Great League PvP guide
Palpitoad Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Palpitoad is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #618. Its recommended PvP moveset is Mud Shot with Earth Power and Water Pulse.
Great League
#618
Niche
Type
Water/Ground
Best Fast Move
Mud Shot
Charged Moves
Max CP
1,574
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT PALPITOAD
Is Palpitoad Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palpitoad is currently a niche PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #618.
Palpitoad can evolve into Seismitoad, which is a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #65, and is also ranked #83 in Great League and #263 in Master League.
Palpitoad PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #618 | 72.0 | Mud Shot, Earth Power, Water Pulse |
Best Moveset for Palpitoad in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Palpitoad is Mud Shot with Earth Power and Water Pulse.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Palpitoad in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Palpitoad PvP Move Counts
Mud Shot → Earth Power
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Mud Shot → Water Pulse
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Palpitoad Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Palpitoad wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Palpitoad Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Palpitoad's Water/Ground typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- grass2.56×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- fire0.625×
- poison0.625×
- rock0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Palpitoad in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Palpitoad in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Palpitoad's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Emberfire
Fast Move
Resisted
- Weather Ball (Fire)fire
Charged Move
Resisted
24% HP
- Energy Ballgrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
111% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
37% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Neutral
- Divewater
Charged Move
Neutral
29% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Mud Shotground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
- Stone Edgerock
Charged Move
Resisted
33% HP
Ratings are shown from Palpitoad's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Palpitoad.
Best Teammates for Palpitoad in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Palpitoad should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 4 of Palpitoad's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Palpitoad's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Palpitoad's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Palpitoad's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Palpitoad
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 9/15/15 | 1,499 | 49.5 | 1,955,558 |
| #2 | 9/15/13 | 1,500 | 50 | 1,955,233 | |
| #3 | 8/15/15 | 1,497 | 50 | 1,952,869 | |
| #4 | 9/15/14 | 1,495 | 49.5 | 1,943,634 | |
| #5 | 9/15/12 | 1,496 | 50 | 1,943,238 |
Palpitoad Stats in Pokémon GO
Palpitoad's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Palpitoad 9/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 49.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 114.8
- Defense
- 103.9
- HP
- 164
Palpitoad Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Palpitoad in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Water / Ground typing · Same Mud Shot fast move · Ultra League #63
Same Water / Ground typing · Same Mud Shot fast move · Great League #77
Same Water / Ground typing · Same Mud Shot fast move · Great League #375
Same Water / Ground typing · Same Mud Shot fast move · Great League #425
Same Water / Ground typing · Same Mud Shot fast move · Great League #422
Same Water / Ground typing · Same Mud Shot fast move · Great League #408
More PoGoCoach tools
Palpitoad Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Palpitoad in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palpitoad's recommended PvP moveset is Mud Shot with Earth Power and Water Pulse.
Is Palpitoad good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palpitoad is currently a niche PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #618.
What counters Palpitoad in Pokémon GO PvP?
Mimikyu, Ninetales (Shadow) and Altaria are among the strongest current counters to Palpitoad in Great League.
What is Palpitoad weak to in Pokémon GO?
Palpitoad is weak to Grass (2.56×).