Seismitoad (#0537) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP105165–212320–414

Atk9590–161175–317

Def7572–139139–273

SpA8581–150157–295

SpD7572–139139–273

Spe7471–138137–271

Total509Higher than 75% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Grass4×

Resists

Fire½×Poison½×Rock½×Steel½×

Immune to

Electric0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostWaterPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With Water Absorb: Water becomes 0×

Abilities

Swift Swim
Doubles Speed during rain.
Poison Touch
Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.
Water AbsorbHidden ability
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Competitive

National DexRU

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

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
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

Stealth Rock80.1%
Scald54.3%
Earth Power53.5%
Earthquake41.4%
Toxic41.2%
Liquidation29.1%
Poison Jab22.4%
Knock Off22.4%
Power Whip7.3%
Weather Ball6.6%

Items

Leftovers56.6%
Life Orb31.1%
Choice Band4.6%
Choice Specs2.6%
Rocky Helmet2.3%
Assault Vest1.7%

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 PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

1AcidHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PoisonSpec40100%30

1Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

1Echoed VoicePower increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.NormalSpec40100%15

1Gastro AcidNullifies target’s ability until it leaves battle.PoisonStatus—100%10

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1SupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

12Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

16RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

20Bubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20

24FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

30UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

39Aqua RingRestores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.WaterStatus——20

46Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

54Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

62Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

70Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 50

TM00Mega PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20

TM01Mega KickInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys12075%5

TM04Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM15DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM27Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM35HailChanges the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.IceStatus——10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM43Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM45DiveUser dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.WaterPhys80100%10

TM46Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM52BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5

TM53Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TM59FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM63Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM74VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM81BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM98Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TR03Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TR04SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TR07Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TR10EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR22Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR35UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TR42Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TR45Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

TR57Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TR64Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TR67Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TR72Power WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10

TR76Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TR78Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TR84ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15

TR91Venom DrenchLowers the target’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by one stage if it is poisoned.PoisonStatus—100%20

TR98LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Vibration Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 HP
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 229
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

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