Stats & Training
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.
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.
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 |
 Tapu Bulu GrassFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Abundance Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Tapu Bulu builds →Wood Hammer 4x363-428%KO Solar Beam 4x255-300%KO Energy Ball 4x193-228%KO Giga Drain 4x163-192%KO | ||
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Tropius builds →Leaf Storm 4x245-288%KO Solar Beam 4x224-264%KO Energy Ball 4x170-200%KO Leaf Tornado 4x125-148%KO | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x268-316%KO Leaf Blade 4x204-240%KO Energy Ball 4x204-240%KO Giga Drain 4x170-200%KO | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Exeggutor builds →Leaf Storm 4x381-448%KO Wood Hammer 4x279-328%KO Solar Beam 4x353-416%KO Energy Ball 4x265-312%KO | ||
 Dartrix Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Dartrix builds →Solar Beam 4x221-260%KO Leaf Blade 4x177-208%KO Energy Ball 4x166-196%KO Razor Leaf 4x109-128%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Amoonguss can KO Palpitoad with Giga Drain (158-186%). Venusaur threatens a KO with Giga Drain (251-295%).
 Amoonguss GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain 4x158-186%KO | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemFocus Sash NatureMild Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb37-44% Giga Drain 4x251-295%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Palpitoad to get Tympole eggs easily using 95 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include After You, Earth Power, Mist and 7 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Palpitoad Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Palpitoad. After You and Earth Power 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 Bug coverage and more.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Palpitoad in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Palpitoad can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Tympole from Black, Omega Ruby, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Palpitoad in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain TympoleAlso found in:
Step 2Palpitoad ✓
Palpitoad Guide
At 384 BST, Palpitoad is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Seismitoad before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves