Seismitoad's Water/Ground typing gives it an immunity to Electric. Only 1 weaknesses on top of that — it has plenty of safe switch-in opportunities. Swift Swim adds more value on top. Needs some investment to avoid getting outsped.
Seismitoad's spread is anchored by HP, with balanced defenses backing it up. Speed is the clear weak point. Worth 3 HP EVs per KO, and the 1.06M XP medium-slow curve keeps leveling painless.
The vibrating of the bumps all over its body causes earthquake-like tremors. Seismitoad and Croagunk are similar species.
This Pokémon is popular among the elderly, who say the vibrations of its lumps are great for massages.
Seismitoad Weakness
GoodGrass-type moves hit Seismitoad for super-effective damage. Grass hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Electric-type moves can't touch it at all. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 105 HP and balanced defenses, Seismitoad can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Seismitoad is the final form in a three-stage chain from Tympole through Palpitoad. Breeding this form produces Tympole eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Tympole gave Seismitoad the biggest boost in HP (+55), bringing the total to 509 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Seismitoad to get Tympole eggs easily using 114 partners from the Water1 egg group.
Bulk and offense in one package. Seismitoad runs Leftovers for passive recovery each turn with a Adamant nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Earthquake. Max HP and Attack EVs and double STAB make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Best Seismitoad Moveset
- Earthquake
- Liquidation
- Drain Punch
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Without TMs, Seismitoad's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 8 types on top of Hydro Pump and Earthquake for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Seismitoad picks up After You and Earth Power only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Hydro Pump and Earthquake while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Seismitoad picks up After You and Earth Power only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Hydro Pump and Earthquake while coverage across 7 types adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Seismitoad picks up After You and Earth Power only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Hydro Pump and Earthquake while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Seismitoad appears at high spawn rates across 24 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Seismitoad in Sword & Shield
Tympole is your first catch on the way to Seismitoad. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-58 across 96 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch TympoleEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-1460%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-1460%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSDappled GroveShieldOverworldLv.13-1560%EarlyForestThunderstormEFFORTLESSDappled GroveSwordOverworldLv.13-1560%EarlyForestThunderstormEFFORTLESSDappled GroveShieldOverworldLv.13-1560%EarlyForestRainingEFFORTLESSDappled GroveSwordOverworldLv.13-1560%EarlyForestRainingEFFORTLESSSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworldLv.14-1645%EarlyWaterRainingEFFORTLESSSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworldLv.14-1645%EarlyWaterRainingEFFORTLESSDappled GroveShieldGrassLv.11-1540%EarlyForestRainingEFFORTLESSDappled GroveSwordGrassLv.11-1540%EarlyForestRainingEFFORTLESSSouth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.11-1340%EarlyWaterRainingEFFORTLESSSouth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.11-1340%EarlyWaterRainingEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.14-1640%EarlyWaterRainingEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.14-1640%EarlyWaterRainingEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.7-1130%EarlyCaveThunderstormEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.7-1130%EarlyCaveRainingEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.7-1130%EarlyCaveRainingEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.7-1130%EarlyCaveThunderstormEFFORTLESSWatchtower RuinsShieldGrassLv.11-1430%EarlyBuildingRainingEFFORTLESSWatchtower RuinsSwordGrassLv.11-1430%EarlyBuildingRainingEASYSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworldLv.14-1628%EarlyWaterThunderstormEASYSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworldLv.14-1628%EarlyWaterThunderstormEASYWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-1425%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEASYWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-1425%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEASYWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-1425%EarlyCaveOvercastEASYWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-1425%EarlyCaveOvercastEASYWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-1425%EarlyCaveSnowingEASYWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-1425%EarlyCaveSnowingEASYSouth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.11-1320%EarlyWaterNormal WeatherEASYSouth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.11-1320%EarlyWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-1410%EarlyCaveSnowstormMODERATEWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-1410%EarlyCaveSnowstormMODERATESouth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.11-1310%EarlyWaterSandstormMODERATESouth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.11-1310%EarlyWaterSandstormMODERATEWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-145%EarlyCaveRainingMODERATEWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-145%EarlyCaveRainingMODERATEWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-145%EarlyCaveThunderstormMODERATEWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-145%EarlyCaveThunderstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve PalpitoadEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworldLv.26-2860%MidWaterThunderstormEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworldLv.26-2860%MidWaterThunderstormEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworldLv.26-2850%MidWaterRainingEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworldLv.26-2850%MidWaterRainingEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-3145%MidRainingEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-3145%MidRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's CapShieldGrassLv.26-2840%MidRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's CapSwordGrassLv.26-2840%MidRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorSwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidRainingEASYBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidRainingEASYBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidThunderstormEASYBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidRainingEASYBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidThunderstormMODERATEBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidSandstormMODERATEBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidSnowstormMODERATEBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidHeavy FogMODERATEBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidOvercastMODERATEBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidIntense SunMODERATEBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidSnowstormMODERATEBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidSnowingMODERATEBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidSandstormMODERATEBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidHeavy FogMODERATEBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidIntense SunMODERATEBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidOvercastMODERATEBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSDusty BowlShieldOverworldLv.42-4735%LateRainingEFFORTLESSDusty BowlSwordOverworldLv.42-4735%LateRainingEASYDusty BowlShieldOverworldLv.42-4715%LateThunderstormEASYDusty BowlSwordOverworldLv.42-4715%LateThunderstormMODERATEGiant's SeatSwordOverworldLv.33-3812%LateWaterThunderstormMODERATEGiant's SeatShieldOverworldLv.33-3812%LateWaterThunderstormor evolve from Tympole (Step 1)
Step 3Seismitoad ✓MODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.28-4010%MidRouteSnowstormMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.28-4010%MidRouteSnowstormEFFORTLESSAxew's EyeShieldOverworldLv.36-4060%LateThunderstormEFFORTLESSAxew's EyeSwordOverworldLv.36-4060%LateThunderstormMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteIntense SunMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteThunderstormMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteSnowingMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteIntense SunMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteSandstormMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteSnowingMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteRainingMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteSandstormMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteHeavy FogMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteRainingMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteOvercastMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteHeavy FogMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteOvercastMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteThunderstormMODERATEAxew's EyeShieldOverworldLv.36-405%LateRainingMODERATEAxew's EyeSwordOverworldLv.36-405%LateRainingCHALLENGINGRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSLake of OutrageSwordOverworldLv.55-5830%PostWaterRainingEFFORTLESSLake of OutrageShieldOverworldLv.55-5830%PostWaterRainingor evolve from Palpitoad (Step 2)
No wild encounters for Seismitoad in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Tympole over from Black, Omega Ruby, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Seismitoad in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Seismitoad can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Tympole from Black, Omega Ruby, or Sword and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Seismitoad in Sun & Moon
No wild encounters for Seismitoad. The 3-stage chain runs through Tympole, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 36 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Seismitoad in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
To get Seismitoad, start by catching Tympole through walking encounters at Lv. 3-19. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch TympoleCHALLENGINGRoute 102Alpha SapphireGrassLv.35%EarlyRouteDexNav chainCHALLENGINGRoute 102Omega RubyGrassLv.35%EarlyRouteDexNav chainCHALLENGINGRoute 117Omega RubyGrassLv.145%EarlyRouteDexNav chainCHALLENGINGRoute 117Alpha SapphireGrassLv.145%EarlyRouteDexNav chainCHALLENGINGRoute 114Alpha SapphireGrassLv.195%MidRouteDexNav chainCHALLENGINGRoute 114Omega RubyGrassLv.195%MidRouteDexNav chain
Step 2Evolve into Palpitoad
Step 3Seismitoad ✓
Don't let Seismitoad's 509 base stat total fool you. Swift Swim is what makes it tick — it punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier.
Run Swift Swim on Seismitoad. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Seismitoad also gets Poison Touch and Water Absorb, but they don't compare.
Seismitoad fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Base 74 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Seismitoad appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Introduced in Black & White, Seismitoad has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A