Hydro Pump
Learned at Lv. 48
Sword Shield
Power: 110Accuracy: 80PP: 5Special
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
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#535
POKÉDEX No. #535
Tympole
Tadpole Pokémon
They warn others of danger by vibrating their cheeks to create a high-pitched sound.
Weak to
Grass
Electric
Height0.5 m
Weight4.5 kg
AbilitiesSwift Swim
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP50210–304
- Attack5094–218
- Defense4076–196
- Sp. Atk5094–218
- Sp. Def4076–196
- Speed64119–249
Total294
/ 720
BST294
13 percentile (1025)-127 vs Gen 5 avg (421)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 5
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Blue
Shape
Fish
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #535 |
| Galar | #132 |
| Original Unova | #41 |
| Updated Unova | #228 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
59
EV Yield
+1 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
Pecha Berry
Max rarity: 50%Versions: Black 2, White 2
Persim Berry
Max rarity: 50%Versions: Black, White
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Fire
Offensive Coverage
Tympole's Water typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Tympole's 294 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Speed (64) carries most matchups, but a low Defense stat of 40 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Water combination gives Tympole 4 resistances and 2 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 3 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 255, Tympole is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.5 m
Weight
4.5 kg
TypeWater
Abilities
Doubles Speed during rain.
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 1
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Tympole?
Tympole is a Water type Pokémon.
What are Tympole's weaknesses?
Tympole takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric type moves.
How does Tympole evolve?
Tympole evolves into Palpitoad at level 25. Full evolution line: Tympole → Palpitoad → Seismitoad.
What are Tympole's base stats?
Tympole has a base stat total of 294: HP 50, Attack 50, Defense 40, Sp. Atk 50, Sp. Def 40, Speed 64. Its highest stat is Speed (64).
