Type matchups
Damage Seismitoad takes from each attacking type.
As a Water/Ground type, Seismitoad has 1 weakness, 4 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 9 other Pokémon share the Water/Ground typing.
- With Water Absorb: Water 1× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 105
- Attack
- 95
- Defense
- 75
- Sp. Atk
- 85
- Sp. Def
- 75
- Speed
- 74
- Total
- 509
Seismitoad has a base stat total of 509, higher than 69% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (105). Its Attack (95) and Sp. Atk (85) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 74 is middling (faster than 56% of Pokémon). With 105 HP, 75 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Seismitoad can have the abilities Swift Swim, Poison Touch and Water Absorb.
How to beat Seismitoad
The best way to beat Seismitoad is with Grass moves, which deal 4× damage.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison, Rock, Steel and Fire moves are resisted.
Good counters: Celebi hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water and Ground moves. Shaymin hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water and Ground moves. Sky Shaymin hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and is immune to Seismitoad's Ground moves and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Seismitoad is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Tympole → Palpitoad → Seismitoad), evolving from Palpitoad.
Best counters to Seismitoad
Other Water/Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Seismitoad weak to?
As a Water/Ground type, Seismitoad takes super-effective damage from Grass (4×) moves.
What is Seismitoad resistant to?
Seismitoad resists Poison, Rock, Steel and Fire moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Seismitoad?
Strong type-based picks include Celebi, Shaymin and Sky Shaymin, which hit Seismitoad with super-effective attacks.