OVERVIEW]
- Great Typing and ability adds an immunity to water as well as taking neutral from ice
- Amazing check to many water types such as Azumarill, Swampert and Rotom Wash
- Diverse movepool consisting of moves such as; Hydro Pump, Scald, Earth Power, Knock Off, Sludge Wave and Drain Punch which allows it check a wide variety of Pokemon and provide support for teammates
- Special attack is underwhelming without Life Orb or Choice specs
- While having an immunity to water this comes at the cost of a 4x weakness to Grass
- Competes with Gastrodon who has slightly better bulk and access to recovery, however seismitoad forges its own niche with offencive sets due to its better speed and coverage
- Overall, an excellent addition to ground teams due to its expansive movepool, flexibility and immunity to Water-type attacks
[SET]
name: Offensive Pivot
move 1: Hydro Pump / Scald
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Sludge Bomb
move 4: Grass Knot / Focus Blast
item: Choice Specs
ability: Water Absorb
nature: Modest
EVs: 192 HP / 252 SpA / 64 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
General comment is to make sure you include examples.
- Hydro Pump is the most powerful STAB whereas Scald has the burn chance however Scald misses out on some notable 2HKO’s against pokemon such as Mandibuzz, Garchomp and
- Earth Power provides secondary STAB to hit Pokemon that resist Hydro Pump, such as Kyurem-Black, Slowbro and Keldeo.
- Sludge Bomb hits Grass-type Pokemon that resist Seismitoad's STAB moves while also hitting Azumarill much harder than Earth Power, letting Seismitoad check it effectively. It is also rounds out the coverage hitting Dragon-type Pokemon that resist Earth Power like Latios and Hydreigon and it also has a nice chance to poison.
- Grass Knot hits bulky water types OHKOing pokemon such as Swampert and 2HKOing Mega Gyarados and Gastrodon
- Focus Blast hit bulky pokemon not hit super effectively by the STAB combination most notably Ferrothorn.
- Sludge Wave can be used for higher damage output, but the extra damage doesn't guarantee any important KO's over Sludge Bomb.
- Knock Off can be used to lure in the likes of Latias and Chansey and remove their item making it easier for other team members to gain a KO on them.
- Drain Punch can be added to give Seismitoad a reliable recovery while using an Assault Vest
Set Details
========
- Choice Specs has a higher damage output at the cost of being locked into a move if this is undesirable then a Life Orb can be used but some 2HKO’s are missed out on. And the recoil limits Seismitoad's effectiveness as a Water-type switchin.
- 64 Speed EVs allows for Seismitoad to outspeed max speed adamant Azumarill, Max Sp.Att and a Modest nature are used to maximise Seimitoads damage output, the rest is put into HP to maximise Seismitoad’s bulk.
- An alternate EV spread of 32 HP / 252 SpA / 224 Spe with a Timid Nature for Choice Specs and a Spread of 252HP / 32 SpA / 224 Spe With a Timid Nature can be used to outspeed base 70 Spe Pokemon such as Breloom and Bisharp.
- Water Absorb provides an immunity to water moves while also recovering HP giving Seismitoad good switch in opportunites
Usage Tips
========
Seismitoad should be switched in on suspected water attacks such as Scald and Hydro Pumps, from there the appropriate coverage attack should be used. Seismitoad is extremely effective at switching in on passive physical walls that annoy Ground-type teams such as Skarmory and Slowbro being able to threaten them and most switchs with its STAB attacks.
It is best to play cautiously with seismitoad vs water as Seismitoad only has average bulk at best and lacks recovery and should be kept healthy so it can continue to deter the opponent from using Water-Type attacks which would KO many pokemon on a ground team, a weakened Seismitoad is easily picked off by coverage attacks.
Try to avoid status on Seismitoad as the passive damage can leave it unable to check opposing Pokemon.
When the opponent doesn't have Pokemon with Water-type attacks to threaten the rest of the Ground team, play Seismitoad aggressively and use it to punch holes in the opposing team. It can also be used as a sack to safely bring in one of Ground's major offensive threats, such as Lando or M-Chomp, in this situation.Bad line to say about any decent Pokemon
Team Options
========
- Seismitoad is a major Supporter on ground teams as it is the main switch in to Water attacks from absorbing scalds that may cripple the team to Hydro Pumps that would otherwise one shot its teammates, for as long as it’s around the opponent must be cautious of using these moves This is an odd way of phrasing this. Say instead "Seismitoad does not require much support defensively as it is the one supporting the team by absorbing Water-type moves. Most team options are instead to help Seismitoad's offensive wallbreaking capabilities.
- Mega-Garchomp and Mega-Camerupt help with Seismitoads weakness to Grass attacks while Seismitoad can help mitigate their Ice Type and Water type weakness respectively while also being able to switch into Knock Offs
- Hippowdown can set in up Stealth Rock and Sandstorm which wear Pokemon down to be KO’d by Seismitoad
- Landorus-T is a good teammate as it can pivot into Seismitoad with U-turn which can beat the physically defensive Pokemon that are likely to switch into Landorus-T.
- Mamoswine is useful due to its ability to check many Grass and Dragon-Type pokemon that would otherwise check Seismitoad.
Landorus-T can provide support using intimidate weakening physical attacker while also using U-turn to give seismitoad free switchins
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A leftovers set can be used utilising Knock Off, Toxic, Scald and Stealth Rock however this set lacks the power to check Azumarill and is generally Outclassed by Gastrodon who possesses a reliable recovery move and has better bulk than Seismitoad. Stealth rock is also more appropriate on Hippowdon as it can reliably reset the hazards if they have been removed due to its better bulk and reliable recovery
A mixed Life Orb Set is also a possibility but the damage output it underwhelming especially compared to better mixed attackers such as Landorus-I and Mega-Garchomp and isn't worth compromising Seismitoad's Bulk.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Ground**
**Grass Types**: Grass-type Pokemon resist Seismitoad's STAB moves and can force Seismitoad out by targeting its 4x weakness. Pokemon like Mega Venusaur, Cradily, and Amoonguss are able to switch in on most Seismitoad sets and force it out, and most other Grass-type Pokemon like Breloom and Celebi are able to check it offensively but are unable to switch in due to taking heavy damage from Sludge Bomb variants.
**Grass Type Coverage**: Many Pokemon carry grass type coverage such as Hidden Power Grass on Keldeo and Magnezone, Grass Knot on Infernape and Thundurus and Energy Ball on Latios and Meloetta. All of these can OHKO Specs Seismitoad and severely weaken Assault Vest Variants
**Special Attacks that Target Defence**: Psychic types with Psyshock and Keldeo’s Secret Sword can both bypass the Assault Vest and target the weaker defence stat to gain 2HKO’s on Seismitoad This is very specific and Seismitoad's Defense is actually the same as its Special Defense.
**Special Defensive Walls**: Special Variants of Seismitoad lack the power to break most special defensive walls, most notably Mega-Latias, Zapdos, and Chansey. Mega-Latias takes minimal damage from STAB attacks and its great bulk means it takes little from coverage even on physically offensive sets Knock Off still does little. Zapdos can out recover Specs boosted Hydro Pump and force out Seismitoad with toxic. Chansey can wall offensive sets due to its amazing Special Bulk, but is annoyed by the combination of Knock Off and Drain Punch on AV sets.
**Wallbreakers**: Because Seismitoad is easy to wear down due to its lack of reliable recovery, many wallbreakers outspeed and OHKO Seismitoad if they gain the switch in, notable threats to Seismitoad are like Mega Charizard-Y, Specs Meloetta, Banded Diggersby and Mega-Garchomp. Many of these Pokémon can force seismitoad out and KO most switch ins with their powerful STAB and coverage.
- Great Typing and ability adds an immunity to water as well as taking neutral from ice
- Amazing check to many water types such as Azumarill, Swampert and Rotom Wash
- Diverse movepool consisting of moves such as; Hydro Pump, Scald, Earth Power, Knock Off, Sludge Wave and Drain Punch which allows it check a wide variety of Pokemon and provide support for teammates
- Special attack is underwhelming without Life Orb or Choice specs
- While having an immunity to water this comes at the cost of a 4x weakness to Grass
- Competes with Gastrodon who has slightly better bulk and access to recovery, however seismitoad forges its own niche with offencive sets due to its better speed and coverage
- Overall, an excellent addition to ground teams due to its expansive movepool, flexibility and immunity to Water-type attacks
[SET]
name: Offensive Pivot
move 1: Hydro Pump / Scald
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Sludge Bomb
move 4: Grass Knot / Focus Blast
item: Choice Specs
ability: Water Absorb
nature: Modest
EVs: 192 HP / 252 SpA / 64 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
General comment is to make sure you include examples.
- Hydro Pump is the most powerful STAB whereas Scald has the burn chance however Scald misses out on some notable 2HKO’s against pokemon such as Mandibuzz, Garchomp and
- Earth Power provides secondary STAB to hit Pokemon that resist Hydro Pump, such as Kyurem-Black, Slowbro and Keldeo.
- Sludge Bomb hits Grass-type Pokemon that resist Seismitoad's STAB moves while also hitting Azumarill much harder than Earth Power, letting Seismitoad check it effectively. It is also rounds out the coverage hitting Dragon-type Pokemon that resist Earth Power like Latios and Hydreigon and it also has a nice chance to poison.
- Grass Knot hits bulky water types OHKOing pokemon such as Swampert and 2HKOing Mega Gyarados and Gastrodon
- Focus Blast hit bulky pokemon not hit super effectively by the STAB combination most notably Ferrothorn.
- Sludge Wave can be used for higher damage output, but the extra damage doesn't guarantee any important KO's over Sludge Bomb.
- Knock Off can be used to lure in the likes of Latias and Chansey and remove their item making it easier for other team members to gain a KO on them.
- Drain Punch can be added to give Seismitoad a reliable recovery while using an Assault Vest
Set Details
========
- Choice Specs has a higher damage output at the cost of being locked into a move if this is undesirable then a Life Orb can be used but some 2HKO’s are missed out on. And the recoil limits Seismitoad's effectiveness as a Water-type switchin.
- 64 Speed EVs allows for Seismitoad to outspeed max speed adamant Azumarill, Max Sp.Att and a Modest nature are used to maximise Seimitoads damage output, the rest is put into HP to maximise Seismitoad’s bulk.
- An alternate EV spread of 32 HP / 252 SpA / 224 Spe with a Timid Nature for Choice Specs and a Spread of 252HP / 32 SpA / 224 Spe With a Timid Nature can be used to outspeed base 70 Spe Pokemon such as Breloom and Bisharp.
- Water Absorb provides an immunity to water moves while also recovering HP giving Seismitoad good switch in opportunites
Usage Tips
========
Seismitoad should be switched in on suspected water attacks such as Scald and Hydro Pumps, from there the appropriate coverage attack should be used. Seismitoad is extremely effective at switching in on passive physical walls that annoy Ground-type teams such as Skarmory and Slowbro being able to threaten them and most switchs with its STAB attacks.
It is best to play cautiously with seismitoad vs water as Seismitoad only has average bulk at best and lacks recovery and should be kept healthy so it can continue to deter the opponent from using Water-Type attacks which would KO many pokemon on a ground team, a weakened Seismitoad is easily picked off by coverage attacks.
Try to avoid status on Seismitoad as the passive damage can leave it unable to check opposing Pokemon.
When the opponent doesn't have Pokemon with Water-type attacks to threaten the rest of the Ground team, play Seismitoad aggressively and use it to punch holes in the opposing team. It can also be used as a sack to safely bring in one of Ground's major offensive threats, such as Lando or M-Chomp, in this situation.Bad line to say about any decent Pokemon
Team Options
========
- Seismitoad is a major Supporter on ground teams as it is the main switch in to Water attacks from absorbing scalds that may cripple the team to Hydro Pumps that would otherwise one shot its teammates, for as long as it’s around the opponent must be cautious of using these moves This is an odd way of phrasing this. Say instead "Seismitoad does not require much support defensively as it is the one supporting the team by absorbing Water-type moves. Most team options are instead to help Seismitoad's offensive wallbreaking capabilities.
- Mega-Garchomp and Mega-Camerupt help with Seismitoads weakness to Grass attacks while Seismitoad can help mitigate their Ice Type and Water type weakness respectively while also being able to switch into Knock Offs
- Hippowdown can set in up Stealth Rock and Sandstorm which wear Pokemon down to be KO’d by Seismitoad
- Landorus-T is a good teammate as it can pivot into Seismitoad with U-turn which can beat the physically defensive Pokemon that are likely to switch into Landorus-T.
- Mamoswine is useful due to its ability to check many Grass and Dragon-Type pokemon that would otherwise check Seismitoad.
Landorus-T can provide support using intimidate weakening physical attacker while also using U-turn to give seismitoad free switchins
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A leftovers set can be used utilising Knock Off, Toxic, Scald and Stealth Rock however this set lacks the power to check Azumarill and is generally Outclassed by Gastrodon who possesses a reliable recovery move and has better bulk than Seismitoad. Stealth rock is also more appropriate on Hippowdon as it can reliably reset the hazards if they have been removed due to its better bulk and reliable recovery
A mixed Life Orb Set is also a possibility but the damage output it underwhelming especially compared to better mixed attackers such as Landorus-I and Mega-Garchomp and isn't worth compromising Seismitoad's Bulk.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Ground**
**Grass Types**: Grass-type Pokemon resist Seismitoad's STAB moves and can force Seismitoad out by targeting its 4x weakness. Pokemon like Mega Venusaur, Cradily, and Amoonguss are able to switch in on most Seismitoad sets and force it out, and most other Grass-type Pokemon like Breloom and Celebi are able to check it offensively but are unable to switch in due to taking heavy damage from Sludge Bomb variants.
**Grass Type Coverage**: Many Pokemon carry grass type coverage such as Hidden Power Grass on Keldeo and Magnezone, Grass Knot on Infernape and Thundurus and Energy Ball on Latios and Meloetta. All of these can OHKO Specs Seismitoad and severely weaken Assault Vest Variants
**Special Attacks that Target Defence**: Psychic types with Psyshock and Keldeo’s Secret Sword can both bypass the Assault Vest and target the weaker defence stat to gain 2HKO’s on Seismitoad This is very specific and Seismitoad's Defense is actually the same as its Special Defense.
**Special Defensive Walls**: Special Variants of Seismitoad lack the power to break most special defensive walls, most notably Mega-Latias, Zapdos, and Chansey. Mega-Latias takes minimal damage from STAB attacks and its great bulk means it takes little from coverage even on physically offensive sets Knock Off still does little. Zapdos can out recover Specs boosted Hydro Pump and force out Seismitoad with toxic. Chansey can wall offensive sets due to its amazing Special Bulk, but is annoyed by the combination of Knock Off and Drain Punch on AV sets.
**Wallbreakers**: Because Seismitoad is easy to wear down due to its lack of reliable recovery, many wallbreakers outspeed and OHKO Seismitoad if they gain the switch in, notable threats to Seismitoad are like Mega Charizard-Y, Specs Meloetta, Banded Diggersby and Mega-Garchomp. Many of these Pokémon can force seismitoad out and KO most switch ins with their powerful STAB and coverage.
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