timburr
Generation V · #0532 — Muscular Pokémon
Timburr, known in Japan as Dokkorer, is a Fighting-type Pokémon that debuted in Generation V and holds the National Pokédex number 532. As the first form in a three-stage evolutionary line, Timburr represents the foundational stage of growth for this labor-intensive species. Despite its compact stature of only 0.6 meters in height and a modest weight of 12.5 kilograms, Timburr possesses a surprising amount of muscular development, earning it the official designation of the Muscular Pokémon. The species demonstrates a base stat total of 305, with notably high Attack at 80 that emphasizes its role as a physical combatant, though its other stats remain relatively modest for a base-form Pokémon.
Base Stats
Height
0.6m
Weight
12.5kg
Category
Muscular Pokémon
Gender
Male 75% / Female 25%
Color
gray
Shape
humanoid
Abilities
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.
Timburr Biology & Physical Characteristics
Timburr exhibits a distinctly humanoid form with a gray bipedal body structure that reflects its fighting-type nature and construction-worker lifestyle. Its appearance is marked by a dark purple nose and dark-gray oval-shaped eyes, with bulbous protrusions extending from the front and lower parts of its head that give it a somewhat helmet-like appearance. Distinctive pink, vein-like bulges run along the back of its head, with matching pink bands adorning its shoulders and thighs, suggesting musculature and physical development. Most notably, Timburr is almost always depicted carrying a squared log that serves as both a tool and weapon, with the species' readiness to evolve directly correlating to its ability to handle increasingly larger pieces of timber. When a Timburr reaches the point where it can comfortably carry logs approximately three times its own weight, it approaches evolution into its next form, Gurdurr. The squared nature of the logs they carry is consistently emphasized across multiple Pokédex entries, distinguishing them from unworked natural wood and highlighting their role in human construction endeavors.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Timburr Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Timburr exhibits a gender ratio strongly skewed toward males, with 75 percent of the species being male and only 25 percent female, a distribution that aligns with historical gender disparities in manual labor industries like construction. The species belongs to the Human-Like egg group, placing it alongside other humanoid Pokémon in breeding compatibility and reflecting its bipedal, humanoid physical form. With a base friendship value of 70, Timburr demonstrates a higher-than-normal starting affinity for trainers, suggesting a naturally cooperative and friendly disposition that aligns with its willingness to assist in construction work. The species' medium-slow growth rate means it requires more experience points to reach higher levels compared to Pokémon with medium or fast growth rates, necessitating more extensive training and time investment from dedicated trainers. Timburr has a relatively high capture rate of 180, making it comparatively easier to catch than many other Pokémon species, with a base happiness that supports quicker bonding with new trainers. The hatching time of 20 cycles, requiring approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps, places Timburr in the moderate range for Pokémon breeding endeavors.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
gold silver
tm01
crystal
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
crystal
+617 more TMs/HMs
timburr's Evolution Chain
Timburr Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Timburr begins its evolutionary journey at level 25, at which point it evolves into Gurdurr, its second form. The evolution process represents a natural progression in the species' development and strength, with Timburr gaining access to improved base stats and new move-learning capabilities. The final evolution into Conkeldurr requires a trade mechanic, adding a social component to the evolutionary process that encourages player interaction and cooperation. This three-stage evolutionary line demonstrates significant stat progression, with Attack increasing from Timburr's 80 to Gurdurr's 105, and finally reaching Conkeldurr's formidable 140, establishing the line as one focused on physical offensive power. The trade requirement for final evolution creates a distinctive mechanical barrier that necessitates player engagement with the trading system, a legacy of game design mechanics introduced in earlier Pokémon generations that emphasizes community and exchange.
Where to Find
pinwheel forest
unova
+5 more
cold storage
unova
+5 more
relic passage
unova
+1 more
Timburr Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Timburr naturally gravitates toward construction sites and building projects, where these Pokémon provide genuine assistance to human workers. According to multiple Pokédex entries, these Pokémon appear at construction sites and actively help out with building efforts, making them valuable partners in infrastructure development. Their dedication to construction work is so pronounced that they experience genuine distress when rain interrupts work schedules, often throwing tantrums and swinging their logs around in frustration. The species exhibits a cooperative nature with humans, stemming from an intrinsic love of construction and building projects. As Timburr grow stronger and more experienced, they graduate to carrying progressively larger logs, which serves as both a measure of their increasing strength and a sign of their approach toward evolution. This behavior pattern suggests that Timburr derive not just sustenance but genuine satisfaction from their role as construction assistants, viewing their work as both labor and passion.
Pokedex Entries
It fights by swinging a piece of lumber around. It is close to evolving when it can handle the lumber without difficulty.
Always carrying squared logs, they help out with construction. As they grow, they carry bigger logs.
These Pokémon appear at building sites and help out with construction. They always carry squared logs.
These Pokémon appear at building sites and help out with construction. They always carry squared logs.
Always carrying squared logs, they help out with construction. As they grow, they carry bigger logs.
These Pokémon appear at building sites and help out with construction. They always carry squared logs.
Always carrying squared logs, they help out with construction. As they grow, they carry bigger logs.
It loves helping out with construction projects. It loves it so much that if rain causes work to halt, it swings its log around and throws a tantrum.
Timburr that have started carrying logs that are about three times their size are nearly ready to evolve.
Timburr Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Timburr's name derives from a combination of 'timber' and 'burr,' referencing both the wooden logs it carries and the rough, sturdy nature of its construction-worker aesthetic. The Japanese name Dokkorer appears to draw from onomatopoeia related to construction sounds and heavy lifting, capturing the essence of a Pokémon that works in industrial building environments. The design clearly parallels real-world construction workers, with the gray coloration suggesting concrete and industrial settings, while the pink muscular bands emphasize physical exertion and labor. The squared logs that define Timburr's appearance are not random design choices but deliberate references to lumber used in actual construction projects, specifically emphasizing finished, worked wood rather than raw natural timber. This attention to realistic construction detail extends to the species' interaction with building sites and human workers, creating a cohesive thematic identity around manual labor, infrastructure development, and physical strength. The designation as the Muscular Pokémon reinforces this construction-worker archetype, with the term reflecting both visual appearance and the species' competitive statistics.
Learnable Moves
Timburr can learn 80 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| chip away | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| coaching | fighting | Status | — | — | 10 |
| comet punch | normal | Physical | 18 | 85 | 15 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| detect | fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| dynamic punch | fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| force palm | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| foresight | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| hammer arm | fighting | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| mach punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| pound | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| revenge | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock throw | rock | Physical | 50 | 90 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| slam | normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| smelling salts | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| wake up slap | fighting | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| wide guard | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
Timburr Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Timburr occupies a humble position due to its relatively low base stats totaling only 305, making it unsuitable for serious competitive play at higher tiers. However, its base Attack stat of 80 provides a reasonable foundation for physical attacks, particularly when boosted through training or held items. Timburr has access to three distinct ability options: Guts, which increases Attack to 1.5 times its normal value when afflicted with a major status condition, offering a strategic avenue for players willing to inflict status on their own Pokémon; Sheer Force, which increases the power of moves with additional effects to 1.3 times their normal damage while removing those effects, providing straightforward damage amplification; and Iron Fist as a hidden ability, strengthening punch-based moves to 1.2 times their power. Timburr's move pool includes useful early-game options like Pound, Low Kick, and Rock Throw, with more powerful moves like Bulk Up, Dynamic Punch, and Rock Slide becoming available at higher levels. The species lacks significant special attack capability with a base Special Attack of only 25, making special-based movesets impractical. Most competitive players view Timburr as a stepping stone toward its more powerful evolutions rather than a viable combatant itself, though in lower-tier casual play it can serve effectively as a physical attacker with proper training and support.
Commonly Asked Questions About Timburr
What type is Timburr?
Timburr is a fighting type Pokemon.
What does Timburr evolve into?
Timburr evolves into gurdurr, then into conkeldurr.
What are Timburr's weaknesses?
Timburr is weak to flying, psychic and fairy type moves.
Where can I find Timburr?
Timburr can be found in pinwheel forest (unova), cold storage (unova) and relic passage (unova).
Timburr Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Timburr gained substantial recognition through its appearance in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, where the Timburr Brothers emerged as major characters integral to the game's narrative. These characters worked for Gurdurr and played a crucial role in convincing him to return to his carpentry profession and construct a house for the player character, establishing a significant presence in the Mystery Dungeon subseries. The species' design and concept resonated with players due to its unique positioning as a working-class construction Pokémon, differentiating it from the more traditionally combat-focused designs of other fighting types. The choice to base a Pokémon species on construction workers and manual laborers represented a departure from typical Pokémon design philosophy, which traditionally focused on fantastical creatures rather than everyday human professions. This design choice has contributed to Timburr's appeal as a representation of honest, hard work and cooperation with humanity. The species has appeared consistently across multiple Pokémon game generations and media, maintaining its presence in the franchise and earning recognition among fans as an underrated but charming addition to the Pokédex.
Where to Find Timburr in Every Pokémon Game
Timburr has been available to players across multiple Pokémon generations since its introduction in Generation V, appearing in both Pokémon Black and White where it holds local Pokédex number 38 in the Unova region. In subsequent games, its availability has varied by region and version, with it appearing as local number 73 in Black 2 and White 2, and later receiving expanded distribution in Generation VI's X and Y where it received local number 93 in the Mountain Kalos area. The species continued its distribution in Generation VIII's Sword and Shield, where it appears as local number 171 in the main game and number 57 in the Crown Tundra DLC expansion. More recent appearances include Generation IX's Scarlet and Violet, where Timburr becomes available as local number 85 in the Teal Mask DLC. The species' high capture rate of 180 makes it relatively straightforward to add to a player's team when encountered in the wild. Across various game locations, Timburr typically appears in construction-appropriate environments like building sites and industrial areas, maintaining thematic consistency with its construction-worker nature. The consistent inclusion of Timburr across numerous games and generations ensures that players can reliably obtain this species without excessive grinding or trading, though players seeking the final evolution form Conkeldurr will need to progress through Gurdurr and complete a trade with another player.