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Revision as of 07:05, 28 October 2012

Sudowoodo #185: Sudowoodo
Pokémon
#187: Hoppip Hoppip
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Politoed (disambiguation).
Politoed
ニョロトノ Nyorotono
#186
186Politoed.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type
Water Unknown
Category
Frog Pokémon
Abilities
Water Absorb or Damp Drizzle
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Johto
#075
Hoenn
#331
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-055
Oblivia
R-239 N-125
Height
3'07"
Imperial
1.1 m
Metric
Weight
74.7 lbs.
Imperial
33.9 kg
Metric
Dex color
Green
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body12.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F186.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Water 1 group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
3
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 185 Battle Exp.: 1851*

Politoed (Japanese: ニョロトノ Nyorotono) is a Water-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Poliwhirl when traded holding a King's Rock. It is one of Poliwag's final forms, the other being Poliwrath.

Biology

Physiology

Politoed are very different physically from the rest of their evolutionary family, as they now resemble a frog much more than their previous forms. They are now green with yellow hands, belly, throat, and toes. Their legs have become well developed for jumping and they now sport pink cheek spots similar to those of Pikachu. Their head is now distinct from the rest of their torso and their mouth is now visible. They also have a long curled hair on top of their head, which is used as a status symbol among their kind. For all these differences, there is one feature that Politoed still posses: the swirl that the rest of their family has, though now in green and yellow. They are also bipedal like the rest of their evolutionary line.

Gender differences

The pink spots on a female's cheeks are smaller.

Special abilities

Politoed have the standard Water-type abilities, but also gain impressive vocal abilities which can be used in battle in the forms Perish Song and Hyper Voice. They have also gained hopping abilities. Politoed has lower Attack and Defense stats than Poliwrath, however in exchange it has greater Special Attack and Special Defense.

Behavior

Politoed lure other members of their evolution family near to them by croaking. They form a group of Poliwag and Poliwhirl with themselves as the leader. When more than three Politoed assemble, they begin to sing in a chorus. Although rarely displayed, Politoed are capable of stretching out their tongue to some length in a similar manner to actual frogs. It is unknown if they use it to hunt in the wild.

Habitat

Politoed live in small freshwater ponds and lakes, usually ones that have an abundance of lily pads.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Politoed in the anime

Major appearances

Misty's Politoed

Misty's Poliwhirl evolved into a Politoed in Outrageous Fortunes. This Politoed is very cheerful up to the point where it would occasionally lose focus in a battle and start clapping.

Other

Tammy, a young girl who used Pokémon for cheerleading, mistook Misty's Politoed for her own in I Politoed Ya So. She asked Misty to lend it to her for a while since she and her Politoed were angry at each other; later, they make amends and Tammy gives Misty's Politoed back to her.

A Politoed is owned by a family of traveling circus performers in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.

Another Politoed appeared in A Faux Oak Finish!, where Brock's Croagunk battled it.

Minor appearances

A wild Politoed appears in a flashback in Poetry Commotion!.

May battled against a Politoed in the Wisteria Town Contest in Harley Rides Again.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP247 Politoed Ash's Pokédex Politoed, the Frog Pokémon. Politoed likes to expand its throat and sing out, drawing in Poliwag and Poliwhirl from all around.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP139 Politoed Ash's Pokedéx Politoed, the Frog Pokémon. It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.

In the manga

Gold's Politoed, Polibo

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Polibo

In the 9th volume, Silver "borrowed" Gold's Poliwhirl in exchange for his own Seadra. Due to the effects of the King's Rock Poliwhirl was holding, plus the effects of both Gold and Silver's communication devices, Poliwhirl evolved into Politoed, and Seadra evolved into a Kingdra. After its Whirlpool defeated the Rocket Grunts that surrounded them, the two Pokémon were then returned to their rightful owners.

In the TCG

Main article: Politoed (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering 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.
Stadium 2 If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Generation III
Ruby 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.
Sapphire
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.
Generation IV
Diamond It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
Pearl
Platinum
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.
Generation V
Black It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
White
Black 2 It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
White 2
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Evolve Poliwhirl
Crystal
None Evolve Poliwhirl
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Evolve Poliwhirl
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Evolve Poliwhirl
Platinum
None Evolve Poliwhirl
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Evolve Poliwhirl
Pal Park
Pond
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
Rare Route 6 (Rippling Water)
Black 2 White 2
Unknown Routes 6, 19 and 20, Floccesy Ranch, Lostlorn Forest and Victory Road (Fishing)
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 61
Forever Level 11
Pair Trozei
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Evolve from Poliwhirl
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Lake Afar (B1-B24)
Pokémon Ranger Lyra Forest (during Net mission)
Jungle Relic (during mission)
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Canal Ruins
Ice Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast Lake: Everspring Valley (post ending)

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Black White King's Rock King's Rock (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
90
150 - 197 290 - 384
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
Total:
500
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/3 ★★★
Power
3/4 ★★★
Skill
3/4 ★★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
4/4 ★★★★
Total
16/19 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start BubbleBeam Water Special 06565 100100% 20
00Start Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000 06060% 20
00Start DoubleSlap Normal Physical 01515 08585% 10
00Start Perish Song Normal Status 0000 —% 5
2727 Swagger Normal Status 0000 09090% 15
3737 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 08585% 5
4848 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Politoed
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Politoed
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09595 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM03 Surf Water Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM05 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM06 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Politoed
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Politoed
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
PoliwagPoliwhirlPoliwrathPolitoedHorseaSeadra
KingdraMarillAzumarillCorsolaRemoraidOctillery
MantineLotadLombreLudicoloSurskitMasquerain
CorphishCrawdauntPiplupPrinplupEmpoleonTympole
PalpitoadSeismitoadDucklettSwanna
BubbleBeam Water Special 65 100% 20
SeelDewgongSphealSealeoWalrein
Encore Normal Status 100% 5
MudkipMarshtompSwampert
Endeavor Normal Physical 100% 5
KabutoKabutopsStunfisk
Endure Normal Status —% 10
WooperQuagsireSurskitMasquerain
Haze Ice Status —% 30
SphealSealeoWalrein
Ice Ball Ice Physical 30 90% 20
Poliwrath
Mind Reader Normal Status —% 5
LaprasWooperQuagsireLotadLombreLudicolo
WingullPelipperSurskitMasquerainPiplupPrinplup
Empoleon
Mist Ice Status —% 30
PoliwagPoliwhirlPoliwrathPolitoedOmanyteOmastar
KabutoKabutopsWooperQuagsireMarshtompSwampert
TympolePalpitoadSeismitoadStunfisk
Mud Shot Ground Special 55 95% 15
CorsolaMilotic
Refresh Normal Status —% 20
MarillAzumarillFeebasMilotic
Splash Normal Status —% 40
SquirtleWartortleBlastoisePsyduckGolduckSlowpoke
SlowbroSlowkingLaprasRemoraidOctilleryMantine
WingullPelipperMiloticHuntailGorebyssShellos
ShellosGastrodonGastrodonDucklettSwannaAlomomola
Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
PsyduckGolduckSeelDewgongLombreLudicolo
PelipperSurskitMasquerainMiloticPiplupPrinplup
EmpoleonBuizelFloatzelDucklettSwannaAlomomola
Water Sport Water Status —% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Politoed in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Politoed in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Politoed
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Politoed
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5
B W B2 W2 Endeavor Normal Physical 100% 5
B W B2 W2 Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20
B W B2 W2 Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
B W B2 W2 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Politoed can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Politoed cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Politoed
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Politoed
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Poliwag (Pokémon)/Generation V learnsetPoliwhirl (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Bubble Water Special 20 100% 30
Poliwag (Pokémon)/Generation V learnsetPoliwhirl (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Water Gun Water Special 40 100% 25
Poliwag (Pokémon)/Generation V learnsetPoliwhirl (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
Poliwag (Pokémon)/Generation V learnsetPoliwhirl (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Belly Drum Normal Status —% 10
Poliwag (Pokémon)/Generation V learnsetPoliwhirl (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Wake-Up Slap Fighting Physical 60 100% 10
Poliwag (Pokémon)/Generation V learnsetPoliwhirl (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Hydro Pump Water Special 120 80% 5
Poliwag (Pokémon)/Generation V learnsetPoliwhirl (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Mud Bomb Ground Special 65 85% 10
Poliwag (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Sleep TalkBW Normal Status —% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Politoed
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Politoed
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Special moves

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani186.png 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 186.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Tadpole Pond
Phrases
51%-100% HP I like to sing in a big chorus for a good time~♪
26%-50% HP Already~♪ Half my HP~♪ Has gone away~♪ From me-ee-ee-eeh~♪
1%-25% HP I'm gonna croak... Because I can't sing anymore...
Level up Level uh-uh-uh-up~♪ My singing skills went up, lalalalala~♪
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up Level uh-uh-uh-up~♪ My singing skills went up, lalalalala~♪
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 186.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Water  Poké Assist: Water PA.png
( Water )
Field move: Soak fm.pngSoak fm.pngSoak fm.png
(Soak ×3)
Loops: 7 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
Politoed rhythmically hops about and squirts water vigorously.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Water  Water Assist.png
( Water )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Soak 3 field move.png
(Soak ×3)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It attacks by spitting bubbles that makes Pokémon Slowed.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Poliwag
Unevolved
Poliwag
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 25


Poliwhirl
First evolution
Poliwhirl
 Water 
King's Rock
Trade
holding King's Rock


Politoed
Second evolution
Politoed
 Water 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 186.png Spr 2s 186.png Spr 2c 186.png Spr b 2g 186.png
Spr 2g 186 s.png Spr 2s 186 s.png Spr 2c 186 s.png Spr b 2g 186 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 186.png Spr 3e 186.png Spr 3f 186.png Spr b 3r 186.png
Spr 3r 186 s.png Spr 3e 186 s.png Spr 3f 186 s.png Spr b 3r 186 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 186 m.png Spr 4p 186 m.png Spr 4h 186 m.png Spr b 4d 186 m.png
Spr 4d 186 f.png Spr 4p 186 f.png Spr 4h 186 f.png Spr b 4d 186 f.png
Spr 4d 186 m s.png Spr 4p 186 m s.png Spr 4h 186 m s.png Spr b 4d 186 m s.png
Spr 4d 186 f s.png Spr 4p 186 f s.png Spr 4h 186 f s.png Spr b 4d 186 f s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 186 m.png Spr 5b2 186 m.png Spr b 5b 186 m.png
Spr 5b 186 f.png Spr 5b2 186 f.png Spr b 5b 186 f.png
Spr 5b 186 m s.png Spr 5b2 186 m s.png Spr b 5b 186 m s.png
Spr 5b 186 f s.png Spr 5b2 186 f s.png Spr b 5b 186 f s.png
Politoed For other sprites and images, please see Politoed images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Japanese sprites

Spr b 2g 186 jp.png
Spr b 2g 186 s jp.png
Gold and Silver back sprites

Trivia

  • Politoed has the smallest level-up learnset of all Pokémon who evolve by trading.
  • Politoed's swirl is the same direction as Poliwag's, but opposite direction to Poliwhirl's and Poliwrath's.
  • In Generation V, Politoed can have the Hidden Ability Drizzle. This makes it the only non-legendary Pokémon to have this Ability. Previously, the only Pokémon to have this Ability was Kyogre.

Origin

Politoed is likely based on a tree frog, possibly the European tree frog.

Name origin

Politoed is a combination of polliwog and a corruption of toad. It may be a play on the phrase 'poly-toed', meaning 'possessing toes' (the feet were digitless as Poliwhirl).

Nyorotono may be a combination of ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro (the sound of slithering) and 殿 tono (lord). This is possibly inspired by the トノサマガエル tonosamagaeru (dark-spotted frog), whose name literally means lord-frog in Japanese.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ニョロトノ Nyorotono From ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro, 殿 tono, and トノサマガエル tonosamagaeru
France Flag.png French Tarpaud From têtard and crapaud
Spain Flag.png Spanish Politoed Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Quaxo From quaken, Qua-, and Ach so!
Italy Flag.png Italian Politoed Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 왕구리 Wangguri From wang and gaeguri
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 牛蛙君 Niúwājūn Literally "Bullfrog monarch"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


Related articles

External links

Sudowoodo #185: Sudowoodo
Pokémon
#187: Hoppip Hoppip


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