#0186
— Frog Pokémon
Politoed
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Politoed is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Defense — at 500 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 70) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Water Absorb ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Politoed. Build around what Politoed actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Politoed takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Politoed into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Special Defense (100)
- Lowest stat
- Speed (70)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- mid-pack speed (base 70)
- BST
- 500 (strong for the format)
Politoed is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Defense — at 500 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 70) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Water Absorb ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Politoed. Build around what Politoed actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Politoed
Politoed is the Frog Pokémon a Water type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 500 with Water Absorb or Damp as abilities.
What is Politoed weak to?
Politoed is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
How to counter Politoed
To counter Politoed in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Politoed in competitive teams
Politoed can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Politoed on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
