#535
Tympole
Tadpole Pokémon
Water
By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans and warns others of danger.
Base Stats
HP 50
Attack 50
Defense 40
Sp. Atk 50
Sp. Def 40
Speed 64
Total 294
Type Effectiveness
Abilities
Held Items
Evolution Chain
Moves
Details
Category Tadpole Pokémon
Height 0.5 m
Weight 4.5 kg
Base Exp 59
Growth Rate Medium Slow
Capture Rate 255
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat —
Egg Groups Water1
Sprites
Front
Back
Front Shiny
Back Shiny
Official Art
Official Art (Shiny)Competitive
lc
Rain Sweeper
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Modest
EVs
HP 36
Def 116
SpA 196
SpD 36
Spe 84
Strategy Overview
While Tympole has interesting coverage options and is faster than other Swift Swim users, it is generally weak and quite frail, which makes it outclassed by other Swift Swim users such as Omanyte and Mantyke. Tympole's frailty means that it is easily revenge killed by Fletchling, Pawniard, and other priority users. Other Swift Swim users also have dual typings, which grants them an extra STAB option as well as more opportunities to set up or switch in.
Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc