Almost nobody uses Yamper in battle. It exists to evolve into Boltund, which is a completely different story. Get it there and you won't regret it. Introduced in Gen 8. Only weak to Ground.
HP and Defense carry most of Yamper's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 HP EV. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
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 Weakness
GoodYamper's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground moves. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. Just 1 weak spot to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
One evolution ahead. Yamper grows into Boltund through a straightforward two-stage chain. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 220 total stats over Yamper.
How to Evolve
Breed Yamper easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Yamper's built to absorb hits. Calm nature leans into special wall duty, Focus Sash gives it a guaranteed survive from full HP, and Rest handles sustain. Rattled and max HP and Sp. Def EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Best Yamper Moveset
- Nuzzle
- Snarl
- Sleep Talk
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Yamper. TMs unlock Normal and Dark coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Thunder and Wild Charge into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Easy grab on Yamper with high spawn rates across 28 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations
Before you go hunting for Yamper, check which of the 28 spots belong to your version. Shield and Sword each have different walking encounters at Lv. 5-65.
Yamper is meant to evolve into Boltund. At 270 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Watch for Rhydon (Ground) when using Yamper. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 26 Speed, Yamper won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Yamper evolves into Boltund at level 25. Yamper is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Ball Fetch if the Pokémon is not holding an item, it will fetch the Poké Ball from the first failed throw of the battle — that's the one you want on Yamper. Rattled is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 26 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Yamper is a mixed attacker — base 45 Attack and 40 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Yamper can be found in Sword & Shield.
Yamper joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- 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 VBW
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 VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A