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Yamper (Japanese: ワンパチ, HepburnWanpachi) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII. It evolves into Boltund at level 25.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Yamper is based on the Corgi, a breed commonly attributed to the UK (Welsh Corgis, the royal Corgis). It shares the chubby body and short legs with the Corgi, but its face more resembles the Boston Terrier. Its underbelly and paws are white, while its top half is light tan. It has a small, lightning-bolt shaped tail. The insides of its ears are green and yellow, as are its eyes. It has a large patch of yellow fur around its neck. It has two small, visible fangs on the bottom of its mouth.

Behavior[]

Yamper have a habit of chasing running and moving things, ranging from humans and other Pokémon to moving vehicles.

As they can't store much electricity in its organ, this can explain their tendency to roam around with crackling electric sparks.

Yamper follow and obey people only because they want treats, according to their Shield Dex entry. However, this doesn't affect their popularity in Galar as shepherd dogs.

Natural abilities[]

Yamper can generate electricity from the base of their tails. Yamper is also the only pokemon with the ability Ball Fetch.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Sword and Shield Route 2, Route 4, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battle: Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank

Common

Pokédex entries[]

  • 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.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
59
Attack
45
Defense
50
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
50
Speed
26
Total
270

Learnset[]

By leveling up[]

Generation VIII
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 40 100% 35
1 Tail Whip Type Normal Status 100% 30
5 Nuzzle Type Electric Physical 20 100% 20
10 Bite Type Dark Physical 60 100% 25
15 Roar Type Normal Status 100% 20
20 Spark Type Electric Physical 65 100% 20
26 Charm Type Fairy Status 100% 20
30 Crunch Type Dark Physical 80 100% 15
35 Charge Type Electric Status 100% 20
40 Wild Charge Type Electric Physical 90 100% 15
45 Play Rough Type Fairy Physical 90 90% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM[]

Generation VIII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM14 Thunder Wave Type Electric Status 90% 20
TM15 Dig Type Ground Physical 80 100% 10
TM21 Rest Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TM24 Snore Type Normal Special 50 100% 15
TM25 Protect Type Normal Status 100% 10
TM29 Charm Type Fairy Status 100% 20
TM31 Attract Type Normal Status 100% 15
TM39 Facade Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM40 Swift Type Normal Special 60 100% 20
TM41 Helping Hand Type Normal Status 100% 20
TM66 Thunder Fang Type Electric Physical 65 95% 15
TM68 Fire Fang Type Fire Physical 65 95% 15
TM76 Round Type Normal Special 60 100% 15
TM80 Volt Switch Type Electric Special 70 100% 20
TM85 Snarl Type Dark Special 55 95% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TR[]

Generation VIII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TR08 Thunderbolt Type Electric Special 90 100% 15
TR09 Thunder Type Electric Special 110 70% 10
TR20 Substitute Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR26 Endure Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR32 Crunch Type Dark Physical 80 100% 15
TR35 Uproar Type Normal Special 90 100% 10
TR80 Electro Ball Type Electric Special ? 100% 10
TR86 Wild Charge Type Electric Physical 90 100% 15
TR90 Play Rough Type Fairy Physical 90 90% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By breeding[]

Generation VIII
Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Double-Edge Type Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Parent Candidates:
Sand Attack Type Ground Status 100% 15
Parent Candidates:
Flame Charge Type Fire Physical 50 100% 20
Parent Candidates:
Discharge Type Electric Special 80 100% 15
Parent Candidates:
Howl Type Normal Status —% 40
Parent Candidates:
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM.

By tutoring[]

Yamper learns no moves via tutoring.


Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Professor Cerise Yamper

Professor Cerise's Yamper.

A Yamper appear in the anime where it belongs to Professor Cerise and his family but has a special attachment towards Chloe. Yamper first appeared in "Legend? Go! Friends? Go!" Where Ash and his Pikachu arrives at the Cerise Laboratory.

Trivia[]

  • Yamper shares its species name with Growlithe, Lillipup, and Rockruff. They are all known as the Puppy Pokémon.
  • Along with Impidimp, it was first shown in the E3 2019 demo before being officially revealed.
    • However, unlike Yamper, Impidimp was never revealed officially prior to the release of Sword and Shield.
  • Despite its Pokédex entry in Shield, Yamper cannot have Gluttony as an ability.
  • Yamper was first mentioned in a leak where it was mistakenly spelled "Pamper"

Origin[]

Yamper is based on a Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy. It may also be based on either the Raiju, a mythical lightning beast in Japanese mythology, which is known to take the shape of a wolf or dog. It may take some inspiration from the black dog, an English myth that is known to be seen during thunderstorms.

Etymology[]

Yamper might come from yap, a dog noise, scamper, to run around, and ampere, a measurement of electricity.

Gallery[]

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