NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0536

Palpitoad

Water

Ground

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

Category: Vibration Pokémon
Height: 0.8 m
Weight: 17 kg
Generation: V

Abilities

Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

Hydration

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Water Absorb Hidden ability

Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Vibration Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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Tympole
- Palpitoad
  - Seismitoad

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

Base stat total 384

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Grass

×4

Resists

Fire

×0.5

Poison

×0.5

Rock

×0.5

Steel

×0.5

Immune to

Electric

×0

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

GrowlStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1

SupersonicStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 55%Details +

Confuses the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 5
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 5
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 5
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 5
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 5
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 5
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1

AcidSpecial · PoisonPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1

Hydro PumpSpecial · WaterPower 110Accuracy 80%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 47
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 47
X Y · Level Up · Level 47
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 47
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 47
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 47
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 60
Sword Shield · Machine

SurfSpecial · WaterPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Bubble BeamSpecial · WaterPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 12
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 12
X Y · Level Up · Level 12
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 12
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 12
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 12
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 20

ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

ScreechStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

BubbleSpecial · WaterPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

FlailPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 37
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 37
X Y · Level Up · Level 37
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 37
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 37
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 37
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Sludge BombSpecial · PoisonPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Icy WindSpecial · IcePower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 33
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 33
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 33
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 33
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 33
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 33
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 54
Sword Shield · Machine

Rock SmashPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

UproarSpecial · NormalPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 23
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 23
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 23
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 23
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 23
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 23
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 30
Sword Shield · Machine

HailStatus · IcePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Focus PunchPhysical · FightingPower 150Accuracy 100%Details +

If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

EndeavorPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

Hyper VoiceSpecial · NormalPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 51
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 51
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 51
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 51
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 51
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 51
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 42
Sword Shield · Machine

Weather BallSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

If there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Muddy WaterSpecial · WaterPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 28
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 28
X Y · Level Up · Level 28
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 28
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 28
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 28
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 48
Sword Shield · Machine

BouncePhysical · FlyingPower 85Accuracy 85%Details +

User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

Mud ShotSpecial · GroundPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 16
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 16
X Y · Level Up · Level 16
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 16
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 16
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 16
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12
Sword Shield · Machine

Water PulseSpecial · WaterPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Gastro AcidStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Nullifies target’s ability until it leaves battle.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Aqua RingStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Restores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 20
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 20
X Y · Level Up · Level 20
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 20
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 20
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 20
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 37

Earth PowerSpecial · GroundPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

Power WhipPhysical · GrassPower 120Accuracy 85%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Stealth RockStatus · RockPower —Accuracy —Details +

Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

Sludge WaveSpecial · PoisonPower 95Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

After YouStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Makes the target act next this turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 9
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 9
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 9
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 9
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 9
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 9
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 16
Sword Shield · Machine

Echoed VoiceSpecial · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 42
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 42
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 42
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 42
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 42
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 42
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1

ScaldSpecial · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

BulldozePhysical · GroundPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Venom DrenchStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by one stage if it is poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

InfestationSpecial · BugPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Black · X · Omega Ruby

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 · 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.

POKÉMON TCG

Palpitoad trading cards

13 cards

Browse cards featuring Palpitoad. Select a card to view its details without leaving the Pokédex.

Card data and images: TCGdex.

Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12