Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Water Path | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 75
- Defense
- 75
- Sp. Attack
- 90
- Sp. Defense
- 100
- Speed
- 70
Abilities · Water Absorb / Damp
Hidden ability · Drizzle
Size · 1.1 m · 33.9 kg
Evolution and forms
- From Poliwhirl · Trade while holding Kings Rock
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Politoed
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Body Slam |
| 1 | Double Edge |
| 1 | Water Gun |
| 1 | Bubble Beam |
| 1 | Hypnosis |
| 1 | Perish Song |
| 1 | Swagger |
| 1 | Hyper Voice |
| 1 | Mud Shot |
| 1 | Earth Power |
| 1 | Pound |
| 1 | Hydro Pump |
| 1 | Belly Drum |
| 1 | Rain Dance |