Tympole Collectors Guide: Obsidian Flames (sv3-50)

Character Intro

Tympole is a Common card from the Obsidian Flames set, numbered 50. This lively Pokémon has 70 HP and the attack Screw Tail. Its straightforward design fits neatly within the set’s dynamic lineup.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Attack: Screw Tail — Flip a coin; if heads, discard an Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon, dealing 10 damage.
• Flavor Text: It uses sound waves to communicate with others of its kind. People and other Pokémon species can’t hear its cries of warning.
• Regulation Mark: G
• Illustrator: OKUBO
• Card Number: 50/??? (Obsidian Flames)
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide covers the Obsidian Flames set printing of Tympole, card number 50. It is a Common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities listed.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Tympole card. Identifiers include the set code “sv3,” regulation mark “G,” and the card number 50.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Tympole card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with a single known printing, preserving the card’s surface and edges is key. Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain the vibrant OKUBO illustration and card integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Obsidian Flames (sv3): Tympole appears as a Basic Water-type with a simple but strategic attack, Screw Tail, that can disrupt opponents by discarding Energy. The flavor text highlights Tympole’s unique communication abilities, adding character to its place in the set.