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.
By putting power into its bumps, it creates vibrations and increases the power of its punches.
By putting power into its bumps, it creates vibrations and increases the power of its punches.
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)
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 4x89-105%KO Vine Whip 4x53-63% | ||
 Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 4x79-95% Mega Drain 4x44-53% Absorb 4x26-32% | ||
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 4x123-146%KO Mega Drain 4x61-73% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 4x158-186%KO Mega Drain 4x76-89% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 4x82-97% Razor Leaf 4x61-73% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 4x89-105%KO Leaf Tornado 4x69-81% Vine Whip 4x47-57% | ||
Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 4x76-89% Razor Leaf 4x47-57% Mega Drain 4x41-49% Absorb 4x27-32% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 4x122-145%KO Mega Drain 4x59-70% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 4x163-193%KO Mega Drain 4x77-91% | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 4x154-182%KO Giga Drain 4x131-155%KO Needle Arm 4x91-107%KO Mega Drain 4x72-86% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 4x81-96% Razor Leaf 4x63-75% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Snivy builds →Leaf Blade 4x86-102%KO Energy Ball 4x86-102%KO Leaf Tornado 4x63-75% Vine Whip 4x46-54% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 4x171-202%KO Magical Leaf 4x118-139%KO Mega Drain 4x82-96% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Leavanny builds →Energy Ball 4x110-130%KO Razor Leaf 4x94-110%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 4x118-139%KO Mega Drain 4x57-67% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 4x154-182%KO Mega Drain 4x73-86% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 4x150-178%KO Giga Drain 4x126-149%KO Needle Arm 4x90-106%KO Mega Drain 4x69-82% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 4x172-203%KO Magical Leaf 4x118-139%KO Mega Drain 4x79-93% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 4x147-173%KO Energy Ball 4x108-127%KO Razor Leaf 4x93-110%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 4x118-139%KO Mega Drain 4x54-63% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 4x154-182%KO Mega Drain 4x72-85% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Maractus builds →Petal Dance 4x197-232%KO Energy Ball 4x151-177%KO Giga Drain 4x125-148%KO Needle Arm 4x86-101%KO | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 4x173-205%KO Magical Leaf 4x118-139%KO Mega Drain 4x79-94% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Virizion builds →Energy Ball 4x135-160%KO Giga Drain 4x112-132%KO Magical Leaf 4x91-108%KO | ||
 Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 4x156-184%KO Giga Drain 4x132-156%KO Vine Whip 4x73-87% Mega Drain 4x73-87% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 4x150-177%KO Energy Ball 4x112-132%KO Razor Leaf 4x91-108%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 4x118-139%KO Mega Drain 4x55-66% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 4x176-207%KO Magical Leaf 4x119-140%KO Mega Drain 4x79-93% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Virizion builds →Energy Ball 4x133-157%KO Giga Drain 4x113-133%KO Magical Leaf 4x91-107%KO | ||
Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 4x158-187%KO Giga Drain 4x133-157%KO Vine Whip 4x76-90% Mega Drain 4x73-87% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Leavanny builds →Leaf Storm 4x158-187%KO Leaf Blade 4x150-177%KO Energy Ball 4x110-130%KO Razor Leaf 4x93-110%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 4x119-140%KO Mega Drain 4x53-63% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2 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 coverage across 8 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Seismitoad in Black 2 & White 2
moderate rates across 12 encounter spots for Seismitoad. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Two different catch methods are in play here. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Seismitoad in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Seismitoad starts with Tympole at Lv. 45-65 via surfing and walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Obtain Tympole
Step 2Catch or Evolve PalpitoadRoute 8Black 2Surfing on water Lv.45-60 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 8Black 2Surfing on water Lv.45-60 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 8White 2Surfing on water Lv.45-60 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 8White 2Surfing on water Lv.45-60 RouteCommonLateAnyIcirrus CityBlack 2Grass Lv.54-57 CityCommonPostSpring/summer/autumnIcirrus CityWhite 2Grass Lv.54-57 CityCommonPostSpring/summer/autumnMoor of IcirrusBlack 2Grass Lv.54-57 SwampCommonPostAnyMoor of IcirrusWhite 2Grass Lv.54-57 SwampCommonPostAnyPinwheel Forest - OutsideWhite 2Grass Lv.54-57 ForestCommonPostAnyPinwheel Forest - OutsideBlack 2Grass Lv.54-57 ForestCommonPostAnyRoute 8White 2Grass Lv.54-57 RouteCommonPostSpring/summer/autumnRoute 8Black 2Grass Lv.54-57 RouteCommonPostSpring/summer/autumnPinwheel Forest - OutsideWhite 2Grass Lv.64-65 ForestCommonPostAnyDouble grassPinwheel Forest - OutsideBlack 2Grass Lv.64-65 ForestCommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Tympole (Step 1)
Step 3Seismitoad ✓Icirrus CityBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.50-60 CityRarePostWinterShaking spotIcirrus CityWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.50-60 CityRarePostWinterShaking spotRoute 8White 2Surfing on water Lv.50-60 RouteRarePostSummer/autumn/winterShaking spotRoute 8Black 2Surfing on water Lv.50-60 RouteRarePostSummer/autumn/winterShaking spotPinwheel Forest - OutsideWhite 2Grass Lv.57 ForestRarePostAnyShaking spotPinwheel Forest - OutsideBlack 2Grass Lv.57 ForestRarePostAnyShaking spotIcirrus CityBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.60 CityRarePostSpring/summer/autumnShaking spotIcirrus CityWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.60 CityRarePostSpring/summer/autumnShaking spotMoor of IcirrusWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.60 SwampRarePostAnyShaking spotMoor of IcirrusBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.60 SwampRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 8White 2Surfing on water Lv.60 RouteRarePostSpringShaking spotRoute 8Black 2Surfing on water Lv.60 RouteRarePostSpringShaking spotor evolve from Palpitoad (Step 2)
Seismitoad Guide
In Black 2 & White 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. Scald with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2, 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.
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- 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