Introduced in generation five, with the Pokemon Black and White games, Timburr is a monotype fighting Pokemon. It is the first stage evolution of its three stage evolution line and evolves into Gurdurr which then evolves into Conkeldurr. Its first evolution just requires reaching the level threshold but the final evolution requires you to trade. Timburr is classified by the Pokedex as the “Muscular Pokemon” which is likely a reference to its general design. This guide will showcase Tympole’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Tympole.
About Timburr
As a generation five Pokemon, Timburr first appeared in the Black and White season of the anime in the episode Ash and Trip’s Third Battle!. In this episode, Trip’s Timburr is used against Ash’s Oshawott in battle. The Pokedex mentions that Timburr can be commonly seen around construction sites, and they always seem to be carrying squared logs.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Black and White Ash and Trip’s Third Battle! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Black and White |
| Region | Unova |
| Evolution | Base evolution of Conkeldurr, evolves into Gurdurr |
| 1st Evo level | 25 |
| 2nd Evo level | Evolves when Gurdurr is traded |
| Pokedex Entry | It fights by swinging a piece of lumber around. It is close to evolving when it can handle the lumber without difficulty. |
Timburr Base Stats
| HP | 75 |
| ATTACK | 80 |
| DEFENCE | 55 |
| SP. ATTACK | 25 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 35 |
| SPEED | 35 |
| TOTAL | 305 |
Appearance
Timburr is a small humanoid Pokemon that is meant to resemble a muscular construction worker. Most of its body is gray but there are bulbous pink veins around Timburr’s body. It has two eyes, a black nose, and can typically be seen with a sly grin. The log that Timburr carries is typically construction material and they are often seen assisting in construction sites. Timburr is a small Pokemon at 2 feet, or 0.6 meters, tall.
Behavior
While most of Timburr’s appearances in the anime showcase it in battle, the Pokedex implies that Timburr is essential for construction. It is often seen helping construction workers and it loves to help so much that it becomes infuriated if construction stops. The Pokedex also mentions that once Timburr is capable of lifting its log without much trouble, it is close to evolving. As Timburr grows, it will begin to carry bigger logs.
Strengths and Weaknesses
As a base evolution Pokemon, Timburr has not yet reached its full power. It has a good physical attack and health pool for how early you can access this Pokemon, but its defensive stats and speed hold it back from being truly powerful. Timburr is weaker in terms of special stats, so you will want to avoid using special moves with it. As a monotype fighting Pokemon, Timburr takes 2x damage from flying, psychic, and fairy type moves. It has no immunities but is resistant to rock, bug, and dark type moves.
Best Moveset
In competitive play, Timburr is typically reserved for the LC (Little Cup) bracket. In this format, its higher than average physical attack and its abilities can be used offensively with ease. Using either Iron Fist or Guts as its ability will ensure that Timburr’s attacks deal considerable damage. With Eviolite, as a held item, it is capable of surviving more than one hit. Consider running Drain Punch, Mach Punch, Knock Off, and Fire Punch/Ice Punch/Poison Jab. Giving Timburr longevity with Drain Punch and priority with Mach Punch means that it can often outlast your opponent’s Pokemon. Knock Off can handle any problematic held items, while the remaining move should try to cover your team’s biggest weakness in terms of type coverage.
| Drain Punch | Mach Punch |
| Knock Off | Fire Punch/Ice Punch/Poison Jab |
How to Catch Timburr in Pokemon Go?
If you would like to obtain a Timburr in Pokemon Go, there are a few different ways of doing so. Since Timburr is the base evolution Pokemon of its line, it is much easier to find than its evolutionary relatives. You can find it spawning in the wild, at a boosted rate, near gyms, recreational centers, and stadiums. Timburr can also be hatched from 10 km eggs and of the three Pokemon in its evolution line, Timburr is the only one that has been featured as a raid boss at Pokemon Gyms. You can find Timburr as a tier one raid boss but to evolve Timburr into Gurdurr it will require 50 candies. In order to evolve Gurdurr into Conkeldurr, it will require 200 candies or a successful trade.
Trivia
- Timburr and Machoke share many similarities. Both are fighting type Pokemon, they both have a base stat total of 305, their gender ratios are identical, and their final evolution is unlocked through trade.
- The inspiration for Timburr’s design is likely based on construction workers, however, its nose can also imply a connection to carnies.
- The name Timburr is a corruption of the word timber.
FAQ
How good is Timburr?
Timburr is best as an offensive Pokemon. With its abilities supporting dealing damage and its movepool granting access to punch-based attacks, it is capable of covering many types of Pokemon while also dealing significant damage. Timburr is a weak Pokemon defensively, so you will need to be aware of its bad matchups.
What kind of animal is Timburr?
It does not seem like Timburr was meant to be based on a particular animal. Instead, the inspiration for Timburr’s design likely comes from construction workers. Its entire evolution line carries various materials that are common to see at construction sites and Timburr becomes enraged if it cannot help with construction.
How rare is a Timburr?
While Timburr typically only appears in one or two locations in different Pokemon games, its encounter rate is not particularly low. As long as you know where to look for Timburr, you will be able to find it quickly. Timburr usually has an encounter rate of around 20% making it not a particularly rare Pokemon.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Muscular Pokemon”. While Timburr’s involvement in competitive play is typically limited to a unique bracket, Timburr can perform as a powerful offensive Pokemon. With access to many different types of moves and ensuring the moves are powered up with its own ability, the damage from Timburr can be significant. Reserve a slot on your team for Timburr if you want an aggressive fighting type Pokemon.
