Tympole Pokémon Cards: Best Artwork, Key Releases, and Binder Ideas
Discover the best Tympole Pokémon cards to collect. Cute picks, rare finds, set history, and binder layout tips in one guide.
2024-11-18
Popularity Rank: #908
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #946
2019 survey: #676
#908 / 1025
#0535
Tympole
Tadpole Pokémon
They warn others of danger by vibrating their cheeks to create a high-pitched sound.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0535
Height
0.5 m
Weight
4.5 kg
Capture rate
255 / 255
Generation
Gen V
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Color
Blue
Habitat
—
Shape
Fish
Why collectors adore Tympole
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Tympole stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Tympole feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our 🐸 Amphibians & Reptiles crowd — Tympole is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Tympole has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Tympole from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Mega Rising
One Diamond
Black Bolt
Illustration rare
Black Bolt
Common
Obsidian Flames
Common
Evolving Skies
Common
Rebel Clash
Common
Cosmic Eclipse
Common
BREAKpoint
Common
Legendary Treasures
Common
Plasma Freeze
Common
Dragons Exalted
Common
Dark Explorers
Common
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How I'd build a Tympole spread
Binder geometry for Tympole: where the eye should land first and what can stay in the background.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Tympole #58 (Cosmic Eclipse) by Asako Ito is a must-have — her delicate watercolour style makes Tympole feel like fine art.
Tympole #103 (Black Bolt) is a reliable choice for any Tympole binder — good value and classic artwork.
Tympole #50 (Obsidian Flames) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Tympole mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Tympole chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Cosmic Eclipse
Common
Black Bolt
Illustration rare
Obsidian Flames
Common
Mega Rising
One Diamond
Black Bolt
Common
Evolving Skies
Common
Rebel Clash
Common
Right page
BREAKpoint
Common
Legendary Treasures
Common
Plasma Freeze
Common
Dragons Exalted
Common
Dark Explorers
Common
Noble Victories
Common
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Start with a background that echoes Tympole's water, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Tympole
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Tympole
Scene wallpaper — Tympole
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Tympole
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Tympole (オタマロ) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for 🐸 Amphibians & Reptiles, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Tympole's cheerful base temperament invites playful sticker sleeves or washi — don't force a grimdark layout unless the art demands it.
- Marketplaces still surface "tympole cards" — tag your inventory with species keywords collectors actually type, not just set codes.
Tympole: competitive snapshot
Optional competitive context for Tympole. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Tympole — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
50
Attack
50
Defense
40
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
40
Speed
64
Total: 294
Players file Tympole around tier "Past" while Ability Swift Swim (Doubles Speed during rain.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Water Absorb is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Mono-water Tympole spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Tympole — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Tympole, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
They warn others of danger by vibrating their cheeks to create a high-pitched sound.
By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans. It uses the rhythm of these sounds to talk.
By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans and warns others of danger.
A second dex beat (Omega Ruby) frames Tympole as by vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans and warns others of danger. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Tympole shows up in Y lore as by vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Schallquap
Spanish
Tympole
French
Tritonde
Italian
Tympole
Japanese
オタマロ
Japanese (Romaji)
Otamaro
Korean
동챙이
Chinese (Simplified)
圆蝌蚪
Chinese (Traditional)
圓蝌蚪
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