Stats & Training
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
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Pansage Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 4x72-85% Vine Whip 4x51-62% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x185-218%KO Magical Leaf 4x98-116%KO | ||
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 4x161-191%KO Mega Drain 4x58-68% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 4x214-252%KO Mega Drain 4x75-89% | ||
 Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 4x127-150%KO Razor Leaf 4x69-82% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x175-206%KO Magical Leaf 4x89-106%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 4x155-182%KO Mega Drain 4x55-65% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 4x205-241%KO Mega Drain 4x75-88% | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x200-235%KO Giga Drain 4x125-147%KO Needle Arm 4x89-106%KO Mega Drain 4x70-82% | ||
Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 4x115-135%KO Razor Leaf 4x65-76% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x177-209%KO Magical Leaf 4x93-110%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 4x159-188%KO Mega Drain 4x57-68% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 4x208-245%KO Mega Drain 4x75-89% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x203-240%KO Giga Drain 4x128-151%KO Needle Arm 4x89-104%KO Mega Drain 4x70-83% | ||
Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 4x115-136%KO Razor Leaf 4x66-78% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x181-214%KO Magical Leaf 4x95-112%KO | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 4x150-177%KO Razor Leaf 4x95-112%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 4x158-186%KO Mega Drain 4x55-65% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 4x209-247%KO Mega Drain 4x74-88% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x205-242%KO Giga Drain 4x130-153%KO Needle Arm 4x91-107%KO Mega Drain 4x71-84% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x175-207%KO Giga Drain 4x111-131%KO Magical Leaf 4x89-106%KO | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 4x144-169%KO Leaf Blade 4x147-173%KO Razor Leaf 4x93-110%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 4x154-182%KO Mega Drain 4x54-63% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 4x204-241%KO Mega Drain 4x72-85% | ||
 Sawsbuck NormalGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Sawsbuck builds →Solar Beam 4x129-152%KO Energy Ball 4x96-114%KO Horn Leech 4x122-144%KO | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x176-208%KO Giga Drain 4x114-135%KO Magical Leaf 4x91-108%KO | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 4x147-173%KO Leaf Blade 4x150-177%KO Razor Leaf 4x94-112%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 4x156-185%KO Mega Drain 4x55-65% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 4x209-246%KO Mega Drain 4x72-85% | ||
Sawsbuck NormalGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Sawsbuck builds →Solar Beam 4x131-154%KO Energy Ball 4x98-115%KO Horn Leech 4x124-146%KO | ||
In Black & White, Breloom's Bullet Seed hits Seismitoad for 51-60%.
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRaindish ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin5-6% Scald22-26% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Breloom builds →Mach Punch20-24% Bullet Seed 4x51-60% | ||
Black & White 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 499 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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.
Black & White Seismitoad Best Moveset
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
Seismitoad best EVs are HP and Defense
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Scald
- Protect
- Refresh
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Seismitoad in Black & White
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 TympolePinwheel Forest - OutsideWhiteGrass Lv.12-17 ForestCommonEarlyAnyPinwheel Forest - OutsideBlackGrass Lv.12-17 ForestCommonEarlyAny
Step 2Catch or Evolve PalpitoadIcirrus CityBlackGrass Lv.30-33 CityCommonMidSpring/summer/autumnIcirrus CityWhiteGrass Lv.30-33 CityCommonMidSpring/summer/autumnMoor of IcirrusBlackGrass Lv.30-33 SwampCommonMidSpring/summer/autumnMoor of IcirrusWhiteGrass Lv.30-33 SwampCommonMidSpring/summer/autumnRoute 8WhiteGrass Lv.30-33 RouteCommonMidSpring/summer/autumnRoute 8BlackGrass Lv.30-33 RouteCommonMidSpring/summer/autumnor evolve from Tympole (Step 1)
Step 3Seismitoad ✓Icirrus CityBlackSurfing on water Lv.15-40 CityRareEarlyAnyShaking spotIcirrus CityWhiteSurfing on water Lv.15-40 CityRareEarlyAnyShaking spotMoor of IcirrusBlackSurfing on water Lv.15-40 SwampRareEarlyAnyShaking spotMoor of IcirrusWhiteSurfing on water Lv.15-40 SwampRareEarlyAnyShaking spotRoute 8WhiteSurfing on water Lv.15-40 RouteRareEarlyAnyShaking spotRoute 8BlackSurfing on water Lv.15-40 RouteRareEarlyAnyShaking spotor evolve from Palpitoad (Step 2)
Seismitoad Guide
In Black & White, 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. Scald with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black & White, 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.
In Black & White, Seismitoad fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with 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.
In Black & White, Seismitoad's hidden ability is Water Absorb. Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves