Ash's Palpitoad
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Ash's Palpitoad (Japanese: サトシのガマガル Satoshi's Gamagaru) is the seventh Pokémon obtained by Ash in the Unova region.
History
Palpitoad was first seen in Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!, where it was the leader of a group of Tympole that lived in a lake. Ash and Oshawott had unknowingly invaded its territory while looking for an underwater plant to help his, Cilan's, and Iris's Pokémon heal after being poisoned by Foongus that were disturbed by Ash's Scraggy. Palpitoad was angered by their intrusion and ordered its Tympole cohorts to attack them. When they swam away in fear of Oshawott, it called upon its friend Stunfisk's help. However, when Cilan fished Stunfisk out of the water, Palpitoad was forced to face Oshawott itself. Despite knowing some powerful moves, the Vibration Pokémon lost to Oshawott's newly mastered Aqua Jet and was captured by Ash.
In BW039 it was used in the Don Battle Tournament against Burgundy's Stoutland. Despite being its first battle with Ash as its Trainer, the two synchronized well and with patience, they managed to defeat Burgundy's powerful Stoutland with a combination of Supersonic, Mud Shot, and a powerful Hydro Pump. In BW042, Palpitoad battled Dino's Darumaka in the semifinals, and won with a single Hydro Pump, allowing Ash to move on to the finals.
It will be used against Elesa in Ash's gym battle in BW050. It is still unknown when he will be used in the battle.
Personality and characteristics
Palpitoad was once quite the rowdy Pokémon, and liked to be the boss over others, such as when it commanded a group of Tympole and a Stunfisk to attack Ash and his Oshawott in Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!. Palpitoad is also very protective over what it claims as its own, such as territory, as shown in the same instance. In the Don Battle Tournament, Palpitoad has been shown to be quite the powerhouse. Since it shares a love for battling with Ash, Palpitoad seems satisfied to have Ash as its Trainer and they were able to work well together despite only recently being captured and it being the first battle Palpitoad participated in.
Moves used
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Related articles
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Palpitoad.
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