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Politoed Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Water · BST: 500 · Role: Special Attacker

Politoed is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Politoed, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Pikachu plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 500 base stat total, Politoed plays as a Special Attacker. Its highest stat is Special Defense (100), and at base 70 Speed it sits faster than 34% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a Special wall like Blissey or Assault Vest Tyranitar can soak its damage.

What counters Politoed in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Politoed

  1. Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  2. Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  3. Pikachu (Electric)
  4. Raichu (Electric)
  5. Manectric (Electric)
  6. Mega Manectric (Electric)
  7. Luxray (Electric)
  8. Roserade (Grass / Poison)

How each counter beats Politoed

  • Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Politoed and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
  • Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Politoed and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
  • Pikachu (Electric) outspeeds Politoed and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
  • Raichu (Electric) outspeeds Politoed and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
  • Manectric (Electric) outspeeds Politoed and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.

Politoed weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Electric (×2)
  • Grass (×2)

Resistances

  • Fire (×0.5)
  • Water (×0.5)
  • Ice (×0.5)
  • Steel (×0.5)

Base stats

HP
90
Attack
75
Defense
75
Sp. Attack
90
Sp. Defense
100
Speed
70
Total
500

Best Tera Types for Politoed

The best Tera Types for Politoed cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

Abilities

  • Water Absorb — [object Object]
  • Damp — [object Object]
  • Drizzle (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Water-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Politoed:

Frequently asked questions about Politoed

What counters Politoed in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Politoed are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Pikachu, Raichu, Manectric. These Pokémon hit Politoed super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Politoed weak to?

Politoed is a Water-type Pokémon weak to Electric, Grass. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Politoed?

The single best pick against Politoed in the Pokémon Champions roster is Venusaur, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Politoed in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Politoed, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Water) and carries super-effective coverage (Electric, Grass). Avoid Pokémon that share Politoed's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Politoed good in Pokémon Champions?

Politoed's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (500 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.