Palpitoad

Palpitoad is a Water and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,392 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 CP

Lvl 40

1392 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

994 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

795 CP

Lvl 15 Research

596 CP

Palpitoad's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Water-type

#210

Ground-type

#202

Great League

#637

Palpitoad 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

Mud Shot + Earth Power

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 #202 (E Tier) as a Ground attacker with that moveset.

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Bubble	Earth Power	6.39	7.63	97.3
2.	Mud Shot	Earth Power	6.31	7.53	96.0
3.	Bubble	Water Pulse	5.24	6.26	79.9
4.	Mud Shot	Water Pulse	5.12	6.12	78.1
5.	Bubble	Sludge Wave	5.02	6.00	76.5
6.	Mud Shot	Sludge Wave	4.88	5.83	74.4

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Fast Attacks

Mud Shot460.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
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 ↗
Bubble10121.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
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 ↗

Damage	4
Energy	6
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	9

Damage	10
Energy	12
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	8
Energy	11

Charged Attacks

Earth Power100503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
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
Special
Earth Power has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Earth Power details page ↗
Sludge Wave1051003.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
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
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
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 ↗

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.3s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	105
Energy	100
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.8s

Damage	110
Energy	65

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.7s

Damage	80
Energy	50

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 1,392 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	1392 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	556 CP - 596 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	742 CP - 795 CP
Eggs	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

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

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.

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#536
Height	0.8 m
Weight	17 kg
Region	Generation 5
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Tympole	25 Candy	Palpitoad
Palpitoad	100 Candy	Seismitoad

Tympole evolves into Palpitoad which costs 25 Candy.
Palpitoad evolves into Seismitoad which costs 100 Candy.

Palpitoad family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Palpitoad in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Tympole

Palpitoad

Seismitoad

Size information

The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.39 m	0.4 m	0.8 m	1.2 m	1.24 m

Size bounds

Palpitoad's height ranges from 0.392 m to 1.24 m, with the average being 0.8 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.392 m1′03″	0.4 m1′04″
XS	0.4 m1′04″	0.6 m2′00″
M	0.6 m2′00″	1 m3′03″
XL	1 m3′03″	1.2 m3′11″
XXL	1.2 m3′11″	1.24 m4′01″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 1s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
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.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Palpitoad

Palpitoad 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.

Official artwork

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 the best moves for Palpitoad in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Palpitoad in Pokémon GO are Mud Shot and Earth Power. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.53 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 96.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Palpitoad’s strengths and weaknesses?

Water and Ground-type Pokémon are weak to Grass-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, and Steel-type moves.

How does Palpitoad perform in Raids?

Palpitoad ranks #210 among Water-type attackers (F Tier).

Palpitoad ranks #202 among Ground-type attackers (E Tier).

What is Palpitoad’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Palpitoad’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,392 CP and 1,574 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.

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 Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Bubble

Earth Power

6.39

7.63

97.3

Mud Shot

Earth Power

6.31

7.53

96.0

Bubble

Water Pulse

5.24

6.26

79.9

Mud Shot

Water Pulse

5.12

6.12

78.1

Bubble

Sludge Wave

5.02

6.00

76.5

Mud Shot

Sludge Wave

4.88

5.83

74.4

Damage	4
Energy	6
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	9

Damage

Energy

Damage	10
Energy	12
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	8
Energy	11

Damage

Energy

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.3s

Damage

100

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

2.6s - 3.3s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Damage	105
Energy	100
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.8s

Damage

105

Energy

100

Weather boost

Cloudy

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.8s - 2.8s

Damage	110
Energy	65

Damage

110

Energy

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.7s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.0s - 2.7s

Damage	80
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Max CP

1392 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

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

19 CP

61 CP

103 CP

145 CP

187 CP

229 CP

271 CP

313 CP

355 CP

397 CP

437 CP

477 CP

517 CP

557 CP

596 CP

636 CP

676 CP

716 CP

755 CP

795 CP

835 CP

875 CP

914 CP

954 CP

994 CP

1034 CP

1074 CP

1113 CP

1153 CP

1193 CP

1213 CP

1233 CP

1253 CP

1273 CP

1292 CP

1312 CP

1332 CP

1352 CP

1372 CP

1392 CP

1410 CP

1427 CP

1445 CP

1463 CP

1481 CP

1500 CP

1518 CP

1536 CP

1555 CP

1574 CP

Pokédex Number

#536

Height

0.8 m

Weight

17 kg

Region

Generation 5

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

3 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

300

Additional Move Cost

50000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Tympole

25 Candy

Palpitoad

100 Candy

Seismitoad

XXS

XXL

0.39 m

0.4 m

0.8 m

1.2 m

1.24 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.392 m1′03″

0.4 m1′04″

0.6 m2′00″

1 m3′03″

1.2 m3′11″

XXL

1.2 m3′11″

1.24 m4′01″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

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.

Palpitoad Stats and Max CP

Palpitoad's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Palpitoad Type Chart

Palpitoad takes increased damage from:

Palpitoad takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Water

Ground

Evolution Chart

Palpitoad family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Palpitoad

Palpitoad high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Palpitoad in Pokémon GO?

What are Palpitoad’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Palpitoad perform in Raids?

What is Palpitoad’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Palpitoad be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Palpitoad Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Palpitoad?

Overview and stats

Palpitoad Stats and Max CP

Palpitoad's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Palpitoad Type Chart

Palpitoad takes increased damage from:

Palpitoad takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Water

Ground

Evolution Chart

Palpitoad family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Palpitoad

Palpitoad high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Palpitoad in Pokémon GO?

What are Palpitoad’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Palpitoad perform in Raids?

What is Palpitoad’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Palpitoad be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Palpitoad Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Palpitoad?