#0535 · Gen 5 · 294 BST
Tympole
A starter-form Water-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with modest stats. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
125/63/54/63/54/75
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
157/112/101/112/101/127
Abilities
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move, instead of taking damage.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Tympole
Tympole is a Water/None-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 294. A starter-form Water-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with modest stats. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Best stat: Speed (64 base)
Tympole's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 50 base Attack and 64 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Swift Swim
- Hydration
- Water Absorb
How to use Tympole competitively
Open the damage calculator with Tympole selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Tympole appears in the species dropdown. Drop Tympole into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0535 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Water / None |
| Abilities | Swift Swim, Hydration, Water Absorb |
| Base Stat Total | 294 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 50 / 50 / 40 / 50 / 40 / 64 |