Palpitoad
TL;DR. Palpitoad is a water/ground-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 384. When they vibrate the bumps on their heads, they can make waves in water or earthquake-like vibrations on land.
When they vibrate the bumps on their heads, they can make waves in water or earthquake-like vibrations on land.
Stat spread.
Total of 384. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Palpitoad in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Palpitoad reaches 1,392 CP at level 40 and 1,592 CP as a best buddy.
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Palpitoad in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Palpitoad across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #509 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Palpitoad.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Palpitoad, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Palpitoad?
Palpitoad is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Palpitoad weak to?
Palpitoad takes 4× damage from Grass. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from no other types.
What is Palpitoad resistant to?
Palpitoad is immune to Electric. It also resists Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel.
How does Palpitoad evolve?
Palpitoad evolves from Tympole (Level 25). Palpitoad evolves into Seismitoad (Level 36).
What generation is Palpitoad from?
Palpitoad was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0536.
What are Palpitoad's base stats?
Palpitoad has HP 75, Attack 65, Defense 55, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 55, and Speed 69. Total base stat total: 384.
What are Palpitoad's abilities?
Palpitoad can have the abilities Swift Swim, Hydration, plus the Hidden Ability Water Absorb.
Is Palpitoad legendary or mythical?
No. Palpitoad is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Palpitoad's best stat?
Palpitoad's highest base stat is HP at 75, which ranks 85th of 220 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Palpitoad good?
Palpitoad has a base stat total of 384, the 659th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 141st among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Palpitoad as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Palpitoad is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Palpitoad vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 220 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Palpitoad | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | 71 | +4 |
| Attack | 65 | 77 | -12 |
| Defense | 55 | 77 | -22 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 67 | -2 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 68 | -13 |
| Speed | 69 | 64 | +5 |
| Total | 384 | 424 | -40 |
Palpitoad appears in 11 games.
Every mainline release where Palpitoad is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Palpitoad in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 6 games have a known habitat.
Palpitoad appears in 13 episodes.
From HZ105 (2025-08-08) through JN123 (2022-09-02).
- HZ105 Riding the Waves Horizons 2026-02-27
- BW031 Ash and Trip's Third Battle! Black & White 2011-09-03
- BW032 Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open! Black & White 2011-09-10
- BW039 Reunion Battles in Nimbasa! Black & White 2011-10-29
- BW041 The Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk! Black & White 2011-11-12
- BW042 The Club Battle Finale: A Heroes Outcome! Black & White 2011-11-19
- BW050 Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym! Black & White 2012-02-25
- BW061 Battling the King of the Mines! Black & White 2012-05-12
- BW084 Rocking the Virbank Gym!: Part 2 Black & White 2012-10-20
- BW099 A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team! Black & White 2013-02-09
- BW106 Strong Strategy Steals the Show! Black & White 2013-03-30
- SM120 The One That Didn't Get Away! Sun & Moon 2019-09-07
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Palpitoad card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Palpitoad
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