Yanma

Yanma is a Bug/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Clear Wing Pokémon.

Yanma

Yanma artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 193
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 № 101 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
183 (Platinum)
101 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
286 (Black 2/White 2)
087 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)

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.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
22¼2¼0
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
2½4

Evolution chart

#193
Yanma
Bug · Flying
(after Ancient Power learned)
#469
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.

Moves learned by Yanma

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Yanma learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
6Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
11Double TeamNormalStatus — —
14Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
17DetectFightingStatus — —
22SupersonicNormalStatus — 55
27UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
30String ShotBugStatus — 95
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 in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Yanma egg moves page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
ReversalFightingPhysical — 100
WhirlwindNormalStatus — —

Moves learnt by TM

Yanma is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
19Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
29PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
47Steel WingSteelPhysical 70 90
51RoostFlyingStatus — —
58EndureNormalStatus — —
62Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
70FlashNormalStatus — 100
75Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial 100 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
89U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
97DefogFlyingStatus — —

Moves learnt by TR

Yanma cannot be taught any TR moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by level up

Yanma learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ForesightNormalStatus — —
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
6Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
11Double TeamNormalStatus — —
14Sonic BoomNormalSpecial — 90
17DetectFightingStatus — —
22SupersonicNormalStatus — 55
27UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
30PursuitDarkPhysical 40 100
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 in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Yanma egg moves page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
Feint AttackDarkPhysical 60 ∞
Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
PursuitDarkPhysical 40 100
ReversalFightingPhysical — 100
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100
WhirlwindNormalStatus — —

Move Tutor moves

Yanma can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
DefogFlyingStatus — —
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
TailwindFlyingStatus — —
UproarNormalSpecial 90 100

Moves learnt by TM

Yanma is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
06ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
19RoostFlyingStatus — —
21FrustrationNormalPhysical — 100
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
27ReturnNormalPhysical — 100
29PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
48RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
51Steel WingSteelPhysical 70 90
85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial 100 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
89U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
100ConfideNormalStatus — —

Transfer-only moves

Yanma can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
CurseGhostStatus — — Generation 2 — TM
MimicNormalStatus — — Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus — 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus — — Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical — 100 Generation 4 — TM
Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
String ShotBugStatus — 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞ Generation 4 — Move tutor
FlashNormalStatus — 100 Generation 6 — TM

Yanma sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8
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 — —
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 — —

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		 Location data not yet available

Answers to Yanma questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian Yanma
Japanese ヤンヤンマ (Yanyanma)
German Yanma
French Yanma

Name origin

yanma
Japanese for ‘large dragonfly’