Yamper Best Moveset
Electric pre-evo with AbilityBall Fetch retrieving failed Pokeballs, entirely non-competitive. 45 Attack at 26 Speed makes the moveset non-functional. Evolve into Boltund for 121 Speed and AbilityStrong Jaw boosted Electric bites.
Yamper was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. This was Yamper's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Rattled with Eviolite, favoring a Brave nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Yamper best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Discharge
- Nuzzle
- Play Rough
- Flame Charge
Recommended Teammates
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
What is Yamper Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Yamper
Excadrill can KO Yamper with Earthquake (197-232%).
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Yamper View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x197-232%KO Rapid Spin33-39% | ||
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
Breeding
Breed Yamper easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Yamper
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.
Where To Catch Yamper in SwSh
Yamper is your first catch on the way to Yamper. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-65 across 48 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Yamper ✓Route 4Lv.14-16OverworldRate 20%All WeatherRoute 2Lv.5-7OverworldRate 5%All WeatherStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 45%ThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 40%ThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 40%ThunderstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%ThunderstormGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormRoute 2 - High LevelLv.40-43OverworldRate 5%All WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 32%OvercastBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 24%SnowingBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 24%Heavy FogBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%ThunderstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%Intense Sun
Step 2Catch or Evolve into BoltundMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 20%ThunderstormDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 30%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 38%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 35%ThunderstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 29%Heavy FogBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 24%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 24%SnowingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 19%ThunderstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 19%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 19%OvercastBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 19%Intense Sunor evolve from Yamper (Step 1)
Base Stats
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.
This gluttonous Pokémon only assists people with their work because it wants treats. As it runs, it crackles with electricity.
Yamper Guide
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.
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves