Palpitoad #0536
| Typing | WaterGround |
| Abilities | Swift Swim - Ability 1 Hydration - Ability 2 Water Absorb - Hidden |
| Classification | The Vibration Pokémon |
| National ID | #0536 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 75 | 135—182 | |
| Attack | 65 | 63—128 | |
| Defense | 55 | 54—117 | |
| Sp. Attack | 65 | 63—128 | |
| Sp. Defense | 55 | 54—117 | |
| Speed | 69 | 66—133 | |
| Total | 384 | Calculated Stat Range |
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Water 1 |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.20% 49.80% |
| Height | 0.8 m (2'7") |
| Weight | 17.0 kg (37.5 lbs.) |
Battle Information
Pokédex Entries
"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." | |
"When they vibrate the bumps on their heads, they can make waves in water or earthquake-like vibrations on land." "It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to immobilize its opponents." | |
"It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to immobilize its opponents." "When they vibrate the bumps on their heads, they can make waves in water or earthquake-like vibrations on land." | |
"When they vibrate the bumps on their heads, they can make waves in water or earthquake-like vibrations on land." "It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to capture prey." | |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Poison | Spec. | |
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| 1 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 1 | — | 55 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 12 | 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. | |
| 16 | 60 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| 20 | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 24 | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 30 | 90 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| 37 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| 42 | 90 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| 48 | 90 | 85 | Water | Spec. | |
| 54 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| 60 | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. |
Egg Moves
Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Ice | Stat. | |
| 20 | 100 | Ground | Spec. | |
| — | 90 | Poison | Stat. | |
| 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
Learnset via TM
TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM003 | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM004 | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM016 | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM020 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM021 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM022 | 90 | 100 | Poison | Spec. | |
| TM024 | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM025 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM026 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM027 | 55 | 95 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM027 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM031 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM033 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| TM035 | — | — | Ice | Stat. | |
| TM035 | 90 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM039 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM042 | 90 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM045 | 90 | 85 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM046 | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM052 | 85 | 85 | Flying | Phys. | |
| TM053 | 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM067 | 90 | 100 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM072 | 120 | 85 | Grass | Phys. | |
| TM076 | 60 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM076 | — | — | Rock | Stat. | |
| TM078 | 95 | 100 | Poison | Spec. | |
| TM081 | 60 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM084 | 80 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM091 | — | 100 | Poison | Stat. |
Transfer Moves
Name | Origin Games | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ORAS XY SM USUM | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | 40 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
ORAS XY SM USUM | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
B2W2 ORAS USUM | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
ORAS USUM | 150 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
B2W2 ORAS USUM | — | 100 | Poison | Stat. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | 60 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
ORAS XY SM USUM | 20 | 100 | Bug | Spec. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | 65 | 85 | Ground | Spec. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | — | — | Ground | Stat. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY | 40 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
ORAS | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. |
Transfer moves require transferring the Pokémon from a previous generation where it could learn the move.
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Sword
CatchableShield
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Sword)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Shield)
CatchableWhat does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite

