Mud Shot + Earth Power
Palpitoad's best Ground-type moveset is Mud Shot / Earth Power, with 7.53 DPS and 96.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Palpitoad ranks #204 (E Tier) as a Ground attacker with that moveset.
Palpitoad
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Palpitoad is a Water and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,574 CP and is weak to Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Mud Shot / Earth Power. It is boosted by Rain and Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.
Palpitoad Stats and Max CP
128 ATK
109 DEF
181 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1574 CPLvl 40
1392 CPLvl 25 Weather Boost
994 CPLvl 20 Raids/Eggs
795 CPLvl 15 Research
596 CPPalpitoad's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
Read meta analysisPalpitoad Type Chart
Palpitoad takes increased damage from:
Grass256.0%
Palpitoad takes reduced damage from:
Electric62.5%
Fire62.5%
Poison62.5%
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%Palpitoad best moveset
Extreme↓| 1. |  Bubble |  Earth Power | 7.63 | 97.3 | 6.38 |
| 2. | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 7.53 | 96.0 | 6.30 |
| 3. | Bubble | Water Pulse | 6.26 | 79.9 | 5.24 |
| 4. | Mud Shot | Water Pulse | 6.12 | 78.1 | 5.12 |
| 5. | Bubble |  Sludge Wave | 6.00 | 76.5 | 5.02 |
| 6. | Mud Shot | Sludge Wave | 5.83 | 74.4 | 4.88 |
Fast Attacks
Mud Shot
4
6
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
- 62.5%
Bug
Grass
- 39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 4 Energy 6 Weather boost 
Sunny
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s Trainer Battles Damage 3 Energy 9 Effects Mud Shot has no special effects.See Mud Shot details page ↗ 
Bubble10121.0sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ground
- Rock
- Fire
- 62.5%
- Water
- Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 10 Energy 12 Weather boost 
Rain
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s Trainer Battles Damage 8 Energy 11 Effects Bubble has no special effects.See Bubble details page ↗
Charged Attacks
- Earth Power100503.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Poison
- Rock
- Steel
- Fire
- Electric
- 62.5%
- Bug
- Grass
- 39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 100 Energy 50 Weather boost - Sunny
Duration 3.5s Damage window 2.6s - 3.3s Trainer Battles Damage 90 Energy 50 Effects 
SpecialEarth Power has a 10.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Earth Power details page ↗ 
Sludge Wave1051003.0sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Grass
Fairy
- 62.5%
- Poison
- Ground
- Rock
Ghost
- 39.1%
- Steel
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 105 Energy 100 Weather boost 
Cloudy
Duration 3.0s Damage window 1.8s - 2.8s Trainer Battles Damage 110 Energy 65 Effects Sludge Wave has no special effects.See Sludge Wave details page ↗ - Water Pulse65503.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ground
- Rock
- Fire
- 62.5%
- Water
- Grass
- Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 65 Energy 50 Weather boost - Rain
Duration 3.0s Damage window 2.0s - 2.7s Trainer Battles Damage 80 Energy 50 Effects Water Pulse has no special effects.See Water Pulse details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Palpitoad's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Palpitoad's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Palpitoad has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Palpitoad CP Chart
Palpitoad reaches a maximum of 1,574 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 742–795 CP, rising to 928–994 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 556–596 CP.
 Max CP | 1574 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 556 CP - 596 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 742 CP - 795 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 742 CP - 795 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 928 CP - 994 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
More information
- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Palpitoad Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 CP | 2 | 61 CP | 3 | 103 CP |
| 4 | 145 CP | 5 | 187 CP | 6 | 229 CP |
| 7 | 271 CP | 8 | 313 CP | 9 | 355 CP |
| 10 | 397 CP | 11 | 437 CP | 12 | 477 CP |
| 13 | 517 CP | 14 | 557 CP | 15 | 596 CP |
| 16 | 636 CP | 17 | 676 CP | 18 | 716 CP |
| 19 | 755 CP | 20 | 795 CP | 21 | 835 CP |
| 22 | 875 CP | 23 | 914 CP | 24 | 954 CP |
| 25 | 994 CP | 26 | 1034 CP | 27 | 1074 CP |
| 28 | 1113 CP | 29 | 1153 CP | 30 | 1193 CP |
| 31 | 1213 CP | 32 | 1233 CP | 33 | 1253 CP |
| 34 | 1273 CP | 35 | 1292 CP | 36 | 1312 CP |
| 37 | 1332 CP | 38 | 1352 CP | 39 | 1372 CP |
| 40 | 1392 CP | 41 | 1410 CP | 42 | 1427 CP |
| 43 | 1445 CP | 44 | 1463 CP | 45 | 1481 CP |
| 46 | 1500 CP | 47 | 1518 CP | 48 | 1536 CP |
| 49 | 1555 CP | 50 | 1574 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #536 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.8 m |
| Weight | 17 kg |
| Region | Generation 5 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
Evolution Chart
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Tympole |
|  Palpitoad |
| Palpitoad |
|  Seismitoad |
- Tympole evolves into Palpitoad which costs 25 Candy.
- Palpitoad evolves into Seismitoad which costs 100 Candy.
Mega Pokémon that boost Palpitoad
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Palpitoad's Water and Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Palpitoad.
Water
Ground
More information
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304  | 296  |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Palpitoad Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Palpitoad from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Palpitoad in Pokémon GO.
Complete Palpitoad Power Up Costs Table
| LVL | Power Ups | Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | Total Stardust | Total Candy | Total Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 200 | 1 | - | 200 | 1 | - |
| 1.5 | 2 | 200 | 1 | - | 400 | 2 | - |
| 2 | 3 | 200 | 1 | - | 600 | 3 | - |
| 2.5 | 4 | 200 | 1 | - | 800 | 4 | - |
| 3 | 5 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,200 | 5 | - |
| 3.5 | 6 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,600 | 6 | - |
| 4 | 7 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,000 | 7 | - |
| 4.5 | 8 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,400 | 8 | - |
| 5 | 9 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,000 | 9 | - |
| 5.5 | 10 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,600 | 10 | - |
| 6 | 11 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,200 | 11 | - |
| 6.5 | 12 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,800 | 12 | - |
| 7 | 13 | 800 | 1 | - | 5,600 | 13 | - |
| 7.5 | 14 | 800 | 1 | - | 6,400 | 14 | - |
| 8 | 15 | 800 | 1 | - | 7,200 | 15 | - |
| 8.5 | 16 | 800 | 1 | - | 8,000 | 16 | - |
| 9 | 17 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 9,000 | 17 | - |
| 9.5 | 18 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 10,000 | 18 | - |
| 10 | 19 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 10.5 | 20 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 12,000 | 20 | - |
| 11 | 21 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 13,300 | 22 | - |
| 11.5 | 22 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 14,600 | 24 | - |
| 12 | 23 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 15,900 | 26 | - |
| 12.5 | 24 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 17,200 | 28 | - |
| 13 | 25 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 18,800 | 30 | - |
| 13.5 | 26 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 20,400 | 32 | - |
| 14 | 27 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 22,000 | 34 | - |
| 14.5 | 28 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 23,600 | 36 | - |
| 15 | 29 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 15.5 | 30 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 27,400 | 40 | - |
| 16 | 31 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 29,300 | 42 | - |
| 16.5 | 32 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 31,200 | 44 | - |
| 17 | 33 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 33,400 | 46 | - |
| 17.5 | 34 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 35,600 | 48 | - |
| 18 | 35 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 37,800 | 50 | - |
| 18.5 | 36 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 40,000 | 52 | - |
| 19 | 37 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 42,500 | 54 | - |
| 19.5 | 38 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 45,000 | 56 | - |
| 20 | 39 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 20.5 | 40 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 50,000 | 60 | - |
| 21 | 41 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 53,000 | 63 | - |
| 21.5 | 42 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 56,000 | 66 | - |
| 22 | 43 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 59,000 | 69 | - |
| 22.5 | 44 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 62,000 | 72 | - |
| 23 | 45 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 65,500 | 75 | - |
| 23.5 | 46 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 69,000 | 78 | - |
| 24 | 47 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 72,500 | 81 | - |
| 24.5 | 48 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 76,000 | 84 | - |
| 25 | 49 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 25.5 | 50 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 84,000 | 90 | - |
| 26 | 51 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 88,000 | 94 | - |
| 26.5 | 52 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 92,000 | 98 | - |
| 27 | 53 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 96,500 | 102 | - |
| 27.5 | 54 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 101,000 | 106 | - |
| 28 | 55 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 105,500 | 110 | - |
| 28.5 | 56 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 110,000 | 114 | - |
| 29 | 57 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 115,000 | 118 | - |
| 29.5 | 58 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 120,000 | 122 | - |
| 30 | 59 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 30.5 | 60 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 130,000 | 130 | - |
| 31 | 61 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 136,000 | 136 | - |
| 31.5 | 62 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 142,000 | 142 | - |
| 32 | 63 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 148,000 | 148 | - |
| 32.5 | 64 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 154,000 | 154 | - |
| 33 | 65 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 161,000 | 162 | - |
| 33.5 | 66 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 168,000 | 170 | - |
| 34 | 67 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 175,000 | 178 | - |
| 34.5 | 68 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 182,000 | 186 | - |
| 35 | 69 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 35.5 | 70 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 198,000 | 206 | - |
| 36 | 71 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 206,000 | 216 | - |
| 36.5 | 72 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 214,000 | 226 | - |
| 37 | 73 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 223,000 | 238 | - |
| 37.5 | 74 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 232,000 | 250 | - |
| 38 | 75 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 241,000 | 262 | - |
| 38.5 | 76 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 250,000 | 274 | - |
| 39 | 77 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 260,000 | 289 | - |
| 39.5 | 78 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 270,000 | 304 | - |
| 40 | 79 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 40.5 | 80 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 290,000 | 304 | 20 |
| 41 | 81 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 301,000 | 304 | 30 |
| 41.5 | 82 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 312,000 | 304 | 40 |
| 42 | 83 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 323,000 | 304 | 52 |
| 42.5 | 84 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 334,000 | 304 | 64 |
| 43 | 85 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 346,000 | 304 | 76 |
| 43.5 | 86 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 358,000 | 304 | 88 |
| 44 | 87 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 370,000 | 304 | 103 |
| 44.5 | 88 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 382,000 | 304 | 118 |
| 45 | 89 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 395,000 | 304 | 133 |
| 45.5 | 90 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 408,000 | 304 | 148 |
| 46 | 91 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 421,000 | 304 | 165 |
| 46.5 | 92 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 434,000 | 304 | 182 |
| 47 | 93 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 448,000 | 304 | 199 |
| 47.5 | 94 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 462,000 | 304 | 216 |
| 48 | 95 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 476,000 | 304 | 236 |
| 48.5 | 96 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 490,000 | 304 | 256 |
| 49 | 97 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 505,000 | 304 | 276 |
| 49.5 | 98 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
Palpitoad family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Palpitoad in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Tympole
Palpitoad
SeismitoadSize information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  | | |
| 0.39 m | 0.4 m | 0.8 m | 1.2 m | 1.24 m |
Palpitoad's height ranges from 0.39 m to 1.24 m, with the average being 0.8 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Palpitoad in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.392 m | 0.4 m |
| 1′03″ | 1′04″ | |
| XS | 0.4 m | 0.8 m |
| 1′04″ | 2′07″ | |
| M | 0.6 m | 1 m |
| 1′12″ | 3′03″ | |
| XL | 1 m | 1.2 m |
| 3′03″ | 3′11″ | |
| XXL | 1.2 m | 1.24 m |
| 3′11″ | 4′01″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 10s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 29s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Palpitoad
Regular Palpitoad
Shiny PalpitoadPalpitoad high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Palpitoad. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Wallpaper
Palpitoad Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Black | When they vibrate the bumps on their heads, they can make waves in water or earthquake-like vibrations on land. |
| White | It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to capture prey. |
| Black 2, White 2 | It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to immobilize its opponents. |
| X, Omega Ruby | When they vibrate the bumps on their heads, they can make waves in water or earthquake-like vibrations on land. |
| Y, Alpha Sapphire | It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to immobilize its opponents. |
| Sword | It weakens its prey with sound waves intense enough to cause headaches, then entangles them with its sticky tongue. |
| Shield | 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. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Palpitoad’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Water and Ground-type Pokémon, Palpitoad is especially weak against Grass-type moves.
What are the best moves for Palpitoad in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Palpitoad in Pokémon GO are Bubble and Earth Power. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.633 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 97.336.
How does Palpitoad perform in Raids?
Palpitoad's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Palpitoad rank as a Water-type attacker?
Palpitoad is an F-Tier Water-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.
How does Palpitoad rank as a Ground-type attacker?
Palpitoad is an E-Tier Ground-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.
What Mega Pokémon boost Palpitoad?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Palpitoad: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.
What is Palpitoad’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Palpitoad’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1392 CP and 1574 CP at Level 50.
Can Palpitoad be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Palpitoad can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Palpitoad Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Palpitoad cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.