Palpitoad

The Vibration Pokémon
#536 - Palpitoad
Pre-Evolve	Tympole
Evolve	Seismitoad
Debut	Pokémon: Black Version Pokémon: White Version
Species Info
Type	+ +
Height	0.8 m (2'07")
Weight	17 kg (37.5 lbs.)
Color	Blue
Gender Ratio	1♂ : 1♀
Ability	Swift Swim / Hydration
Hidden Ability	Water Absorb
Egg Group	Water 1
Icon		Sprite
File:I536.gif		File:536sprite.png
Footprint
30px
Base Statistics
Hit Points	75	Speed	69
Attack	65	Sp. Attack	65
Defense	55	Sp. Defense	55
Training Info
Catch Rate	120	Hatch Steps	5,120
Base Exp.	134	Effort Points	HP
Happiness	70
To Lv.100	Slow

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Palpitoad is a toad-like .Pokémon that was introduced in the fifth generation games. It is the middle form of Tympole's evolutionary line, with the final form being Seismitoad.

Information

Palpitoad evolves from Tympole at Level 25. They have been known to live both on water and on land. Palpitoad has a long, sticky tongue which it uses to catch prey. Their special abilities seem to be connected to the bumps on their heads, as vibrating these bumps have been known to cause earthquake-like vibrations on land and waves in water.

It evolves into Seismitoad at Level 36.

Appearances

Mainstream Games

In Pokémon: Black and White Versions, Palpitoad are commonly found at the puddles of Route 8, Iccirus City and Moor of Iccirus in all seasons except for winter.

Other Games

In Pokémon Rumble Blast, Palpitoad appeared in lakes at Sun-Dappled Bank, Shimmering Lake and the second basement floor of World Axle.

Other Appearances

Other Media

• In the Pokémon anime, Palpitoad was initially featured in one episode of the Unova series where it filled an antagonistic role and commanded a school of Tympole to prevent Ash's group from obtaining medicinal seaweed. The Palpitoad was ultimately captured by Ash and became a powerful member of the team who was protective of his territory. Other Palpitoad have appeared in other episodes, and one was featured as part of Clay's team during his gym battle with Ash.
• In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Paliptoad was shown as one of Clay's Pokémon during the Black/White arc.

Trivia

• Its name is a combination of "palpitation" (which refers to pulsations) and "toad".