Tympole (Japanese: オタマロ Otamaro) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
Biology
Physiology
Tympole is a small aquatic tadpole-like Pokémon. Tympole has a rounded black body with a tan-colored face. It has a small grinning mouth, round black eyes, and black eyebrows that resemble musical notes. It has round blue dome-shaped blue ears on either side of its head, and a flat, ovular blue fin-like tail.
Evolution
Tympole evolves into Palpitoad at level 25, and then into Seismitoad at level 36.
Game Info
Game Locations
Locations | |||||||||
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity | |||||||
Black/White | Pinwheel Forest | Common | |||||||
Black 2/White 2 | Breed Palpitoad | None |
Pokédex Entries
- Black
They warn others of danger by vibrating their cheeks to create a high-pitched sound.
- White
By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans. It uses the rhythm of these sounds to talk.
- Black 2
By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans and warns others of danger.
- White 2
By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans and warns others of danger.
- X
By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans and warns others of danger.
- Y
By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans. It uses the rhythm of these sounds to talk.
- Omega Ruby
By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans and warns others of danger.
- Alpha Sapphire
By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans. It uses the rhythm of these sounds to talk.
- Sword
Graceful ripples running across the water's surface are a sure sign that Tympole are singing in high-pitched voices below.
- Shield
It uses sound waves to communicate with others of its kind. People and other Pokémon species can't hear its cries of warning.
Stats
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Total | 294
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Learnset
Leveling
LevelingGeneration VII | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | |||
1 | Bubble | 40 | 100% | 30 | Water | Special | |||
1 | Growl | — | 100% | 40 | Normal | Status | |||
5 | Supersonic | — | 55% | 20 | Normal | Status | |||
9 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
12 | Bubble Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Water | Special | |||
16 | Mud Shot | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ground | Special | |||
20 | Aqua Ring | — | —% | 20 | Water | Status | |||
23 | Uproar | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | |||
27 | Muddy Water | 90 | 85% | 10 | Water | Special | |||
31 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | |||
34 | Flail | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical | |||
38 | Echoed Voice | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
42 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80% | 5 | Water | Special | |||
45 | Hyper Voice | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration VI | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | Contest Category | Appeal | Jam |
1 | Bubble | 40 | 100% | 30 | Water | Special | ![]() | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
1 | Growl | — | 100% | 40 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
5 | Supersonic | — | 55% | 20 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
9 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
12 | Bubble Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Water | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
16 | Mud Shot | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ground | Special | ![]() | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
20 | Aqua Ring | — | —% | 20 | Water | Status | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
23 | Uproar | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
27 | Muddy Water | 90 | 85% | 10 | Water | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 2 ♥ |
31 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
34 | Flail | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
38 | Echoed Voice | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
42 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80% | 5 | Water | Special | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
45 | Hyper Voice | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 2 ♥ |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration V | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | |||
1 | Bubble | 20 | 100% | 30 | Water | Special | |||
1 | Growl | — | 100% | 40 | Normal | Status | |||
5 | Supersonic | — | 55% | 20 | Normal | Status | |||
9 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
12 | BubbleBeam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Water | Special | |||
16 | Mud Shot | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ground | Special | |||
20 | Aqua Ring | — | —% | 20 | Water | Status | |||
23 | Uproar | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | |||
27 | Muddy Water | 95 | 85% | 10 | Water | Special | |||
31 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | |||
34 | Flail | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical | |||
38 | Echoed Voice | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
42 | Hydro Pump | 120 | 80% | 5 | Water | Special | |||
45 | Hyper Voice | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TM/HM
TMs and HMs Generation VII | |||||||||
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TM/HM | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | |||
TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | Ice | Status | |||
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | |||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM34 | Sludge Wave | 95 | 100% | 10 | Poison | Special | |||
TM36 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100% | 10 | Poison | Special | |||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | |||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM49 | Echoed Voice | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM55 | Scald | 80 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | |||
TM83 | Infestation | 20 | 100% | 20 | Bug | Special | |||
TM87 | Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM94 | Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | |||
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs and HMs Generation VI | |||||||||
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TM/HM | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | Ice | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM34 | Sludge Wave | 95 | 100% | 10 | Poison | Special | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM36 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100% | 10 | Poison | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM49 | Echoed Voice | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM55 | Scald | 80 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM83 | Infestation | 20 | 100% | 20 | Bug | Special | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM94 | Secret PowerORAS | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
HM03 | Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 2 ♥ |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs and HMs Generation V | |||||||||
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TM/HM | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | |||
TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | Ice | Status | |||
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | |||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM34 | Sludge Wave | 95 | 100% | 10 | Poison | Special | |||
TM36 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100% | 10 | Poison | Special | |||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | |||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM49 | Echoed Voice | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM55 | Scald | 80 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | |||
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
HM03 | Surf | 95 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding
Tutoring
Tutoring Generation VII | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | ||||
After You USUM | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | ||||
Bounce USUM | 85 | 85% | 5 | Physical | |||||
Earth Power USUM | 90 | 100% | 10 | Ground | Special | ||||
Endeavor USUM | — | 100% | 5 | Normal | Physical | ||||
Hyper Voice USUM | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | ||||
Icy Wind USUM | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ice | Special | ||||
Snore USUM | 50 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ||||
Uproar USUM | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | ||||
Water Pulse USUM | 60 | 100% | 20 | Water | Special | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation VI | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | Contest Category | Appeal | Jam | |
After You ORAS | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Bounce ORAS | 85 | 85% | 5 | Physical | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Earth Power ORAS | 90 | 100% | 10 | Ground | Special | ![]() | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Endeavor ORAS | — | 100% | 5 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Hyper Voice ORAS | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 2 ♥ | |
Icy Wind ORAS | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ice | Special | ![]() | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Snore ORAS | 50 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ![]() | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Uproar ORAS | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
Water Pulse ORAS | 60 | 100% | 20 | Water | Special | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation V | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | ||||
Bounce B2W2 | 85 | 85% | 5 | Physical | |||||
Earth Power B2W2 | 90 | 100% | 10 | Ground | Special | ||||
Endeavor B2W2 | — | 100% | 5 | Normal | Physical | ||||
Hyper Voice B2W2 | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | ||||
Icy Wind B2W2 | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ice | Special | ||||
Sleep Talk B2W2 | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ||||
Snore B2W2 | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ||||
Uproar B2W2 | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Special | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Sprites
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Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | |||||
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X | Y | Omega Ruby | Alpha Sapphire | Back | |||||
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Sun | Moon | Ultra Sun | Ultra Moon | Let's Go, Pikachu! | Let's Go, Eevee! | Back | |||
Sword | Shield | Back | |||||||
Appearances
Manga
Pokémon Adventures
N and his Tympole in the Pokémon Adventures Manga.
Trivia
- Tympole shares the same species name with Poliwag, Poliwhirl and Poliwrath, they're all known as the Tadpole Pokémon.
Origin
- Tympole is based on a tadpole and a loudspeaker. The bumps on its sides resemble headphones and the poison glands of toads. Its eyebrows also resemble the musical quarter note.
Etymology
- Tympole comes from tympanic membrane (another name for the eardrum), tympani (a musical drum with a low sound) and tadpole.
- Its Japanese name, Otamaro, comes from otamajakushi (a word used for both tadpole and musical note) and maro (shaved eyebrows).
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
Generation V Pokémon | |
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Other Pokémon: Kanto • Johto • Hoenn • Sinnoh • Kalos • Alola • Galar |
Evolutionary Line | |
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