Tympole
Tympole is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
National № | 0535 |
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Type | Water |
Species | Tadpole Pokémon |
Height | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
Weight | 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Swift Swim 2. Hydration Water Absorb (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0041 (Black/White) 0228 (Black 2/White 2) 0132 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Speed |
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Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 59 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Water 1 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
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Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Sp. Atk | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Sp. Def | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Speed | 64 | 119 | 249 | |
Total | 294 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Tympole.
Evolution chart
Tympole changes
- In Generations 5-7, Tympole has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Black | They warn others of danger by vibrating their cheeks to create a high-pitched sound. |
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White | By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans. It uses the rhythm of these sounds to talk. |
Black 2 White 2 |
By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans and warns others of danger. |
X Omega Ruby |
By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans and warns others of danger. |
Y Alpha Sapphire |
By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans. It uses the rhythm of these sounds to talk. |
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. |
Moves learned by Tympole
Moves learnt by level up
Tympole learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Echoed Voice | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
4 | Acid | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
8 | Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
12 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
16 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
20 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
24 | Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
28 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
32 | Aqua Ring | Water | — | — | |
36 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
40 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
44 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
48 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 |
Egg moves
Tympole learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Tympole gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Tympole is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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16 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
35 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
46 | Weather Ball | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
52 | Bounce | Flying | 85 | 85 | |
53 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Tympole is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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03 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
04 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
35 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
42 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
45 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
67 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
78 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
84 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
91 | Venom Drench | Poison | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Tympole learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Bubble | Water | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
5 | Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
9 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
12 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
16 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
20 | Aqua Ring | Water | — | — | |
23 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
27 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
31 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
34 | Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
38 | Echoed Voice | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
42 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
45 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Tympole learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Tympole gen 7 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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After You | Normal | — | — | |
Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
Mist | Ice | — | — | |
Mud Bomb | Ground | 65 | 85 | |
Mud Sport | Ground | — | — | |
Refresh | Normal | — | — | |
Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
Venom Drench | Poison | — | 100 | |
Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Tympole can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Tympole is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
34 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
55 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
83 | Infestation | Bug | 20 | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
94 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Tympole can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Tympole sprites
Where to find Tympole
Black White |
Pinwheel Forest |
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Black 2 White 2 |
Breed Palpitoad/Seismitoad |
X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 102, 114, 117 |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
South Lake Miloch, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
English | Tympole |
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Japanese | オタマロ (Otamaro) |
German | Schallquap |
French | Tritonde |
Italian | Tympole |
Spanish | Tympole |
Korean | 동챙이 (dongchaengi) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 圆蝌蚪 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 圓蝌蚪 |
English |
Tadpole Pokémon |
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Japanese | おたまポケモン |
German | Kaulquappen-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Têtard |
Italian | Pokémon Girino |
Spanish | Pokémon Renacuajo |
Korean | 올챙이포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 蝌蚪宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 蝌蚪寶可夢 |
Name origin
- tympani
- a type of drum
- tadpole
- a baby frog/toad