#0536 · Gen 5 · 384 BST
Palpitoad
An early-evolution Water/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with modest stats. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
150/76/67/76/67/80
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
182/128/117/128/117/133
Abilities
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move, instead of taking damage.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Palpitoad
Palpitoad is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 384. An early-evolution Water/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with modest stats. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Best stat: HP (75 base)
Palpitoad's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 65 base Attack and 69 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Swift Swim
- Hydration
- Water Absorb
How to use Palpitoad competitively
Open the damage calculator with Palpitoad selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Palpitoad appears in the species dropdown. Drop Palpitoad into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0536 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Water / Ground |
| Abilities | Swift Swim, Hydration, Water Absorb |
| Base Stat Total | 384 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 75 / 65 / 55 / 65 / 55 / 69 |