Name origin

palpitation
rapid pulsation
toad
a species of amphibian


Palpitoad artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

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

Breeding

Egg Groups Water 1
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 HP
Catch rate 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 134
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Type defenses

Palpitoad stats

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

Pokedex descriptions

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.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Palpitoad learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
1 SupersonicNormalStatus-55
1 BubbleWaterSpecial20100
1 RoundNormalSpecial60100
5 SupersonicNormalStatus-55
9 RoundNormalSpecial60100
12 BubbleBeamWaterSpecial65100
16 Mud ShotGroundSpecial5595
20 Aqua RingWaterStatus--
23 UproarNormalSpecial90100
28 Muddy WaterWaterSpecial9585
33 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
37 FlailNormalPhysical-100
42 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
47 Hydro PumpWaterSpecial12080
51 Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial90100

Egg moves

Palpitoad learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Palpitoad egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
MistIceStatus--
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
RefreshNormalStatus--
Mud SportGroundStatus--
Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Mud BombGroundSpecial6585

Move Tutor moves

Palpitoad can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
UproarNormalSpecial90100
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial90100
BounceFlyingPhysical8585
Gastro AcidPoisonStatus-100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Stealth RockRockStatus--

Moves learnt by HM

Palpitoad is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100

Moves learnt by TM

Palpitoad is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
7 HailIceStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
34 Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
55 ScaldWaterSpecial80100
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Palpitoad sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Palpitoad normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Palpitoad shiny sprite

See all Palpitoad sprites


Where to find Palpitoad

White
Black
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus
Black 2
White 2
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus, Pinwheel Forest

Answers to Palpitoad questions