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Seismitoad (Japanese: ガマゲロゲ Gamageroge) is a dual-type Water/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from Palpitoad starting at level 36. It is the final form of Tympole.
Biology
Seismitoad is a bulky, blue, bipedal toad-like Pokémon. Its underside and the speaker-like bumps found on various parts of its body are cyan with black edges around the belly. Its hands and feet have three bulbous digits. Additionally, Seismitoad has red eyes, cyan adornments on its legs, and a long tongue.
The various lumps on its body have varying capabilities. The ones on its head can shoot a paralyzing liquid, while the ones on its hands can be vibrated to increase its punching power. It can also vibrate the lumps as a source of torment for its opponents, or use them to create earthquake-like tremors. Seismitoad is popular among the elderly due to the lumps' vibration being used as a massage. Seismitoad is related to Croagunk and Toxicroak.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Seismitoad made its main series debut in Battling the Bully!. It was a Pokémon owned by Sean's father, who loaned it to his son and Glenn to use in a battle with Mick. However, it and the Scolipede that Sean's father also loaned to the pair lost to Ash's Pikachu and the Sunglasses Krokorok while under Mick's control.
In The Clubsplosion Begins!, Edmund's Seismitoad battled Stephan's Sawk during the Clubsplosion tournament. It nearly gained the upper hand because of its Swift Swim Ability. However, Seismitoad ultimately lost after Sawk's Low Sweep injured its leg, slowing it down.
In The One That Didn't Get Away!, Hunter D's Seismitoad tried to prevent Lana from curing a Kyogre of its poison, but it was soon defeated.
Minor appearances
Seismitoad debuted in the opening sequence of White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram.
In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, the Swords of Justice legend featured a Seismitoad.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, a Seismitoad was living at Pokémon Hills.
A Seismitoad appeared in a fantasy or a flashback in The Journalist from Another Region!.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Entry
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BW065
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Seismitoad
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Ash's Pokédex
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Seismitoad, the Vibration Pokémon and the evolved form of Palpitoad. By vibrating the bumps on its fists, Seismitoad increases its power, pulverizing a boulder with a single punch.
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In Pokémon Generations
In The Uprising, Team Plasma Grunts used multiple Seismitoad to battle Iris and the Unova Gym Leaders at N's Castle.
In the manga
In the Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga
A Seismitoad appeared in The King's Identity...!!, under the ownership of Togari. It was used in a battle against Shin in Dragonspiral Tower.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
A Trainer's Seismitoad appeared in Hallway Hijinks.
Ghetsis used a Seismitoad in Triple Threat.
In the TCG
- Main article: Seismitoad (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Unova BW: #043
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Unova B2W2: #230
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Black
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They shoot paralyzing liquid from their head bumps. They use vibration to hurt their opponents.
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White
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It increases the power of its punches by vibrating the bumps on its fists. It can turn a boulder to rubble with one punch.
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Black 2
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By putting power into its bumps, it creates vibrations and increases the power of its punches.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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It increases the power of its punches by vibrating the bumps on its fists. It can turn a boulder to rubble with one punch.
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Y
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They shoot paralyzing liquid from their head bumps. They use vibration to hurt their opponents.
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Omega Ruby
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It increases the power of its punches by vibrating the bumps on its fists. It can turn a boulder to rubble with one punch.
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Alpha Sapphire
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They shoot paralyzing liquid from their head bumps. They use vibration to hurt their opponents.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #134
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Sword
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The vibrating of the bumps all over its body causes earthquake-like tremors. Seismitoad and Croagunk are similar species.
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Shield
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This Pokémon is popular among the elderly, who say the vibrations of its lumps are great for massages.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Generation V
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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105
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165 - 212
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320 - 414
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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74
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71 - 138
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137 - 271
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Total: 499
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Generation VI onward
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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105
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165 - 212
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320 - 414
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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74
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71 - 138
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137 - 271
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Total: 509
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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V - VI - VII
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Seismitoad
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Seismitoad
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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V - VI - VII
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Seismitoad
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Seismitoad
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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V - VI - VII
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Seismitoad in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Seismitoad in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Seismitoad
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Seismitoad
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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V - VI - VII
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Seismitoad
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Seismitoad
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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V - VI - VII
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Seismitoad
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Seismitoad
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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VI - VII
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Seismitoad
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Seismitoad
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds
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Base HP: 60
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Base Attack: 79
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Base Defense: 54
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Trivia
Origin
Seismitoad appears to be a combination of a toad and a loudspeaker. The spherical "speakers" on its body might be inspired by the "warts" and paratoid glands found on most toads. Alternatively, inspiration may come from the common Surinam toad, an aquatic amphibian whose backs are covered in pockets that hold its eggs. It may also be based on a goliath frog because of its massive size. Its Pokédex entry mentions the fact that it creates vibrations underwater, which is also similar to the common Surinam. The two bumps on its head may be based on the bells of a traditional alarm clock.
Seismitoad's punching ability can be explained in the same way as a person being able to break glass with their voice. Seismitoad's hands will vibrate with the resonant frequency of the object about to be hit, causing extra damage when hit. This can cause devastating effects on objects; for buildings, it can cause them to sway or collapse entirely, also known as a resonance disaster; for living creatures, it could cause internal organ damage to the extent of possibly rupturing them.
Name origin
Seismitoad may be a combination of seismic and toad.
Gamageroge may be a combination of 蟇 gama (toad) and ゲロゲロ gerogero (onomatopoeia for frog croaking).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Japanese
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ガマゲロゲ Gamageroge
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From 蟇 gama and ゲロゲロ gerogero
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French
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Crapustule
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From crapaud and pustule
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Spanish
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Seismitoad
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Same as English name
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German
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Branawarz
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From Membran, Rana, and Warze
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Italian
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Seismitoad
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Same as English name
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Korean
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두빅굴 Dubiggul
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Likely from 두꺼비 dukkeobi, big, and 개굴개굴 gaegulgaegul
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Cantonese Chinese
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Mandarin Chinese
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蟾蜍王 Chánchúwáng
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Literally "Toad king".
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More languages
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Russian
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Сейсмитоуд Seysmitoud
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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กามาเกโรเกะ Kamakeroke
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Transcription of Japanese name
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