Pokemon Guide
Seismitoad is a Water and Ground-type Pokemon known for its abilities, evolution details, best moves, locations and role across Pokemon games. This guide covers Seismitoad’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Seismitoad guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Seismitoad is a Water and Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. It is the final evolution of Tympole and Palpitoad, known for its vibrating bumps, useful Water and Ground typing and flexible movepool.
Competitive Overview
Seismitoad can be a useful competitive Pokemon because its Water and Ground typing gives it an Electric immunity, strong utility and access to moves such as Stealth Rock, Earthquake, Earth Power and Water-type attacks.
Seismitoad’s biggest strengths are its role flexibility, rain synergy with Swift Swim and defensive utility with Water Absorb. Its biggest issue is its major Grass weakness, which can force careful switching against Grass-type attacks and coverage moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Seismitoad, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Seismitoad
National Dex
#0537
Type
Water / Ground
Species
Vibration Pokemon
Height
4’11” / 1.5 m
150 cm
Weight
136.7 lbs / 62.0 kg
62 kg
Abilities
Swift Swim, Poison Touch, Water Absorb
Seismitoad has balanced stats with solid HP and usable offenses. Its typing, utility moves and ability choices often matter more than raw stat power.
Seismitoad can use Water, Ground, Fighting, Poison, Rock and utility moves across different Pokemon games. These are some of Seismitoad’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A physical Water-type attack that gives Seismitoad reliable same-type damage.
A powerful Ground-type attack that works well with Seismitoad’s typing.
A special Ground-type attack for sets that focus on Special Attack.
A high-power Water-type attack when Seismitoad needs maximum damage.
A useful Water-type move in games where it is available, with a burn chance that adds utility.
A valuable entry hazard that helps Seismitoad support its team.
A Fighting-type coverage move that can also help Seismitoad recover HP.
Coverage that can hit Grass and Fairy-type Pokemon.
Seismitoad can learn a useful move pool across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Seismitoad’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Seismitoad is a Water and Ground-type Pokemon. This typing gives it useful resistances and important matchup strengths, but it also creates weaknesses players should watch for in battle.
Type
Water / Ground
Weaknesses
Grass
Resistances
Fire, Poison, Rock and Steel
Immunity
Electric
Seismitoad’s abilities can change how it handles matchups, items, weather, status or opposing abilities depending on the game and format.
Doubles Seismitoad’s Speed during rain, helping it pressure opponents on rain teams.
May poison a target when Seismitoad makes contact with certain moves.
Restores HP when Seismitoad is hit by a Water-type move, giving it useful defensive value.
Seismitoad evolves from Palpitoad at Level 36, and Palpitoad evolves from Tympole at Level 25. The full Seismitoad evolution line is Tympole, Palpitoad and Seismitoad.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Tympole at Level 25
Stage 3
Evolves from Palpitoad at Level 36
Seismitoad’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Depending on the title, it may be found in the wild, obtained by evolving another Pokemon, transferred from another game or unavailable.
| Game | Where to Find Seismitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Seismitoad had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Seismitoad had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Seismitoad had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Seismitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Seismitoad had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Seismitoad had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Seismitoad had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Seismitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Seismitoad had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Seismitoad had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Seismitoad had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Seismitoad had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Seismitoad had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Seismitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Seismitoad had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Seismitoad had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Seismitoad had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Seismitoad had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Seismitoad had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Seismitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Route 8, Icirrus City and Moor of Icirrus. |
 Pokemon White |
Route 8, Icirrus City and Moor of Icirrus. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus and Pinwheel Forest. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus and Pinwheel Forest. |
| Game | Where to Find Seismitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve from Tympole or Palpitoad. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve from Tympole or Palpitoad. |
| Game | Where to Find Seismitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Seismitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Route 7, Axew’s Eye and Lake of Outrage. Seismitoad can also be obtained by evolving Palpitoad at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Route 7, Axew’s Eye and Lake of Outrage. Seismitoad can also be obtained by evolving Palpitoad at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Seismitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Seismitoad |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Seismitoad. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Seismitoad is a Water and Ground-type Pokemon.
Seismitoad is weak to Grass-type moves.
Seismitoad evolves from Palpitoad at Level 36. Palpitoad evolves from Tympole at Level 25.
Seismitoad’s abilities are Swift Swim, Poison Touch, Water Absorb.
Seismitoad’s best moves often include Liquidation, Earthquake, Earth Power, Hydro Pump, Scald, Stealth Rock, Drain Punch and Poison Jab.
Seismitoad can be useful in the right playthrough or format, depending on matchup, moveset and team role.
The most common way to get Seismitoad is to catch or obtain Tympole or Palpitoad and evolve Palpitoad at Level 36.
No, Seismitoad does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or other major alternate form in the main Pokemon games.
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