Politoed (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Politoed (disambiguation).

Politoed Frog Pokémon ニョロトノ Nyorotono #0186 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Water Absorb or Damp Cacophony Cacophony Drizzle Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Water 1 Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 3'07" 1.1 m Politoed 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 74.7 lbs. 33.9 kg Politoed 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 185 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 225 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Politoed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 3 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Politoed (Japanese: ニョロトノ Nyorotono) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Poliwhirl when traded while holding a King's Rock. It is one of Poliwag's final forms, the other being Poliwrath.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)

Biology

Politoed is a green, bipedal, amphibian Pokémon with yellow hands, belly, throat, and toes that resembles a frog. It has a long, curled hair on top of its head and pink cheek spots that are smaller on the female than on the male. There is a green swirl on its belly. Its legs are well developed and it has bulbous toes and fingers.

Politoed acts as a leader to Poliwag and Poliwhirl, which gather from afar upon hearing its cry. Politoed likes to expand its throat and sing. When three or more assemble, they sing in a chorus with a loud, bellowing voice. The curled hair on Politoed's head is considered proof of its status as a king. The longer and curlier Politoed's hair is, the more Poliwag and Poliwhirl will obey it, and the more it is respected by other Politoed. Politoed is rarely found in the wild, though it is usually seen living by the water's edge.

At nightfall, Politoed appears near lakes to make territorial claims through cries that sound like shouting. A male Politoed's cry is said to be louder than a female Politoed's cry. A male Politoed with a deep, menacing voice will become more popular with the opposite gender.

Evolution

Politoed evolves from Poliwhirl and is one of the final forms of Poliwag, the other being Poliwrath.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Poliwag  Water

→

First Evolution Poliwhirl  Water

→

Second Evolution Politoed  Water

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #075 Gold If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide. Silver Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing. Crystal When it expands its throat to croak out a tune, nearby Poliwag and Poliwhirl gather immediately. Stadium 2 If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— Ruby The curled hair on Politoed's head is proof of its status as a king. It is said that the longer and more curled the hair, the more respect this Pokémon earns from its peers. Sapphire Emerald The curled hair on its head proves its status as a king. It is said that the longer and curlier the hair, the more respect it earns from its peers. FireRed Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing. LeafGreen If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #075 Diamond It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey. Pearl Platinum HeartGold If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide. SoulSilver Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
Generation V Unova #— Black It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey. White Black 2 It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #036 Hoenn #— X Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing. Y If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide. Omega Ruby The curled hair on Politoed's head is proof of its status as a king. It is said that the longer and more curled the hair, the more respect this Pokémon earns from its peers. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola  S  M : #152 Alola  US  UM : #185 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Sun They gather on moonlit nights to form a large chorus. Their cries sound angry and not at all pleasant, but they are certainly distinctive. Moon It's the leader of Poliwag and Poliwhirl. When Politoed roars, they all cower in fear. Ultra Sun Although its cries sound like screams, a composer created a beautiful ballad that was influenced by the sounds. Ultra Moon The longer and more luxurious the curled hair on its head, the greater the number of Poliwag and Poliwhirl that will obey it.
Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #145 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword At nightfall, these Pokémon appear on the shores of lakes. They announce their territorial claims by letting out cries that sound like shouting. Shield The cry of a male is louder than that of a female. Male Politoed with deep, menacing voices find more popularity with the opposite gender. Brilliant Diamond A group of Poliwag and Poliwhirl will form with a Politoed as the leader. Politoed's cries make the Pokémon of the group obey. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #42 Blueberry #— Scarlet If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide. Violet It's the leader of Poliwag and Poliwhirl. When Politoed roars, they all cower in fear.

Politoed in the Alola Pokédex	Politoed in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Poliwhirl Crystal Evolve Poliwhirl
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Poliwhirl Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Poliwhirl Platinum Evolve Poliwhirl HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Poliwhirl Pal Park Pond
Generation V Black White Route 6 (Fishing in rippling water) Black 2 White 2 Routes 6, 19, and 20, Floccesy Ranch, Lostlorn Forest, Victory Road* (Fishing in rippling water)
Generation VI X Y Route 19 (Super Rod) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Malie Garden (SOS Battle in rain)Night Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Malie Garden (SOS Battle in rain)Night Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Soothing Wetlands (Wanderer) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Poliwhirl Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 2.0.1+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 61, Forever Level 11, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Poliwhirl Ranger Lyra Forest (during Net mission), Jungle Relic (during mission)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Lake Afar (B1F-B24F) MD Sky Lake Afar (B1F-B24F) Ranger: GS Canal Ruins, Ice Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Lake: Everspring Valley (post-ending) Rumble U Verdant Plaza: Four Seasons in the Forest, Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3We Rumble World Gold Plateau: Purifying Pond (Center Boss, Back, Special)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Charizard Sea2019, Castform Sea, Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Charizard SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Northwind Field (26F-29F) Mystery House: Silver Trench
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Politoed Appears

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
BWB2W2	Yamamoto's Tournament Politoed	Japanese	Japan	50	September 29 to October 6, 2013

Held items

Games		Held items
Black	White	King's Rock (5%)
Black 2	White 2
X	Y
Sun	Moon
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon
Sword	Shield	King's Rock (Expansion Pass required, 5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Atk: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Def: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Speed: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 4/4 ★★★★	Total 16/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Water Absorb, the effectiveness of  Water-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00——% 5 011 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 011 Belly Drum Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 011 Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 Rem.Rem. Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15 Rem.Rem. Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 Rem.Rem. Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 Rem.Rem. Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20 Rem.Rem. Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000— 06060% 20 Rem.Rem. Perish Song Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5 Rem.Rem. Swagger Normal Status 0000— 08585% 15 Rem.Rem. Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 Rem.Rem. Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 09595% 15 Rem.Rem. Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10 Evo.Evo. Bounce Flying Physical 08585 08585% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Politoed Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Politoed Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM012 TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM035 TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM039 TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM069 TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM077 TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM080 TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM110 TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM122 TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM128 TM128 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM133 TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM142 TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM174 TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM192 TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM205 TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM208 TM208 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM209 TM209 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Politoed Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Politoed Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 Mist Ice Status — —% 30 Muddy Water Water Special 90 85% 10 Splash Normal Status — —% 40 Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Politoed Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Politoed Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Politoed Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Politoed Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Politoed Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Animated series-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Jump Kick	Fighting	A Faux Oak Finish!

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Tadpole Pond Phrases 51%-100% HP I like to sing in a big chorus for a good time~♪ 26%-50% HP Already~♪ Half my HP~♪ Has gone away~♪ From me-ee-ee-eeh~♪ 1%-25% HP I'm gonna croak... Because I can't sing anymore... Level up Level uh-uh-uh-up~♪ My singing skills went up, lalalalala~♪
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: F
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Introduced by Ludicolo Connected to: Ludicolo Connection Orb Set: 10 Phrases Normal I'll do my best! I'm pumped up! Low HP (< 50%) This is...too much...
Pokémon Ranger Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Soak ×3) Loops: 7 Min. exp.: 68 Max. exp.: Browser entry R-055 Politoed rhythmically hops about and squirts water vigorously.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Water Poké Assist: (present) Water Field move: (present) (Soak ×3) Poké Assist: (past) Water Field move: (past) (Soak ×1) Browser entry R-239/N-125 It attacks by spitting bubbles that makes Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 57 Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 57 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #594 Crowd Control Increases damage when there are more Politoed in the puzzle area. Swappable Skill(s): Relentless
Pokémon GO Base HP: 207 Base Attack: 174 Base Defense: 179 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Mud Shot, Bubble Charged Attacks: Hydro Pump, Blizzard, Surf*, Weather Ball (Water)*, Scald*, Earthquake†, Ice Beam†, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Politoed evolves from Poliwhirl when traded while holding a King's Rock. Poliwhirl cannot evolve into Politoed in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen before the player obtains the National Pokédex, as its evolution will be interupted. Poliwhirl also cannot evolve into Politoed in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as Politoed is not present in those games.

Unevolved Poliwag  Water

Level 25 →

First Evolution Poliwhirl  Water

+ Trade holding King's Rock →

Second Evolution Politoed  Water

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back Gold (Japan) Silver (Japan) Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Politoed images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Politoed in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Major appearances

Misty's Politoed

Misty has a Politoed that debuted in Outrageous Fortunes upon evolving from her Poliwhirl, thus marking the species' debut. It is very cheerful to the point where it would occasionally lose focus in a battle and start clapping.

Other

In I Politoed Ya So, Tammy owns a Politoed nicknamed Bean and uses it and other Pokémon for a cheerleading squad. Bean is distinctive from other Politoed by the red band it wears around its head. It had a falling-out with Tammy, prompting her to ask Misty to lend her own Politoed to her for a while. Later, she and her Politoed made amends, and Tammy returned Misty's Politoed to her.

In A Faux Oak Finish!, a Politoed was the leader of a group of swamp Pokémon. It battled Brock's Croagunk and acquired Professor Oak's assistance in cheering up a sad Lombre by giving it a Water Stone to evolve into Ludicolo.

In Good Friends, Great Training!, Tierno was revealed to have caught a Politoed to Ash, Serena, and Bonnie.

In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Politoed was living in the forest.

Minor appearances

A Politoed appeared in a flashback in Poetry Commotion!.

In Harley Rides Again, a Coordinator's Politoed battled May's Munchlax during the Battle Stage of the Wisteria Contest.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, the Marina Group uses a Politoed in their water show. It was later borrowed by Jack Walker to help him reach an ancient ruin site.

A Politoed appeared in BWS01.

Two Politoed appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.

A Politoed appeared in Lumiose City Pursuit!.

A Politoed appeared in Grooming Furfrou!.

A Politoed appeared in A Jolting Switcheroo!.

A Politoed appeared in The Power of Us.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Politoed competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference, but it was defeated by Togedemaru.

In The Battlefield of Truth and Love! and Battling on the Wing!, a Trainer's Politoed watched the battles during the Manalo Conference.

From Exhibition Unmasked! to From Z to Shining Z!, a Trainer's Politoed watched the exhibition match between Ash and Professor Kukui.

A Politoed appeared in a flashback in Time After Time!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP247 Politoed Ash's Pokédex Politoed, the Frog Pokémon. Politoed likes to expand its throat and sing out, drawing in Poliwag and Poliwhirl from all around.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP139 Politoed Ash's Pokedéx Politoed, the Frog Pokémon. It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.

In the manga

Politoed in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Polibo

In Ampharos Amore, Silver borrowed Gold's Poliwhirl, Polibo, in exchange for his Seadra. Due to the effects of the King's Rock Polibo was holding, along with the trade between Silver and Gold, Polibo evolved into a Politoed. Later, he was returned to his original Trainer.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Ran had a Politoed in GDZ66.

In the TCG

Main article: Politoed (TCG)

Trivia

• Prior to Generation VI, Politoed and its evolutionary counterpart Poliwrath shared the same base stat total. This changed in Generation VI when Poliwrath received a ten-point increase to its Attack, but Politoed did not receive a stat increase. It shares this counterpart difference with Dustox.
• Politoed was the inspiration for the naming of Parapharyngodon politoedi, a species of roundworm.

Origin

Politoed appears to be based on a frog. The swirl on its stomach may represent visible internal organs like those of tadpoles that can sometimes be seen through their transparent skin. Politoed's status as a king to Poliwag and Poliwhirl and its evolution method using the King's Rock may be based on the story of The Frog Prince, where the prince or the king is enchanted into a frog.

Politoed's Hidden Ability Drizzle likely alludes to the association between frogs and rain in Japan. Japanese frogs come out of hibernation during the East Asian rainy season (梅雨 tsuyu), which is an important period for farming; thus, they're seen as harbingers of rain and good fortune.

Name origin

Politoed may be a combination of polliwog (outdated term for tadpole) and toad. It may also involve poly- (prefix for many) and toed.

Nyorotono may be a combination of ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro (onomatopoeia for wriggling) and 殿 tono (lord), as well as 殿様蛙 tonosama-gaeru (dark-spotted frog).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ニョロトノ Nyorotono From ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro, 殿 tono, and 殿様蛙 tonosama-gaeru French Tarpaud From têtard and crapaud Spanish Politoed Same as English name German Quaxo From Kaulquappe, quaken, and Ach so! Italian Politoed Same as English name Korean 왕구리 Wangguri From 왕 (王) wang and 개구리 gaeguri Mandarin Chinese 蚊香蛙皇 Wénxiāngwāhuáng* 牛蛙君 Niúwājūn* From 蚊香 wénxiāng, 蛙 wā, and 皇 huáng From 牛蛙 niúwā and 君 jūn Cantonese Chinese 蚊香蛙皇 Mānhēungwāwòhng* 牛蛙君 Ngàuhwāgwān* From 蚊香 mānhēung, 蛙 wā, and 皇 wòhng From 牛蛙 ngàuhwā and 君 gwān

More languages Hindi बैंगचीकिंग Bangchiking From बैंग/बेँग bang and King Russian Политоед Politoyed Transcription of English name Thai เนียวโรโทโนะ Niaorothono Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Misty's Politoed
• Polibo

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