Palpitoad
#536 (Unova)
Best moveset for Palpitoad
The best moves for Palpitoad are Bubble and Earth Power when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Mud Shot and Earth Power deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
12DPS
34.3DPS
Defending
12DPS
34.3DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
2.16DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Tympole family. Palpitoad evolves from Tympole for 25 Candy, and into Seismitoad for 100 Candy.
Game images
Palpitoad, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Palpitoad is a Water & Ground Pokémon which evolves from Tympole. It is weak to Grass moves. Palpitoad's best moveset is Bubble & Earth Power and it has a Max CP of 1,574. Palpitoad evolves into Seismitoad.
About
"It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to immobilize its opponents."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bubble | 10 | 12 |
| Mud Shot | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Power | 100 | 2 | 2.4 |
| Water Pulse | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Sludge Wave | 105 | 1 | 1.05 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Earth Power
34.3 DPS
|
7.3 | 100% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Earth Power
34.3 DPS
|
7.2 | 98% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Sludge Wave
35 DPS
|
6 | 82% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
6 | 82% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Sludge Wave
35 DPS
|
5.9 | 80% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
5.8 | 80% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Palpitoad?
Palpitoad is doubly weak to Grass moves.
The best counter to Palpitoad is Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, followed by Kartana, Mega Chesnaught and Shaymin (Sky Forme).
The top Palpitoad counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Sceptile | 100% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 97% | |
| Kartana | 92% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 87% | |
| Mega Chesnaught | 87% | |
| Kartana | 84% | |
| Shaymin (Sky Forme) | 83% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 83% | |
| Mega Chesnaught | 83% | |
| Mega Victreebel | 83% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
128 |
| Defense |
|
109 |
| Stamina |
|
181 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 154 |
Size
| Height | 0.8 m |
| Weight | 17 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
596 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
795 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,193 |
|
Level 40 |
1,392 |
|
Level 50 |
1,574 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 994 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,292 |