Yamper Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves
Yamper
Puppy Pokémon
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.
Yamper Pokédex brings together the essential information for Yamper, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Yamper is National Pokédex #835 and was introduced in Generation VIII. It is a Electric-type Pokémon.
This Yamper Pokédex covers Yamper across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. 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.
Yamper at a glance
- Type
- ELECTRIC
- Weak to
- GROUND2×
- Best base stat
- Hp — 59
- Abilities
- Ball ♀etch, Rattled (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Boltund — Level 25
Yamper Pokédex overview
Yamper has the Electric typing, it belongs to Generation VIII, its Pokédex classification is the Puppy Pokémon. 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. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Yamper Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.
Yamper quick facts
- Height
- 0.3 m
- Weight
- 13.5 kg
- Generation
- Generation VIII
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Capture rate
- 255
- Base happiness
- 50
Yamper Pokédex type and weaknesses
Yamper is weak to Ground. It resists Electric, Flying and Steel. These matchups come from Yamper's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Yamper and which types it can resist more comfortably.
Yamper type effectiveness
Damage taken when Yamper is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Electric typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Yamper Pokédex stats
Yamper has a base stat total of 270, with Hp as its highest listed base stat at 59. In the Yamper Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Yamper is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.
Yamper Pokédex abilities
Yamper can have Ball ♀etch and Rattled as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Yamper functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.
Yamper abilities
Ball ♀etch
If the Pokémon is not holding an item, it will fetch the Poké Ball from the first failed throw of the battle.
Rattled Hidden
Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.
Yamper Pokédex evolution
No additional evolution information is shown for Yamper. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.
Yamper evolution family
Yamper evolution requirements
Evolves into
Boltund
Level 25
Yamper Pokédex forms and shiny appearance
Yamper has 1 form shown on this Yamper Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.


Yamper Pokédex game appearances
Yamper appears in 2 Pokémon titles, including Shield and Sword. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Yamper appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.
Yamper game availability
This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.
Where can you find Yamper?
The locations below show where Yamper can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.
Yamper encounter locations
| Game | Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield | Galar Route 2 Lakeside | Overworld | 40–43 | 5% | — |
| Shield | Galar Route 2 ♂ain | Overworld | 5–7 | 5% | — |
| Shield | Galar Route 2 ♂ain | Only One | 8 | 100% | — |
| Shield | Galar Route 4 Area | Overworld | 14–16 | 20% | — |
| Sword | Galar Route 2 Lakeside | Overworld | 40–43 | 5% | — |
| Sword | Galar Route 2 ♂ain | Overworld | 5–7 | 5% | — |
| Sword | Galar Route 2 ♂ain | Only One | 8 | 100% | — |
| Sword | Galar Route 4 Area | Overworld | 14–16 | 20% | — |
No encounter records match these filters.
Yamper Pokédex moves
The Yamper Pokédex lists 42 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.
Yamper move explorer
42 moves shown
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Level Up |
| 1 | Tail Whip | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Level Up |
| 5 | Nuzzle | ELECTRIC | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 10 | Bite | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Level Up |
| 15 | Roar | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 20 | Spark | ELECTRIC | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 26 | Charm | FAIRY | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 30 | Crunch | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 35 | Charge | ELECTRIC | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 40 | Wild Charge | ELECTRIC | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 45 | Play Rough | FAIRY | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | Level Up |
| — | Attract | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Charm | FAIRY | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Crunch | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Dig | GROUND | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Electro Ball | ELECTRIC | Special | — | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Facade | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Fire ♀ang | FIRE | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Helping Hand | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Play Rough | FAIRY | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Protect | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Rest | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Round | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Snarl | DARK | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Swift | NORMAL | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Thunder | ELECTRIC | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Thunder Wave | ELECTRIC | Status | — | 90 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Thunder ♀ang | ELECTRIC | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Thunderbolt | ELECTRIC | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Uproar | NORMAL | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Volt Switch | ELECTRIC | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Wild Charge | ELECTRIC | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Discharge | ELECTRIC | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Egg |
| — | Double Edge | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Egg |
| — | Flame Charge | FIRE | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | Egg |
| — | Howl | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 40 | Egg |
| — | Sand Attack | GROUND | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Egg |
| — | Rising Voltage | ELECTRIC | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | Tutor |
No moves match these filters.
Yamper Pokédex entries
The Yamper Pokédex entries below let you compare how Yamper has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.
Yamper Pokédex entries
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.
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