Mixed
Balanced
509High
74Moderate
CTier

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.

Base Stats
509High
HP105
B
Attack95
B
Defense75
C
Sp. Atk85
C
Sp. Def75
C
Speed74
C
Total509
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Seismitoad yields +3 HP
HP+3AtkDefSpASpDSpe
Details
Catch45Challenging•Medium Slow1.06M XP•1.5m / 4'11"•62kg / 136.7 lbs•229Base XP
Pokedex Entries

The vibrating of the bumps all over its body causes earthquake-like tremors. Seismitoad and Croagunk are similar species.

Sword

This Pokémon is popular among the elderly, who say the vibrations of its lumps are great for massages.

Shield

Seismitoad Weakness

Good

Grass-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.

4xCriticali
Grass
2xWeaki
None
½xResisti
FirePoisonRockSteel
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
ElectricWater
STAB (6)i
FireGroundRockElectricPoisonSteel
1Weak
4Resist
2Immune
Scorei+3
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
4x Grass — Energy Ball, Giga Drain, Leaf Storm
Abilities
Swift SwimDoubles Speed during rain.
Poison TouchHas a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.
Water AbsorbHAAbsorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Water Absorb grants Water immunity

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

3 Forms
Tympole
#535Tympole
25
Level 25
Palpitoad
#536Palpitoad
36
Level 36
Seismitoad
#537Seismitoad
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Tympole
Water
Palpitoad
WaterGround
Seismitoad
WaterGround
HP
50
75+25
105+30
ATK
50
65+15
95+30
DEF
40
55+15
75+20
SP.ATK
50
65+15
85+20
SP.DEF
40
55+15
75+20
SPE
64
69+5
74+5
BST
294D-Tier
384D-Tier+90
509C-Tier+125
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Utility
Mixed
Breeding
Very Easy

Breed with Seismitoad to get Tympole eggs easily using 74 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Mist, Mud-Slap, Toxic and 1 more.

Egg Groups
Water1
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
4moves
Breed With (best first)
azumarillblastoisegolduckkingdramiloticwalreinslowbroslowkingoctilleryludicolocrawdauntgastrodon
12 of 74·

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

Wall
Ability
Waterabsorb
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Nature
Bold+DEF
EVs

Best Seismitoad Moveset

  • ScaldSTAB
  • Stealth Rock
  • Earth PowerSTAB
  • ToxicUtility

Recommended Teammates

Hatterene
HattereneDecent
Hydreigon
HydreigonDecent
Mandibuzz
MandibuzzDecent

Don't skip the egg moves. Seismitoad picks up Mist and Mud-Slap only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Hydro Pump and Earthquake while coverage across 8 types adds range.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Acid
4010030Poison
Lv 1
Drain Punch
7510010Fighting
Lv 1
Echoed Voice
4010015Normal
Lv 1
Gastro Acid
—10010Poison
Lv 1
Growl
—10040Normal
Lv 1
Supersonic
—5520Normal
Lv 12
Mud Shot
559515Ground
Lv 16
Round
6010015Normal
Lv 20
Bubble Beam
6510020Water
Lv 24
Flail
—10015Normal
Lv 30
Uproar
9010010Normal
Lv 39
Aqua Ring
——20Water
Lv 46
Hyper Voice
9010010Normal
Lv 54
Muddy Water
908510Water
Lv 62
Rain Dance
——5Water
Lv 70
Hydro Pump
110805Water

TM Moves

Src
TM31
Attract
—10015Normal
TM52
Bounce
85855Flying
TM43
Brick Break
7510015Fighting
TM81
Bulldoze
6010020Ground
TM15
Dig
8010010Ground
TM45
Dive
8010010Water
TM63
Drain Punch
7510010Fighting
TR67
Earth Power
9010010Ground
TR10
Earthquake
10010010Ground
TR26
Endure+4
——10Normal
TM39
Facade
7010020Normal
TM59
Fling
—10010Dark
TR64
Focus Blast
120705Fighting
TM09
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TR77
Grass Knot
—10020Grass
TM35
Hail
——10Ice
TR03
Hydro Pump
110805Water
TM08
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TR42
Hyper Voice
9010010Normal
TM04
Ice Punch
7510015Ice
TM27
Icy Wind
559515Ice
TR98
Liquidation
8510010Water
TR07
Low Kick
—10020Fighting
TM01
Mega Kick
120755Normal
TM
Mega Punch
808520Normal
TM53
Mud Shot
559515Ground
TR45
Muddy Water
908510Water
TM57
Payback
5010010Dark
TR57
Poison Jab
8010020Poison
TR72
Power Whip
1208510Grass
TM25
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM33
Rain Dance
——5Water
TM21
Rest
——10Psychic
TM22
Rock Slide
759010Rock
TM48
Rock Tomb
609515Rock
TM76
Round
6010015Normal
TR84
Scald
8010015Water
TM16
Screech
—8540Normal
TR27
Sleep Talk
——10Normal
TR22
Sludge Bomb
9010010Poison
TR78
Sludge Wave
9510010Poison
TM24
Snore
5010015Normal
TR76
Stealth Rock
——20Rock
TM98
Stomping Tantrum
7510010Ground
TR20
Substitute
——10Normal
TR04
Surf
9010015Water
TR35
Uproar
9010010Normal
TR91
Venom Drench
—10020Poison
TM74
Venoshock
6510010Poison
TM46
Weather Ball
5010010Normal

Egg Moves

Src
Egg
Mist
——30Ice
Egg
Mud-Slap
2010010Ground
Egg
Toxic
—9010Poison
Egg
Water Pulse
6010020Water

Tutor Moves

Seismitoad can't learn any Tutor moves

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.

  1. Tympole
    Step 1Catch Tympole
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1460%EarlyCaveNormal Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1460%EarlyCaveNormal Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    Dappled Grove
    ShieldOverworldLv.13-1560%EarlyForestThunderstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Dappled Grove
    SwordOverworldLv.13-1560%EarlyForestThunderstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Dappled Grove
    ShieldOverworldLv.13-1560%EarlyForestRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Dappled Grove
    SwordOverworldLv.13-1560%EarlyForestRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldOverworldLv.14-1645%EarlyWaterRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordOverworldLv.14-1645%EarlyWaterRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Dappled Grove
    ShieldGrassLv.11-1540%EarlyForestRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Dappled Grove
    SwordGrassLv.11-1540%EarlyForestRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldGrassLv.11-1340%EarlyWaterRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordGrassLv.11-1340%EarlyWaterRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldGrassLv.14-1640%EarlyWaterRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordGrassLv.14-1640%EarlyWaterRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordGrassLv.7-1130%EarlyCaveThunderstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldGrassLv.7-1130%EarlyCaveRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordGrassLv.7-1130%EarlyCaveRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldGrassLv.7-1130%EarlyCaveThunderstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrassLv.11-1430%EarlyBuildingRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrassLv.11-1430%EarlyBuildingRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldOverworldLv.14-1628%EarlyWaterThunderstorm
    EASY
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordOverworldLv.14-1628%EarlyWaterThunderstorm
    EASY
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1425%EarlyCaveHeavy Fog
    EASY
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1425%EarlyCaveHeavy Fog
    EASY
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1425%EarlyCaveOvercast
    EASY
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1425%EarlyCaveOvercast
    EASY
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1425%EarlyCaveSnowing
    EASY
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1425%EarlyCaveSnowing
    EASY
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldGrassLv.11-1320%EarlyWaterNormal Weather
    EASY
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordGrassLv.11-1320%EarlyWaterNormal Weather
    EASY
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1410%EarlyCaveSnowstorm
    MODERATE
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1410%EarlyCaveSnowstorm
    MODERATE
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldGrassLv.11-1310%EarlyWaterSandstorm
    MODERATE
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordGrassLv.11-1310%EarlyWaterSandstorm
    MODERATE
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-145%EarlyCaveRaining
    MODERATE
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordOverworldLv.8-145%EarlyCaveRaining
    MODERATE
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-145%EarlyCaveThunderstorm
    MODERATE
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordOverworldLv.8-145%EarlyCaveThunderstorm
    MODERATE
  2. Palpitoad
    Step 2Catch or Evolve Palpitoad
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordOverworldLv.26-2860%MidWaterThunderstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldOverworldLv.26-2860%MidWaterThunderstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordOverworldLv.26-2850%MidWaterRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldOverworldLv.26-2850%MidWaterRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Hammerlocke Hills
    SwordOverworldLv.29-3145%MidRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Hammerlocke Hills
    ShieldOverworldLv.29-3145%MidRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Giant's Cap
    ShieldGrassLv.26-2840%MidRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Giant's Cap
    SwordGrassLv.26-2840%MidRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Giant's Mirror
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Giant's Mirror
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Bridge Field
    SwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidRaining
    EASY
    Bridge Field
    ShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidThunderstorm
    EASY
    Bridge Field
    ShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidRaining
    EASY
    Bridge Field
    SwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidThunderstorm
    EASY
    Bridge Field
    ShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidNormal Weather
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field
    SwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidSandstorm
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field
    ShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidSnowstorm
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field
    SwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field
    SwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidOvercast
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field
    SwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidNormal Weather
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field
    ShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidIntense Sun
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field
    SwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidSnowstorm
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field
    ShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidSnowing
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field
    ShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidSandstorm
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field
    ShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field
    SwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidIntense Sun
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field
    ShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidOvercast
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field
    SwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidSnowing
    MODERATE
    Dusty Bowl
    ShieldOverworldLv.42-4735%LateRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Dusty Bowl
    SwordOverworldLv.42-4735%LateRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Dusty Bowl
    ShieldOverworldLv.42-4715%LateThunderstorm
    EASY
    Dusty Bowl
    SwordOverworldLv.42-4715%LateThunderstorm
    EASY
    Giant's Seat
    SwordOverworldLv.33-3812%LateWaterThunderstorm
    MODERATE
    Giant's Seat
    ShieldOverworldLv.33-3812%LateWaterThunderstorm
    MODERATE
    or evolve from Tympole (Step 1)
  3. Seismitoad
    Step 3Seismitoad ✓
    Route 7
    SwordGrassLv.28-4010%MidRouteSnowstorm
    MODERATE
    Route 7
    ShieldGrassLv.28-4010%MidRouteSnowstorm
    MODERATE
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldOverworldLv.36-4060%LateThunderstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Axew's Eye
    SwordOverworldLv.36-4060%LateThunderstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 7
    SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteIntense Sun
    MODERATE
    Route 7
    ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteThunderstorm
    MODERATE
    Route 7
    SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteSnowing
    MODERATE
    Route 7
    ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteIntense Sun
    MODERATE
    Route 7
    SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteSandstorm
    MODERATE
    Route 7
    ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteSnowing
    MODERATE
    Route 7
    SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteRaining
    MODERATE
    Route 7
    ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteSandstorm
    MODERATE
    Route 7
    SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Route 7
    ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteRaining
    MODERATE
    Route 7
    SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteOvercast
    MODERATE
    Route 7
    ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Route 7
    ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteOvercast
    MODERATE
    Route 7
    SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteThunderstorm
    MODERATE
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldOverworldLv.36-405%LateRaining
    MODERATE
    Axew's Eye
    SwordOverworldLv.36-405%LateRaining
    MODERATE
    Route 7
    SwordGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteNormal Weather
    CHALLENGING
    Route 7
    ShieldGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteNormal Weather
    CHALLENGING
    Lake of Outrage
    SwordOverworldLv.55-5830%PostWaterRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Lake of Outrage
    ShieldOverworldLv.55-5830%PostWaterRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    or evolve from Palpitoad (Step 2)

  • 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.

  • Watch for Exeggutor (Grass) when using Seismitoad. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Exeggutor is the most dangerous since Grass moves deal 4x damage. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • Palpitoad evolves into Seismitoad at level 36. Seismitoad is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Tympole. At 509 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.

  • 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.