seismitoad

Seismitoad is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Water/Ground

Abilities:

• Swift Swim: Doubles the Pokémon's Speed stat on rainy days.
• Poison Touch: May poison a target when it makes contact.
• Water Absorb (Hidden Ability): Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move.

Physical Characteristics:

• Seismitoad is a large, bipedal amphibian-like Pokémon.
• Its body is predominantly blue with lighter blue patches on its belly and dark blue lumps on its back and limbs.
• It has a bulbous head with protruding round eyes and a wide mouth.
• Large, warty lumps protrude from its body, which vibrate to produce powerful sound waves.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Seismitoad is typically found in wetlands, swamps, and marshes.
• It uses its long, powerful arms to attack and crush opponents by vibrating its lumps to generate seismic waves.
• Known for its aggressive territorial behavior, it fiercely protects its habitat.
• It is capable of moving both on land and in water, although it prefers moist environments.

In Battle:

• Seismitoad is known for its versatility and bulk, making it a strong physical and special attacker.
• Notable moves include Earthquake, Hydro Pump, and Sludge Bomb.
• It is highly effective against Electric-type Pokémon due to its Ground typing, which grants immunity.
• Its weaknesses include Grass-type moves, which are four times effective against it.

Evolution:

• Seismitoad evolves from Palpitoad starting at level 36.
• Palpitoad evolves from Tympole starting at level 25.

Interesting Facts:

• The lumps on Seismitoad's body can be rhythmically vibrated to create sound waves that can shatter rocks.
• Its unique typing gives it an immunity to Electric-type attacks, making it a strategic choice against Electric-type opponents.
• Seismitoad’s design is inspired by a combination of a toad and a seismic wave, as reflected in its ability to create vibrations.
• This Pokémon is known for its powerful, earth-shaking moves that can be devastating in battle.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

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