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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Tympole shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Poliwag}}, {{p|Poliwhirl}}, and {{p|Poliwrath}}. They are all known as the Tadpole Pokémon. | * Tympole shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Poliwag}}, {{p|Poliwhirl}}, and {{p|Poliwrath}}. They are all known as the Tadpole Pokémon. | ||
* Although it is simulated as swimming in [[Pokédex 3D]], Tympole does not display the bubble effect that all other Pokémon simulated in an aquatic environment, such as {{p|Eelektrik}} and {{p|Stunfisk}}, display. The reason for this is unknown. | |||
* Although it is simulated as swimming in [[Pokédex 3D]], Tympole does not display the | |||
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Tympole may be a combination of ''{{wp|timpani}}'' (a low-pitched drum-like sound or the sensation felt in the abdomen when a drum is struck), ''{{wp|tympani}}'' (a type of drum), or ''tympanic membrane'' ({{wp|eardrum}}; referring to the bumps on each side of its head), and ''{{wp|tadpole}} | Tympole may be a combination of ''{{wp|timpani}}'' (a low-pitched drum-like sound or the sensation felt in the abdomen when a drum is struck), ''{{wp|tympani}}'' (a type of drum), or ''tympanic membrane'' ({{wp|eardrum}}; referring to the bumps on each side of its head), and ''{{wp|tadpole}}''. | ||
Otamaro may be a combination of おたまじゃくし ''otamajakushi'' (''tadpole'' or ''musical notes'') and まろ ''maro'' (''an affectionate suffix'' or ''shaved eyebrows'', the latter referring to the markings above its eyes). | Otamaro may be a combination of おたまじゃくし ''otamajakushi'' (''tadpole'' or ''musical notes'') and まろ ''maro'' (''an affectionate suffix'' or ''shaved eyebrows'', the latter referring to the markings above its eyes). | ||