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Palpitoad is a Water and Ground-type Pokemon known for its sound wave attacks, vibration-based traits and evolution from Tympole into Seismitoad. This guide covers Palpitoad’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Palpitoad guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Palpitoad is the middle evolution between Tympole and Seismitoad. It is a Water and Ground-type Pokemon that uses vibrations, sound waves and muddy attacks to pressure opponents.
Competitive Overview
Palpitoad is usually a stepping-stone evolution rather than a top competitive pick, but its Water and Ground typing gives it useful defensive value and an Electric immunity.
Palpitoad’s biggest strengths are its typing, Water-type attacks, Ground-type coverage and weather-related abilities. Its major issue is a severe Grass weakness, which can make Grass-type attacks very dangerous.
Here are the key facts to know about Palpitoad, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Palpitoad
National Dex
#0536
Type
Water / Ground
Species
Vibration Pokemon
Height
2’07” / 0.8 m
80 cm
Weight
37.5 lbs / 17.0 kg
17.0 kg
Abilities
Swift Swim, Hydration, Water Absorb
Palpitoad has balanced middle-stage stats with decent HP and Speed for its role. It becomes much stronger after evolving into Seismitoad.
Palpitoad uses Water, Ground and sound-based attacks. These are some of Palpitoad’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A strong Water-type move that can lower accuracy in formats where it is available.
A special Ground-type attack that gives Palpitoad reliable coverage.
A consistent Water-type attack that is useful across many Pokemon games.
A high-power Water-type option for maximum damage.
A Ground-type move that can lower the target’s Speed.
Sets rain to support Swift Swim and Hydration sets.
A sound-based Normal-type attack that fits Palpitoad’s vibration theme.
A strong physical Ground-type attack for formats where Palpitoad uses physical coverage.
Palpitoad can learn Water, Ground, Normal and coverage moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Palpitoad’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Palpitoad is a Water and Ground-type Pokemon. This gives it an immunity to Electric-type moves, but it also creates a major weakness to Grass-type attacks.
Type
Water / Ground
Weaknesses
Grass
Resistances
Fire, Rock
Immunity
Electric
Palpitoad’s abilities support rain teams, status recovery and Water-type switch-ins depending on the game and format.
Boosts Palpitoad’s Speed in rain, helping it move before many opponents.
Heals status conditions in rain, which can help Palpitoad stay active in weather teams.
Restores HP when hit by a Water-type move, giving Palpitoad a useful defensive option when available.
Palpitoad evolves from Tympole and evolves into Seismitoad. The full Palpitoad evolution line is Tympole, Palpitoad and Seismitoad.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Tympole at Level 25
Stage 3
Evolves from Palpitoad at Level 36
Palpitoad’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Palpitoad is found near water, transferred from another game or evolved from Tympole.
| Game | Where to Find Palpitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Palpitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Palpitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Palpitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Palpitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Route 8, Icirrus City and Moor of Icirrus. |
 Pokemon White |
Route 8, Icirrus City and Moor of Icirrus. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus and Pinwheel Forest. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus and Pinwheel Forest. |
| Game | Where to Find Palpitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve Tympole. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Tympole. |
| Game | Where to Find Palpitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Palpitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant’s Cap, Giant’s Mirror, Giant’s Seat, Hammerlocke Hills and North Lake Miloch. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant’s Cap, Giant’s Mirror, Giant’s Seat, Hammerlocke Hills and North Lake Miloch. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Palpitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Location data not yet available. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Location data not yet available. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Palpitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Palpitoad. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Palpitoad is a Water and Ground-type Pokemon.
Palpitoad is weak to Grass-type moves. Grass is especially dangerous because of Palpitoad’s Water and Ground typing.
Palpitoad evolves from Tympole at Level 25 and evolves into Seismitoad at Level 36.
Palpitoad’s abilities are Swift Swim, Hydration and Water Absorb.
Palpitoad’s best moves often include Muddy Water, Earth Power, Surf, Hydro Pump, Mud Shot, Rain Dance, Hyper Voice and Earthquake.
Palpitoad can be useful while progressing through the game, but it usually becomes stronger after evolving into Seismitoad.
Depending on the game, Palpitoad can be found in watery areas, evolved from Tympole or obtained through transfer.
No, Palpitoad does not currently have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or other major alternate form.
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