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Hundo CP Values
⚔️
Raids
Lv. 20
1,329 - 1,399 CP
🌤️
Raids (WB)
Lv. 25
1,662 - 1,749 CP
⭐
Max CP
Lv. 50
2,777 CP
🥚
Eggs
Lv. 20
1,329 - 1,399 CP
🔬
Research
Lv. 15
997 - 1,049 CP
Politoed Pokemon GO

Politoed

#186 · Johto
Water
☁️ Rainy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 174
Defense 179
Stamina 207
Total: 560

Pokémon Info

Max CP2,802
GenerationJohto (Gen 2)
Buddy Distance3km
Released✅ Yes
Shiny✨ Yes
Shadow😈 Yes

About Politoed

Politoed is a Water-type Pokémon from Johto (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,802 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Politoed has base stats of 174 Attack, 179 Defense, and 207 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 560.

Politoed can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Politoed is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Rainy weather, Politoed receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Politoed is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

⚡ Fast Attacks

MoveTypePowerEnergyDPSEPSPvP DPTPvP EPT
Mud ShotGround5+78.3---
Bubble STAB-------

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

MoveTypePowerEnergyDPSPvP PwrPvP Nrg
Hydro Pump STAB------
Blizzard STAB------
Surf STABWater65-50-65-40
Weather Ball Water STAB------
Scald STAB------
Earthquake ELITEGround140-65-120-65
Ice Beam ELITEIce90-55-90-55

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Politoed takes increased damage from these types:

Electric 1.6×
Grass 1.6×

Resistances

Politoed takes reduced damage from these types:

Fire 0.625×
Water 0.625×
Ice 0.625×
Steel 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Politoed

Top Pokémon to use when battling Politoed in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#PokémonTypeATKDEFSTAMax CP
1 Xurkitree Electric3301441954,504
2 Kartana Grass Steel3231821394,206
3 Zekrom Dragon Electric2752112054,620
4 Vikavolt Bug Electric2541581843,566
5 Zapdos Electric Flying2531852074,035
6 Tapu Koko Electric Fairy2501811723,625
7 Regieleki Electric2501251903,207
8 Electivire Electric2491631813,523
9 Tapu Bulu Grass Fairy2492151723,912
10 Roserade Grass Poison2431851553,399

🏆 Politoed PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#ATKDEFSTALvCP
121515231,499
231315231,499
321415231,495
411515231,490
531414231,500
621514231,495
70134241,499
831512231,497
931513231,500
100107241,498

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#ATKDEFSTALvCP
101515482,500
201213492,498
301312492,499
401411492,499
511413482,497
601510492,500
701415482,494
811512482,498
901513482,489
1001514482,495

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Politoed IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVsWild L30Research L15Raid L20WB L25Max L40L50
100% (15/15/15)2,0991,0491,3991,7492,4492,777
98% (15/15/14)2,0951,0471,3961,7452,4442,771
96% (15/14/15)2,0941,0471,3961,7452,4432,770
93% (14/14/14)2,0781,0391,3851,7322,4252,749
91% (15/13/13)2,0791,0391,3861,7322,4262,750
87% (13/13/13)2,0571,0281,3711,7142,4002,721
82% (12/12/12)2,0361,0181,3571,6972,3752,693
80% (10/15/15)2,0441,0221,3621,7032,3842,704
67% (10/10/10)1,9959971,3291,6622,3272,638
0% (0/0/0)1,7938961,1951,4942,0912,371

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Politoed with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)2,777 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)2,449 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)1,329 - 1,399 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)1,662 - 1,749 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)1,329 - 1,399 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)997 - 1,049 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Politoed with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

LvMax CPLvMax CP
134262,449
22,449272,449
32,449282,449
42,449292,449
5330302,099
62,449312,449
72,449322,449
82,449332,449
92,449342,449
10700352,274
112,449362,449
122,449372,449
132,449382,449
142,449392,449
151,049402,449
162,449412,449
172,449422,449
182,449432,449
192,449442,449
201,399452,620
212,449462,449
222,449472,449
232,449482,449
242,449492,449
251,749502,777

📖 Complete Politoed Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Politoed (#186) is a Water-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,802 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Politoed can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Politoed in 2026.

📊 Politoed Stats Analysis

Politoed's Attack stat is 174 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Politoed to contribute meaningful damage.

With 179 Defense (Good) and 207 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 560. This gives Politoed reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Politoed's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Politoed Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Politoed depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Mud Shot (Fast) with Hydro Pump (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Politoed has 2 Fast Attacks and 7 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Politoed has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Politoed PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Politoed can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Water, Ice-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Politoed reaches 2,449 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.

Master League

In Master League, Politoed faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Politoed Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Politoed's effectiveness depends on its typing and 174 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Politoed use Electric, Grass-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Politoed in Pokémon GO

Politoed can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Politoed Evolution Guide

Politoed is part of a 4-stage evolution family:

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Politoed

Shadow Politoed is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Politoed's effective Attack becomes ~209. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Politoed in Pokémon GO

Shiny Politoed is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Politoed gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,662 - 1,749 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

  • Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
  • Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
  • Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
  • Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Politoed

Q: What is Politoed's max CP?
A: 2,777 CP at Level 50, or 2,449 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Politoed good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.

Q: Can Politoed be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Politoed is available.

Q: What is Politoed weak to?
A: Electric, Grass-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Mud Shot + Hydro Pump for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Water Water-Type 🗺️ Johto 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.

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