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Palpitoad.

national dex #536 · gen V
BST 384 · water / ground
Palpitoad official artwork
waterground
#536 · gen V
Profile
HP
75
ATK
65
DEF
55
SPA
65
SPD
55
SPE
69
BST 384 · best HP 75 · worst Defense 55 · meters scale to 200

Palpitoad is weak to Grass and resists Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel and is immune to Electric.

Typingwaterground
AbilitiesSwift Swim, Hydration, Water Absorb
Height, weight0.8 m / 17.0 kg
Catch rate120 / 255
Egg groupsWater1
Previous
#535tympole
Dex position
#536 of 1025
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Next
#537seismitoad

Palpitoad base stats

BST 384 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP75260354
Atk65121251
Def55103229
SpA65121251
SpD55103229
Spe69128260
BST384bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 HP

Palpitoad weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Water / Ground dual typing
nor1
fir½
wat1
ele0
gra4
ice1
fig1
poi½
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc½
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai1
Weak to
Grass (4x)
Resists
Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Immune to
Electric

Palpitoad abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Swift SwimDoubles Speed during rain.
HydrationCures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Water AbsorbhiddenAbsorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Palpitoad evolution line

3 stages

Palpitoad evolves into Seismitoad: level it up to 36 or higher. How to evolve Palpitoad, every game

Best Palpitoad moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
waterHydro PumpSPEC110
waterMuddy WaterSPEC90
groundEarth PowerSPEC90
waterSurfSPEC90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
grassPower WhipPHYS120
poisonSludge WaveSPEC95
normalUproarSPEC90
normalHyper VoiceSPEC90

Palpitoad moves

gen 8 · 52 moves · 14 level-up · 30 TM/HM · 8 tutor
36 moves · Palpitoad appears in 7 games
AcidL1GrowlL1SupersonicL5Mud ShotL16RoundL16Bubble BeamL20UproarL30Aqua RingL37FlailL37Echoed VoiceL42Muddy WaterL48Hyper VoiceL51Rain DanceL54Hydro PumpL60AttractTMBounceTMBulldozeTMEarth PowerTMEndureTMFacadeTMHailTMIcy WindTMPower WhipTMProtectTMRestTMScaldTMScreechTMSleep TalkTMSludge BombTMSludge WaveTMSnoreTMStealth RockTMSubstituteTMSurfTMVenom DrenchTMWeather BallTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 1
AcidpoisonSPEC40100%30Level 1
SupersonicnormalSTAT-55%20Level 5
Mud ShotSTABgroundSPEC5595%15Level 16
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15Level 16
Bubble BeamSTABwaterSPEC65100%20Level 20
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Level 30
FlailnormalPHYS-100%15Level 37
Aqua RingwaterSTAT--20Level 37
Echoed VoicenormalSPEC40100%15Level 42
Muddy WaterSTABwaterSPEC9085%10Level 48
Hyper VoicenormalSPEC90100%10Level 51
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5Level 54
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5Level 60
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
BounceflyingPHYS8585%5TM / HM
BulldozeSTABgroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Echoed VoicenormalSPEC40100%15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
HailiceSTAT--10TM / HM
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5TM / HM
Hyper VoicenormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Mud ShotSTABgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Muddy WaterSTABwaterSPEC9085%10TM / HM
Power WhipgrassPHYS12085%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
ScaldSTABwaterSPEC80100%15TM / HM
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sludge BombpoisonSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Sludge WavepoisonSPEC95100%10TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SurfSTABwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Venom DrenchpoisonSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10TM / HM
BounceflyingPHYS8585%5Tutor
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10Tutor
Hyper VoicenormalSPEC90100%10Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Tutor
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor

Palpitoad Pokédex entries

3 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

It weakens its prey with sound waves intense enough to cause headaches, then entangles them with its sticky tongue.

Shield

On occasion, their cries are sublimely pleasing to the ear. Palpitoad with larger lumps on their bodies can sing with a wider range of sounds.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

When they vibrate the bumps on their heads, they can make waves in water or earthquake-like vibrations on land.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to immobilize its opponents.

Generation V3 entries
Black

When they vibrate the bumps on their heads, they can make waves in water or earthquake-like vibrations on land.

White

It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to capture prey.

Black 2, White 2

It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to immobilize its opponents.

Palpitoad species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorBlue
ShapeUpright
HabitatUnknown
Height0.8 m (2'07")
Weight17.0 kg (37.5 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate120 (47.1%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsWater1
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience134
EV yield2 HP
Regional dex numbers
National#536
Unova (BW)#042
Unova (B2W2)#229
Galar#133
Wild held items
Pecha Berry50%
50% in Black 2, White 2
Persim Berry50%
50% in Black, White
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread65 Atk / 65 SpA
Best statHP 75average
Speed tier69 Speaverage speed
Defensive load1 weak / 4 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty120 / 255moderate, about 47.1% per ball

About Palpitoad

Palpitoad is a Water and Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). It weakens its prey with sound waves intense enough to cause headaches, then entangles them with its sticky tongue. Palpitoad stands 0.8 m (2'07") tall and weighs 17.0 kg (37.5 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Palpitoad base stats

Palpitoad has a base stat total of 384, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is HP at 75 (average), while its lowest is Defense at 55 (below average). Palpitoad is average speed with a base Speed of 69.

Palpitoad weaknesses and resistances

As a Water and Ground-type, Palpitoad is weak to Grass (4x)-type moves, resists Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Palpitoad 1 weakness, 4 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Palpitoad abilities

Palpitoad's abilities include Swift Swim, Hydration, Water Absorb. Swift Swim doubles Speed during rain.. Hydration cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain. Its Hidden Ability is Water Absorb, which absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Palpitoad moves and learnset

Palpitoad can learn 52 moves in Generation 8, including 14 by leveling up, 30 via TM/HM, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Muddy Water (Water, 90 power), Earth Power (Ground, 90 power), Surf (Water, 90 power). For coverage, Palpitoad can learn Power Whip (Grass), Sludge Wave (Poison), Uproar (Normal).

Training Palpitoad

Palpitoad has a moderate capture rate of 120 (47.1%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Palpitoad yields 2 HP EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Palpitoad belongs to the Water1 egg group. Palpitoad is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Tympole → Palpitoad → Seismitoad). Wild Palpitoad may be found holding Pecha Berry or Persim Berry.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Palpitoad. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Palpitoad, or use the team builder to see how Palpitoad fits into your squad.

Tools for Palpitoad
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