Seismitoad · Obsidian Flames, what to know.
About the Seismitoad card
Seismitoad is card 52 of 230 in Obsidian Flames, released in August 2023, an Uncommon. It is a Stage 2 Water-type with 170 HP.
As a Stage 2, it evolves from Palpitoad, which places Seismitoad deeper in its line and means most collectors hold it alongside the cards it evolves from.
Illustrated by Misa Tsutsui.
The card's flavor text gives Seismitoad a line of lore: "This Pokémon is popular among the elderly, who say the vibrations of its lumps are great for massages."
What is Seismitoad worth?
Seismitoad is an Uncommon, so raw copies are inexpensive and easy to find. The value is in condition: a genuine PSA 10, especially 1st Edition, can still reach a surprising figure for an otherwise common card. The live price above breaks it down by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Seismitoad before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Seismitoad grades forgivingly, but the same centering and edge standards apply. Pack-fresh raw copies are easy to find, which makes a clean PSA 10 submission a low-cost way to learn how the cardstock behaves under grading.
If you are collecting Seismitoad
Raw copies of Seismitoad are inexpensive enough that grading rarely pays unless you have a clearly pack-fresh example. For set completion, a clean sleeved Seismitoad is the practical move.
