Tympole

オタマロ · Tritonde

It uses sound waves to communicate with others of its kind. People and other Pokémon species can’t hear its cries of warning.

Type: water
Stage: 1 of 3

Category: Tadpole Pokémon
Japanese: オタマロ
Height: 0.5 m
Weight: 4.5 kg
Color: Blue
Shape: Fish

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Tympole.

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Tympole

Stage 1

Base form

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Palpitoad

Stage 2

From Tympole

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Seismitoad

Stage 3

From Palpitoad

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 050

/255
Attack 050

/255
Defense 040

/255
Sp. Atk 050

/255
Sp. Def 040

/255
Speed 064

/255

§ III

Best Tympole cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 12 cards.

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§ IV

Tympole through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 AI

Asako Ito

Asako Ito has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2017 to 2025, spanning Sun & Moon through Scarlet & Violet. The work leans whimsical and playful, with textured, crochet-like surfaces, simple balanced staging, and vibrant-to-pastel palettes that keep the mood light.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
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02 A

aspara

aspara has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2023, with artwork appearing in the Scarlet & Violet era, including Paldean Fates and 151. The work is marked by vibrant color palettes, playful moods, and balanced yet dynamic compositions.

1 card
Scarlet & Violet era
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03 AN

Atsuko Nishida

Atsuko Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 400+ cards. Across sets such as Gym Heroes, Expedition Base Set, and Skyridge, the work favors playful, character-forward staging with simple, balanced compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Platinum era
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04 AK

Aya Kusube

Aya Kusube is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2025, with artwork appearing across E-Card and later eras including EX and Sun & Moon. The work is marked by playful, whimsical illustration, balanced compositions, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

1 card
Black & White era
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