No. 0536

Palpitoad

Vibration Pokémon

Official art

Palpitoad is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Grass, with a base stat total of 384. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Water Ground

Height: 0.8 m 2′07″
Weight: 17 kg 37.5 lbs
Base stat total: 384 Higher than 36% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen V Black & White

Abilities

Pokédex entryShield

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.

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Base stats

HP75150–182260–354

Atk6576–128121–251

Def5567–117103–229

SpA6576–128121–251

SpD5567–117103–229

Spe6980–133128–260

Total384Higher than 36% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

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Type matchups

WaterGroundshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Grass

Resists

½×

FirePoisonRockSteel

Immune to

0×

Electric

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostWaterPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With : Water becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 69); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+133Max121No SP89Min80Scarf199Tailwind266

At max Speed, Palpitoad outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Palpitoad against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
133		Palpitoad · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
121		Palpitoad · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
89		Palpitoad · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
Everything about Swift Swim →
Other Pokémon with Swift Swim 44
Psyduck Golduck Poliwag Poliwhirl Poliwrath Horsea Goldeen Seaking Magikarp Omanyte Omastar Kabuto Kabutops Qwilfish Mantine Kingdra Mega Swampert Lotad Lombre Ludicolo Surskit Anorith Armaldo Feebas Huntail Gorebyss Relicanth Luvdisc Buizel Floatzel Finneon Lumineon Mantyke Tympole Seismitoad Tirtouga Carracosta Beartic Chewtle Drednaw Arrokuda Barraskewda Basculegion Overqwil
This Pokémon has its status cured at the end of each turn if is active.
Everything about Hydration →
Other Pokémon with Hydration 21
Seel Dewgong Lapras Vaporeon Smoochum Wingull Barboach Whiscash Gorebyss Luvdisc Phione Manaphy Tympole Ducklett Swanna Alomomola Shelmet Accelgor Goomy Sliggoo Goodra
This Pokémon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Water moves; Water .
Everything about Water Absorb →
Other Pokémon with Water Absorb 26
Poliwag Poliwhirl Poliwrath Lapras Vaporeon Chinchou Lanturn Politoed Wooper Quagsire Mantine Cacnea Cacturne Mantyke Tympole Seismitoad Maractus Frillish Jellicent Volcanion Dewpider Araquanid Dracovish Arctovish Clodsire Wellspring Mask Ogerpon

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexNFE

Evolution

#0535TympoleWater
1. Level 25
  #0536PalpitoadWaterGround
  1. Level 36
    #0537SeismitoadWaterGround

Moves

Level up 14


1	Acid10% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Def by 1.	Poison	Spec	40	100%	30
1	Echoed VoicePower increases when used on consecutive turns.	Normal	Spec	40	100%	15
1	GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
1	SupersonicCauses the target to become confused.	Normal	Status	—	55%	20
12	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Spec	55	95%	15
16	RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.	Normal	Spec	60	100%	15
20	Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Water	Spec	65	100%	20
24	FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	15
30	UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
37	Aqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn.	Water	Status	—	—	20
42	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
48	Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.	Water	Spec	90	85%	10
54	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
60	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	110	80%	5

TM / HM / TR 29


TM16	ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
TM21	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM24	SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	15
TM25	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM27	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Spec	55	95%	15
TM31	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM33	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM35	HailFor 5 turns, hail crashes down.	Ice	Status	—	—	10
TM39	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM46	Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	10
TM52	BounceBounces turn 1. Hits turn 2. 30% paralyze.	Flying	Phys	85	85%	5
TM53	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Spec	55	95%	15
TM76	RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.	Normal	Spec	60	100%	15
TM81	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
TR03	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	110	80%	5
TR04	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Spec	90	100%	15
TR20	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR22	Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Spec	90	100%	10
TR26	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR27	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR35	UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TR42	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TR45	Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.	Water	Spec	90	85%	10
TR67	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Spec	90	100%	10
TR72	Power WhipNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	120	85%	10
TR76	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TR78	Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.	Poison	Spec	95	100%	10
TR84	Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.	Water	Spec	80	100%	15
TR91	Venom DrenchLowers Atk/Sp. Atk/Speed of poisoned foes by 1.	Poison	Status	—	100%	20

Biology

When they vibrate the bumps on their heads, they can make waves in water or earthquake-esque vibrations on land. Their cries are sublimely pleasing to the ear. Palpitoad with larger lumps on their bodies can sing with a wider range of sounds.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#546 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Vibration Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Blue

: —

Original Unova#042Updated Unova#229Galar#133

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.
Shield
It weakens its prey with sound waves intense enough to cause headaches, then entangles them with its sticky tongue.
Sword
It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to immobilize its opponents.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to capture prey.
White
When they vibrate the bumps on their heads, they can make waves in water or earthquake-like vibrations on land.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Palpitoad
Japanese: ガマガル
Japanese (romaji): Gamagaru
Korean: 두까비
Chinese (Traditional): 藍蟾蜍
Chinese (Simplified): 蓝蟾蜍
French: Batracné
German: Mebrana
Spanish: Palpitoad
Italian: Palpitoad

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 2 HP
: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 134
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: Water 1
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Tympole: Level 25.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Shield 23 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's SeatWalking in the overworld · Lv 33–60
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
North Lake MilochWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 34–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword 23 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's SeatWalking in the overworld · Lv 33–60
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
North Lake MilochWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 34–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Ground)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Ground)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 4 areas

Icirrus CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Moor of IcirrusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–65
Road 8Surfing, Surfing in dark spots, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–60

Black 2 4 areas

Icirrus CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Moor of IcirrusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–65
Road 8Surfing, Surfing in dark spots, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–60

White 3 areas

Icirrus CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
Moor of IcirrusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33

Black 3 areas

Icirrus CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
Moor of IcirrusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.