#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.
Politoed is a Water-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Politoed is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
- Electric2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Politoed has no type immunities.
To counter Politoed in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Politoed's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
