TL;DR. Tympole is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 294. They warn others of danger by vibrating their cheeks to create a high-pitched sound.
They warn others of danger by vibrating their cheeks to create a high-pitched sound.
Stat spread.
Total of 294. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Tympole in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Tympole reaches 839 CP at level 40 and 959 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Tympole first appeared on July 17, 2021, during Pokémon GO Fest 2021.
- Tympole
- Palpitoad and Seismitoad by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 14 to Jul 28, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14 to Jul 28, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 15 to Dec 28, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 6 to Dec 12, 2022 | 1-star | Mythic Blade |
| Mar 31 to Apr 28, 2020 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Common questions about Tympole.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Tympole, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Tympole?
Tympole is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Tympole weak to?
Tympole takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Tympole resistant to?
Tympole resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Tympole evolve?
Tympole evolves into Palpitoad (Level 25).
What generation is Tympole from?
Tympole was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0535.
What are Tympole's base stats?
Tympole has HP 50, Attack 50, Defense 40, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 40, and Speed 64. Total base stat total: 294.
What are Tympole's abilities?
Tympole can have the abilities Swift Swim, Hydration, plus the Hidden Ability Water Absorb.
Is Tympole legendary or mythical?
No. Tympole is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Tympole's best stat?
Tympole's highest base stat is Speed at 64, which ranks 82nd of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Tympole good?
Tympole has a base stat total of 294, the 888th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 139th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Does Tympole's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. Swift Swim does not change its matchups. Hydration does not change its matchups. With Water Absorb, Water moves heal it instead of doing damage.
Through the generations.
Tympole as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Tympole is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Swift Swim: does not change its type matchups.
Hydration: does not change its type matchups.
Water Absorb: Water moves heal it instead of doing damage.
Tympole vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Tympole | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 70 | -20 |
| Attack | 50 | 72 | -22 |
| Defense | 40 | 72 | -32 |
| Special Attack | 50 | 71 | -21 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 69 | -29 |
| Speed | 64 | 66 | -2 |
| Total | 294 | 420 | -126 |
Tympole appears in 11 games.
Every mainline release where Tympole is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Tympole.
Every main-series game Tympole is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildDappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins
- RaidWest Lake Axewell, South Lake Miloch, North Lake Miloch, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- BreedPalpitoad
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 102, 114, 117 (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildPinwheel Forest (outside)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildPinwheel Forest (outside) (N's Pokémon)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield. From HOME it can move into Sword and Shield.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Tympole appears in 4 episodes.
From BW032 (2011-05-19) through JN005 (2019-12-15).
TCG Pocket appearances
Tympole in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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