Competitive Information for Seismitoad [X/Y]
Water / Ground
Abilities:
Note: Pokemon with the Water Absorb ability are immune to Water attacks.
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Seismitoad? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the X/Y generation metagame.
Seismitoad is a spectacular Water and Ground-typed Pokemon. It's pretty common to see Seismitoad show up as a X/Y opponent. Seismitoad's only type-related weakness is Grass.
Item: Rindo Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 184 Hp / 252 Atk / 36 Def / 36 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Return / Strength
- Knock Off
- Poison Jab
Physical Sweeper Seismitoad (Swift Swim)
Seismitoad is a wonderful Physical Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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.
♦ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent pkmn speed by 1 stage).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Strength is a physical 80-base power Normal-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ 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).
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Item: Rindo Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 184 Hp / 36 Def / 252 SpA / 36 SpD
Moveset:
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Surf / Scald
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Seismitoad (Swift Swim)
Seismitoad is a stupendous Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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.
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. double damage on dive).
♦ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. thaws target).
♦ 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
Seismitoad Special Tank (Prince Froggy )
Seismitoad is an extraordinary Special Tank. It's primary goal is to take a good amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. 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
Moveset:
- Scald
- Earth Power
- Focus Blast
- Rain Dance
Seismitoad Special Sweeper (Swiftswim Seismitoad)
Seismitoad is a phenomenal Special Sweeper. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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
Moveset:
- Sludge Wave
- Grass Knot
- Earth Power / Surf
- Sludge Bomb
Seismitoad Special Sweeper (Modestoad)
Seismitoad is a remarkable Special Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Water Absorb, Seismitoad heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
♦ 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
What is a good doubles moveset for Seismitoad? These builds have been optimized for X/Y Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the X/Y generation metagame.
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
- Poison Jab / Return
- Knock Off
Doubles Physical Sweeper Seismitoad (Swift Swim)
Seismitoad is an outstanding Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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.
♦ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent pkmn speed by 1 stage).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ 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 / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 184 Hp / 36 Def / 252 SpA / 36 SpD
Moveset:
- Surf / Bubble
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
Doubles Special Sweeper Seismitoad (Swift Swim)
Seismitoad is a stupendous Special Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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.
♦ Bubble is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ 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
Wondering what moves can Seismitoad learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Seismitoad can perform in X/Y. 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 XY Move and Ability Combos for Seismitoad
- 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: Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic, Scald
Moves that boost Seismitoad's stats
- Power-Up Punch
Most notable and possible best moves for Seismitoad
- Earthquake
- Hydro Pump
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Seismitoad in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Seismitoad's EV spread for Pokemon X and Y
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