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Tympole

TympoleWater
  • rain
Tympole is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Tympole is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 839 CP and is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bubble / Mud Bomb. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

Tympole Stats and Max CP

98 ATK
78 DEF
137 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
948 CP
Lvl 40
839 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
599 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
479 CP
Lvl 15 Research
359 CP

Tympole's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Tympole PvE Analysis

⚔️ Raids

Bringing a tadpole to a raid could be considered animal cruelty.

🛡️ Gyms

Shiny flex only.

🔮 Dynamax

Tympole is not currently available to Dynamax.

Tympole PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Preferred Moveset – Bubble, Mud Bomb, & Water Pulse

🧸 Little League

Tympole isn’t necessarily a bad Pokémon, but there are other Water-types that perform this role more effectively. Additionally, its moveset is a bit too slow to be overly powerful.

🔵 Great League

If a max CP of 988 isn’t enough to deter you from using it, its 0% win rate in the open meta should!

🟡 Ultra League

NA

🟣 Master League

NA

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Little CupLittle Cup
#98

Tympole Type Chart

Tympole takes increased damage from:Tympole takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%

Tympole takes reduced damage from:Tympole takes reduced damage from:

FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Tympole best moveset

Moves

Bubble + Mud Bomb

WaterBubble
GroundMud Bomb
Tympole's best moveset is Bubble and Mud Bomb, with 4.51 DPS (damage per second) and 33.4 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Sunny weather.
1.WaterBubbleGroundMud Bomb3.384.5133.4
2.WaterBubbleWaterWater Pulse3.304.4032.6
3.GroundMud ShotGroundMud Bomb3.124.1830.9
4.GroundMud ShotWaterWater Pulse3.014.0329.8
5.WaterBubblePoisonSludge Wave3.014.0229.8
6.GroundMud ShotPoisonSludge Wave2.673.5626.4
1–6 of 6

Fast Attacks

  • GroundMud Shot460.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mud Shot
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy9

    Effects
    Mud Shot has no special effects.
    See Mud Shot details page ↗
  • WaterBubble10121.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Bubble
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy12
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy11

    Effects
    Bubble has no special effects.
    See Bubble details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • GroundMud Bomb60332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mud Bomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.9s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy45

    Effects
    Mud Bomb has no special effects.
    See Mud Bomb details page ↗
  • PoisonSludge Wave1051003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Sludge Wave
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Sludge Wave has no special effects.
    See Sludge Wave details page ↗
  • WaterWater Pulse65503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Water Pulse
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Water Pulse has no special effects.
    See Water Pulse details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Tympole's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Tympole's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Tympole has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Tympole CP Chart

CP Chart

Tympole reaches a maximum of 839 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 438–479 CP, rising to 548–599 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 328–359 CP.

Max CPMax CP839 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch328 CP - 359 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs438 CP - 479 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids438 CP - 479 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
548 CP - 599 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Tympole Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
111 CP237 CP362 CP
487 CP5113 CP6138 CP
7163 CP8189 CP9214 CP
10239 CP11263 CP12287 CP
13311 CP14335 CP15359 CP
16383 CP17407 CP18431 CP
19455 CP20479 CP21503 CP
22527 CP23551 CP24575 CP
25599 CP26623 CP27647 CP
28671 CP29695 CP30719 CP
31731 CP32743 CP33755 CP
34767 CP35779 CP36791 CP
37803 CP38815 CP39827 CP
40839 CP41849 CP42860 CP
43871 CP44882 CP45893 CP
46904 CP47915 CP48926 CP
49937 CP50948 CP

Pokédex information

Unova
Pokédex Number#535
Height0.5 m
Weight4.5 kg
RegionGeneration 5
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
TympoleTympole
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
PalpitoadPalpitoad
PalpitoadPalpitoad
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
SeismitoadSeismitoad
  • Tympole evolves into Palpitoad which costs 25 Candy.
  • Palpitoad evolves into Seismitoad which costs 100 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Tympole

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Tympole's Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Tympole.

Water Water

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Tympole Candy296 Tympole Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Tympole Candy10 Tympole Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Tympole Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Tympole Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Tympole Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Tympole Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Tympole Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Tympole Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Tympole Candy-

Tympole Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Tympole from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Tympole in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Tympole family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Tympole in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

TympoleTympole
PalpitoadPalpitoad
SeismitoadSeismitoad

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
TympoleTympoleTympoleScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmTympoleTympole
0.25 m0.25 m0.5 m0.75 m0.78 m

Tympole's height ranges from 0.25 m to 0.78 m, with the average being 0.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Tympole in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.245 m0.25 m
0′10″0′10″
XS0.25 m0.5 m
0′10″1′08″
M0.375 m0.625 m
1′03″2′01″
XL0.625 m0.75 m
2′01″2′06″
XXL0.75 m0.775 m
2′06″2′07″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.4
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Tympole

Tympole high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Tympole. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Tympole Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

TympoleTympoleTympoleTympole

Tympole Pokédex entries

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Tympole’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Water-type Pokémon, Tympole is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

What are the best moves for Tympole in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Tympole in Pokémon GO are Bubble and Mud Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 4.513 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 33.423.

How does Tympole perform in Raids?

Tympole's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Tympole rank as a Water-type attacker?

Tympole's performance as a Water-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Tympole?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Tympole: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.

What is Tympole’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Tympole’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 839 CP and 948 CP at Level 50.

Can Tympole be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Tympole can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Tympole Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Tympole cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.