Tynamo (Pokémon)

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Klinklang #601: Klinklang
Pokémon
#603: Eelektrik Eelektrik
Tynamo
シビシラス Shibishirasu
#602
602Tynamo.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Black and White
Type
Electric '
Category
EleFish Pokémon
Ability
Levitate
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Unova
#108
Regional Browser numbers
Height
0'08"
Imperial
0.2 m
Metric
Weight
0.7 lbs.
Imperial
0.3 kg
Metric
Dex color
White
Catch rate
190 (24.8%)
Body style
Body03.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F602.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Amorphous group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
1
Base Exp.: 55 Battle Exp.: 551*

Tynamo (Japanese: シビシラス Shibishirasu) is an Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Eelektrik starting at level 39, which evolves into Eelektross when exposed to a Thunderstone.

Biology

Physiology

Tynamo is a white, eel-like Pokémon with a red cross comprising a mouth. Its eyes are oval-shaped and dark, and further down its body is has a yellow stripe and a long fin membrane, giving its body a tapered shape.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

It has an organ which generates electricity when it's in trouble. Alone this generated electricity isn't powerful, but in a group its as strong as lightning. Due to its Ability Levitate, it has no weakness.

Behavior

Tynamo travel in groups.

Habitat

These Pokémon live in caves and marine environments.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Tynamo in the anime

Major appearances

Elesa used a Tynamo in her Gym Battle against Ash in Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!, where it battled Ash's Pikachu but lost.

Minor appearances

Tynamo made its debut in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram.

Tynamo made a brief cameo appearance in The Lonely Deino!

Pokédex Entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW050 Tynamo Ash's Pokédex Tynamo, the EleFish Pokémon. Tynamo usually lives in groups, and has an electricity-generating organ which discharges when in distress.

In the manga

In the TCG

Main article: Tynamo (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
Ruby {{{rubydex}}}
Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}}
Emerald {{{emeralddex}}}
FireRed {{{firereddex}}}
LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV
Diamond {{{diamonddex}}}
Pearl {{{pearldex}}}
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black While one alone doesn't have much power, a chain of many Tynamo can be as powerful as lightning.
White These Pokémon move in schools. They have an electricity-generating organ, so they discharge electricity if in danger.
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Trade
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
None
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
Rare Chargestone Cave
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Rumble Blast Cave: Shimmering Lake

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
35
95 - 142 180 - 274
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
Total:
275
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35
00Start Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 100100% 20
00Start Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20
00Start Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 09090% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tynamo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tynamo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tynamo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tynamo

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tynamo in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Tynamo in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tynamo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tynamo

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Tynamo can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Tynamo cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tynamo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tynamo

Special moves

TCG-only moves

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0%
Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Sky
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0%
IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  None Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack
Defense
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Tynamo
Unevolved
Tynamo
 Electric 
Rare Candy
Level 39


Eelektrik
First evolution
Eelektrik
 Electric 
Thunderstone
Thunderstone


Eelektross
Second evolution
Eelektross
 Electric 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV.
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 602.png Spr 5b2 602.png Spr b 5b 602.png
Spr 5b 602 s.png Spr 5b2 602 s.png Spr b 5b 602 s.png
Tynamo For other sprites and images, please see Tynamo images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Tynamo and its evolutionary relatives are the only Pokémon, aside from Ghost/Dark types, to have no weaknesses. However, this is due to their ability, Levitate, which eliminates their sole weakness to the Ground type, and not because of type matchups.
    • They are also the only single-type Pokémon with no weaknesses.
    • However, they cannot be made invincible if given Wonder Guard, as it replaces Levitate, thus making them weak to Template:Type2 attacks.
    • Also, they are the only weakness-free Pokémon that have evolutionary relatives.
  • Despite being based on marine animals, and living in the ocean, Tynamo and its evolutionary relatives are not Water-type, cannot learn any Water-type moves other than Rain Dance (which can only be learned by its evolved forms), and are not found near water in the wild in the main series games.
  • Because it can only learn Normal and Electric-type moves, the only way Tynamo can damage Golett or Golurk is through Struggle.
  • It is the only Generation V Pokémon incapable of learning TMs.
    • This means that despite learning Thunder Wave and Charge Beam by level, Tynamo is incompatible with both TMs that teach the moves.
  • Tynamo's in-game cry sounds strikingly similar to Shinx's, though only in a higher pitch.
  • Tynamo's speed is higher than both of its evolutions

Origin

Tynamo and its evolutionary relatives may be based on electric eels, lampreys, jawless fish and possibly leeches or lancelets. The fact that it is Electric-type may be an allusion to bioelectrogenesis. It also resembles leptocephalus, larval stage of the eel, or also a knifefish. The waving yellow mark running along its body combined with the physical appearance overall makes certain resemblance to Haikouichthys, or even a Crookes tube or a Geissler tube. Tynamo may also be based on a Skyfish, which would explain its Levitate ability.

Name origin

Tynamo seems to be a combination of tiny or tyke, referring to its small size, and dynamo, referring to its electric typing. Shibishirasu is likely a combination of 痺れ shibire (numbness) or "shibireunagi" (electric eel) and シラス shirasu, whitebait.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin
German Zapplardin From zap and Sardine.
French Anchwatt From anchois and watt.
Korean 저리어 Jeorieo
Chinese (Mandarin) 麻麻小魚 / 麻麻小鱼 Mámáxiǎo​yú From , xiǎo​, and .


External links

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Pokémon
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