Palpitoad Best Moveset
Waterabsorb and Eviolite give Palpitoad staying power beyond its evolution stage. Modest nature boosts Sp. Atk, max HP and Sp. Atk EVs set the spread, and the pre-evolution bulk actually works here.
Palpitoad saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Palpitoad's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Swiftswim with Leftovers, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Palpitoad best EVs are Defense and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Supersonic
- Hydro Pump
- Earth Power
- Sludge Wave
Recommended Teammates
Palpitoad saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Palpitoad maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Swiftswim with Nothing, favoring a Mild nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hydro Pump
- Sludge Bomb
- Earth Power
- Hyper Voice
Recommended Teammates
Palpitoad saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Palpitoad maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Waterabsorb with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Scald
- Earth Power
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Palpitoad saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Palpitoad maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Waterabsorb with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Stealth Rock
- Scald
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Palpitoad Weakness
Palpitoad is weak to Grass. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
What is Palpitoad Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Palpitoad
Venusaur can KO Palpitoad with Giga Drain (165-194%).
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 4x165-194%KO Sludge Bomb25-29% | ||
Evolution
Palpitoad sits between Tympole and Seismitoad in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool 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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Palpitoad to get Tympole eggs easily using 114 partners from the Water1 egg group.
How to Get Palpitoad
No wild encounters for Palpitoad in Winds & Waves. Bring Tympole over from Black & White, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Palpitoad in WW
Step 1Obtain TympoleLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Pinwheel Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 102 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · West Lake Axewell · Normal Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Palpitoad ✓
Step 3Evolve into Seismitoad
Palpitoad appears at high spawn rates across 34 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Palpitoad in SwSh
Tympole is your first catch on the way to Palpitoad. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-58 across 96 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch TympoleWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 60%Normal WeatherDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 60%RainingDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 60%ThunderstormSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 45%RainingDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 40%RainingSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 40%RainingNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 40%RainingWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 30%ThunderstormWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 30%RainingWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 30%RainingSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 28%ThunderstormWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 25%OvercastWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 25%SnowingWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 25%Heavy FogSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 10%SnowstormSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 10%SandstormWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 5%RainingWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 5%Thunderstorm
Step 2Palpitoad ✓North Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 60%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 50%RainingHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 45%RainingGiant's CapLv.26-28GrassRate 40%RainingGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%RainingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 20%ThunderstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 20%RainingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SnowstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%Heavy FogBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%OvercastBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SandstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SnowingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%Normal WeatherBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%Intense SunDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 35%RainingDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 15%ThunderstormGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 12%Thunderstormor evolve from Tympole (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into SeismitoadRoute 7Lv.28-40GrassRate 10%SnowstormAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 60%ThunderstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%RainingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%Intense SunRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%Heavy FogRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%SnowingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%OvercastRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%SandstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%ThunderstormAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 5%RainingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 5%Normal WeatherLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 30%Rainingor evolve from Palpitoad (Step 2)
Palpitoad can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Tympole from Black & White, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Palpitoad in USUM
- Step 1Obtain TympoleLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Pinwheel Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 102 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · West Lake Axewell · Normal Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Palpitoad ✓
- Step 3Evolve into Seismitoad
No wild encounters for Palpitoad in Sun & Moon. Bring Tympole over from Black & White, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Palpitoad in SM
- Step 1Obtain TympoleBREEDINGAvailableLeave Palpitoad with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Tympole egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Pinwheel Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 102 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · West Lake Axewell · Normal Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Palpitoad ✓
- Step 3Evolve into Seismitoad
Base Stats
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.
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.
Palpitoad Guide
At 384 BST, Palpitoad is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Seismitoad before bringing it to any serious fight.
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.
Water Absorb is the hidden ability. It absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP. Worth hunting for if you want Palpitoad to compete at a higher level.
Palpitoad is a special attacker with base 65 Sp. Atk. Speed tells the real story. At base 69 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Palpitoad has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Palpitoad has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves