Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
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Weakness Chart for Water/Ground-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0x
0.5x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
4x
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
0x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Note: Pokemon with the Water Absorb ability are immune to Water attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Palpitoad? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Palpitoad, the lit Pokémon of Water and Ground types! Palpitoad is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. Its only type-related weakness is Grass. Explore the movesets of Palpitoad below to understand its battle capabilities.
Species: Palpitoad Item: Normalium Z / Rindo Berry Ability: Swift Swim Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 144 Hp / 252 Atk / 56 Def / 56 SpD Moveset: - Return / Secret Power - Bulldoze - Rock Smash - Toxic
Physical Sweeper Palpitoad (Swift Swim)
Palpitoad is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Swift Swim, Palpitoad's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ♦ Secret Power is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (effect varies with terrain. (30% paralysis chance)). ♦ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent pkmn speed by 1 stage). ♦ Rock Smash is a physical 40-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage). ♦ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
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Species: Palpitoad Item: Waterium Z / Rindo Berry Ability: Swift Swim Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk) EVs: 144 Hp / 56 Def / 252 SpA / 56 SpD Moveset: - Surf / Scald - Earth Power / Mud Shot - Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb - Hyper Voice / Round
Special Sweeper Palpitoad (Swift Swim)
Palpitoad is a remarkable Special Sweeper. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Swift Swim, Palpitoad's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. double damage on dive). ♦ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. thaws target). ♦ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage). ♦ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon). ♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target). ♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes). ♦ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Palpitoad? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Species: Palpitoad Item: Groundium Z / Rindo Berry Ability: Swift Swim Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 144 Hp / 252 Atk / 56 Def / 56 SpD Moveset: - Bulldoze - Return / Secret Power - Rock Smash - Toxic
Doubles Physical Sweeper Palpitoad (Swift Swim)
Palpitoad is a remarkable Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Swift Swim, Palpitoad's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent pkmn speed by 1 stage). ♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ♦ Secret Power is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (effect varies with terrain. (30% paralysis chance)). ♦ Rock Smash is a physical 40-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage). ♦ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
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Species: Palpitoad Item: Waterium Z / Rindo Berry Ability: Swift Swim Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk) EVs: 144 Hp / 56 Def / 252 SpA / 56 SpD Moveset: - Surf / Bubble - Hyper Voice / Round - Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb - Earth Power / Mud Shot
Doubles Special Sweeper Palpitoad (Swift Swim)
Palpitoad is popular Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Swift Swim, Palpitoad's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. double damage on dive). ♦ Bubble is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage). ♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes). ♦ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn). ♦ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon). ♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target). ♦ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Palpitoad can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Palpitoad.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Palpitoad can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Palpitoad
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
Moves with Priority: Protect
Moves that inflict status: Scald, Toxic
Most notable and possible best moves for Palpitoad
Hidden Power
Hydro Pump
Protect
Rest
Scald
Stealth Rock
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Palpitoad in Sun and Moon
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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