Hydro Pump
Learned at Lv. 60
Sword Shield
Power: 110Accuracy: 80PP: 5Special
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
PokemonLore Pokédex
#536
POKÉDEX No. #536
Palpitoad
Vibration Pokémon
When they vibrate the bumps on their heads, they can make waves in water or earthquake-like vibrations on land.
Weak to
Grass×4
Height0.8 m
Weight17.0 kg
AbilitiesSwift Swim
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP75260–354
- Attack65121–251
- Defense55103–229
- Sp. Atk65121–251
- Sp. Def55103–229
- Speed69128–260
Total384
/ 720
BST384
34 percentile (1025)-37 vs Gen 5 avg (421)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 5
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Blue
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Tympole#535Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #536 |
| Galar | #133 |
| Original Unova | #42 |
| Updated Unova | #229 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
134
EV Yield
+2 HP
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
Pecha Berry
Max rarity: 50%Versions: Black 2, White 2
Persim Berry
Max rarity: 50%Versions: Black, White
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle StrategyGround
Rock
Fire
Poison
Steel
Electric
Offensive Coverage
Palpitoad's Water / Ground typing gives it 1 weakness but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire, poison, steel, electric types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Palpitoad totals 384 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its HP (75) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Defense (55).
Its Water, Ground typing leaves Palpitoad with 1 weakness against 4 resistances and 1 full immunity. Watch out for Grass moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 6 types for super-effective damage.
A catch rate of 120 puts Palpitoad in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants HP +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.8 m
Weight
17.0 kg
TypeWaterGround
Abilities
Doubles Speed during rain.
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 1
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
120
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Palpitoad?
Palpitoad is a dual-type Water, Ground Pokémon.
What are Palpitoad's weaknesses?
Palpitoad takes 4× damage from Grass type moves. It is immune to Electric type moves.
How does Palpitoad evolve?
Palpitoad evolves into Seismitoad at level 36. Full evolution line: Tympole → Palpitoad → Seismitoad.
What are Palpitoad's base stats?
Palpitoad has a base stat total of 384: HP 75, Attack 65, Defense 55, Sp. Atk 65, Sp. Def 55, Speed 69. Its highest stat is HP (75).
