Palpitoad
Palpitoad is a Water/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0536 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Ground |
| Species | Vibration Pokémon |
| Height | 0.8 m (2′07″) |
| Weight | 17.0 kg (37.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Swift Swim 2. Hydration Water Absorb (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0042 (Black/White) 0229 (Black 2/White 2) 0133 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 134 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Palpitoad.
Evolution chart
Palpitoad changes
- In Generations 5-7, Palpitoad has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| 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. |
| X Omega Ruby |
When they vibrate the bumps on their heads, they can make waves in water or earthquake-like vibrations on land. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to immobilize its opponents. |
| Sword | It weakens its prey with sound waves intense enough to cause headaches, then entangles them with its sticky tongue. |
| Shield | 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. |
Moves learned by Palpitoad
Moves learnt by level up
Palpitoad does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Palpitoad does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Palpitoad cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Palpitoad learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acid | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Echoed Voice | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
| 12 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 16 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 24 | Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 30 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 37 | Aqua Ring | Water | — | — | |
| 42 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 48 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
| 54 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 60 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 |
Egg moves
Palpitoad learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Palpitoad gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Palpitoad is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 35 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 46 | Weather Ball | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 52 | Bounce | Flying | 85 | 85 | |
| 53 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Palpitoad is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 04 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 35 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 42 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 45 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
| 67 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 72 | Power Whip | Grass | 120 | 85 | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 78 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
| 84 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 91 | Venom Drench | Poison | — | 100 |
Palpitoad sprites
Where to find Palpitoad
| Black White |
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus, Pinwheel Forest |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Tympole |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, North Lake Miloch |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Palpitoad questions
Other languages
| English | Palpitoad |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ガマガル (Gamagaru) |
| German | Mebrana |
| French | Batracné |
| Italian | Palpitoad |
| Spanish | Palpitoad |
| Korean | 두까비 (dukkabi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 蓝蟾蜍 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 藍蟾蜍 |
| English |
Vibration Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | しんどうポケモン |
| German | Vibrations-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Vibration |
| Italian | Pokémon Vibrazione |
| Spanish | Pokémon Vibrante |
| Korean | 진동포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 振动宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 震動寶可夢 |
Name origin
- palpitation
- rapid pulsation
- toad
- a species of amphibian


