Seismitoad Best Moveset
AbilitySwift Swim doubles 74 Speed to 148 in rain, and Water/Ground TermStab at 95 Attack plus 85 Sp. Atk gives the moveset options from both sides. AbilityWater Absorb from the hidden slot provides Water immunity for non-rain builds. B-tier because the typing with only Grass weakness and rain speed make it a consistent pick.
Water/Ground with Swift Swim in Gen V (Black & White). Stealth Rock setter that swept in Rain. Immune to Electric. A mini-Swampert that fit Rain teams perfectly.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Scald
- Protect
- Refresh
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VI (X & Y). Rain nerfed to five turns. Without permanent Rain, Swift Swim was inconsistent, and Seismitoad fell back on Stealth Rock utility alone.
Best Moves
Best Build
Seismitoad best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Scald
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
- Sludge Wave
Recommended Teammates
Rose slightly in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Water Absorb gave a Rain-independent niche absorbing Water attacks. Stealth Rock plus Toxic kept it functional across two gens.
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Scald
- Earthquake
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Consistent utility in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Water/Ground with only one weakness (Grass) and Stealth Rock. Never flashy, but always useful. Four gens of stability.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Earth Power
- Weather Ball
- Focus Blast
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Seismitoad Weakness
Grass 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
What is Seismitoad Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Seismitoad
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn11-13% Scald9-10% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Moltres builds →Flamethrower12-14% U Turn14-17% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin9-10% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off37-43% Stone Edge28-33% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemChoice Band NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Melmetal builds →Earthquake59-70% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Tapu Koko builds →Dazzling Gleam21-25% U Turn16-19% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Gliscor builds →Earthquake21-25% Knock Off14-16% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Corviknight builds →U Turn14-16% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Zapdos builds →Hurricane29-35% Heat Wave13-15% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Seismitoad to get Tympole eggs easily using 114 partners from the Water 1 egg group.
Shiny Seismitoad
Seismitoad goes teal-green instead of blue, and the bumpy toad finally looks like something you'd find in a swamp instead of a swimming pool. The warmer green tones suit the bulky, gritty design better than the cool blue ever did. It took three stages, but this line finally delivered a visible shiny.
Shiny Seismitoad Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Seismitoad
Seismitoad appears at high spawn rates across 12 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 SwSh
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 TympoleWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 60%Normal WeatherDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 60%RainingDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 60%ThunderstormSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 45%RainingDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 40%RainingSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 40%RainingNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 40%RainingWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 30%RainingWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 30%ThunderstormWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 30%RainingSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 28%ThunderstormWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 25%OvercastWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 25%Heavy FogWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 25%SnowingSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 10%SnowstormSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 10%SandstormWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 5%RainingWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 5%Thunderstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve PalpitoadNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 60%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 50%RainingHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 45%RainingGiant's CapLv.26-28GrassRate 40%RainingGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%RainingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 20%RainingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 20%ThunderstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SnowstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%Normal WeatherBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%OvercastBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%Heavy FogBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SandstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SnowingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%Intense SunDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 35%RainingDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 15%ThunderstormGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 12%Thunderstormor evolve from Tympole (Step 1)
Step 3Seismitoad ✓Route 7Lv.28-40GrassRate 10%SnowstormAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 60%ThunderstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%OvercastRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%Heavy FogRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%RainingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%SandstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%SnowingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%Intense SunRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%ThunderstormAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 5%RainingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 5%Normal WeatherLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 30%Rainingor evolve from Palpitoad (Step 2)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Seismitoad catch rates for Sword & Shield by ball, status, and HP.
No wild encounters for Seismitoad in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Tympole over from Black & White or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and evolve it into Seismitoad, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Seismitoad in USUM
Step 1Obtain TympoleLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Pinwheel Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 102 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Dappled Grove · Raining. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Palpitoad
Step 3Seismitoad ✓
Seismitoad can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Tympole in from Black & White or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, then evolve it into Seismitoad. The step cards below show each evolution.
How to Obtain Seismitoad in SM
- Step 1Obtain TympoleLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Pinwheel Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 102 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Dappled Grove · Raining. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Palpitoad
- Step 3Seismitoad ✓
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 ORAS
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 2Evolve into Palpitoad
Step 3Seismitoad ✓
Base Stats
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.
This Pokémon is popular among the elderly, who say the vibrations of its lumps are great for massages.
Seismitoad Guide
Seismitoad's hidden ability is Water Absorb. Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Use Seismitoad as a balanced. Physical side carries the damage. Speed is middling, Earthquake is the primary attack.
Build your team around Lucario Mega, Dragonite, and Slowking Galar. These have the highest co-usage rates with Seismitoad in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Run Adamant on Seismitoad. +Attack is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the balanced role.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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