Stats & Training
You won't find a real weakness in Tynamo's stat line. It's well-rounded for the EleFish Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Speed EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
While one alone doesn’t have much power, a chain of many Tynamo can be as powerful as lightning.
One alone can emit only a trickle of electricity, so a group of them gathers to unleash a powerful electric shock.
Tynamo Weakness
Type-wise, Tynamo takes extra damage from Ground. Not many exploitable gaps in the Electric typing defensive chart. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
In X & Y, Gastrodon can KO Tynamo with Scald (91-108%). Landorus threatens a KO with Earthquake (295-347%).
Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Tynamo View Gastrodon builds →Scald91-108%KO | ||
Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tynamo View Landorus builds →Focus Blast150-177%KO Earthquake 2x295-347%KO | ||
X & Y Evolution
Tynamo kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Eelektrik all the way to Eelektross. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 240 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
X & Y Tynamo Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Spark and Charge Beam for Tynamo, with Normal coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Tynamo in X & Y
Tynamo can't be caught in X & Y. Bring it over from Black, Black 2, or Scarlet instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Tynamo is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to X & Y.
Also found in:
Tynamo Guide
Tynamo becomes Eelektrik at level 39, then Eelektross using a Thunder Stone. Straight three-stage line with no branching.
Tynamo evolves into Eelektrik at level 39. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In X & Y, For a casual playthrough, Tynamo works as a placeholder. Electric coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Eelektrik. That's where the stats start mattering.
Tynamo is catchable in X & Y. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 8 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Tynamo has been obtainable in 9 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Tynamo has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
