Type matchups
Damage Palpitoad takes from each attacking type.
As a Water/Ground type, Palpitoad has 1 weakness, 4 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 9 other Pokémon share the Water/Ground typing.
- With Water Absorb: Water 1× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 55
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 55
- Speed
- 69
- Total
- 384
Palpitoad has a base stat total of 384, higher than 31% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (75). Its Attack (65) and Sp. Atk (65) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 69 is middling (faster than 50% of Pokémon). With 75 HP, 55 Defense and 55 Sp. Def it is frail.
Palpitoad can have the abilities Swift Swim, Hydration and Water Absorb.
How to beat Palpitoad
The best way to beat Palpitoad is with Grass moves, which deal 4× damage.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison, Rock, Steel and Fire moves are resisted.
Good counters: Celebi hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water and Ground moves. Shaymin hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water and Ground moves. Sky Shaymin hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and is immune to Palpitoad's Ground moves and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Palpitoad is the middle stage of its line (Tympole → Palpitoad → Seismitoad): it evolves from Tympole and into Seismitoad.
Best counters to Palpitoad
Other Water/Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Palpitoad weak to?
As a Water/Ground type, Palpitoad takes super-effective damage from Grass (4×) moves.
What is Palpitoad resistant to?
Palpitoad resists Poison, Rock, Steel and Fire moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Palpitoad?
Strong type-based picks include Celebi, Shaymin and Sky Shaymin, which hit Palpitoad with super-effective attacks.