Stats & Training
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.
By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans and warns others of danger.
By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans. It uses the rhythm of these sounds to talk.
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 |
In X & Y, Magnezone threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (249-293%).
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Whimsicott builds →
| ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tympole View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon55-65% Volt Switch 2x193-228%KO Thunderbolt 2x249-293%KO | ||
X & Y Evolution
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
Breeding
Breed Tympole easily with 87 breeding partners from the Water1 egg group. Pass egg moves like After You, Earth Power, Mist and 6 more to offspring.
X & Y Tympole Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but After You and Earth Power from the egg pool give Tympole something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Tympole in X & Y
Tympole doesn't appear in X & Y. Transfer it from Black, Omega Ruby, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Tympole is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to X & Y.
Also found in:
Tympole Guide
Palpitoad at level 25 is the mid-stage. Push through to Seismitoad at level 36 for the final form. 294 BST right now won't cut it long-term.
Level 25 gets you Palpitoad. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
For X & Y, 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.
You can find Tympole in X & Y. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 7 other games across the series.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves