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Generation VIII · #0835 — Puppy Pokémon
Yamper is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII, representing the 835th entry in the National Pokédex. This small canine Pokémon has become iconic in the Galar region, where it serves as a beloved companion and working animal. With a base stat total of 270, Yamper is clearly designed as an early-game Pokémon, though its unique Ball Fetch ability and fast growth rate make it an interesting choice for trainers seeking a loyal electric companion. Yamper's most distinctive feature is its ability to generate electricity from the base of its tail while running, creating the characteristic crackling sparks that follow it wherever it goes. As a quadrupedal puppy Pokémon standing just 0.3 meters tall and weighing a modest 13.5 kilograms, Yamper perfectly captures the essence of an eager young electric dog ready to assist its trainer.
Base Stats
Height
0.3m
Weight
13.5kg
Category
Puppy Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
yellow
Shape
quadruped
Abilities
If the Pokémon is not holding an item, it will fetch the Poké Ball from the first failed throw of the battle.
Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a dark, ghost, or bug move.
Yamper Biology & Physical Characteristics
Yamper possesses a unique biological mechanism for generating electricity that sets it apart from many other Electric-type Pokémon. Rather than storing electrical energy in specialized organs like some of its relatives, Yamper generates electricity from the base of its tail through kinetic motion, meaning it only produces electricity when actively running. This inability to store the generated power means Yamper constantly crackles with electrical energy during movement, making it immediately identifiable by the sparks that follow its trail. Its physiology features a primarily brown body complemented by distinctive yellow coloration that includes fluffy plumage around its neck resembling a collar, yellow highlights around its eyes, and most notably, a bolt-shaped tail that serves as the seat of its electrical generation. The Pokémon's body also displays a heart-shaped pattern on its rear, four white feet, a white underside, and light green and yellow coloration on the inner surfaces of its ears. Interestingly, Yamper frequently becomes a feeding ground for other Pokémon; Joltik are often seen clinging to Yamper's hindquarters to consume the static electricity it naturally radiates.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Yamper Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Yamper exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, making both sexes equally common in the population and giving trainers equal opportunity to obtain either gender. The Pokémon belongs to the Field egg group, which encompasses a diverse range of Pokémon including other mammals, canines, and various terrestrial creatures, allowing Yamper to breed with a wide variety of compatible Pokémon partners. With a base happiness of 50 and a fast growth rate, Yamper serves as an excellent breeding subject for trainers interested in developing competitive lineages or obtaining offspring with specific movepools and attributes. The breeding process is relatively efficient, with eggs taking 20 cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of gameplay before a new Yamper emerges. This reasonable hatch time, combined with Yamper's accessibility and the Field egg group's compatibility with numerous Pokémon, makes breeding Yamper a practical endeavor for players seeking to distribute them among their team or trade them with other trainers. Through breeding, Yamper can access several egg moves not immediately available through level-up training, including Discharge, Double-Edge, Flame Charge, Howl, and Sand Attack, expanding the movepool options available to trained offspring.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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ruby sapphire
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emerald
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gold silver
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crystal
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diamond pearl
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black white
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platinum
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heartgold soulsilver
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firered leafgreen
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black 2 white 2
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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x y
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xd
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colosseum
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ultra sun ultra moon
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sun moon
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yamper's Evolution Chain
Yamper Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Yamper follows a straightforward single-stage evolutionary line, evolving into the more powerful Boltund upon reaching level 25. This evolution represents a significant power increase, transforming the small, energetic puppy into a more formidable canine companion while maintaining its Electric-type classification. The evolution mechanics reward trainers for nurturing their Yamper through early-game challenges, with the relatively fast growth rate ensuring that the evolution milestone is reached relatively quickly in a typical playthrough. Boltund retains and amplifies many of Yamper's characteristic traits, including its electrical generation abilities and its affinity for running and movement, but achieves significantly higher base stats across all categories. The transformation is both physical and developmental, with Boltund growing substantially larger and more powerful while becoming an even more capable herding Pokémon and battle companion. This evolutionary relationship makes Yamper an excellent early-game investment for players seeking a reliable Electric-type Pokémon that will continue to develop and strengthen throughout their journey.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Yamper Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Yamper displays a notably enthusiastic and energetic temperament, possessing an almost instinctive attraction to fast-moving objects and creatures. This behavioral trait makes it prone to chasing after people, other Pokémon, and even moving vehicles with unbridled enthusiasm, embodying the playful nature of a young dog. The Galar region Pokédex reveals a more pragmatic side to Yamper's personality—while it is capable and willing to assist people with herding tasks and other work, it will only do so in exchange for treats, indicating a gluttonous nature that prioritizes food rewards. In the Galar region specifically, Yamper has become one of the most popular herding Pokémon, particularly valued for controlling and managing Wooloo flocks across the pastoral landscapes of the region. Its natural affinity for movement and speed, combined with its electric abilities, makes it ideally suited for this role. Yamper's habitat preferences lean toward areas where its electric generation abilities are most useful and where it can engage with people and work, making it predominantly found in populated and cultivated areas of Galar rather than wild, remote locations.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is very popular as a herding dog in the Galar region. As it runs, it generates electricity from the base of its tail.
This gluttonous Pokémon only assists people with their work because it wants treats. As it runs, it crackles with electricity.
Yamper Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Yamper's design draws clear inspiration from real-world dog breeds, particularly those suited for herding and pastoral work, combined with electrical and speed-related aesthetic elements. The name itself appears to derive from a combination of linguistic roots—the Japanese name 'Wanpachi' combines 'wan' (the Japanese onomatopoeia for a dog's bark) with 'pachi' (representing the crackling sound of electricity, mimicking the English 'patchy' or the Japanese 'pika'), resulting in a nomenclature that perfectly encapsulates the Pokémon's dual nature as both canine and electric creature. The English name 'Yamper' similarly suggests energetic movement combined with the electrical theme. Visually, Yamper's design emphasizes youth and approachability through its small stature, round proportions, and expressive features, while the bolt-shaped tail and yellow electrical markings immediately communicate its Electric-type nature. The heart-shaped pattern on its rear adds an endearing quality, suggesting affection and loyalty, while the white underbelly and paws enhance its puppy-like appearance. The brown coloration with yellow accents creates a warm, inviting aesthetic that appeals to trainers seeking a friendly companion, though the crackling electricity surrounding it maintains an element of power and excitement.
Learnable Moves
Yamper can learn 38 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| charge | electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| discharge | electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| electro ball | electric | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire fang | fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| flame charge | fire | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| howl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| nuzzle | electric | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rising voltage | electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sand attack | ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spark | electric | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tail whip | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder fang | electric | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| volt switch | electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
Yamper Competitive Battle Guide
While Yamper's base stat total of 270 positions it as an early-game Pokémon rather than a competitive powerhouse, it possesses several interesting qualities that merit consideration in specific competitive contexts. Its signature ability, Ball Fetch, is completely unique to Yamper within the Pokémon species, providing utility in double battles and multi-turn scenarios where Poké Ball retrievals might prove strategically valuable, though this ability sees limited practical application in most competitive formats. The hidden ability Rattled offers more conventional competitive utility, granting a Speed increase upon taking damage from Dark, Ghost, or Bug-type moves, potentially enabling unexpected speed control strategies. Yamper's movepool includes valuable Electric-type moves such as Wild Charge (90 power), Spark (65 power), and access to the move tutor technique Rising Voltage, alongside diverse coverage options including Dark-type moves like Bite and Crunch, as well as Fairy-type moves like Charm and Play Rough. In competitive contexts, Yamper itself rarely sees play due to its modest base stats and low Speed stat of just 26, but its evolution Boltund can serve as a viable competitive Electric-type option in certain formats. Training Yamper with competitive effort values in Speed and Special Attack can prepare it for effective evolution into a more battle-ready form.
Commonly Asked Questions About Yamper
What type is Yamper?
Yamper is a electric type Pokemon.
What does Yamper evolve into?
Yamper evolves into boltund.
What are Yamper's weaknesses?
Yamper is weak to ground type moves.
Yamper Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Yamper has made a significant cultural impression since its introduction in Generation VIII, becoming a fan-favorite character within the Pokémon community and the Galar region setting. The Pokémon's prominent appearances throughout the Pokémon Sword and Shield games, combined with its charming design and relatable puppy-like personality, have endeared it to players of all ages. Professor Cerise's Yamper features prominently in the Pokémon animated series, helping introduce the character to audiences beyond the games and cementing its status as a recognizable and beloved companion Pokémon. The Pokémon's cultural role within Galar as a herding animal reflects real-world canine partnerships with humans, adding a layer of authenticity and relatability to its design and function. Yamper merchandise and artwork have become popular among fans, with its distinctive yellow and brown coloration and expressive design making it particularly appealing for visual media and collectibles. The Pokémon's status as an early-game electric companion has made it a common starting choice for players new to Generation VIII games, creating widespread familiarity and nostalgic connections. Its unique Ball Fetch ability has also generated discussion within the community regarding game mechanics and creative ability design, even if the ability's practical utility remains limited.
Where to Find Yamper in Every Pokémon Game
Yamper is primarily accessible in Pokémon Sword and Shield, where it serves as an obtainable Pokémon early in the player's journey through the Galar region. In Sword and Shield, Yamper is catalogued as entry number 046 in the regional Pokédex and can be encountered in the Wild Area and various other locations throughout the game's opening sections. The Pokémon also appears in the Crown Tundra DLC expansion, listed as entry 155 in that region's Pokédex, making it accessible to players who have acquired the expansion content. With a base capture rate of 255—the maximum possible capture rate—Yamper is exceptionally easy to catch, requiring minimal effort to secure in a standard Poké Ball. This generous capture rate reflects Yamper's role as an early-game Pokémon intended to be accessible to all players regardless of experience level. The fast growth rate ensures that Yamper develops quickly, allowing trainers to reach its evolution at level 25 relatively rapidly. Yamper has not been confirmed for availability in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond, or Shining Pearl, indicating that its availability is currently limited to Sword and Shield and their expansions, though future generation games may expand its accessibility as is typical with established Pokémon species.