Tympole Collector’s Guide: Noble Victories Printing

Character Intro

Tympole (bw3-22) is a Common Basic Water-type from the Noble Victories set with 60 HP. It attacks with Vibration and Mud Shot—an easy, straightforward inclusion for set-focused collectors.

Quick Facts

• HP: 60
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attacks:
• Vibration: Deals 10 damage, costs 1 Colorless Energy.
• Mud Shot: Deals 20 damage, costs 1 Water and 1 Colorless Energy.
• Flavor Text: “By vibrating its cheeks, it emits sound waves imperceptible to humans. It uses the rhythm of these sounds to talk.”
• Illustrator: Atsuko Nishida
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Noble Victories set printing of Tympole, card number 22. It is a common rarity card with no evolutions or special abilities. The card’s straightforward design and modest HP make it a basic but essential part of the set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Tympole card. Identifiers include its set code “bw3” and card number 22. The card is classified as a Basic Pokémon with the subtype “Basic” and features a Water type icon.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this common yet visually appealing card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its unknown legality and moderate collector interest, maintaining its condition can help retain its value for future collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Noble Victories (bw3): Tympole appears as a simple, common Basic Water-type Pokémon. Its attacks are straightforward, fitting for early gameplay stages. The set itself is known for featuring Pokémon with unique abilities and a variety of types, with Tympole representing the Water category in a modest role.