Yamper (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Yamper (disambiguation).

Yamper Puppy Pokémon ワンパチ Wanpachi #0835 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Electric Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Ball Fetch Cacophony Cacophony Rattled Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 255 (43.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 1'00" 0.3 m Yamper 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 29.8 lbs. 13.5 kg Yamper 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 54	Leveling rate Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Yamper 1 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 50
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Yamper (Japanese: ワンパチ Wanpachi) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

It evolves into Boltund starting at level 25.

Biology

Yamper is a quadrupedal, canine Pokémon. It has a brown body with yellow fluff around its neck, resembling a collar, and yellow highlights around its eyes. It has a yellow bolt-shaped tail and a heart-shaped pattern on its rear. Its four feet, underside, and parts of its face are white. Yamper's ears have a light green and yellow color on the inside. It also has a small yellow nose.

Yamper tends to be drawn to fast-moving things and will chase after people, other Pokémon, or even vehicles. Yamper has an organ that generates electricity from the base of its tail when it runs. It cannot store the electricity it generates, so sparks of electricity can often be seen when it is running. In the Galar region, it is a popular choice for herding Pokémon such as Wooloo. Due to its gluttonous nature, it will only assist people in exchange for treats. Joltik are often seen on its hindquarters, feeding on its static electricity.

Yamper is the only known Pokémon that can have Ball Fetch as an Ability.

Evolution

Yamper evolves into Boltund.

Unevolved Yamper  Electric

→

First Evolution Boltund  Electric

In the anime

Main series

Yamper in the anime

Major appearances

Professor Cerise's Yamper

Professor Cerise owns a Yamper that first appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!. He is usually seen with Chloe when she is home.

Minor appearances

A Yamper appeared in a fantasy in Searching for Service with a Smile!.

A Trainer's Yamper appeared in a fantasy in Sleuths for Truth!.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Yamper in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In Buddy, a Yamper chased Hop's Wooloo when it mistook its attempt at emulating Charizard as an act of aggression.

In Early-Evening Waves, Sonia's Yamper was at her home with its Trainer and Professor Magnolia. It reappeared in Moonlight, Sky, and The Gathering of Stars.

GOTCHA!

A Yamper briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Yamper in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

A Yamper first appeared in Watch Out!! Strong Rivals, under the ownership of Sonia. In PASS43, it was revealed to have evolved into Boltund.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Main article: Professor Cerise's Yamper

Like in the anime, Professor Cerise owns a Yamper, as seen in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.

In the TCG

Main article: Yamper (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII Galar #046 Galar Crown Tundra #155 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. 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.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII Sword Shield Routes 2 and 4, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness Motostoke Riverbank, Lake of Outrage, Giant's Mirror (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Ballimere Lake Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Masters EX Sync pair scout (Sonia's)

In events

Wild Area News

Games	Event	Gigantamax	Location	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	17	September 1 to 30, 2020

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 59		119 - 166	228 - 322
Attack: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Defense: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 26		27 - 85	51 - 166
Total: 270	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 055 Nuzzle Electric Physical 02020 100100% 20 1010 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1515 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 2020 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20 2626 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 20 3030 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 3535 Charge Electric Status 0000— 00——% 20 4040 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100100% 15 4545 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 09090% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Yamper Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Yamper

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM29 TM29 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM66 TM66 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM68 TM68 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM80 TM80 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM85 TM85 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR32 TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR80 TR80 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR86 TR86 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TR90 TR90 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Yamper Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Yamper

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Discharge Electric Special 80 100% 15 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Flame Charge Fire Physical 50 100% 20 Howl Normal Status — —% 40 Sand Attack Ground Status — 100% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Yamper in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Yamper in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Yamper Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Yamper

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Rising Voltage Electric Special 70 100% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Yamper Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Yamper

Side game data

Pokémon GO File:GO835.png Base HP: 153 Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 90 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Spark, Bite Charged Attacks: Thunder, Crunch

Evolution data

Unevolved Yamper  Electric

Level 25 →

First Evolution Boltund  Electric

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII Sword Shield
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Yamper images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Yamper was first showcased during an E3 2019 demo before its official reveal.
• Yamper shares its category with Growlithe, Lillipup, Rockruff, and Fidough. They are all known as the Puppy Pokémon.

Origin

Yamper appears to be based on a Welsh corgi, a breed of dog that is famous for being the pet of Elizabeth II, who reigned as Queen of the United Kingdom — the country that Galar is based on — during Pokémon Sword and Shield's production and release season. Its tail appears to take its shape after a lightning or electricity symbol.

Name origin

Yamper may be a combination of yap, ampere, and scamper.

Wanpachi may be a combination of ワンワン wanwan (onomatopoeia for barking) and パチパチ pachipachi (onomatopoeia for crackling).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ワンパチ Wanpachi From ワンワン wanwan and パチパチ pachipachi French Voltoutou From volt and toutou Spanish Yamper Same as English name German Voldi From Volt, Hundi, and possibly Waldi Italian Yamper Same as English name Korean 멍파치 Meongpachi From 멍멍 meongmeong and partial transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 來電汪 / 来电汪 Láidiànwāng From 來 / 来 lái, 電 / 电 diàn, and 汪汪 wāngwāng Cantonese Chinese 來電汪 Lòihdihnwōng From 來 lòih, 電 dihn, and 汪汪 wōngwōng

More languages Russian Ямпер Yamper Transcription of English name Thai วันปาจิ Wanpachi Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Professor Cerise's Yamper

External links

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Pokémon

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