Tympole
Water-type, Generation 5. Evolves into Palpitoad for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bubble Sludge Wave
Same-type attack bonus on Bubble. Sludge Wave costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Tympole takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 313
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 479 CP
Tympole moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Bomb | Ground | 60 | 33 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.82 |
| Sludge Wave Best | Poison | 105 | 100 | 3.0s | 35 | 1.05 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Bomb | Ground | 65 | 45 | 1.44 | — |
| Sludge Wave | Poison | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bubble (10 DPS); Bubble builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Tympole is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Tympole
How to get Tympole
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 18 | 725 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 18 | 785 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 449 | 491 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 558 | 611 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 449 | 491 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 339 | 371 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 449 | 491 |
Is Tympole good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tympole has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (78 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 11 |
| Lv 2 | 37 |
| Lv 3 | 62 |
| Lv 4 | 87 |
| Lv 5 | 113 |
| Lv 6 | 138 |
| Lv 7 | 163 |
| Lv 8 | 189 |
| Lv 9 | 214 |
| Lv 10 | 239 |
| Lv 11 | 263 |
| Lv 12 | 287 |
| Lv 13 | 311 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 335 |
| Lv 15 | 359 |
| Lv 16 | 383 |
| Lv 17 | 407 |
| Lv 18 | 431 |
| Lv 19 | 455 |
| Lv 20 | 479 |
| Lv 21 | 503 |
| Lv 22 | 527 |
| Lv 23 | 551 |
| Lv 24 | 575 |
| Lv 25 | 599 |
| Lv 26 | 623 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 647 |
| Lv 28 | 671 |
| Lv 29 | 695 |
| Lv 30 | 719 |
| Lv 31 | 731 |
| Lv 32 | 743 |
| Lv 33 | 755 |
| Lv 34 | 767 |
| Lv 35 | 779 |
| Lv 36 | 791 |
| Lv 37 | 803 |
| Lv 38 | 815 |
| Lv 39 | 827 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 839 |
| Lv 41 | 849 |
| Lv 42 | 860 |
| Lv 43 | 871 |
| Lv 44 | 882 |
| Lv 45 | 893 |
| Lv 46 | 904 |
| Lv 47 | 915 |
| Lv 48 | 926 |
| Lv 49 | 937 |
| Lv 50 | 948 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0535
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 4.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0535_POKEMON_TYMPOLE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Tympole in Pokemon GO?
Tympole's best moveset is Bubble (fast) with Sludge Wave (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Tympole's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Tympole takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Tympole's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Tympole reaches 948 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 839 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Tympole?
A perfect 15/15/15 Tympole shows 479 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 599 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Tympole in Pokemon GO?
Tympole spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Tympole be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Tympole depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.