Politoed is likely based on a tree frog, possibly the European tree frog. The swirl on its stomach may represent visible internal organs, like those of a glass frog.
Politoed is a combination of polliwog and a corruption of toad. It may also be a play on ‘poly-toed’, meaning “having many toes”, since, as Poliwhirl, its feet were digitless.
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.
No: 186
English Name: Politoed
Japanese Name: Nyorotono
Generation: 2
Type: Water
Species: Frog Pokémon
Abilities: Damp, Water Absorb, Drizzle (hidden ability)
Evolution: Poliwag > Poliwhirl > Politoed
Politoed is a green, bipedal, frog-like Pokémon with yellow hands, belly, throat, and toes. It has a long, curled hair on top of its head and pink cheek spots that are smaller on the female than on the male. There is a green swirl on its belly. Its legs are well developed and it has bulbous toes and fingers.
Politoed acts as a leader to Poliwag and Poliwhirl, which gather from afar upon hearing its cry. Politoed likes to expand its throat and sing. When three or more assemble, they sing in a chorus with a loud, bellowing voice. The curled hair on Politoed’s head is considered proof of its status as a king. The longer and curlier Politoed’s hair is, the more it is respected by other Politoed. Politoed lives by the water’s edge.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Gold: If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Pokemon Silver: Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
Pokemon Crystal: When it expands its throat to croak out a tune, nearby Poliwag and Poliwhirl gather immediately.
Pokemon Stadium 2: If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon Sapphire: 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon FireRed: Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
Pokemon LeafGreen: If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Pokemon Diamond: It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
Pokemon Pearl: It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
Pokemon Platinum: It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
Pokemon HeartGold: If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Pokemon SoulSilver: Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
Pokemon Black: It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
Pokemon White: It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
Pokemon Black 2: It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
pokemon White 2: It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.
Pokemon X: Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
Pokemon Y: If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Pokemon Omega 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.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: 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.
Pokemon SUN: They gather on moonlit nights to form a large chorus. Their cries sound angry and not at all pleasant, but they are certainly distinctive.
Pokemon MOON: They gather on moonlit nights to form a large chorus. Their cries sound angry and not at all pleasant, but they are certainly distinctive.
