Tympole (#0535) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk5049–11294–218

Def4040–10176–196

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD4040–10176–196

Spe6462–127119–249

Total294Higher than 13% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 64). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+127Max116No SP84Min75Scarf190Tailwind254

At max Speed, Tympole outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Water Absorb: Water becomes 0×

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.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0535TympoleWater
1. Level 25#0536PalpitoadWaterGround
  1. Level 36#0537SeismitoadWaterGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1Echoed VoicePower increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.NormalSpec40100%15

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

4AcidHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PoisonSpec40100%30

8SupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

12Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

16RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

20Bubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20

24FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

28UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

32Aqua RingRestores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.WaterStatus——20

36Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

40Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

44Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

48Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 26

TM16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM27Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM35HailChanges the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.IceStatus——10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM46Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM52BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5

TM53Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TR03Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TR04SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR22Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR35UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TR42Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TR45Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

TR67Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TR78Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TR84ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15

TR91Venom DrenchLowers the target’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by one stage if it is poisoned.PoisonStatus—100%20

Egg moves 4

EggMistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

EggMud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

EggToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

EggWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Tadpole Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#041Updated Unova#228Galar#132

It uses sound waves to communicate with others of its kind. People and other Pokémon species can’t hear its cries of warning.
Shield
Graceful ripples running across the water’s surface are a sure sign that Tympole are singing in high-pitched voices below.
Sword
By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans and warns others of danger.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans. It uses the rhythm of these sounds to talk.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
They warn others of danger by vibrating their cheeks to create a high-pitched sound.
Black

Names around the world

Japanese: オタマロ
Japanese (romaji): Otamaro
Korean: 동챙이
Chinese (Traditional): 圓蝌蚪
Chinese (Simplified): 圆蝌蚪
French: Tritonde
German: Schallquap
Spanish: Tympole
Italian: Tympole

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 59
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Shield 13 areas

Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword 13 areas

Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

White 1 area

Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–17

Black 1 area

Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–17