Yanmega

Yanmega is a Bug/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.

Yanmega

Yanmega artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0469
Type Bug Flying
Species Ogre Darner Pokémon
Height 1.9 m (6′03″)
Weight 51.5 kg (113.5 lbs)
Abilities 1. Speed Boost
2. Tinted Lens
Frisk (hidden ability)
Local № 0184 (Platinum)
0102 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0287 (Black 2/White 2)
0088 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)
0106 (Legends: Arceus)
0004 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 30 (3.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 180
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Yanmega.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
22¼2¼0
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
2½4

Evolution chart

Yanma#0193
Yanma
Bug · Flying
(after Ancient Power learned)
Yanmega#0469
Yanmega
Bug · Flying

Yanmega changes

Pokédex entries

Diamond
Pearl		 By churning its wings, it creates shock waves that inflict critical internal injuries to foes.
Platinum 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
White		 Its jaw power is incredible. It is adept at biting apart foes while flying by at high speed.
Black 2
White 2		 It prefers to battle by biting apart foes’ heads instantly while flying by at high speed.
X
Omega Ruby		 It prefers to battle by biting apart foes’ heads instantly while flying by at high speed.
Y
Alpha Sapphire		 This six-legged Pokémon is easily capable of transporting an adult in flight. The wings on its tail help it stay balanced.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 By churning its wings, it creates shock waves that inflict critical internal injuries to foes.
Legends: Arceus Extremely violent. When hunting, it wastes none of its energy, aiming only for prey’s most vulnerable spots. Any who manage to tame this Pokémon must be of incredible bravery.

Moves learned by Yanmega

Scarlet/Violet Legends: Arceus

Moves learnt by level up

Yanmega learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
1Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
1Double TeamNormalStatus — —
1Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
14Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
17DetectFightingStatus — —
22SupersonicNormalStatus — 55
27UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
30Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
33Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
38FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
43SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
46ScreechNormalStatus — 85
49U-turnBugPhysical 70 100

Moves learnt by reminder

Yanmega learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves feature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HypnosisPsychicStatus — 60

Egg moves

Yanmega does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Yanmega is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
06Scary FaceNormalStatus — 100
07ProtectNormalStatus — —
15Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
21PounceBugPhysical 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
27Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
32SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞
40Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95
47EndureNormalStatus — —
49Sunny DayFireStatus — —
60U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
65Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
85RestPsychicStatus — —
88Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
95Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus — —
108CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
111Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
113TailwindFlyingStatus — —
114Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
120PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
134ReversalFightingPhysical — 100
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
162Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
168Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
182Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
185LungeBugPhysical 80 100
191UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
197Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical 40 90
203Psych UpNormalStatus — —
204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
219Skitter SmackBugPhysical 70 90
228Psychic NoisePsychicSpecial 75 100

Moves learnt by level up

Yanmega learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
6GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
11Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100
18HypnosisPsychicStatus — 60
25Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
34Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
43Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
43CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100

Move Tutor moves

Yanmega can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100
PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
RestPsychicStatus — —
Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞

Yanmega sprites

Type Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Yanmega sprite from Diamond & Pearl Yanmega sprite from Black & White Yanmega sprite from X & Y — Yanmega sprite from Legends: Arceus Yanmega sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Yanmega Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Yanmega Shiny sprite from Black & White Yanmega Shiny sprite from X & Y — Yanmega Shiny sprite from Legends: Arceus —

Where to find Yanmega

Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver		 Evolve Yanma
Black
White		 Evolve Yanma
Black 2
White 2		 Route 3, Pinwheel Forest
X
Y		 Evolve Yanma
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire		 Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon		 Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon		 Ultra Space Wilds
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee		 Not available in this game
Sword
Shield		 Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus Droning Meadow, Heavenward Lookout
Scarlet
Violet		 Location data not yet available

Answers to Yanmega questions

Other languages

English Yanmega
Japanese メガヤンマ (Megayanma)
German Yanmega
French Yanméga
Italian Yanmega
Spanish Yanmega
Korean 메가자리 (megajari)
Chinese (Simplified) 远古巨蜓
Chinese (Traditional) 遠古巨蜓

 

English Ogre Darner Pokémon
Japanese オニトンボポケモン
German Agrion-Pokémon
French Pokémon Libellogre
Italian Pokémon Libellorco
Spanish Pokémon Libélula
Korean 깨비잠자리포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 勾蜓宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 勾蜓寶可夢

Name origin

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