Yanma

Yanma is a Bug/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.

Pokédex data

National № 0193
Type Bug Flying
Species Clear Wing Pokémon
Height 1.2 m (3′11″)
Weight 38.0 kg (83.8 lbs)
Abilities 1. Speed Boost
2. Compound Eyes
Frisk (hidden ability)
Local № 0101 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0183 (Platinum)
0101 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0286 (Black 2/White 2)
0087 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)
0105 (Legends: Arceus)
0003 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 78
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

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

Base stats

HP 65
240 334
Attack 65
121 251
Defense 45
85 207
Sp. Atk 75
139 273
Sp. Def 45
85 207
Speed 95
175 317
Total 390 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 Yanma.

Evolution chart

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

Yanma changes

Pokédex entries

Gold If it flaps its wings really fast, it can generate shock waves that will shatter windows in the area.
Silver Its large eyes can scan 360 degrees. It looks in all directions to seek out insects as its prey.
Crystal It can see in all directions without moving its big eyes, helping it spot attackers and food right away.
Ruby
Sapphire
YANMA is capable of seeing 360 degrees without having to move its eyes. It is a great flier that is adept at making sudden stops and turning midair. This POKéMON uses its flying ability to quickly chase down targeted prey.
FireRed Its large eyes can scan 360 degrees. It looks in all directions to seek out insects as its prey.
LeafGreen If it flaps its wings really fast, it can generate shock waves that will shatter windows in the area.
Emerald It can see 360 degrees without moving its eyes. It is a great flier capable of making sudden stops and turning midair to quickly chase down targeted prey.
Diamond
Pearl
Its eyes can see 360 degrees without moving its head. It won’t miss prey--even those behind it.
Platinum It can hover in one spot by flapping its wings at high speed. It flits about to guard its territory.
HeartGold If it flaps its wings really fast, it can generate shock waves that will shatter windows in the area.
SoulSilver Its large eyes can scan 360 degrees. It looks in all directions to seek out insects as its prey.
Black
White
It can hover in one spot by flapping its wings at high speed. It flits about to guard its territory.
Black 2
White 2
By flapping its wings at high speed, it can fly freely through the air. Even sudden stops are no problem.
X Its eyes can see 360 degrees without moving its head. It won’t miss prey--even those behind it.
Y If it flaps its wings really fast, it can generate shock waves that will shatter windows in the area.
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Yanma is capable of seeing 360 degrees without having to move its eyes. It is a great flier that is adept at making sudden stops and turning midair. This Pokémon uses its flying ability to quickly chase down targeted prey.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Its eyes can see 360 degrees without the Pokémon moving its head. It won’t miss prey— even those behind it.
Legends: Arceus Its frail wings are so thin that one can see clear through them. However, during flight these wings exhibit the power to churn air with force enough to launch a house skyward.

Moves learned by Yanma

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
6Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
11Double TeamNormalStatus
14Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95
17DetectFightingStatus
22SupersonicNormalStatus 55
27UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
30Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
33Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
38HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
43Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100
46ScreechNormalStatus 85
49U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
54Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
57Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Yanma learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Yanma gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
WhirlwindNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

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

Moves learnt by level up

Yanma 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

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100
PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
RestPsychicStatus
Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
SwiftNormalSpecial 60

Yanma sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Yanma sprite from Silver Yanma sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Yanma sprite from Diamond & Pearl Yanma sprite from Black & White Yanma sprite from X & Y Yanma sprite from Legends: Arceus Yanma sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Yanma Shiny sprite from Silver Yanma Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Yanma Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Yanma Shiny sprite from Black & White Yanma Shiny sprite from X & Y Yanma Shiny sprite from Legends: Arceus

Where to find Yanma

Gold
Silver
Crystal
Route 35
Ruby
Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
LeafGreen
Ruin Valley
Emerald Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Great Marsh
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 35
Black
White
Route 14
Black 2
White 2
Route 3, Pinwheel Forest
X
Y
Route 10
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Breed Yanmega
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, Gapejaw Bog, Heavenward Lookout, Ursa's Ring
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Yanma
Japanese ヤンヤンマ (Yanyanma)
German Yanma
French Yanma
Italian Yanma
Spanish Yanma
Korean 왕자리 (wangjari)
Chinese (Simplified) 蜻蜻蜓
Chinese (Traditional) 蜻蜻蜓

 

English Clear Wing Pokémon
Japanese うすばねポケモン
German Libellen-Pokémon
French Pokémon Translaile
Italian Pokémon Alachiara
Spanish Pokémon Ala Clara
Korean 얇은날개포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 薄翼宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 薄翼寶可夢

Name origin

yanma
Japanese for ‘large dragonfly’