Ultra League PvP guide
Politoed Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Politoed is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #129. Its recommended PvP moveset is Mud Shot with Weather Ball (Water) and Earthquake.
Ultra League
#129
Viable pick
Type
Water
Best Fast Move
Mud Shot
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,769
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT POLITOED
Is Politoed Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Politoed is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #129.
Politoed is also a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #154.
Politoed PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #154 | 84.2 | Mud Shot, Weather Ball (Water), Ice Beam |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #129 | 84.8 | Mud Shot, Weather Ball (Water), Earthquake |
Best Moveset for Politoed in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
The recommended PvP moveset for Politoed is Mud Shot with Weather Ball (Water) and Earthquake.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Politoed in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Fast Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Politoed PvP Move Counts
Mud Shot → Weather Ball (Water)
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Mud Shot → Earthquake
8 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Politoed Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Politoed wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Empoleon777
- Tinkaton719
- Skeledirge667
- Feraligatr579
- Florges530
Difficult Matchups
- Virizion191
- Jellicent352
- Corviknight419
- Snorlax436
Politoed Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Politoed's Water typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- grass1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Politoed in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Politoed in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Politoed's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Neutral
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
45% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
24% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Hexghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Surfwater
Charged Move
Resisted
18% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
23% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
25% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
20% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
Ratings are shown from Politoed's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Politoed.
Best Teammates for Politoed in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Politoed should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Politoed's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Politoed's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Politoed's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Politoed
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/11 | 1,500 | 23.5 | 1,995,989 |
| #2 | 0/12/14 | 1,499 | 23.5 | 1,992,998 | |
| #3 | 2/15/15 | 1,499 | 23 | 1,989,979 | |
| #4 | 0/13/13 | 1,499 | 23.5 | 1,989,422 | |
| #5 | 0/14/11 | 1,496 | 23.5 | 1,985,701 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 2,498 | 48.5 | 4,307,786 |
| #2 | 0/12/15 | 2,499 | 49 | 4,289,822 | |
| #3 | 0/13/14 | 2,500 | 49 | 4,288,973 | |
| #4 | 1/13/14 | 2,500 | 48.5 | 4,287,878 | |
| #5 | 1/14/13 | 2,500 | 48.5 | 4,286,786 |
Politoed Stats in Pokémon GO
Politoed's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Politoed 0/15/11 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 112.7
- Defense
- 125.6
- HP
- 141
Ultra League
Politoed 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 48.5
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 144.9
- Defense
- 161.6
- HP
- 184
Politoed Evolution
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More PoGoCoach tools
Politoed Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Politoed in Pokémon GO PvP?
Politoed's recommended PvP moveset is Mud Shot with Weather Ball (Water) and Earthquake.
Is Politoed good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Politoed is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #129.
What counters Politoed in Pokémon GO PvP?
Virizion, Jellicent and Corviknight are among the strongest current counters to Politoed in Ultra League.
What is Politoed weak to in Pokémon GO?
Politoed is weak to Electric (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).