Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 120 (47.1%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Water1
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 134
- EV Yield
- 2 HP
- Height
- 0.8 m (2'07")
- Weight
- 17.0 kg (37.5 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Water/Ground dual typing.
Doubles Speed during rain.
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Generation VI
When they vibrate the bumps on their heads, they can make waves in water or earthquake-like vibrations on land.
It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to immobilize its opponents.
Generation VIII
It weakens its prey with sound waves intense enough to cause headaches, then entangles them with its sticky tongue.
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.
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Generation V
When they vibrate the bumps on their heads, they can make waves in water or earthquake-like vibrations on land.
It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to capture prey.
It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to immobilize its opponents.
Level Up
14 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Acid | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 5 | Supersonic | nor | N | — | 55% | 20 |
| 16 | Mud ShotSTAB | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 16 | Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| 20 | Bubble BeamSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 37 | Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| 37 | Aqua Ring | wat | N | — | — | 20 |
| 42 | Echoed Voice | nor | S | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 48 | Muddy WaterSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| 51 | Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 54 | Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| 60 | Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
TM / HM
30 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Bounce | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| BulldozeSTAB | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Echoed Voice | nor | S | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Hail | ice | N | — | — | 10 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud ShotSTAB | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Muddy WaterSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| Power Whip | gra | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| ScaldSTAB | wat | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge Bomb | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Sludge Wave | poi | S | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Venom Drench | poi | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
Move Tutor
8 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bounce | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
Items that wild Palpitoad may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Palpitoad
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Palpitoad
Palpitoad is a Water and Ground-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Palpitoad Base Stats
Palpitoad has a base stat total of 384, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. 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 & 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 & 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 above 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.
