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.
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
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 |
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 4x182-215%KO Giga Drain 4x117-138%KO Mega Drain 4x65-77% Absorb 4x38-46% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x203-238%KO Magical Leaf 4x104-123%KO Mega Drain 4x72-85% Absorb 4x38-46% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x144-169%KO Mega Drain 4x51-62% Absorb 4x32-38% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x144-169%KO Razor Leaf 4x78-92% Mega Drain 4x51-62% Absorb 4x32-38% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 4x117-138%KO Razor Leaf 4x72-85% Bullet Seed 4x38-46% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 4x174-204%KO Giga Drain 4x112-132%KO Mega Drain 4x62-73% Absorb 4x33-40% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x196-231%KO Magical Leaf 4x100-119%KO Mega Drain 4x73-86% Absorb 4x38-46% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x134-158%KO Mega Drain 4x49-59% Absorb 4x27-33% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x134-158%KO Razor Leaf 4x73-86% Mega Drain 4x49-59% Absorb 4x27-33% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 4x112-132%KO Razor Leaf 4x73-86% Bullet Seed 4x38-46% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 4x170-200%KO Giga Drain 4x110-129%KO Mega Drain 4x60-71% Absorb 4x34-41% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x189-224%KO Magical Leaf 4x100-118%KO Mega Drain 4x70-82% Absorb 4x39-47% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x129-153%KO Mega Drain 4x50-59% Absorb 4x29-35% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x129-153%KO Razor Leaf 4x70-82% Mega Drain 4x50-59% Absorb 4x29-35% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 4x110-129%KO Razor Leaf 4x70-82% Bullet Seed 4x34-41% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x201-236%KO Petal Blizzard 4x131-155%KO Giga Drain 4x127-150%KO Mega Drain 4x69-82% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 4x162-191%KO Leaf Tornado 4x89-105%KO Magical Leaf 4x85-100%KO Razor Leaf 4x58-68% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 4x170-200%KO Giga Drain 4x108-127%KO Mega Drain 4x61-73% Absorb 4x34-41% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x193-227%KO Giga Drain 4x123-145%KO Magical Leaf 4x100-118%KO Mega Drain 4x69-82% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x131-155%KO Giga Drain 4x85-100%KO Mega Drain 4x46-55% Absorb 4x27-32% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x205-242%KO Petal Blizzard 4x132-155%KO Giga Drain 4x128-151%KO Mega Drain 4x73-86% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 4x165-194%KO Leaf Tornado 4x91-108%KO Magical Leaf 4x84-99% Razor Leaf 4x55-65% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 4x179-212%KO Giga Drain 4x114-134%KO Mega Drain 4x62-73% Absorb 4x32-39% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 4x172-203%KO Giga Drain 4x110-129%KO Mega Drain 4x62-73% Absorb 4x32-39% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x194-229%KO Giga Drain 4x124-147%KO Magical Leaf 4x99-117%KO Mega Drain 4x69-82% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x196-231%KO Petal Blizzard 4x126-149%KO Giga Drain 4x123-145%KO Mega Drain 4x70-82% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 4x156-184%KO Leaf Tornado 4x86-102%KO Magical Leaf 4x80-94% Razor Leaf 4x53-63% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 4x170-200%KO Giga Drain 4x110-129%KO Mega Drain 4x59-71% Absorb 4x33-39% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 4x163-192%KO Giga Drain 4x103-122%KO Mega Drain 4x56-67% Absorb 4x29-35% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x186-220%KO Giga Drain 4x120-141%KO Magical Leaf 4x96-114%KO Mega Drain 4x67-78% | ||
Dhelmise GhostGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Dhelmise builds →Solar Beam 4x169-199%KO Giga Drain 4x105-124%KO Mega Drain 4x60-71% Absorb 4x32-38% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x198-233%KO Petal Blizzard 4x128-150%KO Giga Drain 4x124-146%KO Mega Drain 4x70-83% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 4x159-188%KO Leaf Tornado 4x89-105%KO Magical Leaf 4x83-98% Razor Leaf 4x54-64% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 4x172-203%KO Giga Drain 4x108-128%KO Mega Drain 4x60-71% Absorb 4x32-38% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x188-221%KO Giga Drain 4x118-139%KO Magical Leaf 4x96-113%KO Mega Drain 4x67-79% | ||
Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Ferrothorn builds →Power Whip 4x183-215%KO Solar Beam 4x121-142%KO | ||
Dhelmise GhostGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Dhelmise builds →Solar Beam 4x171-201%KO Giga Drain 4x109-128%KO Mega Drain 4x59-69% Absorb 4x32-38% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 4x180-212%KO Solar Beam 4x180-212%KO Magical Leaf 4x91-108%KO Razor Leaf 4x85-101%KO | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x203-239%KO Petal Blizzard 4x129-153%KO Giga Drain 4x127-149%KO Mega Drain 4x71-83% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Eldegoss builds →Leaf Storm 4x173-205%KO Solar Beam 4x162-191%KO Leaf Tornado 4x88-104%KO Magical Leaf 4x82-97% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Zapdos deals 44-52% with Hurricane.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Toxapex builds →Scald16-19% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Zapdos builds →Hurricane44-52% Heat Wave13-15% | ||
Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Rillaboom builds →U Turn17-20% Wood Hammer 4x176-207%KO | ||
Sword & Shield 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 509 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Seismitoad to get Tympole eggs easily using 81 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Mist, Mud-Slap, Toxic and 1 more.
Sword & Shield 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
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Earth Power
- Weather Ball
- Focus Blast
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Drain Punch
- Liquidation
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Seismitoad in Sword & Shield
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.
Step 1Catch TympoleWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave60%EarlyNormal WeatherWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave60%EarlyNormal WeatherDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest60%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest60%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest60%EarlyRainingDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest60%EarlyRainingSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water45%EarlyRainingSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water45%EarlyRainingDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest40%EarlyRainingDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest40%EarlyRainingSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water40%EarlyRainingSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water40%EarlyRainingNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlyRainingNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlyRainingWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave30%EarlyThunderstormWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave30%EarlyRainingWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave30%EarlyRainingWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave30%EarlyThunderstormWatchtower RuinsShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building30%EarlyRainingWatchtower RuinsSwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building30%EarlyRainingSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water28%EarlyThunderstormSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water28%EarlyThunderstormWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave25%EarlyHeavy FogWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave25%EarlyHeavy FogWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave25%EarlyOvercastWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave25%EarlyOvercastWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave25%EarlySnowingWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave25%EarlySnowingSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water20%EarlyNormal WeatherSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water20%EarlyNormal WeatherWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave10%EarlySnowstormWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave10%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water10%EarlySandstormSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water10%EarlySandstormWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave5%EarlyRainingWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave5%EarlyRainingWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave5%EarlyThunderstormWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave5%EarlyThunderstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve PalpitoadNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water60%MidThunderstormNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water60%MidThunderstormNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water50%MidRainingNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water50%MidRainingHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworld Lv.29-3145%MidRainingHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworld Lv.29-3145%MidRainingGiant's CapShieldGrass Lv.26-2840%MidRainingGiant's CapSwordGrass Lv.26-2840%MidRainingGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidRainingGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidRainingBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidRainingBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidThunderstormBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidRainingBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidThunderstormBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidNormal WeatherBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSandstormBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSnowstormBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidHeavy FogBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidOvercastBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidNormal WeatherBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidIntense SunBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSnowstormBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSnowingBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSandstormBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidHeavy FogBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidIntense SunBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidOvercastBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSnowingDusty BowlShieldOverworld Lv.42-4735%LateRainingDusty BowlSwordOverworld Lv.42-4735%LateRainingDusty BowlShieldOverworld Lv.42-4715%LateThunderstormDusty BowlSwordOverworld Lv.42-4715%LateThunderstormGiant's SeatSwordOverworld Lv.33-38 Water12%LateThunderstormGiant's SeatShieldOverworld Lv.33-38 Water12%LateThunderstormor evolve from Tympole (Step 1)
Step 3Seismitoad ✓Route 7SwordGrass Lv.28-40 Route10%MidSnowstormRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.28-40 Route10%MidSnowstormAxew's EyeShieldOverworld Lv.36-4060%LateThunderstormAxew's EyeSwordOverworld Lv.36-4060%LateThunderstormRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateIntense SunRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateThunderstormRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateSnowingRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateIntense SunRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateSandstormRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateSnowingRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateRainingRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateSandstormRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateHeavy FogRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateRainingRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateOvercastRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateHeavy FogRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateOvercastRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateThunderstormAxew's EyeShieldOverworld Lv.36-405%LateRainingAxew's EyeSwordOverworld Lv.36-405%LateRainingRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route5%LateNormal WeatherRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route5%LateNormal WeatherLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water30%PostRainingLake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water30%PostRainingor evolve from Palpitoad (Step 2)
Seismitoad Guide
In Sword & Shield, 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. Scald with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, Seismitoad fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with 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.
In Sword & Shield, 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
