Special
Balanced
64Speed · Below Avg

Is Tympole Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?

Water with AbilitySwift Swim for rain Speed. Breed only in BW2. Seismitoad at level 36 adds Ground for one of the best type combinations. If obtained, stays relevant all game.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadEETEGTTTEETTTCherenGym 1RoxieGym 2BurghGym 3ElesaGym 4ClayGym 5SkylaGym 6DraydenGym 7MarlonGym 8TympoleTradeShauntalE4GrimsleyE4CaitlinE4MarshalE4IrisChamp*
Cheren
Gym 1
Even

Tympole trades roughly evenly with Cheren's team.

You Win
Patrat
Lv 11
Normal
Keen Eye
Work UpBiteTackleDetect
Even
Lillipup
Lv 13
Normal
Vital Spirit
Work UpBiteTackleHelping Hand
Roxie
Gym 2
Even

Tympole trades roughly evenly with Roxie's team.

You Win
Koffing
Lv 16
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
SmogAssuranceTackleClear Smog
Even
Whirlipede
Lv 18
BugPoison
Poison Point
VenoshockPoison StingProtectPursuit
Burgh
Gym 3
Tough

Burgh's team hits Tympole's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Swadloon
Lv 22
BugGrass
Leaf Guard
ProtectString ShotGrass WhistleTackle
Easy KO
Dwebble
Lv 22
BugRock
Sturdy
Rock PolishSmack DownFeint AttackSand Attack
Avoid
Leavanny
Lv 24
BugGrass
Swarm
Struggle BugRazor LeafBug BiteString Shot
Elesa
Gym 4
Even

Tympole trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.

Risky
Emolga
Lv 28
ElectricFlying
Static
Electro BallShock WaveDouble TeamPursuit
You Win
Flaaffy
Lv 28
Electric
Static
Electro BallTake DownChargeCotton Spore
Risky
Zebstrika
Lv 30
Electric
Motor Drive
SparkPursuitFlame ChargeThunder Wave
Clay
Gym 5
Good

Tympole has the type edge here and should clean up Clay's team.

You Win
Krokorok
Lv 31
GroundDark
Intimidate
CrunchSwaggerEmbargoMud Slap
You Win
Sandslash
Lv 31
Ground
Sand Veil
DigSlashSand TombCrush Claw
Even
Excadrill
Lv 33
GroundSteel
Sand Force
Horn DrillRock SlideSlashHone Claws
Skyla
Gym 6
Tough

Skyla's typing presses Tympole's defenses.

Risky
Swoobat
Lv 37
PsychicFlying
Unaware
Future SightAir SlashCalm MindAmnesia
Even
Skarmory
Lv 37
SteelFlying
Sturdy
Steel WingMetal SoundSpikesAir Cutter
Avoid
Swanna
Lv 39
WaterFlying
Big Pecks
Rain DanceRoostAir SlashAqua Ring
Drayden
Gym 7
Tough

Drayden's typing presses Tympole's defenses.

Risky
Druddigon
Lv 46
Dragon
Sheer Force
Dragon TailNight SlashRevengeChip Away
Risky
Flygon
Lv 46
GroundDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Dragon TailSandstormEarth PowerDragon Breath
Avoid
Haxorus
Lv 48
Dragon
Mold Breaker
Dragon PulseTauntDragon DanceDragon Claw
Marlon
Gym 8
Tough

Marlon's typing presses Tympole's defenses.

You Win
Carracosta
Lv 49
WaterRock
Sturdy
Aqua TailShell SmashCurseSmack Down
Risky
Wailord
Lv 49
Water
Water Veil
DiveAmnesiaWater SpoutBrine
Avoid
Jellicent
Lv 51
WaterGhost
Cursed Body
HexRain DanceBrineOminous Wind
Shauntal
Elite Four
Even

Tympole trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.

Even
Cofagrigus
Lv 56
Ghost
Mummy
Will O WispGrass KnotPsychicShadow Ball
Risky
Drifblim
Lv 56
GhostFlying
Aftermath
PsychicThunderboltAcrobaticsShadow Ball
You Win
Golurk
Lv 56
GroundGhost
Iron Fist
Heavy SlamEarthquakeBrick BreakShadow Punch
Even
Chandelure
Lv 58
GhostFire
Flame Body
Energy BallFire BlastPsychicShadow Ball
Grimsley
Elite Four
Even

Tympole trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.

Even
Liepard
Lv 56
Dark
Limber
Night SlashFake OutAerial AceAttract
Even
Scrafty
Lv 56
DarkFighting
Moxie
CrunchBrick BreakPoison JabRock Tomb
Even
Krookodile
Lv 56
GroundDark
Intimidate
CrunchDragon ClawEarthquakeRock Tomb
Even
Bisharp
Lv 58
DarkSteel
Defiant
Night SlashX ScissorMetal ClawAerial Ace
Caitlin
Elite Four
Tough

Caitlin's team hits Tympole's weaknesses hard.

Even
Musharna
Lv 56
Psychic
Synchronize
Charge BeamDream EaterYawnReflect
Even
Reuniclus
Lv 56
Psychic
Magic Guard
PsychicEnergy BallFocus BlastRecover
Risky
Sigilyph
Lv 56
PsychicFlying
Wonder Skin
PsychicShadow BallIce BeamAir Slash
Risky
Gothitelle
Lv 58
Psychic
Frisk
PsychicShadow BallThunderboltCalm Mind
Marshal
Elite Four
Tough

Marshal's typing presses Tympole's defenses.

Even
Throh
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Storm ThrowBulldozeRock TombPayback
Risky
Sawk
Lv 56
Fighting
Sturdy
Brick BreakRetaliateRock SlidePayback
Risky
Mienshao
Lv 56
Fighting
Regenerator
High Jump KickU TurnBounceRetaliate
Risky
Conkeldurr
Lv 58
Fighting
Guts
Hammer ArmBulk UpStone EdgeRetaliate
Iris
Champion
Tough

Iris's team hits Tympole's weaknesses hard.

Avoid
Hydreigon
Lv 57
DarkDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
FlamethrowerCharge BeamDragon PulseSurf
Avoid
Druddigon
Lv 57
Dragon
Sheer Force
Rock SlideFlamethrowerDragon TailFocus Blast
Even
Archeops
Lv 57
RockFlying
Defeatist
AcrobaticsRock SlideDragon ClawEndeavor
You Win
Aggron
Lv 57
SteelRock
Rock Head
EarthquakeDouble EdgeRock SlideAutotomize
Avoid
Lapras
Lv 57
WaterIce
Water AbsorbImmune to Water attacks
SurfIce BeamThunderboltSing
Avoid
Haxorus
Lv 59
Dragon
Mold Breaker
EarthquakeX ScissorDual ChopDragon Dance
Trade
Trade only
Type
Water

Tympole cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Tympole locations

How to Get Tympole in Black 2 & White 2

You're catching Tympole first, not Tympole. Tympole appears in the wild in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.

How to Obtain Tympole in B2W2

The path to Tympole starts with Tympole at Lv. 45-60 via walking and surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Tympole
    Step 1Tympole
  2. Palpitoad
    Step 2Catch or Evolve into Palpitoad
    Route 8
    Lv.45-60Surfing on water
    Rate 30%
    Any
    Moor of Icirrus
    Lv.54-57Grass
    Rate 40%
    Any
    Route 8
    Lv.54-57Grass
    Rate 40%
    Spring/summer/autumn
    Pinwheel Forest - Outside
    Lv.54-57Grass
    Rate 25%
    Any
    Icirrus City
    Lv.54-57Grass
    Rate 20%
    Spring/summer/autumn
    or evolve from Tympole (Step 1)
  3. Seismitoad
    Step 3Catch or Evolve into Seismitoad
    Icirrus City
    Lv.50-60Rippling Water Surf
    Rate 100%
    WinterShaking spot
    Route 8
    Lv.50-60Rippling Water Surf
    Rate 100%
    Summer/autumn/winterShaking spot
    Icirrus City
    Lv.60Rippling Water Surf
    Rate 100%
    Spring/summer/autumnShaking spot
    Moor of Icirrus
    Lv.60Rippling Water Surf
    Rate 100%
    AnyShaking spot
    Route 8
    Lv.60Rippling Water Surf
    Rate 100%
    SpringShaking spot
    Pinwheel Forest - Outside
    Lv.57Shaking grass spots
    Rate 5%
    AnyShaking spot
    or evolve from Palpitoad (Step 2)

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.

Tympole Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Gen V Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

What is Tympole Weak Against

Good
2Weak
4Resist
1Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Tympole Strong Against

3Strong
3Resisted
0Immune
Score0
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Tympole

Tympole Evolutions

Three stages ahead. Tympole grows into Palpitoad, then pushes on to Seismitoad. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners 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

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Tympole
Water
Palpitoad
WaterGround
Seismitoad
WaterGround
HP
50
75+25
105+30
ATK
50
65+15
95+30
DEF
40
55+15
75+20
SP.ATK
50
65+15
85+20
SP.DEF
40
55+15
75+20
SPE
64
69+5
74+5
BST
294D-Tier
384D-Tier+90
509C-Tier+125
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Utility
Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Tympole easily with 78 breeding partners from the Water1 egg group. Pass egg moves like Earth Power, Mist, Mud Bomb and 5 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
azumarillblastoisegolduckferaligatrkingdraswampertslowbroslowkingoctilleryludicolodewgongcrawdaunt

B2W2 Tympole Best Moveset

Water at 50/50 offenses with AbilitySwift Swim doubling Speed in rain. The moveset fires at pre-evolution levels. AbilityWater Absorb as a hidden ability heals from Water. Seismitoad two evolutions away adds Ground typing and real power.

Best Build

Experimental
Utility
Ability
Swift Swim
Item
Choice SpecsPOWER
Best Nature for Tympole
Modest+SPA

Tympole best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk

EVs

Utility Moveset

  • Hydro PumpSTAB
  • Earth Power
  • ScaldSTAB
  • Hyper Voice

Moves List

The natural movepool does the job, but Earth Power and Mist from the egg pool give Tympole something extra.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Bubble
3010030Water
Lv 1
Growl
D10040Normal
Lv 5
Supersonic
D5520Normal
Lv 9
Round
D6010015Normal
Lv 12
Bubble Beam
B9710020Water
Lv 16
Mud Shot
D559515Ground
Lv 20
Aqua Ring
D20Water
Lv 23
Uproar
D9010010Normal
Lv 27
Muddy Water
1428510Water
Lv 31
Rain Dance
C5Water
Lv 34
Flail
D10015Normal
Lv 38
Echoed Voice
D4010015Normal
Lv 42
Hydro Pump
B180805Water
Lv 45
Hyper Voice
B9010010Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
C10015Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM49
Echoed Voice
D4010015Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM07
Hail
10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM48
Round
D6010015Normal
TM55
Scald
B12010015Water
TM36
Sludge Bomb
B9010010Poison
TM34
Sludge Wave
D9510010Poison
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
HM03
Surf
C14210015Water
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM06
Toxic
B9010Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Earth Power
B9010010Ground
Egg
Mist
30Ice
Egg
Mud Bomb
658510Ground
Egg
Mud Sport
15Ground
Egg
Refresh
D20Normal
Egg
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
Egg
Snore
D4010015Normal
Egg
Water Pulse
D9010020Water

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Bounce
D85855Flying
Tutor
Earth Power
B9010010Ground
Tutor
Endeavor
D1005Normal
Tutor
Hyper Voice
B9010010Normal
Tutor
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Tutor
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
Tutor
Snore
D4010015Normal
Tutor
Uproar
D9010010Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Below
HP50
D
Attack50
D
Defense40
D
Sp. Atk50
D
Sp. Def40
D
Speed64
C
Total294
Details
Catch Rate
Guaranteed255 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.5 m
Weight4.5 kg
Base XP59
Abilities
Swift Swim
Doubles Speed during rain.
Hydration
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Water AbsorbHidden Ability
Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Water Absorb grants Water immunity
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1
Speed training source
Pokedex Entry

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

Pokemon Black 2 / Pokemon White 2

Tympole Black 2 & White 2 Guide

  • For Black 2 & White 2, 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 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.

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