Bubble + Weather Ball
Shadow Politoed's best Water-type moveset is Bubble / Weather Ball, with 13.49 DPS and 254.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Shadow Politoed ranks #39 (B Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
Shadow Politoed is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,449 CP and is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bubble / Weather Ball. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Shadow Politoed takes increased damage from:
Electric160.0%
Grass160.0%
Shadow Politoed takes reduced damage from:
Fire62.5%
Ice62.5%
Steel62.5%
Water62.5%
| 1. | Bubble | Weather Ball | 11.95 | 13.49 | 254.4 |
| 2. |  Mud Shot | Weather Ball | 11.16 | 12.60 | 237.6 |
| 3. | Bubble | Surf | 10.86 | 12.27 | 231.5 |
| 4. | Bubble | Hydro Pump | 10.42 | 11.77 | 221.9 |
| 5. | Mud Shot | Surf | 9.91 | 11.19 | 211.1 |
| 6. | Bubble |  Blizzard | 9.61 | 10.87 | 204.9 |
| 7. | Bubble | Earthquake | 9.60 | 10.85 | 204.6 |
| 8. | Mud Shot | Hydro Pump | 9.54 | 10.78 | 203.4 |
Mud Shot
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6
0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Bubble10121.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 12 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 8 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 11 |
Earthquake *1401003.5s| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 3.4s |
| Damage | 120 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 65 |
Ice Beam *95503.5s| Damage | 95 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 1.5s - 3.0s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
Blizzard1301003.0s| Damage | 130 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 75 |
Frustration10332.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
Scald75503.5s| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 3.2s |
| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialScald has a 30.0% chance to:
Hydro Pump1351003.5s| Damage | 135 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 3.2s |
| Damage | 130 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 75 |
Surf60501.5s| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.2s - 1.4s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
Weather Ball55331.5s| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.5s |
| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
The following chart shows Shadow Politoed's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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 reaches a maximum of 2,449 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,275–1,399 CP, rising to 1,594–1,749 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 997–1,049 CP.
 Max CP | 2449 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 997 CP - 1049 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1329 CP - 1399 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1275 CP - 1399 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 1594 CP - 1749 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Politoed Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 CP | 2 | 108 CP | 3 | 182 CP |
| 4 | 256 CP | 5 | 330 CP | 6 | 404 CP |
| 7 | 478 CP | 8 | 552 CP | 9 | 626 CP |
| 10 | 700 CP | 11 | 770 CP | 12 | 840 CP |
| 13 | 910 CP | 14 | 980 CP | 15 | 1049 CP |
| 16 | 1119 CP | 17 | 1189 CP | 18 | 1259 CP |
| 19 | 1329 CP | 20 | 1399 CP | 21 | 1469 CP |
| 22 | 1539 CP | 23 | 1609 CP | 24 | 1679 CP |
| 25 | 1749 CP | 26 | 1819 CP | 27 | 1889 CP |
| 28 | 1959 CP | 29 | 2029 CP | 30 | 2099 CP |
| 31 | 2134 CP | 32 | 2169 CP | 33 | 2204 CP |
| 34 | 2239 CP | 35 | 2274 CP | 36 | 2309 CP |
| 37 | 2344 CP | 38 | 2379 CP | 39 | 2414 CP |
| 40 | 2449 CP | 41 | 2480 CP | 42 | 2512 CP |
| 43 | 2543 CP | 44 | 2575 CP | 45 | 2607 CP |
| 46 | 2639 CP | 47 | 2671 CP | 48 | 2704 CP |
| 49 | 2736 CP | 50 | 2769 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Politoed's Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Politoed.
WaterMega 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
| Pokédex Number | #186 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.09 m |
| Weight | 33.9 kg |
| Region | Generation 2 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 5% |
| Catch rewards |  10 500 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Poliwag |
|  Poliwhirl |
| Poliwhirl |
|  Politoed |
| Poliwhirl |
|  Poliwrath |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Politoed in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Poliwag
Poliwhirl
Poliwrath
Politoed
Shadow Poliwag
Shadow Poliwhirl
Shadow Poliwrath
Shadow Politoed| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
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| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 70.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Shadow Politoed Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Politoed from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Politoed in Pokémon GO.
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.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Gold | If POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL hear its echoing cry, they respond by gather ing 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. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | 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. |
| 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. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum | It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make POLIWAG obey. |
| 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. |
| Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey. |
| 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, Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
The best moves for Shadow Politoed in Pokémon GO are Bubble and Weather Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 13.49 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 254.4.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Water-type Pokémon are weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water-type moves.
Shadow Politoed’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,449 CP and 2,769 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Politoed can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Politoed cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Politoed: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.
Regular Shadow Politoed
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Shiny Shadow Politoed
Shiny Shadow Politoed ♀
