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TL;DR. Yamper is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 270. 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.
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.
Height0.3 m
Weight13.5 kg
AbilitiesBall Fetch
HiddenRattled
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 270. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 59
Attack 45
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 40
Sp. Defense 50
Speed 26
Total270
270 base stat total, the 935th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 65th among Electric-types.
59 base HP, Yamper's strongest stat, ranking 48th of 69 Electric-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Yamper on Daily Pokémon
Yamper was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Yamper in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Yamper reaches 788 CP at level 40 and 901 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack80
GO Defense90
GO Stamina153
Max CP (L40)788
Max CP (L50)890
Best buddy (L51)901
Raid catch CP 410–450 (L20). Weather boosted 512–562 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Apr 1 to Apr 8, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1 to Apr 8, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 24 to Dec 1, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Quick answers
Common questions about Yamper.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Yamper, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Yamper?
Yamper is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Yamper weak to?
Yamper takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Yamper resistant to?
Yamper resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Yamper evolve?
Yamper evolves into Boltund (Level 25).
What generation is Yamper from?
Yamper was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0835.
What are Yamper's base stats?
Yamper has HP 59, Attack 45, Defense 50, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 50, and Speed 26. Total base stat total: 270.
What are Yamper's abilities?
Yamper can have the ability Ball Fetch, plus the Hidden Ability Rattled.
Is Yamper legendary or mythical?
No. Yamper is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Yamper's best stat?
Yamper's highest base stat is HP at 59, which ranks 48th of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
Is Yamper good?
Yamper has a base stat total of 270, the 935th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 65th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Yamper as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Yamper is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Ground
½× Resists
Electric Steel
Comparison
Yamper vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Yamper | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 59 | 69 | -10 |
| Attack | 45 | 75 | -30 |
| Defense | 50 | 65 | -15 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 84 | -44 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 68 | -18 |
| Speed | 26 | 82 | -56 |
| Total | 270 | 443 | -173 |
Game appearances
Yamper appears in 4 games.
Every mainline release where Yamper is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Yamper.
Every main-series game Yamper is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoutes 2 and 4, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness
- RaidMotostoke Riverbank, Lake of Outrage, Giant's Mirror (Max Raid Battle)
- WildBallimere Lake (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Sword and Shield. From HOME it can move into Sword and Shield.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Yamper appears in 36 episodes.
From JN002 (2019-11-24) through HZ147 (2026-08-28).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Yamper partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Yamper partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Yamper in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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