Seismitoad Best Moveset
Free healing from Water moves through AbilityWater Absorb and Water/Ground typing with only Grass as a weakness. Four generations bouncing between the mid and lower tiers. This moveset runs Held ItemLeftovers with NatureBold and Water/Ground moves, filling a defensive role that Swampert and Quagsire compete for.
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
Tyranitar deals 37-43% with Knock Off.
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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 AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin9-10% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off37-43% Stone Edge28-33% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar 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 Water1 egg group.
How to Get Seismitoad
Seismitoad isn't available in the wild in Winds & Waves. Start by transferring Tympole from Black & White, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Sword & Shield. The evolution path from Tympole to Seismitoad is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Seismitoad in WW
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 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 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%ThunderstormWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 30%RainingWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 30%RainingSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 28%ThunderstormWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 25%OvercastWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 25%SnowingWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 25%Heavy FogSouth 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%ThunderstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 20%RainingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SnowstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%Heavy FogBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%OvercastBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SnowingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SandstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%Normal WeatherBridge 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%RainingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%Heavy FogRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%Intense SunRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%SnowingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%OvercastRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%SandstormRoute 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)
No wild encounters for Seismitoad in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Tympole over from Black & White, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
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 from Black & White, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Seismitoad in SM
- Step 1Obtain TympoleBREEDINGAvailableLeave Palpitoad with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Tympole egg.LATER 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 ✓
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
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.
Run Earthquake, Liquidation, Drain Punch, and Icepunch on Seismitoad. Earthquake is the most common pick at 0% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Seismitoad has appeared in 8 games across 6 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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves