Palpitoad Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Palpitoad in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Palpitoad
Palpitoad is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Ground typing. The best counter is Mega Sceptile (Mega) with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 89.231 DPS.
Palpitoad can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Palpitoad is weak to Grass (double weak!) -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Poison-type moves as Palpitoad resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Palpitoad is Mega Sceptile (89.231 DPS), Kartana (82.533 DPS), and Shadow Sceptile (74.769 DPS).
Catching Palpitoad: After defeating Palpitoad, the catch encounter will have a CP between 761 and 815 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 946-1014 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Palpitoad from raids will have exactly 815 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Palpitoad?
The best counter for Palpitoad is Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 89.231 DPS. Other top options include Kartana (82.533 DPS) and Shadow Sceptile (74.769 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Palpitoad?
Palpitoad can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Palpitoad weak to?
Palpitoad is weak to Grass (double weak)-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Palpitoad be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Palpitoad's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Palpitoad from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Palpitoad from raids will have 815 CP at level 20, or 1014 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 761. If you see 815 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Palpitoad worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Palpitoad is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Palpitoad?
For the best moveset for Palpitoad itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Palpitoad stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Palpitoad without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Palpitoad can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (82.533 DPS) and Shaymin (Sky) (74.429 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Palpitoad in raids?
Weather boost information for Palpitoad is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.