What does Yamper evolve into?

Get Yamper to Boltund at level 25. At 270 BST, Yamper is just the starting point.

At what level does Yamper evolve?

Level 25 gets you Boltund . Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.

For Sword & Shield, you can run Yamper through the first few routes without issues. 270 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Boltund as fast as you can.

Where can you catch Yamper?

You can find Yamper in Sword & Shield. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details.

Yamper - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Balanced

DTier

26Speed · Very Slow

Stats & Training

HP and Defense carry most of Yamper's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 HP EV. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.

Base Stats

Below

HP59

Attack45

Defense50

Sp. Atk40

Sp. Def50

Speed26

Total270

Details

Catch Rate

Guaranteed255 / 255

Growth Rate

Fast800,000 XP

Height0.3 m

Weight13.5 kg

Base XP54

Abilities

Ball Fetch

If the Pokémon is not holding an item, it will fetch the Poké Ball from the first failed throw of the battle.

RattledHA

Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a dark, ghost, or bug move.

EV Yield

HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe

HP training source

Pokedex Entries

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.

Yamper Weakness

Yamper's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. Just 1 weak spot to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.

Yamper Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Ground
0.5x (Resist)	Electric, Flying, Steel

Type ChartGood

1Weak

3Resist

0Immune

Score+1

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ground

½xResist

Electric Flying Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (2)

Water Flying

How to Beat Yamper in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Hippowdon Ground	A
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeLv. 44 DigTM15 Stomping TantrumTM98 BulldozeTM81 Damage vs Yamper Earthquake 2x 160-188%KO Dig 2x 128-151%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x 120-142%KO Bulldoze 2x 96-114%KO View Hippowdon builds →
Excadrill GroundSteel	A
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 Drill RunLv. 46 Stomping TantrumTM98 BulldozeTM81 Damage vs Yamper Dig 2x 150-177%KO Drill Run 2x 150-177%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x 142-167%KO Bulldoze 2x 114-135%KO View Excadrill builds →
Flygon GroundDragon	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeLv. 44 Earth PowerLv. 38 DigTM15 BulldozeTM81 Damage vs Yamper Earthquake 2x 146-172%KO Earth Power 2x 110-130%KO Dig 2x 116-137%KO Bulldoze 2x 88-105%KO View Flygon builds →
Sandaconda Ground	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 BulldozeTM81 Mud ShotTM53 Sand TombTM49 Damage vs Yamper Dig 2x 124-147%KO Bulldoze 2x 92-109%KO Mud Shot 2x 59-70% Sand Tomb 2x 55-65% View Sandaconda builds →
Seismitoad WaterGround	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 Stomping TantrumTM98 BulldozeTM81 Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Yamper Dig 2x 112-133%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x 106-126%KO Bulldoze 2x 84-100%KO Mud Shot 2x 71-84% View Seismitoad builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

One evolution ahead. Yamper grows into Boltund through a straightforward two-stage chain. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 220 total stats over Yamper. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#835Yamper

Level 25

#836Boltund

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Yamper

Electric

Boltund

Electric

69+10

ATK

90+45

DEF

60+10

SP.ATK

90+50

SP.DEF

60+10

SPE

121+95

BST

270D-Tier

490C-Tier+220

ROLE

Balanced

Pivot

TYPE

Utility

Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Yamper easily with 152 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Discharge, Double-Edge, Flame Charge and 2 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

Ground

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

5moves

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Yamper Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.

Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.

Moves

You'll want to breed for Discharge and Double-Edge on Yamper. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Thunder and Wild Charge, they expand what Yamper can actually threaten in practice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Tackle

D4010035Normal

Lv 1

Tail Whip

——10030Normal

Lv 5

Nuzzle

D2010020Electric

Lv 10

Bite

D6010025Dark

Lv 15

Roar-6

C——20Normal

Lv 20

Spark

—6510020Electric

Lv 26

Charm

C—10020Fairy

Lv 30

Crunch

D8010015Dark

Lv 35

Charge

D——20Electric

Lv 40

Wild Charge

C9010015Electric

Lv 45

Play Rough

D909010Fairy

TM Moves

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM29

Charm

C—10020Fairy

TR32

Crunch

D8010015Dark

TM15

Dig

D8010010Ground

TR80

Electro Ball

D—10010Electric

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM39

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM68

Fire Fang

D659515Fire

TM41

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TR90

Play Rough

D909010Fairy

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM85

Snarl

D559515Dark

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM40

Swift

D60—20Normal

TR09

Thunder

D1107010Electric

TM66

Thunder Fang

D659515Electric

TM14

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

TR08

Thunderbolt

D9010015Electric

TR35

Uproar

D9010010Normal

TM80

Volt Switch

D7010020Electric

TR86

Wild Charge

C9010015Electric

Egg Moves

Egg

Discharge

D8010015Electric

Egg

Double-Edge

D12010015Normal

Egg

Flame Charge

D5010020Fire

Egg

Howl

D——40Normal

Egg

Sand Attack

D—10015Ground

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Rising Voltage

D7010020Electric

Sword & Shield Yamper Locations

Easy grab on Yamper with high spawn rates across 28 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.

Best Locations to Catch Yamper in Sword & Shield

Before you go hunting for Yamper, check which of the 28 spots belong to your version. Shield and Sword each have different walking encounters at Lv. 5-65.

Route 4

ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Route

20%Early

All Weather

Route 4

SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Route

20%Early

All Weather

Route 2

ShieldOverworld Lv.5-7 Route

5%Early

All Weather

Route 2

SwordOverworld Lv.5-7 Route

5%Early

All Weather

Stony Wilderness - 2

ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30

45%Mid

Thunderstorm

Stony Wilderness - 2

SwordOverworld Lv.28-30

45%Mid

Thunderstorm

Motostoke Riverbank

SwordOverworld Lv.26-28

40%Mid

Thunderstorm

Motostoke Riverbank

ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30

40%Mid

Thunderstorm

Stony Wilderness

SwordOverworld Lv.28-30

35%Mid

Thunderstorm

Stony Wilderness

ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30

35%Mid

Thunderstorm

Giant's Mirror

ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30

10%Mid

Thunderstorm

Giant's Mirror

SwordOverworld Lv.28-30

10%Mid

Thunderstorm

Route 2 - High Level

ShieldOverworld Lv.40-43 Route

5%Late

All Weather

Route 2 - High Level

SwordOverworld Lv.40-43 Route

5%Late

All Weather

Ballimere Lake

ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water

32%Post

Overcast

Ballimere Lake

SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water

32%Post

Overcast

Ballimere Lake

ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water

24%Post

Snowing

Ballimere Lake

SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water

24%Post

Snowing

Ballimere Lake

ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water

24%Post

Heavy Fog

Ballimere Lake

SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water

24%Post

Heavy Fog

Ballimere Lake

ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water

19%Post

Normal Weather

Ballimere Lake

ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water

19%Post

Intense Sun

Ballimere Lake

SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water

19%Post

Normal Weather

Ballimere Lake

SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water

19%Post

Intense Sun

Ballimere Lake

ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water

19%Post

Raining

Ballimere Lake

SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water

19%Post

Raining

Ballimere Lake

ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water

19%Post

Thunderstorm

Ballimere Lake

SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water

19%Post

Thunderstorm

Yamper Guide

Get Yamper to Boltund at level 25. At 270 BST, Yamper is just the starting point.
Level 25 gets you Boltund. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
For Sword & Shield, you can run Yamper through the first few routes without issues. 270 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Boltund as fast as you can.
You can find Yamper in Sword & Shield. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details.

Game Availability

Yamper joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Stunfisk GroundElectric	A
Available Moves Moves Mud ShotLv. 10 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Yamper Mud Shot 2x 73-86% Mud-Slap 2x 29-36% View Stunfisk builds →
Diggersby NormalGround	B
Available Moves Moves Mud ShotLv. 12 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Yamper Mud Shot 2x 56-66% Mud-Slap 2x 25-31% View Diggersby builds →
Mudbray Ground	C
Available Moves Moves BulldozeLv. 12 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Yamper Bulldoze 2x 90-107%KO Mud-Slap 2x 20-25% View Mudbray builds →
Palpitoad WaterGround	D
Available Move Moves Mud ShotLv. 12 Damage vs Yamper Mud Shot 2x 64-76% View Palpitoad builds →
Drilbur Ground	D
Available Move Moves Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Yamper Mud-Slap 2x 17-20% View Drilbur builds →

Stunfisk GroundElectric	A
Available Moves Moves Mud ShotTM53 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Yamper Mud Shot 2x 70-83% Mud-Slap 2x 29-35% View Stunfisk builds →
Diggersby NormalGround	B
Available Moves Moves BulldozeLv. 23 Mud ShotTM53 Sand TombTM49 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Yamper Bulldoze 2x 58-70% Mud Shot 2x 51-61% Sand Tomb 2x 36-43% Mud-Slap 2x 22-26% View Diggersby builds →
Onix RockGround	C
TM Move Moves Sand TombTM49 Damage vs Yamper Sand Tomb 2x 32-39% View Onix builds →
Mudbray Ground	C
Available Moves Moves BulldozeLv. 12 Sand TombTM49 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Yamper Bulldoze 2x 88-104%KO Sand Tomb 2x 51-61% Mud-Slap 2x 22-26% View Mudbray builds →
Palpitoad WaterGround	D
TM Move Moves Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Yamper Mud Shot 2x 58-70% View Palpitoad builds →

Stunfisk GroundElectric	A
Available Moves Moves Mud ShotTM53 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Yamper Mud Shot 2x 66-78% Mud-Slap 2x 26-31% View Stunfisk builds →
Diggersby NormalGround	B
Available Moves Moves BulldozeLv. 23 Mud ShotTM53 Sand TombTM49 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Yamper Bulldoze 2x 56-66% Mud Shot 2x 49-58% Sand Tomb 2x 36-43% Mud-Slap 2x 19-23% View Diggersby builds →
Onix RockGround	C
TM Move Moves Sand TombTM49 Damage vs Yamper Sand Tomb 2x 29-35% View Onix builds →
Mudbray Ground	C
Available Moves Moves BulldozeLv. 12 Sand TombTM49 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Yamper Bulldoze 2x 86-101%KO Sand Tomb 2x 52-62% Mud-Slap 2x 19-23% View Mudbray builds →
Palpitoad WaterGround	D
TM Move Moves Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Yamper Mud Shot 2x 56-66% View Palpitoad builds →

Hippowdon Ground	A
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 Mud ShotTM53 Sand TombTM49 Damage vs Yamper Dig 2x 125-148%KO Mud Shot 2x 62-73% Sand Tomb 2x 57-67% View Hippowdon builds →
Excadrill GroundSteel	A
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 Mud ShotTM53 Sand TombTM49 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Yamper Dig 2x 146-173%KO Mud Shot 2x 48-58% Sand Tomb 2x 67-79% Mud-Slap 2x 20-24% View Excadrill builds →
Stunfisk GroundElectric	A
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 Mud ShotTM53 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Yamper Dig 2x 85-100%KO Mud Shot 2x 69-82% Mud-Slap 2x 28-33% View Stunfisk builds →
Quagsire WaterGround	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Yamper Dig 2x 100-118%KO Mud Shot 2x 57-67% View Quagsire builds →
Dugtrio Ground	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 BulldozeLv. 16 Sand TombTM49 Mud-SlapLv. 12 Damage vs Yamper Dig 2x 115-136%KO Bulldoze 2x 87-103%KO Sand Tomb 2x 52-61% Mud-Slap 2x 20-24% View Dugtrio builds →

Hippowdon Ground	A
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 Mud ShotTM53 Sand TombTM49 Damage vs Yamper Dig 2x 127-150%KO Mud Shot 2x 61-72% Sand Tomb 2x 59-69% View Hippowdon builds →
Excadrill GroundSteel	A
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 Mud ShotTM53 Sand TombTM49 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Yamper Dig 2x 149-176%KO Mud Shot 2x 49-58% Sand Tomb 2x 68-81% Mud-Slap 2x 19-23% View Excadrill builds →
Stunfisk GroundElectric	A
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 Mud ShotTM53 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Yamper Dig 2x 86-101%KO Mud Shot 2x 70-84% Mud-Slap 2x 27-32% View Stunfisk builds →
Quagsire WaterGround	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Yamper Dig 2x 103-121%KO Mud Shot 2x 59-69% View Quagsire builds →
Dugtrio Ground	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM15 BulldozeLv. 16 Sand TombTM49 Mud-SlapLv. 12 Damage vs Yamper Dig 2x 117-138%KO Bulldoze 2x 88-104%KO Sand Tomb 2x 54-63% Mud-Slap 2x 19-23% View Dugtrio builds →

Excadrill GroundSteel	A
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB Rapid Spin Iron Head Swords Dance Damage vs Yamper Earthquake 2x 225-265%KO Rapid Spin 37-44% View Excadrill builds →
Krookodile GroundDark	B
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB Knock Off Stealth Rock TauntUtility Damage vs Yamper Earthquake 2x 192-226%KO Knock Off 63-74% View Krookodile builds →