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 from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include After You, Earth Power, Mist and 6 more.
Lead with Seismitoad, set Stealth Rock, and keep pressure on. Waterabsorb and Leftovers buy the time it needs, with max HP and Sp. Def EVs letting it take hits while controlling the hazard game.
Best Build
Best Seismitoad Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Scald
- Earthquake
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
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
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 mixed attacker — base 95 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