Pokemon Guide
Tympole is a Water-type Pokemon known for its sound-based traits, round tadpole design and evolution into Palpitoad. This guide covers Tympole’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Tympole guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Tympole is the first Pokemon in the Tympole evolution line. It is a Water-type Pokemon that communicates with sound waves and eventually evolves into the Water and Ground-type Palpitoad.
Competitive Overview
Tympole is usually more important as an early-stage Pokemon than as a major competitive threat. It can still use Water-type attacks, speed-based abilities and support moves in lower-level formats.
Tympole’s main value comes from evolving into Palpitoad and then Seismitoad. Its weaknesses to Electric and Grass-type moves mean it should be used carefully before it gains the Ground typing after evolution.
Here are the key facts to know about Tympole, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Tympole
National Dex
#0535
Type
Water
Species
Tadpole Pokemon
Height
1’08” / 0.5 m
50 cm
Weight
9.9 lbs / 4.5 kg
4.5 kg
Abilities
Swift Swim, Hydration, Water Absorb
Tympole has modest base stats as an early-stage Pokemon. Its Speed and special options can be useful early, but it usually becomes more threatening after evolving.
Tympole uses Water-type attacks, sound-based moves and some utility options. These are some of Tympole’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Water-type attack that can lower the target’s Speed in some games.
A spread Water-type move that can lower accuracy in formats where it is available.
A high-power Water-type attack for maximum damage.
A consistent Water-type move that is useful across many Pokemon games.
Sets rain to support Tympole’s Swift Swim and Hydration abilities.
Ground-type coverage that can lower the target’s Speed.
A sound-based Normal-type attack that fits Tympole’s sound wave theme.
A disruptive status move that can confuse opponents.
Tympole can learn a Water-focused move pool across different Pokemon games, including Water, Ground, Normal and status moves. Use the section below to view Tympole’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Tympole is a Water-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fire, Water, Ice and Steel-type moves, but it is weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks.
Type
Water
Weaknesses
Electric, Grass
Resistances
Steel, Fire, Water, Ice
Tympole’s abilities are focused on rain, recovery from status and Water-type immunity in certain formats.
Boosts Tympole’s Speed in rain, helping it move before many opponents.
Heals status conditions in rain, which can help Tympole stay active in weather-based teams.
Restores HP when hit by a Water-type move, giving Tympole a useful switch-in opportunity when available.
Tympole evolves into Palpitoad, which then evolves into Seismitoad. The full Tympole evolution line is Tympole, Palpitoad and Seismitoad.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Tympole at Level 25
Stage 3
Evolves from Palpitoad at Level 36
Tympole’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Tympole is found near water, transferred from another game or obtained by breeding Palpitoad or Seismitoad.
| Game | Where to Find Tympole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Tympole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Tympole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Tympole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Tympole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Pinwheel Forest. |
 Pokemon White |
Pinwheel Forest. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Breed Palpitoad or Seismitoad. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Breed Palpitoad or Seismitoad. |
| Game | Where to Find Tympole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Routes 102, 114 and 117. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Routes 102, 114 and 117. |
| Game | Where to Find Tympole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Tympole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
South Lake Miloch, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch and Watchtower Ruins. |
 Pokemon Shield |
South Lake Miloch, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch and Watchtower Ruins. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Tympole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Location data not yet available. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Location data not yet available. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Tympole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Tympole. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Tympole is a Water-type Pokemon.
Tympole is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.
Tympole evolves into Palpitoad at Level 25. Palpitoad evolves into Seismitoad at Level 36.
Tympole’s abilities are Swift Swim, Hydration and Water Absorb.
Tympole’s best moves often include Bubble Beam, Muddy Water, Hydro Pump, Surf, Rain Dance, Mud Shot, Hyper Voice and Supersonic.
Tympole is usually most useful as an early-stage Pokemon that can evolve into Palpitoad and Seismitoad.
Depending on the game, Tympole can be found in places like Pinwheel Forest or obtained through breeding, transfer or specific regional encounters.
No, Tympole does not currently have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or other major alternate form.
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