Tympole Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Tympole in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Tympole
Tympole is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 93.900 DPS.
Tympole can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Tympole is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Tympole resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Tympole is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (93.900 DPS), Regieleki (84.471 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (78.500 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Tympole: After defeating Tympole, the catch encounter will have a CP between 449 and 491 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 558-611 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Tympole from raids will have exactly 491 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Tympole?
The best counter for Tympole is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 93.900 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (84.471 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (78.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Tympole?
Tympole can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Tympole weak to?
Tympole is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Tympole be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Tympole's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Tympole from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Tympole from raids will have 491 CP at level 20, or 611 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 449. If you see 491 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Tympole worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Tympole is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Tympole?
For the best moveset for Tympole itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Tympole stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Tympole without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Tympole can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (84.471 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (78.500 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Tympole in raids?
Weather boost information for Tympole is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.