| National № | 536 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Ground |
| Species | Vibration Pokémon |
| Height | 2′7″ (0.79m) |
| Weight | 37.5 lbs (17.0 kg) |
| Abilities | Hydration Swift Swim Water Absorb (Dream World) |
| Local № | 042 (Black, White) 229 (Black 2, White 2) |
| Japanese | Gamagaru |
| Egg Groups | Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 21 (minimum 5,355 steps) |
| EV yield | 2 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 70 (normal) |
| Base EXP | 134 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
The base stats for Palpitoad are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.
| HP | 75 | 260 - 354 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 65 | 121 - 251 | |
| Defense | 55 | 103 - 229 | |
| Sp. Atk | 65 | 121 - 251 | |
| Sp. Def | 55 | 103 - 229 | |
| Speed | 69 | 128 - 260 | |
| Total | 384 |
| Black | When they vibrate the bumps on their heads, they can make waves in water or earthquake-like vibrations on land. |
|---|---|
| White | It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to capture prey. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to immobilize its opponents. |
Palpitoad learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 1 | Supersonic | Normal | Status | - | 55 |
| 1 | Bubble | Water | Special | 20 | 100 |
| 1 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 5 | Supersonic | Normal | Status | - | 55 |
| 9 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 12 | BubbleBeam | Water | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 16 | Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95 |
| 20 | Aqua Ring | Water | Status | - | - |
| 23 | Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 28 | Muddy Water | Water | Special | 95 | 85 |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 37 | Flail | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 42 | Echoed Voice | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 47 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 120 | 80 |
| 51 | Hyper Voice | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 |
Other generations: V
Palpitoad learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Palpitoad egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mist | Ice | Status | - | - |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Refresh | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Mud Sport | Ground | Status | - | - |
| Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 |
| Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Mud Bomb | Ground | Special | 65 | 85 |
Other generations: V
Palpitoad can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Endeavor | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| Hyper Voice | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Bounce | Flying | Physical | 85 | 85 |
| Gastro Acid | Poison | Status | - | 100 |
| Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | - | - |
Other generations: V
Other generations: V
Palpitoad is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 7 | Hail | Ice | Status | - | - |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 34 | Sludge Wave | Poison | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 |
Other generations: V
| White Black |
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus, Pinwheel Forest |