Tympole Evolution
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.
Tympole Moves
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Tympole Sprites
They warn others of danger by vibrating their cheeks to create a high-pitched sound.
By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans. It uses the rhythm of these sounds to talk.
By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans and warns others of danger.
Graceful ripples running across the water’s surface are a sure sign that Tympole are singing in high-pitched voices below.
It uses sound waves to communicate with others of its kind. People and other Pokémon species can’t hear its cries of warning.
Tympole's Japanese name is Otamaro (オタマロ). Here are all the official names for Tympole across different languages:
Tympole Breeding
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:
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.