Name origin

yanma
Japanese for ‘large dragonfly’
Meganeura
a species of extinct insect


Yanmega artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 469
Type Bug Flying
Species Ogre Darner Pokémon
Height 6′3″ (1.91m)
Weight 113.5 lbs (51.5 kg)
Abilities Speed Boost
Tinted Lens
Frisk (Dream World)
Local № 184 (Platinum)
102 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
287 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Megayanma

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 30 (3.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 198
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

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Yanmega stats

The base stats for Yanmega are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 86
282 - 376
Attack 76
141 - 276
Defense 86
159 - 298
Sp. Atk 116
213 - 364
Sp. Def 56
105 - 232
Speed 95
175 - 317
Total 515

Pokedex descriptions

Diamond
Pearl
By churning its wings, it creates shock waves that inflict critical internal injuries to foes.
Platinum
Black
White
Its jaw power is incredible. It is adept at biting apart foes while flying by at high speed.
HeartGold This six-legged Pokémon is easily capable of transporting an adult in flight. The wings on its tail help it stay balanced.
SoulSilver The beat of its wings is so powerful that it accidentally dislodges full-grown trees when it takes off in flight.
Black 2
White 2
It prefers to battle by biting apart foes’ heads instantly while flying by at high speed.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Yanmega learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
1 Double TeamNormalStatus--
1 ForesightNormalStatus--
1 Night SlashDarkPhysical70100
1 Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
6 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
11 Double TeamNormalStatus--
14 SonicBoomNormalSpecial-90
17 DetectFightingStatus--
22 SupersonicNormalStatus-55
27 UproarNormalSpecial90100
30 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
33 AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
38 FeintNormalPhysical30100
43 SlashNormalPhysical70100
46 ScreechNormalStatus-85
49 U-turnBugPhysical70100
54 Air SlashFlyingSpecial7595
57 Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100

Pre-evolution moves

Yanmega can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HypnosisPsychicStatus-60
Wing AttackFlyingPhysical60100

Egg moves

Yanmega learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Yanmega egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
WhirlwindNormalStatus-100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
Leech LifeBugPhysical20100
ReversalFightingPhysical-100
Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
Silver WindBugSpecial60100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
FeintNormalPhysical30100

Yanmega learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Yanmega egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
WhirlwindNormalStatus-100
Leech LifeBugPhysical20100
ReversalFightingPhysical-100
Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
Silver WindBugSpecial60100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
FeintNormalPhysical30100

Move Tutor moves

Yanmega can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
RoostFlyingStatus--
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100

Yanmega can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
String ShotBugStatus-95
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100

Moves learnt by HM

Yanmega does not learn any HM moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Yanmega is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
76 Struggle BugBugSpecial30100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Yanmega is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
19 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
47 Steel WingSteelPhysical7090
51 RoostFlyingStatus--
58 EndureNormalStatus--
62 Silver WindBugSpecial60100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Yanmega sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Yanmega normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Yanmega shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Yanmega normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Yanmega shiny sprite

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Where to find Yanmega

Black 2
White 2
Route 3, Pinwheel Forest

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★ ★
Power
Skill ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★
Jump ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Yanmega questions