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.
It increases the power of its punches by vibrating the bumps on its fists. It can turn a boulder to rubble with one punch.
They shoot paralyzing liquid from their head bumps. They use vibration to hurt their opponents.
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 |
In X & Y, Hippowdon deals 36-43% with Earthquake.
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Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave13-15% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake36-43% Rock Slide9-11% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seismitoad View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon20-24% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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X & Y 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 87 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include After You, Earth Power, Mist and 6 more.
X & Y Seismitoad Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Seismitoad's strengths as an attacker. Quickclaw provides extra utility, and spread EVs back that up. Waterabsorb rounds out the package.
Best Build
Seismitoad best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Hydro Pump
- Sludge Bomb
- Earthquake
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Scald
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
- Sludge Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Seismitoad in X & Y
No wild encounters for Seismitoad in X & Y. Bring Tympole over from Black, Omega Ruby, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Seismitoad in X & Y
Seismitoad Guide
In X & Y, 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. Hydro Pump with Quickclaw is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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 X & Y, run Hydro Pump, Sludge Bomb, Earthquake, and Drain Punch on Seismitoad. Hydro Pump is the most common pick at 25% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.
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