You won't find a real weakness in Tynamo's stat line. It's well-rounded for the EleFish Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Speed EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
While one alone doesn’t have much power, a chain of many Tynamo can be as powerful as lightning.
These Pokémon move in schools. They have an electricity-generating organ, so they discharge electricity if in danger.
Type-wise, Tynamo takes extra damage from Ground. Not many exploitable gaps in the Electric typing defensive chart. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
Landorus's Sludge Bomb hits Tynamo for 64-75%. Hippowdon threatens a KO with Earthquake (144-169%).
 Landorus Ground | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tynamo View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb64-75% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Tynamo View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x144-169%KO | ||
Tynamo kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Eelektrik all the way to Eelektross. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 240 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Tynamo easily with 63 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Tynamo hasn't fully evolved, but Eviolite's 50% bulk boost makes it viable anyway. Timid nature with spread EVs shapes the defensive spread, and Levitate adds utility.
Best Build
Tynamo best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Tera Blast
- Charge Beam
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Winds & Waves has not been released yet. Build info will be available after launch.
Check back after the game launches for competitive build content.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Tera Blast
- Charge Beam
- Knock Off
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Spark and Charge Beam for Tynamo, with Normal and Dark coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Winds & Waves is still unreleased. Tynamo's learnable moves will be confirmed closer to the game's launch.
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Spark and Charge Beam for Tynamo, with Normal coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Spark and Charge Beam for Tynamo, with Normal coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
high spawn rates for Tynamo across 20 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Tynamo in Scarlet & Violet
You can catch Tynamo through 20 walking encounters from Lv. 25-43, but availability differs between Scarlet and Violet. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Winds & Waves hasn't launched yet, so encounter data for Tynamo isn't confirmed. In other games, it's available in Black, Black 2, or Scarlet.
Location data for Winds & Waves is not yet available. Details will be added when the game launches.
Also found in:
Tynamo doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Scarlet to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Tynamo is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A.
Also found in:
Tynamo doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Scarlet to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Tynamo is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Tynamo becomes Eelektrik at level 39, then Eelektross using a Thunder Stone. Straight three-stage line with no branching.
Tynamo evolves into Eelektrik at level 39. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
For a casual playthrough, Tynamo works as a placeholder. Electric coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Eelektrik. That's where the stats start mattering.
Tynamo is catchable across 9 games. Debuted in Winds & Waves and most recently available in Black & White and Black 2 & White 2.
Since Black & White, Tynamo has been obtainable in 9 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Tynamo has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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