Choice Specs Toed is cool because even though Poli only has a measly base 90 special attack, when you add Choice Specs and Rain you can actually start doing some serious damage with the little frog. Always make sure Specs Politoed is shiny.
Politoed @ Choice Specs
Ability: Drizzle
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 152 HP / 16 Def / 252 SpA / 88 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Focus Blast / Hidden Power Grass
- Psychic / Hiddern Power Grass
Hydro Pump for STAB and Ice beam, Focus Miss, and Psychic for coverage because they are the best coverage options available. Hidden Power grass can be used to tickle opposing water types or deal big damage to Gastrodon if you run into one,. The EV spread maximises special attack and gives enough speed to outspeed non invested base 80s, most notably Mega Venusaur. The HP and Defensive invesment is the most efficient way to survive a Jolly Mega Kangaskhan Return with the EVs remaining.
This set pairs well with Swift Swimmers, but particularly does a good job of hitting targets that Kabutops can't smack around like Keldeo (and other water or fighting types). It's also a good idea to use manual rain somewhere on a team on a Pokemon like Thundurus or Tornadus with this set. Choice Specs Politoed doesn't always last very long and most swift swimmers are useless outside of rain.
Politoed @ Choice Specs
Ability: Drizzle
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 152 HP / 16 Def / 252 SpA / 88 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Focus Blast / Hidden Power Grass
- Psychic / Hiddern Power Grass
Hydro Pump for STAB and Ice beam, Focus Miss, and Psychic for coverage because they are the best coverage options available. Hidden Power grass can be used to tickle opposing water types or deal big damage to Gastrodon if you run into one,. The EV spread maximises special attack and gives enough speed to outspeed non invested base 80s, most notably Mega Venusaur. The HP and Defensive invesment is the most efficient way to survive a Jolly Mega Kangaskhan Return with the EVs remaining.
This set pairs well with Swift Swimmers, but particularly does a good job of hitting targets that Kabutops can't smack around like Keldeo (and other water or fighting types). It's also a good idea to use manual rain somewhere on a team on a Pokemon like Thundurus or Tornadus with this set. Choice Specs Politoed doesn't always last very long and most swift swimmers are useless outside of rain.
