Yamper Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Yamper official artwork
#0835

Yamper

Puppy Pokémon

ELECTRIC

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

GROUND2×

Resists

ELECTRIC½×FLYING½×STEEL½×

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 base stats

Hp59
Attack45
Defense50
Special Attack40
Special Defense50
Speed26
Total270

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

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 normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Yamper.

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

ShieldWild encounter
SwordWild encounter

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

8 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
ShieldGalar Route 2 LakesideOverworld40–435%—
ShieldGalar Route 2 ♂ainOverworld5–75%—
ShieldGalar Route 2 ♂ainOnly One8100%—
ShieldGalar Route 4 AreaOverworld14–1620%—
SwordGalar Route 2 LakesideOverworld40–435%—
SwordGalar Route 2 ♂ainOverworld5–75%—
SwordGalar Route 2 ♂ainOnly One8100%—
SwordGalar Route 4 AreaOverworld14–1620%—

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

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1TackleNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
1Tail WhipNORMALStatus—10030Level Up
5NuzzleELECTRICPhysical2010020Level Up
10BiteDARKPhysical6010025Level Up
15RoarNORMALStatus——20Level Up
20SparkELECTRICPhysical6510020Level Up
26CharmFAIRYStatus—10020Level Up
30CrunchDARKPhysical8010015Level Up
35ChargeELECTRICStatus——20Level Up
40Wild ChargeELECTRICPhysical9010015Level Up
45Play RoughFAIRYPhysical909010Level Up
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—CharmFAIRYStatus—10020Machine
—CrunchDARKPhysical8010015Machine
—DigGROUNDPhysical8010010Machine
—Electro BallELECTRICSpecial—10010Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Fire ♀angFIREPhysical659515Machine
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Play RoughFAIRYPhysical909010Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnarlDARKSpecial559515Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—ThunderELECTRICSpecial1107010Machine
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Machine
—Thunder ♀angELECTRICPhysical659515Machine
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Machine
—UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Machine
—Volt SwitchELECTRICSpecial7010020Machine
—Wild ChargeELECTRICPhysical9010015Machine
—DischargeELECTRICSpecial8010015Egg
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Egg
—Flame ChargeFIREPhysical5010020Egg
—HowlNORMALStatus——40Egg
—Sand AttackGROUNDStatus—10015Egg
—Rising VoltageELECTRICSpecial7010020Tutor

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

GameEntry
Sword

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.

Shield

This gluttonous Pokémon only assists people with their work because it wants treats. As it runs, it crackles with electricity.

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