Tympole Best Moveset
Nothing competitive at 50 across most stats. AbilitySwift Swim provides rain speed on a Water pre-evo that needs two evolutions to become Seismitoad's B-tier Water/Ground combination. The moveset is a placeholder.
Tympole was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. This marked Tympole's competitive debut. Its most popular set ran Swiftswim with Choice Specs, favoring a Modest nature.
Utility Moveset
- Hydro Pump
- Earth Power
- Scald
- Hyper Voice
Recommended Teammates
Tympole was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Tympole maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Swiftswim with Pokeball, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Bubble Beam
- Bubble
- Aqua Ring
- Supersonic
Recommended Teammates
Tympole saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). This was Tympole's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Swiftswim with Life Orb, favoring a Modest nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Tympole best EVs are Sp. Atk and Defense
Utility Moveset
- Earth Power
- Rain Dance
- Sludge Bomb
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Tympole saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Tympole maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran swift swim with Eviolite, favoring a Timid nature.
Utility Moveset
- Scald
- Hydro Pump
- Surf
- Muddy Water
Tympole Weakness
Tympole's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
What is Tympole Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Tympole
Rillaboom can KO Tympole with Wood Hammer (529-622%). Regieleki threatens a KO with Volt Switch (162-190%).
 Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Tympole View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off96-113%KO U Turn103-121%KO Wood Hammer 2x529-622%KO | ||
 Regieleki Electric | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Tympole View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x162-190%KO Rapid Spin27-32% Rapid Spin27-32% Volt Switch 2x162-190%KO | ||
Evolution
Three stages ahead. Tympole grows into Palpitoad, then pushes on to Seismitoad. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 215 total stats over Tympole. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Tympole easily with 114 breeding partners from the Water 1 egg group.
Shiny Tympole
Tympole's blue shifts by a fraction of a degree, and the tadpole Pokemon continues Gen 5's campaign against visible shinies. At this point, saying "slightly different blue" about a Gen 5 shiny feels like writing the same weather report every day. Cloudy with a chance of disappointment.
Shiny Tympole Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Tympole
High spawn rates in early-game routes across 19 locations. Tympole is one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Tympole in SwSh
The line opens with Tympole at Lv. 7-16 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Tympole ✓West Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 60%Normal WeatherDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 60%RainingDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 60%ThunderstormSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 45%RainingDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 40%RainingSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 40%RainingNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 40%RainingWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 30%RainingWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 30%ThunderstormWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 30%RainingSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 28%ThunderstormWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 25%OvercastWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 25%Heavy FogWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 25%SnowingSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 10%SnowstormSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 10%SandstormWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 5%RainingWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 5%Thunderstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve into PalpitoadNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 60%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 50%RainingHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 45%RainingGiant's CapLv.26-28GrassRate 40%RainingGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%RainingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 20%RainingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 20%ThunderstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SnowstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%Normal WeatherBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%OvercastBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%Heavy FogBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SandstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SnowingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%Intense SunDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 35%RainingDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 15%ThunderstormGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 12%Thunderstormor evolve from Tympole (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into SeismitoadRoute 7Lv.28-40GrassRate 10%SnowstormAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 60%ThunderstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%OvercastRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%Heavy FogRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%RainingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%SandstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%SnowingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%Intense SunRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%ThunderstormAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 5%RainingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 5%Normal WeatherLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 30%Rainingor evolve from Palpitoad (Step 2)
To plan your throws, open the Sword & Shield catch rate calculator with Tympole preloaded.
Tympole can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer one in from Black & White or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
How to Obtain Tympole in USUM
Step 1Tympole ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Pinwheel Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 102 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · West Lake Axewell · Normal Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Palpitoad
Step 3Evolve into Seismitoad
No wild encounters for Tympole in Sun & Moon. It can be transferred in from Black & White or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
How to Obtain Tympole in SM
- Step 1Tympole ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Pinwheel Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 102 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · West Lake Axewell · Normal Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Palpitoad
- Step 3Evolve into Seismitoad
Tympole turns up in the grass across a few scattered spots, a rare catch whose levels swing widely from 3 all the way up to 19.
Where To Catch Tympole in ORAS
The line opens with Tympole at Lv. 3-19 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Evolve into Palpitoad
Step 3Evolve into Seismitoad
To plan your throws, open the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire catch rate calculator with Tympole preloaded.
Base Stats
An unusually even spread gives Tympole flexibility. Speed barely edges ahead. But Defense isn't far off. Easy to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 1 Speed EV.
It uses sound waves to communicate with others of its kind. People and other Pokémon species can’t hear its cries of warning.
Tympole Guide
You can run Tympole through the first few routes without issues. 294 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Palpitoad as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Tympole joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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