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.
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.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Pansage Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 4x100-118%KO Vine Whip 4x68-82% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x268-316%KO Magical Leaf 4x138-162%KO | ||
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 4x241-284%KO Mega Drain 4x89-105%KO | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 4x316-373%KO Mega Drain 4x109-130%KO | ||
 Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 4x178-211%KO Razor Leaf 4x103-122%KO | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x252-296%KO Magical Leaf 4x132-155%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 4x227-268%KO Mega Drain 4x84-99% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 4x300-353%KO Mega Drain 4x107-127%KO | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x287-339%KO Giga Drain 4x186-219%KO Needle Arm 4x126-148%KO Mega Drain 4x101-120%KO | ||
Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 4x167-198%KO Razor Leaf 4x95-113%KO | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x268-315%KO Magical Leaf 4x136-161%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 4x236-278%KO Mega Drain 4x84-99% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 4x309-365%KO Mega Drain 4x110-130%KO | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x304-359%KO Giga Drain 4x194-229%KO Needle Arm 4x131-155%KO Mega Drain 4x105-124%KO | ||
Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 4x173-204%KO Razor Leaf 4x99-118%KO | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x269-317%KO Magical Leaf 4x136-161%KO | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 4x221-261%KO Razor Leaf 4x142-167%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 4x241-283%KO Mega Drain 4x84-100%KO | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 4x316-372%KO Mega Drain 4x108-128%KO | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x311-367%KO Giga Drain 4x198-233%KO Needle Arm 4x136-161%KO Mega Drain 4x108-128%KO | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x266-313%KO Giga Drain 4x166-197%KO Magical Leaf 4x137-161%KO | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 4x218-257%KO Leaf Blade 4x223-262%KO Razor Leaf 4x137-161%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 4x235-277%KO Mega Drain 4x81-96% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 4x308-363%KO Mega Drain 4x107-126%KO | ||
 Sawsbuck NormalGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Sawsbuck builds →Solar Beam 4x192-227%KO Energy Ball 4x145-171%KO Horn Leech 4x184-217%KO | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x266-314%KO Giga Drain 4x168-198%KO Magical Leaf 4x137-162%KO | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 4x219-258%KO Leaf Blade 4x223-263%KO Razor Leaf 4x141-166%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 4x235-277%KO Mega Drain 4x82-97% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 4x314-369%KO Mega Drain 4x109-129%KO | ||
Sawsbuck NormalGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Sawsbuck builds →Solar Beam 4x196-231%KO Energy Ball 4x148-175%KO Horn Leech 4x184-217%KO | ||
In Black & White, Breloom can KO Palpitoad with Bullet Seed (93-109%). Venusaur threatens a KO with Giga Drain (229-269%).
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Breloom builds →Mach Punch37-43% Bullet Seed 4x93-109%KO | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 4x229-269%KO Sludge Bomb34-40% | ||
Black & White 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
Breeding
Breed with Palpitoad to get Tympole eggs easily using 78 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Earth Power, Mist, Mud Bomb and 5 more.
Black & White Palpitoad Best Moveset
Palpitoad runs a standard attacker set. Hardy nature with max Defense and Speed EVs shapes the build, while Leftovers brings passive recovery each turn. Swiftswim supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Palpitoad best EVs are Defense and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Supersonic
- Hydro Pump
- Earth Power
- Sludge Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Palpitoad. Earth Power and Mist 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 Normal and Fighting coverage.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Palpitoad in Black & White
high spawn rates across 6 locations for Palpitoad in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Palpitoad in Black & White
The path to Palpitoad starts with Tympole at Lv. 12-33 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TympolePinwheel Forest - OutsideWhiteGrass Lv.12-17 ForestCommonEarlyAnyPinwheel Forest - OutsideBlackGrass Lv.12-17 ForestCommonEarlyAny
Step 2Palpitoad ✓Icirrus CityBlackGrass Lv.30-33 CityCommonMidSpring/summer/autumnIcirrus CityWhiteGrass Lv.30-33 CityCommonMidSpring/summer/autumnMoor of IcirrusBlackGrass Lv.30-33 SwampCommonMidSpring/summer/autumnMoor of IcirrusWhiteGrass Lv.30-33 SwampCommonMidSpring/summer/autumnRoute 8WhiteGrass Lv.30-33 RouteCommonMidSpring/summer/autumnRoute 8BlackGrass Lv.30-33 RouteCommonMidSpring/summer/autumnor 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 Black & White, 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 Black & White, 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
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves