#0536Gen V

Palpitoad

Vibration Pokémon

waterground

Type matchups

Damage taken when attacked

Weak to

grass4×

Resists

poison½×rock½×steel½×fire½×

Immune to

electric0×

Water Absorb (hidden ability): immune to Water.

Its STAB attacks

Super effective against

poisongroundrocksteelfireelectric

Walled by

grass

Full type chart

Base stats

HP	75
Attack	65
Defense	55
Sp. Atk	65
Sp. Def	55
Speed	69
Total	384

EV yield: 2 HP
Base experience: 134

Evolution

Tympole

Lv. 25

Palpitoad

Lv. 36

Seismitoad

Abilities

Swift Swim

This Pokémon's Speed is doubled during rain. This bonus does not count as a stat modifier.

Hydration

This Pokémon is cured of any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Water AbsorbHidden

Whenever a Water-type move hits this Pokémon, it heals for 1/4 of its maximum HP, negating any other effect on it. Water moves will ignore this Pokémon's Substitute.

Profile

Height: 0.8 m 2′07″
Weight: 17.0 kg 37.5 lbs
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Egg groups: Water 1
Hatch time: 20 cycles ~5,100 steps

Catch rate: 120 Easy≈ 24.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Moves

Sword & Shield

Lv.	Move	Type	Pwr	Acc	PP
1	Acid	poison	40	100	30
1	Echoed Voice	normal	40	100	15
1	Growl	normal	—	100	40
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55	20
12	Mud Shot	ground	55	95	15
16	Round	normal	60	100	15
20	Bubble Beam	water	65	100	20
24	Flail	normal	—	100	15
30	Uproar	normal	90	100	10
37	Aqua Ring	water	—	—	20
42	Hyper Voice	normal	90	100	10
48	Muddy Water	water	90	85	10
54	Rain Dance	water	—	—	5
60	Hydro Pump	water	110	80	5

TM	Move	Type	Pwr	Acc	PP
TM16	Screech	normal	—	85	40
TM21	Rest	psychic	—	—	5
TM24	Snore	normal	50	100	15
TM25	Protect	normal	—	—	10
TM27	Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15
TM31	Attract	normal	—	100	15
TM33	Rain Dance	water	—	—	5
TM35	Hail	ice	—	—	10
TM39	Facade	normal	70	100	20
TM46	Weather Ball	normal	50	100	10
TM52	Bounce	flying	85	85	5
TM53	Mud Shot	ground	55	95	15
TM76	Round	normal	60	100	15
TM81	Bulldoze	ground	60	100	20
TR03	Hydro Pump	water	110	80	5
TR04	Surf	water	90	100	15
TR20	Substitute	normal	—	—	10
TR22	Sludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10
TR26	Endure	normal	—	—	10
TR27	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—	10
TR35	Uproar	normal	90	100	10
TR42	Hyper Voice	normal	90	100	10
TR45	Muddy Water	water	90	85	10
TR67	Earth Power	ground	90	100	10
TR72	Power Whip	grass	120	85	10
TR76	Stealth Rock	rock	—	—	20
TR78	Sludge Wave	poison	95	100	10
TR84	Scald	water	80	100	15
TR91	Venom Drench	poison	—	100	20

Where to find it

Sword & Shield

Sword

Bridge FieldWalking · Lv. 26–28 · 20% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · RainingWalking · Lv. 60 · 20% · Progress Hall Of Fame · RainingWalking · Lv. 26–28 · 20% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · ThunderstormWalking · Lv. 60 · 20% · Progress Hall Of Fame · ThunderstormWalking · Lv. 26–28 · 10% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · NormalWalking · Lv. 60 · 10% · Progress Hall Of Fame · NormalWalking · Lv. 26–28 · 10% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · OvercastWalking · Lv. 60 · 10% · Progress Hall Of Fame · OvercastWalking · Lv. 26–28 · 10% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · SnowingWalking · Lv. 60 · 10% · Progress Hall Of Fame · SnowingWalking · Lv. 26–28 · 10% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · SnowstormWalking · Lv. 60 · 10% · Progress Hall Of Fame · SnowstormWalking · Lv. 26–28 · 10% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · Intense SunWalking · Lv. 60 · 10% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Intense SunWalking · Lv. 26–28 · 10% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · SandstormWalking · Lv. 60 · 10% · Progress Hall Of Fame · SandstormWalking · Lv. 26–28 · 10% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · FogWalking · Lv. 60 · 10% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Fog
Bridge Field (Max Den A)Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 3 Star
Dusty BowlOverworld · Lv. 42–47 · 35% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · RainingOverworld · Lv. 60 · 35% · Progress Hall Of Fame · RainingOverworld · Lv. 42–47 · 15% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · ThunderstormOverworld · Lv. 60 · 15% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Thunderstorm
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 3 Star
Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 40% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 3 Star
Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 3 Star
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking · Lv. 26–28 · 40% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · RainingWalking · Lv. 60 · 40% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Raining

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Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Overworld · Lv. 42–47 · 35% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · RainingOverworld · Lv. 60 · 35% · Progress Hall Of Fame · RainingOverworld · Lv. 42–47 · 15% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · ThunderstormOverworld · Lv. 60 · 15% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Thunderstorm
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Overworld · Lv. 28–30 · 35% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · RainingOverworld · Lv. 60 · 35% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Raining
Giant's SeatOverworld · Lv. 33–38 · 12% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · ThunderstormOverworld · Lv. 60 · 12% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Thunderstorm
Hammerlocke HillsOverworld · Lv. 29–31 · 45% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · RainingOverworld · Lv. 60 · 45% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Raining
North Lake MilochOverworld · Lv. 26–28 · 60% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · ThunderstormOverworld · Lv. 60 · 60% · Progress Hall Of Fame · ThunderstormOverworld · Lv. 26–28 · 50% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · RainingOverworld · Lv. 60 · 50% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Raining
North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star
North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star
Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 3 Star
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Wanderer · Lv. 34 · 100% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · RainingWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · Progress Hall Of Fame · RainingWanderer · Lv. 34 · 100% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · ThunderstormWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Thunderstorm
South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star
South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star
West Lake AxewellWanderer · Lv. 28 · 100% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · OvercastWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · Progress Hall Of Fame · OvercastWanderer · Lv. 28 · 100% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · SnowingWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · Progress Hall Of Fame · SnowingWanderer · Lv. 28 · 100% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · SnowstormWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · Progress Hall Of Fame · SnowstormWanderer · Lv. 28 · 100% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · SandstormWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · Progress Hall Of Fame · SandstormWanderer · Lv. 28 · 100% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · FogWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Fog
West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 40% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star
West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 40% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star
West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 40% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star

Shield

Bridge FieldWalking · Lv. 26–28 · 20% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · RainingWalking · Lv. 60 · 20% · Progress Hall Of Fame · RainingWalking · Lv. 26–28 · 20% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · ThunderstormWalking · Lv. 60 · 20% · Progress Hall Of Fame · ThunderstormWalking · Lv. 26–28 · 10% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · NormalWalking · Lv. 60 · 10% · Progress Hall Of Fame · NormalWalking · Lv. 26–28 · 10% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · OvercastWalking · Lv. 60 · 10% · Progress Hall Of Fame · OvercastWalking · Lv. 26–28 · 10% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · SnowingWalking · Lv. 60 · 10% · Progress Hall Of Fame · SnowingWalking · Lv. 26–28 · 10% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · SnowstormWalking · Lv. 60 · 10% · Progress Hall Of Fame · SnowstormWalking · Lv. 26–28 · 10% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · Intense SunWalking · Lv. 60 · 10% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Intense SunWalking · Lv. 26–28 · 10% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · SandstormWalking · Lv. 60 · 10% · Progress Hall Of Fame · SandstormWalking · Lv. 26–28 · 10% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · FogWalking · Lv. 60 · 10% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Fog
Bridge Field (Max Den A)Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 3 Star
Dusty BowlOverworld · Lv. 42–47 · 35% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · RainingOverworld · Lv. 60 · 35% · Progress Hall Of Fame · RainingOverworld · Lv. 42–47 · 15% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · ThunderstormOverworld · Lv. 60 · 15% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Thunderstorm
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 3 Star
Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 40% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 3 Star
Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 3 Star
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking · Lv. 26–28 · 40% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · RainingWalking · Lv. 60 · 40% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Raining

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Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Overworld · Lv. 42–47 · 35% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · RainingOverworld · Lv. 60 · 35% · Progress Hall Of Fame · RainingOverworld · Lv. 42–47 · 15% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · ThunderstormOverworld · Lv. 60 · 15% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Thunderstorm
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Overworld · Lv. 28–30 · 35% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · RainingOverworld · Lv. 60 · 35% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Raining
Giant's SeatOverworld · Lv. 33–38 · 12% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · ThunderstormOverworld · Lv. 60 · 12% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Thunderstorm
Hammerlocke HillsOverworld · Lv. 29–31 · 45% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · RainingOverworld · Lv. 60 · 45% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Raining
North Lake MilochOverworld · Lv. 26–28 · 60% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · ThunderstormOverworld · Lv. 60 · 60% · Progress Hall Of Fame · ThunderstormOverworld · Lv. 26–28 · 50% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · RainingOverworld · Lv. 60 · 50% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Raining
North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 30% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 15–20 · 10% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 1 Star
North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 30% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 15–20 · 10% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 1 Star
Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 3 Star
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Wanderer · Lv. 34 · 100% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · RainingWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · Progress Hall Of Fame · RainingWanderer · Lv. 34 · 100% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · ThunderstormWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Thunderstorm
South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 30% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 15–20 · 10% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 1 Star
South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 30% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 15–20 · 10% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 1 Star
West Lake AxewellWanderer · Lv. 28 · 100% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · OvercastWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · Progress Hall Of Fame · OvercastWanderer · Lv. 28 · 100% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · SnowingWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · Progress Hall Of Fame · SnowingWanderer · Lv. 28 · 100% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · SnowstormWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · Progress Hall Of Fame · SnowstormWanderer · Lv. 28 · 100% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · SandstormWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · Progress Hall Of Fame · SandstormWanderer · Lv. 28 · 100% · Progress Before Hall Of Fame · FogWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · Progress Hall Of Fame · Fog
West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 40% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star
West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 40% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star
West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 40% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star

Sword: The Isle of Armor & Shield: The Isle of Armor

Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 Star
Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 Star
Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 Star
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 Star

Sword: The Crown Tundra & Shield: The Crown Tundra

Max LairDynamax Adventure · Lv. 65 · 100%

Pokédex entries

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

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

All 5 Pokédex entries

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

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

When they vibrate the bumps on their heads, they can make waves in water or earthquake-like vibrations on land.
Omega Ruby · X · Black

It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to immobilize its opponents.
Alpha Sapphire · Y · Black 2 · White 2

It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to capture prey.
White