Palpitoad (Dark Explorers 32) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Palpitoad from the Dark Explorers set is an Uncommon card numbered 32 with 80 HP. This aquatic Pokémon features the attack Bubble Beam, adding a splash of strategy to your deck. Its straightforward design makes it a solid choice for collectors seeking versatile Water-type cards.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Tympole)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Attack: Bubble Beam (Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Paralyzed; 30 damage)
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: “It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to capture prey.”
• Set Code: bw5
• Series: Black & White
• Card Number: 32

Key Printings

This exact printing of Palpitoad appears in the Dark Explorers set, identified by the set code bw5 and card number 32. It is an Uncommon rarity card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Palpitoad card. Key identifiers include the illustrator Kouki Saitou’s artwork and the card’s unique attack, Bubble Beam, which can paralyze the opponent’s Pokémon on a coin flip.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially around the illustrated area by Kouki Saitou.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers (bw5): This set features Palpitoad as a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with a useful status effect attack. It fits well into Water-themed decks but is currently not tournament-legal. The set is known for its diverse Pokémon and dynamic artwork styles.