Utility
Balanced
DTier
69Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

You won't find a real weakness in Palpitoad's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Vibration Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 2 HP EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats
Avg
HP75
C
Attack65
C
Defense55
D
Sp. Atk65
C
Sp. Def55
D
Speed69
C
Total384
Details
Catch Rate
Moderate120 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.8 m
2'07"Small
Weight17.0 kg
37.5 lbsFeather
Base XP134
Average
Abilities
Swift Swim
Doubles Speed during rain.
Hydration
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Water AbsorbHA
Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Water Absorb grants Water immunity
EV Yield
HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training target
Pokedex Entries

It weakens its prey with sound waves intense enough to cause headaches, then entangles them with its sticky tongue.

Palpitoad Weakness

Palpitoad is weak to Grass. Watch out for Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric-type moves entirely. The Water/Ground typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.

Palpitoad Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
4x (Critical)Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
0x (Immune)Electric
Type ChartGood
1Weak
4Resist
2Immune
Score+3
4xCritical
Grass
2xWeak
None
½xResist
FirePoisonRockSteel
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
ElectricWater
STAB (6)
FireGroundRockElectricPoisonSteel
How to Beat Palpitoad in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)
Dhelmise
Dhelmise
GhostGrass
B
Available Moves
Moves
  • Solar BeamTM11
  • Giga DrainLv. 28
  • Mega DrainLv. 12
  • AbsorbLv. 1
Damage vs Palpitoad
Solar Beam 4x
249-293%KO
Giga Drain 4x
157-185%KO
Mega Drain 4x
88-104%KO
Absorb 4x
46-54%
View Dhelmise builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

Palpitoad sits between Tympole and Seismitoad in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. HP has grown the most so far (+25), but there's still another 125 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Tympole
#535Tympole
25
Level 25
Palpitoad
#536Palpitoad
36
Level 36
Seismitoad
#537Seismitoad
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Tympole
Water
Palpitoad
WaterGround
Seismitoad
WaterGround
HP
50
75+25
105+30
ATK
50
65+15
95+30
DEF
40
55+15
75+20
SP.ATK
50
65+15
85+20
SP.DEF
40
55+15
75+20
SPE
64
69+5
74+5
BST
294D-Tier
384D-Tier+90
509C-Tier+125
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Utility
Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Palpitoad to get Tympole eggs easily using 81 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Mist, Mud-Slap, Toxic and 1 more.

Egg Groups
Water1
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
4moves
Breed With (best first)
azumarillblastoisegolduckkingdraswampertmiloticwalreinslowbroslowkingoctilleryludicolocrawdaunt
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Sword & Shield Palpitoad Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.

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Moves

Breeding opens up real options for Palpitoad. Mist and Mud-Slap come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Hydro Pump and Muddy Water and Poison and Normal coverage and more.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Acid
—4010030Poison
Lv 1
Echoed Voice
D4010015Normal
Lv 1
Growl
——10040Normal
Lv 1
Supersonic
D—5520Normal
Lv 12
Mud Shot
D559515Ground
Lv 16
Round
D6010015Normal
Lv 20
Bubble Beam
C6510020Water
Lv 24
Flail
D—10015Normal
Lv 30
Uproar
D9010010Normal
Lv 37
Aqua Ring
D——20Water
Lv 42
Hyper Voice
D9010010Normal
Lv 48
Muddy Water
C908510Water
Lv 54
Rain Dance
C——5Water
Lv 60
Hydro Pump
C110805Water

TM Moves

TM
TM31
Attract
C—10015Normal
TM52
Bounce
D85855Flying
TM81
Bulldoze
D6010020Ground
TR67
Earth Power
C9010010Ground
TR26
Endure+4
C——10Normal
TM39
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM35
Hail
C——10Ice
TR03
Hydro Pump
C110805Water
TR42
Hyper Voice
D9010010Normal
TM27
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
TM53
Mud Shot
D559515Ground
TR45
Muddy Water
C908510Water
TR72
Power Whip
C1208510Grass
TM25
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM33
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM21
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM76
Round
D6010015Normal
TR84
Scald
C8010015Water
TM16
Screech
D—8540Normal
TR27
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TR22
Sludge Bomb
D9010010Poison
TR78
Sludge Wave
C9510010Poison
TM24
Snore
—5010015Normal
TR76
Stealth Rock
C——20Rock
TR20
Substitute
C——10Normal
TR04
Surf
C9010015Water
TR35
Uproar
D9010010Normal
TR91
Venom Drench
——10020Poison
TM46
Weather Ball
D5010010Normal

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Mist
D——30Ice
Egg
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Egg
Toxic
C—9010Poison
Egg
Water Pulse
D6010020Water

Tutor Moves

Palpitoad can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Palpitoad in Sword & Shield

Palpitoad appears at high spawn rates across 34 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.

Where To Catch Palpitoad in Sword & Shield

Tympole is your first catch on the way to Palpitoad. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-47 across 72 total spots in the chain.

  1. Tympole
    Step 1Catch Tympole
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
    60%Early
    Normal Weather
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
    60%Early
    Normal Weather
    Dappled Grove
    ShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest
    60%Early
    Thunderstorm
    Dappled Grove
    SwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest
    60%Early
    Thunderstorm
    Dappled Grove
    ShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest
    60%Early
    Raining
    Dappled Grove
    SwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest
    60%Early
    Raining
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
    45%Early
    Raining
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
    45%Early
    Raining
    Dappled Grove
    ShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
    40%Early
    Raining
    Dappled Grove
    SwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
    40%Early
    Raining
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water
    40%Early
    Raining
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water
    40%Early
    Raining
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water
    40%Early
    Raining
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water
    40%Early
    Raining
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave
    30%Early
    Thunderstorm
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave
    30%Early
    Raining
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave
    30%Early
    Raining
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave
    30%Early
    Thunderstorm
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building
    30%Early
    Raining
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building
    30%Early
    Raining
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
    28%Early
    Thunderstorm
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
    28%Early
    Thunderstorm
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
    25%Early
    Heavy Fog
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
    25%Early
    Heavy Fog
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
    25%Early
    Overcast
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
    25%Early
    Overcast
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
    25%Early
    Snowing
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
    25%Early
    Snowing
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water
    20%Early
    Normal Weather
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water
    20%Early
    Normal Weather
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
    10%Early
    Snowstorm
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
    10%Early
    Snowstorm
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water
    10%Early
    Sandstorm
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water
    10%Early
    Sandstorm
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
    5%Early
    Raining
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
    5%Early
    Raining
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
    5%Early
    Thunderstorm
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
    5%Early
    Thunderstorm
  2. Palpitoad
    Step 2Palpitoad ✓
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water
    60%Mid
    Thunderstorm
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water
    60%Mid
    Thunderstorm
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water
    50%Mid
    Raining
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water
    50%Mid
    Raining
    Hammerlocke Hills
    SwordOverworld Lv.29-31
    45%Mid
    Raining
    Hammerlocke Hills
    ShieldOverworld Lv.29-31
    45%Mid
    Raining
    Giant's Cap
    ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
    40%Mid
    Raining
    Giant's Cap
    SwordGrass Lv.26-28
    40%Mid
    Raining
    Giant's Mirror
    SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
    35%Mid
    Raining
    Giant's Mirror
    ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
    35%Mid
    Raining
    Bridge Field
    SwordGrass Lv.26-28
    20%Mid
    Raining
    Bridge Field
    ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
    20%Mid
    Thunderstorm
    Bridge Field
    ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
    20%Mid
    Raining
    Bridge Field
    SwordGrass Lv.26-28
    20%Mid
    Thunderstorm
    Bridge Field
    ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
    10%Mid
    Normal Weather
    Bridge Field
    SwordGrass Lv.26-28
    10%Mid
    Sandstorm
    Bridge Field
    ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
    10%Mid
    Snowstorm
    Bridge Field
    SwordGrass Lv.26-28
    10%Mid
    Heavy Fog
    Bridge Field
    SwordGrass Lv.26-28
    10%Mid
    Overcast
    Bridge Field
    SwordGrass Lv.26-28
    10%Mid
    Normal Weather
    Bridge Field
    ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
    10%Mid
    Intense Sun
    Bridge Field
    SwordGrass Lv.26-28
    10%Mid
    Snowstorm
    Bridge Field
    ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
    10%Mid
    Snowing
    Bridge Field
    ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
    10%Mid
    Sandstorm
    Bridge Field
    ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
    10%Mid
    Heavy Fog
    Bridge Field
    SwordGrass Lv.26-28
    10%Mid
    Intense Sun
    Bridge Field
    ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
    10%Mid
    Overcast
    Bridge Field
    SwordGrass Lv.26-28
    10%Mid
    Snowing
    Dusty Bowl
    ShieldOverworld Lv.42-47
    35%Late
    Raining
    Dusty Bowl
    SwordOverworld Lv.42-47
    35%Late
    Raining
    Dusty Bowl
    ShieldOverworld Lv.42-47
    15%Late
    Thunderstorm
    Dusty Bowl
    SwordOverworld Lv.42-47
    15%Late
    Thunderstorm
    Giant's Seat
    SwordOverworld Lv.33-38 Water
    12%Late
    Thunderstorm
    Giant's Seat
    ShieldOverworld Lv.33-38 Water
    12%Late
    Thunderstorm
    or evolve from Tympole (Step 1)

Palpitoad Guide

  • At 384 BST, Palpitoad is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Seismitoad before bringing it to any serious fight.

  • In Sword & Shield, Palpitoad's biggest threats include Venusaur (Grass), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Venusaur is the most dangerous since Grass moves deal 4x damage. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • In Sword & Shield, Tympole evolves into Palpitoad at level 25. Palpitoad evolves into Seismitoad at level 36. Palpitoad is a middle-stage evolution in the Tympole line.

  • Palpitoad gets Swift Swim, Hydration, and Water Absorb. But Swift Swim is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.

  • In Sword & Shield, Water Absorb is the hidden ability. It absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP. Worth hunting for if you want Palpitoad to compete at a higher level.

Game Availability

Since Black & White, Palpitoad has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Palpitoad has appeared steadily across every generation since.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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