Seismitoad (Pokémon)


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Seismitoad (Japanese: ガマゲロゲ Gamageroge) is a dual-type  introduced in Generation V.

It evolves from starting at level 36. It is the final form of.

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 have 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.

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. However, it and the that Sean's father also loaned to the pair lost to Ash's Pikachu and the  while under Mick's control.

A Seismitoad appeared in The Clubsplosion Begins!, under the ownership of Edmund. It battled against Stephan's Sawk during the Clubsplosion but lost.

Minor appearances
Seismitoad debuted in the opening sequence of White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram.

A Seismitoad appeared in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, during the legend.

A Seismitoad appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened at Pokémon Hills.

A Seismitoad appeared in a fantasy or a flashback in The Journalist from Another Region!.

In Pokémon Generations
Multiple Seismitoad appeared in The Uprising, under the ownership of some s. They were used to battle Iris and the Unova Gym Leaders at N's Castle.

In the Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga
Togari used a Seismitoad in a battle against in Dragonspiral Tower.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
A Trainer's Seismitoad appeared in Hallway Hijinks.

Ghetsis used a Seismitoad in Triple Threat.

Pokédex entries

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Trivia

 * Seismitoad shares its with  and . They are all known as the Vibration Pokémon.
 * Seismitoad is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 509.
 * Seismitoad is the only non- Pokémon who can legitimately have the Ability.

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, an aquatic amphibian whose backs are covered in pockets that hold its eggs. It may also be based on a because of its massive size. Its Pokédex entry mentions the fact that it creates vibrations underwater, which is also similar to the Surinam. The two bumps on its head may be based on the bells of a traditional.

Seismitoad's punching ability can be explained in the same way as a person being able 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 ; 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).