Tympole Collector’s Guide: Dark Explorers #31

Character Intro

Tympole is a Common Pokémon card from the Dark Explorers set (card 31). It has 60 HP and features the attack Spiral Drain. With its simple, functional design, it offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attack: Spiral Drain (Water + Colorless) — Deals 20 damage and heals 20 damage from Tympole
• Flavor Text: They warn others of danger by vibrating their cheeks to create a high-pitched sound.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Black & White series’ Dark Explorers set as card number 31. It is a common rarity card with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants or special editions are documented. Identification is straightforward via the set code “bw5” and card number 31. The Kouki Saitou artwork and Water-type symbol further confirm its identity.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with delicate artwork, store Tympole in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve card stock and color integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: Tympole appears as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with a healing attack, fitting the set’s theme of exploration and discovery. This set does not provide additional evolutions or abilities for Tympole, focusing on its simple yet effective Spiral Drain attack.