Palpitoad sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Tympole but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Seismitoad as fast as possible. Part of the Gen 5 roster. Electric moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively.
You won't find a real weakness in Palpitoad's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Vibration Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 2 HP EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
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.
Palpitoad Weakness
GoodPalpitoad is weak to Grass-type moves. Watch out for Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric-type moves entirely. The Water/Ground typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Palpitoad sits between Tympole and Seismitoad in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. HP has grown the most so far (+25), but there's still another 125 stats to gain in the final evolution.
How to Evolve
Breed with Palpitoad to get Tympole eggs easily using 78 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Earth Power, Mist, Mud Bomb and 5 more.
Palpitoad runs a standard attacker set. Hardy nature with max Defense and Speed EVs shapes the build, while Leftovers brings passive recovery each turn. Swiftswim supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Best Palpitoad Moveset
- Supersonic
- Hydro Pump
- Earth Power
- Sludge Wave
Recommended Teammates
Breeding opens up real options for Palpitoad. Earth Power and Mist come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Hydro Pump and Muddy Water and Normal and Fighting coverage.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
high spawn rates across 6 locations for Palpitoad in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Palpitoad in Black & White
The path to Palpitoad starts with Tympole at Lv. 12-33 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TympoleEFFORTLESSPinwheel Forest - OutsideWhiteGrassLv.12-17CommonEarlyForestAnyEFFORTLESSPinwheel Forest - OutsideBlackGrassLv.12-17CommonEarlyForestAny
Step 2Palpitoad ✓EFFORTLESSIcirrus CityBlackGrassLv.30-33CommonMidCitySpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSIcirrus CityWhiteGrassLv.30-33CommonMidCitySpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSMoor of IcirrusBlackGrassLv.30-33CommonMidSwampSpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSMoor of IcirrusWhiteGrassLv.30-33CommonMidSwampSpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSRoute 8WhiteGrassLv.30-33CommonMidRouteSpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSRoute 8BlackGrassLv.30-33CommonMidRouteSpring/summer/autumnor evolve from Tympole (Step 1)
At 384 BST, Palpitoad is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Seismitoad before bringing it to any serious fight.
Tympole evolves into Palpitoad at level 25. Palpitoad evolves into Seismitoad at level 36. Palpitoad is a middle-stage evolution in the Tympole line.
Palpitoad gets Swift Swim, Hydration, and Water Absorb. But Swift Swim is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Palpitoad is leaning toward the physical side (base 65 Attack). But the speed tells the real story — at base 69 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Palpitoad appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Since Black & White, Palpitoad has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Palpitoad has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A