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.
They shoot paralyzing liquid from their head bumps. They use vibration to hurt their opponents.
It increases the power of its punches by vibrating the bumps on its fists. It can turn a boulder to rubble with one punch.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 499 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Seismitoad to get Tympole eggs easily using 78 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Earth Power, Mist, Mud Bomb and 5 more.
Lead with Seismitoad, set Stealth Rock, and keep pressure on. Waterabsorb and Leftovers buy the time it needs, with max HP and Defense EVs letting it take hits while controlling the hazard game.
Best Build
Best Seismitoad Moveset
- Scald
- Protect
- Refresh
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Don't skip the egg moves. Seismitoad picks up Earth Power and Mist only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Hydro Pump and Earthquake while Normal and Poison coverage and more adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll want early-game access before hunting Seismitoad. Moderate rates across 6 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Seismitoad in Black & White
The path to Seismitoad starts with Tympole at Lv. 12-40 via walking and surfing encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TympoleEFFORTLESSPinwheel Forest - OutsideWhiteGrassLv.12-17CommonEarlyForestAnyEFFORTLESSPinwheel Forest - OutsideBlackGrassLv.12-17CommonEarlyForestAny
Step 2Catch or Evolve PalpitoadEFFORTLESSIcirrus CityBlackGrassLv.30-33CommonMidCitySpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSIcirrus CityWhiteGrassLv.30-33CommonMidCitySpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSMoor of IcirrusBlackGrassLv.30-33CommonMidSwampSpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSMoor of IcirrusWhiteGrassLv.30-33CommonMidSwampSpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSRoute 8WhiteGrassLv.30-33CommonMidRouteSpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSRoute 8BlackGrassLv.30-33CommonMidRouteSpring/summer/autumnor evolve from Tympole (Step 1)
Step 3Seismitoad ✓HARDIcirrus CityBlackSurfing on waterLv.15-40RareEarlyCityAnyShaking spotHARDIcirrus CityWhiteSurfing on waterLv.15-40RareEarlyCityAnyShaking spotHARDMoor of IcirrusBlackSurfing on waterLv.15-40RareEarlySwampAnyShaking spotHARDMoor of IcirrusWhiteSurfing on waterLv.15-40RareEarlySwampAnyShaking spotHARDRoute 8WhiteSurfing on waterLv.15-40RareEarlyRouteAnyShaking spotHARDRoute 8BlackSurfing on waterLv.15-40RareEarlyRouteAnyShaking spotor evolve from Palpitoad (Step 2)
Don't let Seismitoad's 499 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 mixed attacker — base 85 Attack and 85 Sp. Atk. 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