardy
252/
0/
0/
0/
252/
0
0.442%
Calm
252/
0/
252/
0/
4/
0
0.356%
Calm
248/
0/
0/
252/
8/
0
0.254%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Politoed in Gen 9 OU?

The top moves for Politoed in Gen 9 OU are Encore (76.854%), Ice Beam (68.529%), Weather Ball (58.767%), Earth Power (35.006%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Politoed?

Politoed synergizes well with Greninja (48.589%), Barraskewda (30.536%), Iron Treads (26.885%), Rillaboom (26.415%). 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 Damp Rock (81.115%), Choice Specs (7.882%), Leftovers (7.607%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Politoed?

The most common abilities for Politoed are Drizzle (99.902%) and Water Absorb (0.096%). 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 Modest with 248/0/0/252/8/0 (44.637% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Politoed good in Gen 9 OU?

Politoed is currently ranked in the Gen 9 OU 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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