Yamper (Japanese: ワンパチ, Hepburn: Wanpachi) (YAM-per[1]) 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 | |
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| Attack | |
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| Sp. Atk | |
| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 270
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Learnset[]
By leveling up[]
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Tackle | 
|
Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Tail Whip |
|
Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 5 | Nuzzle | 
|
Physical | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| 10 | Bite | 
|
Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 15 | Roar |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | Spark |
|
Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 26 | Charm | 
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Crunch |
|
Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 35 | Charge |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 40 | Wild Charge |
|
Physical | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 45 | Play Rough |
|
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 |
|
Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| TM15 | Dig | 
|
Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM21 | Rest | 
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM24 | Snore |
|
Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | Protect |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM29 | Charm |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM31 | Attract |
|
Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM39 | Facade |
|
Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM40 | Swift |
|
Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM41 | Helping Hand |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM66 | Thunder Fang |
|
Physical | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| TM68 | Fire Fang | 
|
Physical | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| TM76 | Round |
|
Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM80 | Volt Switch |
|
Special | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM85 | Snarl |
|
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 |
|
Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TR09 | Thunder |
|
Special | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| TR20 | Substitute |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR26 | Endure |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR32 | Crunch |
|
Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR35 | Uproar |
|
Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR80 | Electro Ball |
|
Special | ? | 100% | 10 |
| TR86 | Wild Charge |
|
Physical | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TR90 | Play Rough |
|
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 |
|
Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Sand Attack |
|
Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Flame Charge |
|
Physical | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Discharge |
|
Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Howl |
|
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. |
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Sprites[]
Appearances[]
Anime[]
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, Rockruff, and Fidough. 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.
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 620. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.