Special
Balanced
64Speed · Below Avg

Is Tympole Good in Black & White Playthrough?

Water with AbilitySwift Swim for rain Speed. Pinwheel Forest surfing. Seismitoad at level 36 adds Ground for a great typing. An early Water option that stays relevant all game.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadEGETEEGTEEEGEEECilanGym 1ChiliGym 2CressGym 3LenoraGym 4TympoleCatchableBurghGym 5PalpitoadEvolveElesaGym 6ClayGym 7SkylaGym 8SeismitoadEvolveBrycenGym 9DraydenGym 10ShauntalE4GrimsleyE4CaitlinE4MarshalE4AlderChamp*
Cilan
Gym 1
Even

Tympole trades roughly evenly with Cilan's team.

Even
Lillipup
Lv 12
Normal
Vital Spirit
BiteWork UpOdor SleuthHelping Hand
Risky
Pansage
Lv 14
Grass
Gluttony
Vine WhipWork UpLickFury Swipes
Chili
Gym 2
Good

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

Even
Lillipup
Lv 12
Normal
Vital Spirit
BiteWork UpOdor SleuthHelping Hand
You Win
Pansear
Lv 14
Fire
Gluttony
IncinerateWork UpLickFury Swipes
Cress
Gym 3
Even

Tympole trades roughly evenly with Cress's team.

Even
Lillipup
Lv 12
Normal
Vital Spirit
BiteWork UpOdor SleuthHelping Hand
Risky
Panpour
Lv 14
Water
Gluttony
Water GunWork UpLickFury Swipes
Lenora
Gym 4
Tough

Lenora's typing presses Tympole's defenses.

Even
Herdier
Lv 18
Normal
Intimidate
Take DownBiteRetaliateLeer
Risky
Watchog
Lv 20
Normal
Illuminate
LeerCrunchRetaliateHypnosis
Burgh
Gym 5
Even

Tympole trades roughly evenly with Burgh's team.

Even
Whirlipede
Lv 21
BugPoison
Poison Point
Poison TailStruggle BugPursuitScreech
Easy KO
Dwebble
Lv 21
BugRock
Sturdy
Smack DownStruggle BugFeint AttackSand Attack
Avoid
Leavanny
Lv 23
BugGrass
Swarm
Razor LeafStruggle BugString ShotProtect
Elesa
Gym 6
Even

Palpitoad trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.

Even
Emolga
Lv 25
ElectricFlying
Static
PursuitQuick AttackVolt SwitchAerial Ace
Even
Emolga
Lv 25
ElectricFlying
Static
PursuitQuick AttackVolt SwitchAerial Ace
You Win
Zebstrika
Lv 27
Electric
Lightningrod
Quick AttackSparkVolt SwitchFlame Charge
Clay
Gym 7
Good

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

You Win
Krokorok
Lv 29
GroundDark
Intimidate
CrunchSwaggerBulldozeTorment
Even
Palpitoad
Lv 29
WaterGround
Swift Swim
Muddy WaterAqua RingBulldozeBubblebeam
You Win
Excadrill
Lv 31
GroundSteel
Sand Rush
SlashRock SlideBulldozeHone Claws
Skyla
Gym 8
Tough

Skyla's typing presses Palpitoad's defenses.

Even
Swoobat
Lv 33
PsychicFlying
Unaware
Heart StampAmnesiaAcrobaticsAssurance
Even
Unfezant
Lv 33
NormalFlying
Big Pecks
Quick AttackAir SlashLeerRazor Wind
Risky
Swanna
Lv 35
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
Aqua RingAerial AceAir SlashBubblebeam
Brycen
Gym 9
Even

Seismitoad trades roughly evenly with Brycen's team.

You Win
Vanillish
Lv 37
Ice
Ice Body
Mirror ShotAcid ArmorFrost BreathAstonish
Risky
Cryogonal
Lv 37
Ice
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
ReflectAurora BeamFrost BreathRapid Spin
Even
Beartic
Lv 39
Ice
Snow Cloak
SlashBrineIcicle CrashSwagger
Drayden
Gym 10
Even

Seismitoad trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.

Even
Fraxure
Lv 41
Dragon
Rivalry
Dragon DanceDragon RageDragon TailAssurance
Even
Druddigon
Lv 41
Dragon
Rough Skin
Chip AwayRevengeDragon TailNight Slash
Risky
Haxorus
Lv 43
Dragon
Mold Breaker
Dragon DanceSlashDragon TailAssurance
Shauntal
Elite Four
Even

Seismitoad trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.

Even
Cofagrigus
Lv 48
Ghost
Mummy
Will O WispGrass KnotPsychicShadow Ball
Risky
Jellicent
Lv 48
WaterGhost
Cursed Body
Energy BallBrineSurfShadow Ball
You Win
Golurk
Lv 48
GroundGhost
Iron Fist
CurseEarthquakeBrick BreakShadow Punch
You Win
Chandelure
Lv 50
GhostFire
Flame Body
PaybackFire BlastPsychicShadow Ball
Grimsley
Elite Four
Good

Seismitoad has the type edge here and should clean up Grimsley's team.

You Win
Scrafty
Lv 48
DarkFighting
Moxie
CrunchBrick BreakPoison JabSand Attack
You Win
Liepard
Lv 48
Dark
Limber
Night SlashFake OutAerial AceAttract
You Win
Krookodile
Lv 48
GroundDark
Intimidate
CrunchDragon ClawEarthquakeFoul Play
You Win
Bisharp
Lv 50
DarkSteel
Defiant
Night SlashX ScissorMetal ClawAerial Ace
Caitlin
Elite Four
Even

Seismitoad trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.

Even
Reuniclus
Lv 48
Psychic
Magic Guard
PsychicEnergy BallFocus BlastThunder
Even
Musharna
Lv 48
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallCharge BeamReflect
Risky
Sigilyph
Lv 48
PsychicFlying
Wonder Skin
PsychicShadow BallIce BeamAir Slash
Even
Gothitelle
Lv 50
Psychic
Frisk
PsychicShadow BallThunderboltCalm Mind
Marshal
Elite Four
Even

Seismitoad trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.

You Win
Throh
Lv 48
Fighting
Guts
Storm ThrowBulldozeStone EdgePayback
Even
Sawk
Lv 48
Fighting
Sturdy
Karate ChopGrass KnotStone EdgeRetaliate
Even
Conkeldurr
Lv 48
Fighting
Sheer Force
Hammer ArmGrass KnotStone EdgeRetaliate
Even
Mienshao
Lv 50
Fighting
Inner Focus
Jump KickU TurnRock SlideRetaliate
Alder
Champion
Even

Seismitoad trades roughly evenly with Alder's team.

Risky
Accelgor
Lv 75
Bug
Hydration
Focus BlastBug BuzzMe FirstEnergy Ball
You Win
Bouffalant
Lv 75
Normal
Sap Sipper
Head ChargeMegahornEarthquakeStone Edge
Even
Druddigon
Lv 75
Dragon
Rough Skin
OutrageSuperpowerNight SlashPayback
You Win
Vanilluxe
Lv 75
Ice
Ice Body
BlizzardFlash CannonLight ScreenAcid Armor
Even
Escavalier
Lv 75
BugSteel
Swarm
X ScissorIron HeadAerial AceGiga Impact
Even
Volcarona
Lv 77
BugFire
Flame Body
OverheatQuiver DanceBug BuzzHyper Beam
Catchable
Available after Badge 4
Type
Water
Tier
F

Catch Tympole on Pinwheel Forest (walking, Lv 12-17, common).

View Tympole locations

Evolve Tympole to Palpitoad
Level 25
Type
WaterGround
Tier
E

Your Tympole should hit Level 25 before you reach Elesa, at typical leveling pace.

View Palpitoad locations

Evolve Palpitoad to Seismitoad
Level 36
Type
WaterGround
Tier
C

Your Palpitoad should hit Level 36 before you reach Brycen, at typical leveling pace.

View Seismitoad locations

How to Get Tympole in Black & White

high spawn rates in early-game routes across 2 locations. Tympole's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.

Where To Catch Tympole in BW

The path to Tympole starts with Tympole at Lv. 12-40 via walking and surfing encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Tympole
    Step 1Tympole
    Pinwheel Forest - Outside
    Lv.12-17Grass
    Rate 40%
    Any
  2. Palpitoad
    Step 2Catch or Evolve into Palpitoad
    Icirrus City
    Lv.30-33Grass
    Rate 40%
    Spring/summer/autumn
    Moor of Icirrus
    Lv.30-33Grass
    Rate 40%
    Spring/summer/autumn
    Route 8
    Lv.30-33Grass
    Rate 40%
    Spring/summer/autumn
    or evolve from Tympole (Step 1)
  3. Seismitoad
    Step 3Catch or Evolve into Seismitoad
    Icirrus City
    Lv.15-40Surfing on water
    Rate 5%
    AnyShaking spot
    Moor of Icirrus
    Lv.15-40Surfing on water
    Rate 5%
    AnyShaking spot
    Route 8
    Lv.15-40Surfing on water
    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

BW Tympole Best Moveset

Water pre-evolution with AbilitySwift Swim for rain Speed and AbilityWater Absorb as a hidden ability for Water immunity. 64 Speed and 50 in both offenses. The moveset can't compete. Seismitoad two evolutions away.

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. Pair those with Hydro Pump and Muddy Water for STAB and Normal and Ground coverage for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.

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

Tympole can't learn any Tutor moves

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

They warn others of danger by vibrating their cheeks to create a high-pitched sound.

By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans. It uses the rhythm of these sounds to talk.

Tympole Black & White Guide

  • For Black & White, 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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