Yanmega

Yanmega is a Bug/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Ogre Darner Pokémon.

Yanmega

Yanmega artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 469
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 № 184 (Platinum)
102 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
287 (Black 2/White 2)
088 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)

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.

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22¼2¼0
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
2½4

Evolution chart

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

Moves learned by Yanmega

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
1Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
1Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
1Double TeamNormalStatus — —
1ForesightNormalStatus — —
1Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
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
38FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
43SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
46ScreechNormalStatus — 85
49U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
54Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
57Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Yanmega learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Yanmega 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

Yanmega 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
Laser FocusNormalStatus — —
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
TailwindFlyingStatus — —
UproarNormalSpecial 90 100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Yanmega. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
HypnosisPsychicStatus — 60 Level up
Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100 Level up

Moves learnt by TM

Yanmega 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 — —
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
19RoostFlyingStatus — —
21FrustrationNormalPhysical — 100
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
27ReturnNormalPhysical — 100
28Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
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
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
77Psych UpNormalStatus — —
85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial 100 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
89U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
100ConfideNormalStatus — —

Transfer-only moves

Yanmega 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.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
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
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 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
Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100 Generation 6 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
1Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
1Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
1Double TeamNormalStatus — —
1ForesightNormalStatus — —
1Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
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
38FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
43SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
46ScreechNormalStatus — 85
49U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
54Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
57Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Yanmega learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Yanmega 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 — —

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Sun & Moon by a previous evolution of Yanmega. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
HypnosisPsychicStatus — 60 Level up
Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100 Level up

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
06ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
19RoostFlyingStatus — —
21FrustrationNormalPhysical — 100
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
27ReturnNormalPhysical — 100
28Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
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
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
77Psych UpNormalStatus — —
85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial 100 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
89U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
100ConfideNormalStatus — —

Transfer-only moves

Yanmega can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
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
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 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
Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100 Generation 6 — TM

Yanmega sprites

Type Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8
Normal Yanmega sprite from Diamond & Pearl Yanmega sprite from Black & White Yanmega sprite from X & Y — —
Shiny Yanmega Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Yanmega Shiny sprite from Black & White Yanmega Shiny sprite from X & Y — —

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

Answers to Yanmega questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian Yanmega
Japanese メガヤンマ (Megayanma)
German Yanmega
French Yanméga

Name origin

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