Evolution Guide

How to Evolve Poliwag into Politoed

Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Politoed. Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl by Lv.25; Poliwhirl evolves into Politoed by Trade + Hold King's Rock.

Method
Trade + Hold King's Rock
Steps
2
Generation
Generation II

Quick Answer

To evolve Poliwag into Politoed, Poliwag must first evolve into Poliwhirl by Lv.25. Then trade Poliwhirl while it meets this requirement: Trade + Hold King's Rock.

Required Pokémon

Evolution Method

Method
Trade + Hold King's Rock
Held item
King's Rock

Step-by-step Guide

  1. 1Catch or obtain Poliwag.
  2. 2Evolve Poliwag into Poliwhirl: Lv.25.
  3. 3Evolve Poliwhirl into Politoed: Trade + Hold King's Rock.
  4. 4Open the Politoed Pokédex entry to review types, stats, moves, and availability.

Evolution Chain

Trade + Hold King's Rock
PolitoedPolitoed

Game / Version Notes

Evolution availability and exact requirements may vary by game version. Check the linked Pokédex entries for version-specific context.

Related Evolutions

FAQ

How do you evolve Poliwag into Politoed?

To evolve Poliwag into Politoed, Poliwag must first evolve into Poliwhirl by Lv.25. Then trade Poliwhirl while it meets this requirement: Trade + Hold King's Rock.

What is the evolution method for Poliwhirl into Politoed?

Poliwhirl evolves into Politoed by Trade + Hold King's Rock.

What level does Poliwag evolve?

Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl at level 25.

Can Poliwag evolve directly into Politoed?

No. The full path is Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Politoed.

Is Politoed available in every Pokémon game?

Evolution availability and exact requirements may vary by game version. Check the Pokémon’s location and move data for version-specific details.

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