No. 0835

Yamper

Puppy Pokémon

Official art

Yamper is an Electric-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, with a base stat total of 270. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Electric

Height: 0.3 m 1′00″
Weight: 13.5 kg 29.8 lbs
Base stat total: 270 Higher than 8% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VIII Sword & Shield

Abilities

Pokédex entryShield

This gluttonous Pokémon only assists people with their work because it wants treats. As it runs, it crackles with electricity.

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Base stats

HP59134–166228–322

Atk4558–10685–207

Def5063–11294–218

SpA4054–10176–196

SpD5063–11294–218

Spe2641–8551–166

Total270Higher than 8% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

Ground

Resists

½×

ElectricFlyingSteel

Takes normal damage from 14 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 26); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+85Max78No SP46Min41Scarf127Tailwind170

At max Speed, Yamper outspeeds 4 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Yamper against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		Yamper · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
78		Yamper · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
46		Yamper · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Without a held item, it fetches the first Poké Ball that fails to catch a wild Pokémon. No effect in trainer battles.
Everything about Ball Fetch →
Speed is raised 1 if hit by a Bug-, Dark-, or Ghost-type attack, or Intimidated.
Everything about Rattled →
Other Pokémon with Rattled 19
Alolan Meowth Alolan Persian Magikarp Ledyba Sudowoodo Dunsparce Snubbull Granbull Poochyena Whismur Clamperl Bonsly White-Striped Basculin Cubchoo Toxel Wiglett Wugtrio Dudunsparce Gimmighoul

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexLC

Evolution

#0835YamperElectric
1. Level 25
  #0836BoltundElectric

Moves

Level up 11


1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
1	Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
5	Nuzzle100% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Phys	20	100%	20
10	Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
15	RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
20	Spark30% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Phys	65	100%	20
26	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
30	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
35	Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.	Electric	Status	—	—	20
40	Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.	Electric	Phys	90	100%	15
45	Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Phys	90	90%	10

TM / HM / TR 25


TM14	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM15	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
TM21	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM24	SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	15
TM25	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM29	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
TM31	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM39	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM40	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM41	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM66	Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.	Electric	Phys	65	95%	15
TM68	Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.	Fire	Phys	65	95%	15
TM76	RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.	Normal	Spec	60	100%	15
TM80	Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.	Electric	Spec	70	100%	20
TM85	Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.	Dark	Spec	55	95%	15
TR08	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	90	100%	15
TR09	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Spec	110	70%	10
TR20	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR26	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR27	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR32	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
TR35	UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TR80	Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.	Electric	Spec	—	100%	10
TR86	Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.	Electric	Phys	90	100%	15
TR90	Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Phys	90	90%	10

Egg moves 5


Egg	Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.	Electric	Spec	80	100%	15
Egg	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
Egg	Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Fire	Phys	50	100%	20
Egg	HowlRaises the user's and ally's Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
Egg	Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Status	—	100%	15

Tutor 1


Tutor	Rising Voltage2× power if target is grounded in Electric Terrain.	Electric	Spec	70	100%	20

Biology

Yamper are corgi-like Pokémon often used for herding, who assist people with the intention of receiving treats as a reward.

Design & origin

Some have noted that Yamper's design may reference Queen Elizabeth II's fondness for Welsh and Pembroke corgis.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official worldwide vote#8 in Galar in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 25,695 votesThe Pokémon Company International

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Puppy Pokémon
: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Yellow

: —

Galar#046Crown Tundra#155

This gluttonous Pokémon only assists people with their work because it wants treats. As it runs, it crackles with electricity.
Shield
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.
Sword

Names around the world

English: Yamper
Japanese: ワンパチ
Japanese (romaji): Wanpachi
Korean: 멍파치
Chinese (Traditional): 來電汪
Chinese (Simplified): 来电汪
French: Voltoutou
German: Voldi
Spanish: Yamper
Italian: Yamper

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

: 1 HP
: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 50
: 54
: Fast

Breeding

: Field
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Ballimere LakeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Ballimere LakeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65

Shield 10 areas

Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 2Static encounter, Walking in the overworld · Lv 5–8
Route 2 (Lakeside)Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–43
Route 4Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–16
Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60

Sword 10 areas

Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 2Static encounter, Walking in the overworld · Lv 5–8
Route 2 (Lakeside)Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–43
Route 4Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–16
Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.