Is Politoed viable in Gen 5 OU?

Politoed is ranked #8 in Gen 5 OU with 21.68% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Politoed in Gen 5 OU?

The best counter for Politoed in Gen 5 OU is Latios with a 62.5% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Politoed include Latios, Abomasnow, Starmie, Ferrothorn, Alakazam.

What is the best counter for Politoed in Gen 5 OU?

Latios is the best counter for Politoed in Gen 5 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 62.5% of their encounters.

Politoed counters

Gen 5 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0186 Politoed

Water

USAGE 21.7% #8

ABILITYDrizzle

BASE STATS

HP 90

ATK 75

DEF 75

SPA 90

SPD 100

SPE 70

BST500

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

ElectricGrass

½×

FireWaterIceSteel

Moves

Scald 85.9% Encore 69.8% Protect 68.2% Toxic 66.8% Ice Beam 35.5% Hydro Pump 16.2% Hidden Power Grass 11.6% Refresh 11.4%

Items

Leftovers 69.2% Choice Specs 11.9% Choice Scarf 8.6% Eject Button 6.9% Chesto Berry 2.1% Custap Berry 0.9% Mystic Water 0.2% Expert Belt 0.1%

Abilities

Drizzle100.0%Water Absorb0.0%Damp0.0%

Common Teammates

Ferrothorn86.4%

Thundurus-Therian70.0%

Landorus-Therian15.4%

Browse Gen 5 OU teams using Politoed →

Teams using Latios 63% Teams using Abomasnow 62% Teams using Starmie 60% Teams using Ferrothorn 59% Teams using Alakazam 58% Teams using Keldeo 57%

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Latios

DragonPsychic OFFENSIVE CHECK

123.14

62.5% dies 7.44%

DAMAGE CALCRain

252+ SpA Choice Specs Latios Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Politoed: 273-322 (71 - 83.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Latios counters → Teams with Latios →

Abomasnow

GrassIce DEFENSIVE COUNTER

22.499

62.0% dies 10.23%

DAMAGE CALCRain

252+ SpA Politoed Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Abomasnow in Rain: 101-119 (26.3 - 30.9%) -- 6.3% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Abomasnow counters → Teams with Abomasnow →

Starmie

WaterPsychic OFFENSIVE CHECK

59.486

60.5% dies 8.78%

DAMAGE CALCRain

0- SpA Starmie Thunder vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Politoed: 112-134 (29.1 - 34.8%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Starmie counters → Teams with Starmie →

Ferrothorn

GrassSteel DEFENSIVE COUNTER

64.498

59.3% dies 8.58%

DAMAGE CALCRain

252+ SpA Politoed Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Ferrothorn in Rain: 81-96 (23 - 27.2%) -- possible 5HKO

View Ferrothorn counters → Teams with Ferrothorn →

Alakazam

Psychic OFFENSIVE CHECK

48.411

58.0% dies 9.99%

DAMAGE CALCRain

252+ SpA Alakazam Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Politoed: 187-222 (48.6 - 57.8%) -- 54.3% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Alakazam counters → Teams with Alakazam →

Keldeo

WaterFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK

20.873

56.7% dies 10.84%

DAMAGE CALCRain

252+ SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Secret Sword vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Politoed: 288-340 (75 - 88.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Keldeo counters → Teams with Keldeo →

Reuniclus

Psychic SOFT CHECK

47.43

50.6% dies 10.10%

DAMAGE CALCRain

252+ SpA Reuniclus Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Politoed: 178-210 (46.3 - 54.6%) -- 7.4% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Reuniclus counters → Teams with Reuniclus →

Rotom-Wash

ElectricWater SOFT CHECK

22.476

43.0% dies 10.44%

DAMAGE CALCRain

252+ SpA Rotom-Wash Volt Switch vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Politoed: 156-186 (40.6 - 48.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Rotom-Wash counters → Teams with Rotom-Wash →

Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK

120.552

20.2% dies 6.32%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Tyranitar Crunch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Politoed: 186-220 (48.4 - 57.2%) -- 93.4% chance to 2HKO after sandstorm damage and Leftovers recovery

View Tyranitar counters → Teams with Tyranitar →

Ranked #8 with 21.68% usage. Sorted by reliability score.