Competitive Information for Seismitoad [Sword/Shield]
Water / Ground
Abilities:
This Pokemon's contact moves have a 30% chance of poisoning.
If Rain Dance is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled.
This Pokemon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Water moves; Water immunity.
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Note: Pokemon with the Water Absorb ability are immune to Water attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Seismitoad? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Get ready to meet Seismitoad, the renowned Water and Ground-typed Pokémon! Seismitoad is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. Its only type-related weakness is Grass. Uncover the best movesets for Seismitoad below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Life Orb / Rindo Berry
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Earth Power
- Muddy Water / Hydro Pump
- Sludge Bomb
- Protect
Seismitoad thrives as a superb Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. It is primarily designed to crush rivals using forceful special moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Seismitoad's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Seismitoad's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Rindo Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective grass-type attack then the Rindo Berry gets consumed.
◆ Muddy Water is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (30% chance to lower the foes accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Hydro Pump is a special STAB-boosted 110-base power Water-type move that deals a high amount of damage.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Seismitoad this turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Rindo Berry
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Spe
Moveset:
- Power Whip
- Liquidation
- Bulldoze / Earthquake
- Protect
Seismitoad shows popular Physical Tank prowess in single battles. It's primary goal is to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Life Orb boosts the power of Seismitoad's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Seismitoad's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Rindo Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective grass-type attack then the Rindo Berry gets consumed.
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Seismitoad this turn).
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Item: Rindo Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 36 Def / 36 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Liquidation
- Knock Off
- Poison Jab / Strength
When it comes to single battles, Seismitoad shines as a sensational Physical Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to take down the opponent's team with destructive physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Seismitoad's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Seismitoad's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Poison Jab was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Rindo Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective grass-type attack then the Rindo Berry gets consumed.
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Seismitoad's last move failed).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Strength is a physical 80-base power Normal-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
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Item: Rindo Berry / Throat Spray
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 184 Hp / 36 Def / 252 SpA / 36 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
Seismitoad is a distinguished Special Sweeper to use for single battles. This strategy is built to crush rivals using potent special power. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and increases Seismitoad's special attack stat by 2 stages. With Swift Swim, Seismitoad's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Rindo Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective grass-type attack then the Rindo Berry gets consumed.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Seismitoad cannot move next turn).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Mild (+SpA, -Def)
EVs: 252 Hp / 110 SpA / 145 Spe
Moveset:
- Scald
- Sludge Wave
- Earth Power / Surf
- Focus Blast
Prepare for single battles with Seismitoad as a sensational Special Tank. It attempts to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. Life Orb boosts the power of Seismitoad's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Seismitoad heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Focus Blast is a special 120-base power Fighting-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 98 Hp / 242 SpA / 168 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Scald
- Earth Power
- Focus Blast
- Rain Dance
When it comes to single battles, Seismitoad shines as an awesome Special Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to crush rivals using overwhelming special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Seismitoad's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Seismitoad's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Focus Blast is a special 120-base power Fighting-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Rain Dance is a status move (for 5 turns, heavy rain powers water moves).
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Item: Assault Vest
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Wave
- Grass Knot
- Earth Power / Surf
- Sludge Bomb
Dominating single battles, Seismitoad is an extraordinary Special Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to crush rivals using potent special moves. With Water Absorb, Seismitoad heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Assault Vest equipped to it, Seismitoad's sp. Def is 1.5x, but it can only select damaging moves.
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Seismitoad? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Liquidation
- Stomping Tantrum
- Power Whip
- Bounce
For double battles, Seismitoad is an impressive Physical Sweeper. Previously, this build dominated competitions. This build is crafted to crush rivals using devastating physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Seismitoad's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Seismitoad's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Seismitoad's last move failed).
◆ Power Whip is a physical 120-base power Grass-type move that deals a extensive amount of damage.
◆ Bounce is a physical 85-base power Flying-type move (bounces turn 1. Hits turn 2. 30% paralyze).
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Item: Rindo Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 36 Def / 36 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Liquidation
- Knock Off
Seismitoad excels as an exquisite Physical Sweeper during double battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with devastating physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Seismitoad's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Seismitoad's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Rindo Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective grass-type attack then the Rindo Berry gets consumed.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Item: Rindo Berry / Throat Spray
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 184 Hp / 36 Def / 252 SpA / 36 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Weather Ball
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
Seismitoad makes an a distinguished Special Sweeper in double battles. This moveset is formulated to crush rivals using overwhelming special power. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and enhances Seismitoad's special attack stat by 2 stages. With Swift Swim, Seismitoad's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Rindo Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective grass-type attack then the Rindo Berry gets consumed.
◆ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Seismitoad cannot move next turn).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Seismitoad can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Seismitoad.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Seismitoad can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Seismitoad
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Scald, Toxic
Moves that boost Seismitoad's stats
- Power-Up Punch
Most notable and possible best moves for Seismitoad
- Bulldoze
- Earth Power
- Earthquake
- Grass Knot
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Punch
- Knock Off
- Liquidation
- Muddy Water
- Power Whip
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Sludge Bomb
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Seismitoad in Sword and Shield
- Modest Nature ( 4/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 156/0/0/252/0/100 )
- Optimize Seismitoad's EV spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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