#535 Tympole

#535 Tympole

Height0.5 m(1'08")
Weight4.5 kg(9.9 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 5

Tympole's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 50
241
Attack 50
136
Defense 40
116
Sp. Atk 50
136
Sp. Def 40
116
Speed 64
164
909
Type Effectiveness

Tympole Abilities

Doubles Speed during rain.

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

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Tympole Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription

Tympole Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Black

They warn others of danger by vibrating their cheeks to create a high-pitched sound.

White

By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans. It uses the rhythm of these sounds to talk.

Black 2

By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans and warns others of danger.

Sword

Graceful ripples running across the water’s surface are a sure sign that Tympole are singing in high-pitched voices below.

Shield

It uses sound waves to communicate with others of its kind. People and other Pokémon species can’t hear its cries of warning.

In Other Languages

Tympole's Japanese name is Otamaro (オタマロ). Here are all the official names for Tympole across different languages:

JapaneseオタマロOtamaro
Korean동챙이
Chinese (Traditional)圓蝌蚪
FrenchTritonde
GermanSchallquap
SpanishTympole
ItalianTympole
Chinese (Simplified)圆蝌蚪

Tympole Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate255
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Experience59

How to Get Tympole

Tympole is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Tympole in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers
GameMethodLocationDetails
BlackWildPinwheel forest outsideWild, Dark Grass
WhiteWildPinwheel forest outsideWild, Dark Grass
FAQ

About Tympole

Tympole is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 294, Tympole is classified as a Tadpole Pokémon and is part of the Tympole → Palpitoad → Seismitoad evolution line.

In competitive play, Tympole is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Swift Swim and Hydration and Water Absorb, which allow it to function as both an offensive pivot and a rain sweeper. Tympole is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Tympole can learn 51 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.5m tall and weighing 4.5kg, Tympole has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.