Tympole

🎯 Best Counters Against Tympole

Top Pokémon to use when battling Tympole in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
3	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
4	Vikavolt	Bug Electric	254	158	184	3,566
5	Zapdos	Electric Flying	253	185	207	4,035
6	Tapu Koko	Electric Fairy	250	181	172	3,625
7	Regieleki	Electric	250	125	190	3,207
8	Electivire	Electric	249	163	181	3,523
9	Tapu Bulu	Grass Fairy	249	215	172	3,912
10	Roserade	Grass Poison	243	185	155	3,399

📖 Complete Tympole Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Tympole (#535) is a Water-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 959 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Tympole has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Tympole in 2026.

📊 Tympole Stats Analysis

Tympole's Attack stat is 98 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Tympole may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 78 Defense (Below Average) and 137 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 313. Trainers should be mindful of Tympole's limited bulk. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Tympole's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Tympole Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Tympole depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Mud Shot (Fast) with Water Pulse (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Tympole has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Tympole PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Tympole can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Water, Ice-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass types.

Master League

In Master League, Tympole faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Tympole Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Tympole's effectiveness depends on its typing and 98 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Tympole use Electric, Grass-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Tympole in Pokémon GO

Tympole can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Tympole Evolution Guide

Tympole is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Tympole (#535) ← current
• Palpitoad (#536) — 25 Candy
• Seismitoad (#537) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Tympole in Pokémon GO

Shiny Tympole is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Tympole gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (548 - 599 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Tympole

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.