Tynamo sits at the start of its evolution line — not yet at full power, but that changes fast. Most trainers push through to Eelektross as fast as possible. Only weak to Ground. Known as the EleFish Pokemon.
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.
Tynamo Weakness
GoodType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
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 a spread EV build EVs shapes the defensive spread, and Levitate adds utility.
Best Build
Best Tynamo Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Tera Blast
- Charge Beam
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
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
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.
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
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.
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 doesn't appear in Sun & 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:
At 275 BST, Tynamo is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Eelektrik before bringing it to any serious fight.
Tynamo's biggest threats include Swampert (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Tynamo evolves into Eelektrik at level 39. Tynamo is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Tynamo gets Levitate. But Levitate is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Tynamo is leaning toward the physical side (base 55 Attack). Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Tynamo appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Since Black & White, Tynamo has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Tynamo has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A