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 immobilize its opponents.
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 |
In X & Y, Venusaur threatens a KO with Giga Drain (116-136%).
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Whimsicott builds →
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 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Palpitoad View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb17-20% Giga Drain 4x116-136%KO | ||
X & Y 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 87 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include After You, Earth Power, Mist and 6 more.
X & Y Palpitoad Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Eviolite provides a bulk boost that only works before full evolution so Palpitoad sticks around, and the Calm nature reinforces special wall. Rest handles sustain while Waterabsorb does work passively.
Best Build
Palpitoad best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Sleep Talk
- Icy Wind
- Rest
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Palpitoad. After You and Earth Power 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 Bug coverage and more.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Palpitoad in X & Y
Palpitoad can't be caught in X & Y. Transfer Tympole from Black, Omega Ruby, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Palpitoad in X & Y
Step 1Obtain TympoleCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to X & Y to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Palpitoad ✓
Palpitoad Guide
At 384 BST, Palpitoad is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Seismitoad before bringing it to any serious fight.
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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