Type Matchups
Politoed is a Water-type Pokémon. It's weak to Electric, Grass moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Weak To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Politoed by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Politoed excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 500.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Politoed fits into these proven competitive cores:
Fire-Water-Grass
Perfect triangle — every type that threatens one is resisted by another
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
Fire-Steel-Water
Industrial core — each member covers the others
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Build Team Around Politoed →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Politoed weak to?
Politoed is weak to Electric (2×), Grass (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Politoed?
The best teammates for Politoed are Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur because they resist Politoed's key weaknesses.
Is Politoed good for competitive?
Yes, Politoed is competitively viable with a BST of 500. Politoed excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 500.
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Politoed is a Water-type Pokémon
Politoed has a Build Around guide
Bulbasaur covers Politoed's weaknesses
Ivysaur covers Politoed's weaknesses
Venusaur covers Politoed's weaknesses
Oddish covers Politoed's weaknesses
Gloom covers Politoed's weaknesses
Politoed is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Politoed is available in X Y
Politoed is available in Black White
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