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    Shadow Politoed

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    Shadow Politoed is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 2769 CP. Shadow Politoed best moveset in Pokémon GO is Bubble and Weather Ball. Shiny Shadow Politoed is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Politoed is boosted by Rain weather.

    Shadow Politoed is weak to Electric and Grass moves. It is strong against Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water moves.

    Stats

    Max CP
    2769 CP
    Attack
    174 ATK
    Defense
    179 DEF
    Stamina
    207 STA
    Weather Boost
    • rainRain
    Released
    Yes Yes
    Shiny released
    Shadow Politoed can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
    Buddy distance
    3 km
    Can Dynamax
    No No
    Max Battles Tier
    -Star

    Shadow Politoed weaknesses and resistances

    Weaknesses

    • ElectricElectric160.0%
    • GrassGrass160.0%

    Resistances

    • FireFire62.5%
    • IceIce62.5%
    • SteelSteel62.5%
    • WaterWater62.5%
    More informationMore information
    • Shadow Politoed takes increased damage from Electric and Grass type moves.
    • Shadow Politoed takes reduced damage from Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water type moves.
    • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Shadow Politoed's best moves and movesets

    Moves

    Shadow Politoed's best moveset is Bubble and Weather Ball, with 16.02 DPS (damage per second) and 399.1 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.

    Best Shadow Politoed moves
    WaterBubble
    WaterWeather Ball
    DPS16.02
    TDO399.10
    Score30.7
    Weather Boost
    • rain

    Shadow Politoed moves comparison

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.WaterBubble WaterWeather Ball 16.02399.130.7
        2.WaterBubble WaterSurf 15.71391.330.1
        3.GroundMud Shot WaterWeather Ball 15.27380.329.2
        4.GroundMud Shot WaterSurf 14.79368.528.3
        5.WaterBubble WaterHydro Pump 14.22354.227.2
        6.WaterBubble IceBlizzard 13.45334.925.7
        7.GroundMud Shot WaterHydro Pump 13.43334.525.7
        8.WaterBubble GroundEarthquake *13.27330.525.4
        9.GroundMud Shot IceBlizzard 12.58313.424.1
        10.WaterBubble WaterScald 12.55312.524.0
        11.GroundMud Shot GroundEarthquake *12.43309.623.8
        12.WaterBubble IceIce Beam *12.02299.423.0
        1 of 2

        Fast Attacks

        • GroundMud ShotDamage5Energy7Duration0.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Mud Shot
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage5
          Energy7
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration0.6s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage4
          Energy8

          Effects
          Mud Shot has no special effects.
          See Mud Shot details page ↗
        • WaterBubbleDamage12Energy14Duration1.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Bubble
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage12
          Energy14
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.2s
          Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage8
          Energy11

          Effects
          Bubble has no special effects.
          See Bubble details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • GroundEarthquake *Damage140Energy100Duration3.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage140
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.6s
          Damage window2.7s - 3.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy65

          Effects
          Earthquake has no special effects.
          See Earthquake details page ↗
        • IceIce Beam *Damage90Energy50Duration3.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Ice Beam
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage90
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration3.3s
          Damage window1.3s - 2.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage90
          Energy55

          Effects
          Ice Beam has no special effects.
          See Ice Beam details page ↗
        • IceBlizzardDamage130Energy100Duration3.1s
          Toggle more information for move: Blizzard
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage130
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration3.1s
          Damage window1.5s - 2.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage140
          Energy75

          Effects
          Blizzard has no special effects.
          See Blizzard details page ↗
        • WaterScaldDamage80Energy50Duration3.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Scald
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration3.7s
          Damage window1.3s - 3.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage85
          Energy50

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Scald has a 30.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          See Scald details page ↗
        • WaterHydro PumpDamage130Energy100Duration3.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage130
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration3.3s
          Damage window0.9s - 3.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage130
          Energy75

          Effects
          Hydro Pump has no special effects.
          See Hydro Pump details page ↗
        • WaterSurfDamage65Energy50Duration1.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Surf
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage65
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.7s
          Damage window1.4s - 1.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage75
          Energy45

          Effects
          Surf has no special effects.
          See Surf details page ↗
        • WaterWeather BallDamage55Energy33Duration1.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Weather Ball
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage55
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.6s
          Damage window1.4s - 1.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage55
          Energy35

          Effects
          Weather Ball has no special effects.
          See Weather Ball details page ↗
        • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Frustration
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage10
          Energy70

          Effects
          Frustration has no special effects.
          See Frustration details page ↗
        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Shadow Politoed's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Politoed's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        If you are unable to get Shadow Politoed with its best moveset, we recommend to use Bubble/Surf. You will lose around 2.0% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Politoed's strongest moveset (Bubble/Weather Ball).

        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Politoed has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Shadow Politoed's PvE and PvP Ranking

        Shiny Pokémon icon
        RoleTier
        Water Water-type Attacker
        Bubble / Weather Ball        		A TierExternal Link#27
        Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked

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        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Shadow Politoed's has 2769 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Politoed obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1275 CP to 1399 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1594 CP to 1749 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Politoed can be found in the 997 CP to 1049 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2769 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch997 CP - 1049 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1329 CP - 1399 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1275 CP - 1399 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • rainRain
        		1594 CP - 1749 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Politoed

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Politoed's Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Politoed.

        Water Water

        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

        Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

        Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Shadow Politoed Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        134 CP2108 CP3182 CP
        4256 CP5330 CP6404 CP
        7478 CP8552 CP9626 CP
        10700 CP11770 CP12840 CP
        13910 CP14980 CP151049 CP
        161119 CP171189 CP181259 CP
        191329 CP201399 CP211469 CP
        221539 CP231609 CP241679 CP
        251749 CP261819 CP271889 CP
        281959 CP292029 CP302099 CP
        312134 CP322169 CP332204 CP
        342239 CP352274 CP362309 CP
        372344 CP382379 CP392414 CP
        402449 CP412480 CP422512 CP
        432543 CP442575 CP452607 CP
        462639 CP472671 CP482704 CP
        492736 CP502769 CP

        Pokédex information

        Johto
        Pokédex Number#186
        Height1.09 m
        Weight33.9 kg
        RegionJohto Generation 2
        Can be tradedAllowed
        Pokémon Home transferAllowed
        Base Catch Rate10%
        Base Flee Rate5%
        Catch rewards
        10 Candy
        500 Stardust
        Additional Move Cost
        50 Candy
        50000 Candy

        Encounter data

        No encounter data available

        How to purify Shadow Politoed

        Purification cost3 Candy
        3000 Stardust
        Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
        Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Politoed in Pokémon GO is 8.37%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 19.98% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 28.42%.

        CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                		-8.37%9.56%12.29%14.93%
                Curve13.81%15.71%19.98%24.03%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                		-12.29%14.00%17.85%21.54%
                Curve19.98%22.61%28.42%33.79%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                		- 14.56%16.55%21.02%25.25%
                Curve23.47%26.48%33.05%39.03%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                		- 19.63%22.22%27.95%33.25%
                Curve31.03%34.77%42.72%49.70%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Politoed, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                List of Shadow Politoed costumes

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                A list of Shadow Politoed costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Shadow Politoed high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Politoed. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Wallpaper

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                Shadow Politoed Pokédex entries

                Johto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                GoldIf POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gather­ ing from far and wide.
                SilverWhenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
                CrystalWhen it expands its throat to croak out a tune, nearby POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL gather immediately.
                Ruby, SapphireThe 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.
                EmeraldThe 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.
                FireRedWhenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
                LeafGreenIf POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
                Diamond, Pearl, PlatinumIt gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make POLIWAG obey.
                HeartGoldIf POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
                SoulSilverWhenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
                Black, White, Black 2, White 2It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
                XWhenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
                YIf Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
                Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireThe 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.
                SunThey gather on moonlit nights to form a large chorus. Their cries sound angry and not at all pleasant, but they are certainly distinctive.
                MoonIt’s the leader of Poliwag and Poliwhirl. When Politoed roars, they all cower in fear.
                Ultra SunAlthough its cries sound like screams, a composer created a beautiful ballad that was influenced by the sounds.
                Ultra MoonThe longer and more luxurious the curled hair on its head, the greater the number of Poliwag and Poliwhirl that will obey it.
                SwordAt nightfall, these Pokémon appear on the shores of lakes. They announce their territorial claims by letting out cries that sound like shouting.
                ShieldThe cry of a male is louder than that of a female. Male Politoed with deep, menacing voices find more popularity with the opposite gender.

                Frequently Asked Questions

                What are Shadow Politoed’s strengths and weaknesses?

                Shadow Politoed is a Water-type Pokémon and is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. Shadow Politoed is strong against Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water-type moves.

                What are the best moves for Shadow Politoed in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Shadow Politoed in Pokémon GO are Bubble and Weather Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 16.024 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 399.097.

                How does Shadow Politoed perform in Raids?

                Shadow Politoed's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

                How does Shadow Politoed rank as a Water-type attacker?

                Shadow Politoed is a solid A-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #27. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Politoed?

                The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Politoed: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, and Primal Kyogre.

                What is Shadow Politoed’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                Shadow Politoed’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2449 CP and 2769 CP at Level 50.

                Can Shadow Politoed be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Politoed can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

                Can Shadow Politoed Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Politoed cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.