Seismitoad: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP105180–212320–414

Atk95103–161175–317

Def7585–139139–273

SpA8594–150157–295

SpD7585–139139–273

Spe7484–138137–271

Total509Higher than 75% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

WaterGroundshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Grass

Resists

½×

FirePoisonRockSteel

Immune to

0×

Electric

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostWaterPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With : Water becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 74); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+138Max126No SP94Min84Scarf207Tailwind276

At max Speed, Seismitoad outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If Rain is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
Everything about Swift Swim →
Other Pokémon with Swift Swim 44
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This Pokémon's contact moves have a 30% chance of poisoning.
Everything about Poison Touch →
Other Pokémon with Poison Touch 8
Grimer Muk Croagunk Toxicroak Skrelp Dragalge Sneasler Grafaiai
This Pokémon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Water moves; Water immunity.
Everything about Water Absorb →
Other Pokémon with Water Absorb 26
Poliwag Poliwhirl Poliwrath Lapras Vaporeon Chinchou Lanturn Politoed Wooper Quagsire Mantine Cacnea Cacturne Mantyke Tympole Palpitoad Maractus Frillish Jellicent Volcanion Dewpider Araquanid Dracovish Arctovish Clodsire Wellspring Mask Ogerpon

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

0.06% of teams · rank #282 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability
Nature: Modest
EVs: 252 HP / 128 Def / 128 SpD

Stealth Rock
Scald
Earth Power
Earthquake

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.34%
Rated 1500+0.15%
Rated 1630+0.06%
Rated 1760+0.04%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.06%

Moves

Items

Abilities

59.9%
38.5%
1.6%

EV spreads

Modest 252 HP / 128 Def / 128 SpD29.2%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe20.9%
Calm 248 HP / 36 Def / 224 SpD11.2%
Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe7.2%
Relaxed 196 HP / 216 Def / 72 SpD / 24 Spe4.8%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0535TympoleWater
1. Level 25
  #0536PalpitoadWaterGround
  1. Level 36
    #0537SeismitoadWaterGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

EvoDrain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10

1Acid10% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Def by 1.PoisonSpec40100%30

1Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10

1Echoed VoicePower increases when used on consecutive turns.NormalSpec40100%15

1Gastro AcidNullifies the target's Ability.PoisonStatus—100%10

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40

1SupersonicCauses the target to become confused.NormalStatus—55%20

12Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15

16RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15

20Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.WaterSpec65100%20

24FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhys—100%15

30UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

39Aqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn.WaterStatus——20

46Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10

54Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10

62Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

70Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 50

TM00Mega PunchNo additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20

TM01Mega KickNo additional effect.NormalPhys12075%5

TM04Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM15DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM16ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40

TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM27Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15

TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15

TM33Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM35HailFor 5 turns, hail crashes down.IceStatus——10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM43Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM45DiveDives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2.WaterPhys80100%10

TM46Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10

TM48Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM52BounceBounces turn 1. Hits turn 2. 30% paralyze.FlyingPhys8585%5

TM53Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15

TM57PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10

TM59FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TM63Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10

TM74VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM81Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

TM98Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TR03Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TR04SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15

TR07Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20

TR10EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TR22Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TR35UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

TR42Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10

TR45Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10

TR57Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TR64Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5

TR67Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10

TR72Power WhipNo additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10

TR76Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20

TR77Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20

TR78Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.PoisonSpec95100%10

TR84Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.WaterSpec80100%15

TR91Venom DrenchLowers Atk/Sp. Atk/Speed of poisoned foes by 1.PoisonStatus—100%20

TR98Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10

Biology

Its vibrating bumps are great for massages and it is popular with the elderly because of this. It can shatter boulders with one punch. It is closely related to Croagunk.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Vibration Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Blue

: —

Original Unova#043Updated Unova#230Galar#134

This Pokémon is popular among the elderly, who say the vibrations of its lumps are great for massages.
Shield
The vibrating of the bumps all over its body causes earthquake-like tremors. Seismitoad and Croagunk are similar species.
Sword
By putting power into its bumps, it creates vibrations and increases the power of its punches.
Black 2 · White 2
It increases the power of its punches by vibrating the bumps on its fists. It can turn a boulder to rubble with one punch.
White · X · Omega Ruby
They shoot paralyzing liquid from their head bumps. They use vibration to hurt their opponents.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English: Seismitoad
Japanese: ガマゲロゲ
Japanese (romaji): Gamageroge
Korean: 두빅굴
Chinese (Traditional): 蟾蜍王
Chinese (Simplified): 蟾蜍王
French: Crapustule
German: Branawarz
Spanish: Seismitoad
Italian: Seismitoad

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 3 HP
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 229
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: Water 1
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Palpitoad: Level 36.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 22 areas

Axew's EyeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 36–60
Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Dappled GroveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 60
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Route 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword 22 areas

Axew's EyeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 36–60
Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Dappled GroveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 60
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Route 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

White 2 4 areas

Icirrus CitySurfing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
Moor of IcirrusSurfing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Road 8Surfing in dark spots · Lv 50–60

Black 2 4 areas

Icirrus CitySurfing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
Moor of IcirrusSurfing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Road 8Surfing in dark spots · Lv 50–60

White 3 areas

Icirrus CitySurfing in dark spots · Lv 15–40
Moor of IcirrusSurfing in dark spots · Lv 15–40
Road 8Surfing in dark spots · Lv 15–40

Black 3 areas

Icirrus CitySurfing in dark spots · Lv 15–40
Moor of IcirrusSurfing in dark spots · Lv 15–40
Road 8Surfing in dark spots · Lv 15–40

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.