Yanmega (Pokémon)

Yanmega (Japanese: メガヤンマ Megayanma) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

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Yanmega
Ogre Darner Pokémon		 メガヤンマ
Megayanma
 #469

Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Bug Flying
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Speed Boost or Tinted Lens Cacophony
 Cacophony
 Frisk
Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
 Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
 Catch rate
30 (8.8%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Bug
 Hatch time
5140 - 5396 steps
Height
6'03" 1.9 m
Yanmega
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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 Weight
113.5 lbs. 51.5 kg
Yanmega
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
198
Gen. IV		 Unknown
IV		 180
V+
 Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Yanmega
0
HP		 2
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
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Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
Shape
Footprint

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Pokédex color
  Green
 Base friendship
70
External Links

It evolves from Yanma when leveled up while knowing Ancient Power.

Biology

Yanmega is a large, dark green dragonfly Pokémon. Its large eyes are red with black lines that make a sideways "T" shape in each one. It has two large, white fangs or mandibles next to its small mouth. Its immense jaw power allows it to bite apart foes while flying by at high speed. Each of Yanmega's segments has a red spot on them, while the last tail segment has a black triangular plate. It has two similar plates on the back of its thorax and a third on its head. Yanmega has six black thin legs. It has four white, oval wings with red tips, and there are two smaller white wings on the end of its tail. Yanmega can create shock waves by beating its wings. These shock waves are so powerful, they may inflict critical injuries on the foe. These wings are powerful enough to carry an adult human. Yanmega is very rare in the wild, though it can be found in wooded and swampy areas. It has very strong jaw power and bites apart its prey's heads while flying at high speed.

In the anime
Yanmega in the anime

Jessie's Yanmega

Jessie has a female Yanmega that debuted in The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!, which also served as the species' main series debut. After catching her as a Yanma, Jessie used her in a battle against Ash and his friends, where she evolved into Yanmega in the same episode. Yanmega was then used in several Pokémon Contests before Jessie left her at the Team Rocket HQ when she headed to Unova, so she would not attract attention by using a Pokémon foreign to the region.

Other

Starting in A Slippery Encounter!, multiple Yanmega served as Florges's minions. They were ordered to attack Ash's Goodra's homeland and its friends. They have since made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: XY.

Minor appearances

Yanmega debuted in The Rise of Darkrai.

A Yanmega appeared in Arceus and The Jewel of Life.

In Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, Merilyn's Yanmega was mostly used as her means of transportation.

Pokédex entries
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP080 Yanmega Dawn's Pokédex Yanmega, the Ogre Darner Pokémon. When it flutters its wings, it creates a shock wave that can cause internal damage to its opponents.

In the manga
Yanmega in Pokémon Adventures

Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic

A Yanmega appeared in Mission Complete as one of the Pokémon Kincaid controlled.

Movie adaptations

A Yanmega under Merilyn's ownership appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

Phantom Thief Pokémon 7

A Yanmega appeared in P7-14, under the ownership of a thief.

Pokémon Adventures

Commander Mars owns a Yanmega. In Yikes, Yanmega! II, it was ordered through a floating speaker-camera device to summon a swarm of Yanmega to infiltrate Professor Rowan's lab. The swarm dispersed after Diamond had Tru destroy the device with its improvised Razor Leaf. In the Platinum chapter, Mars' Yanmega faced Cheryl's Blissey.

Multiple Yanmega appeared in Well Met, Weepinbell, Yikes, Yanmega! I, and Yikes, Yanmega! II.

In the TCG
Main article: Yanmega (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh
Pt: #184		 Johto
#102
Diamond By churning its wings, it creates shock waves that inflict critical internal injuries on foes.
Pearl
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.
Generation V Unova
B2W2: #287
Black Its jaw power is incredible. It is adept at biting apart foes while flying by at high speed.
White
Black 2 It prefers to battle by biting apart foes' heads instantly while flying by at high speed.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #088		 Hoenn
#—
X It prefers to battle by biting apart foes' heads instantly while flying by at high speed.
Y This six-legged Pokémon is easily capable of transporting an adult in flight. The wings on its tail help it stay balanced.
Omega Ruby It prefers to battle by biting apart foes' heads instantly while flying by at high speed.
Alpha Sapphire This six-legged Pokémon is easily capable of transporting an adult in flight. The wings on its tail help it stay balanced.
Generation VII Alola
#—		 Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—		 Sinnoh
#—		 Hisui
#106
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
Brilliant Diamond By churning its wings, it creates shock waves that inflict critical internal injuries to foes.
Shining Pearl
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.


Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Yanma
Platinum
Evolve Yanma
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Yanma
Generation V
Black White
Evolve Yanma
Black 2 White 2
Route 3, Pinwheel Forest (outer) (rustling grass)
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Yanma
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Yanma


In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Amp Plains (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F)
MD Sky
Amp Plains (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F)
Ranger: SoA
Altru Building (during mission)
Rumble
Silent Forest
Ranger: GS
Rand's House
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Forest: World Axle - B1F
Rumble U
Challenge Battle: Lord of the Bugs (Possible Boss)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Island of Haste: Stage 5
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX39
Rumble World
Plasma Tundra: Abundant Orchard (Back Boss)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Pinsir Sea, Castform Sea, Entei Sea, Arceus Sea, Entei SeaFinal
Generation VIII
New Snap
Founja Jungle


Held items
Game Held Item(s)
Black 2 White 2 Wide Lens (5%)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Wide Lens (5%)

Base stats
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
86
146 - 193 282 - 376
76
72 - 140 141 - 276
86
81 - 151 159 - 298
116
108 - 184 213 - 364
56
54 - 118 105 - 232
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
Total:
515
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.


Pokéathlon stats
Speed
4/5 ★★★★☆
Power
2/3 ★★☆
Skill
1/3 ★☆☆
Stamina
3/3 ★★★
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
15/19 ★★★


Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting ¼×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 4×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ¼×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ¼×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 4×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ¼×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ¼×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 4×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ¼×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ¼×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 4×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ¼×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Yanmega is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

By leveling up

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10
011 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15
011 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15
011 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20
011 Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000— 06060% 20
011 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35
011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
011 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15
066 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
1111 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15
1414 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 ——% 20
1717 Detect Fighting Status 0000— ——% 5
2222 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20
2727 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100100% 10
3030 String Shot Bug Status 0000— 09595% 40
3333 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
3838 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10
4343 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
4646 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40
4949 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100100% 20
5454 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15
5757 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Yanmega
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Yanmega
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
Learn Mastery  Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
1 10 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 20
6 15 Gust Flying Special 40 100% 25
11 20 Silver Wind Bug Special 60 100% 15
18 28 Hypnosis Psychic Status — 70% 20
25 35 Air Slash Flying Special 75 95% 10
34 45 Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 15
43 54 Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 10
43 54 Bug Buzz Bug Special 80 100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Yanmega
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Yanmega
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5
TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM19 TM19 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15
TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15
TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM47 TM47 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25
TM51 TM51 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM62 TM62 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20
TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15
TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM97 TM97 Defog Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Yanmega
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Yanmega
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10
Leech Life Bug Physical 80 100% 10
Reversal* Fighting Physical — 100% 15
Whirlwind Normal Status — —% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Yanmega in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Yanmega in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Yanmega
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Yanmega
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Yanmega
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Yanmega
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Ominous Wind Ghost Special 60 100% 15
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rest Psychic Status — —% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Leech Life Bug Physical 75 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Giga Impact Normal Physical 120 90% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Hyper Beam Normal Special 120 90% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Psychic Psychic Special 80 100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Yanmega
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Yanmega
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Yanmega
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Yanmega
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Bug
 Poké Assist:
Bug
 Field move: None
Browser entry R-119
It spits gooey silk. It attacks by letting loose shock waves.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Bug
 Poké Assist:
(present)
Bug
 Field move:
(present)
(Cut ×4)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry R-205
It lets loose supersonic waves and gusts of luminous wind to attack.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 57
Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 53 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Bug
 Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle
Bug
 Attack Power: 70 - 125 10

#507

 Risk-Taker
Increases damage randomly.
Skill Swapper: Mega Boost+
Pokémon GO
Base Stamina: 200 Base Attack: 231 Base Defense: 156
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Bug Bite, Wing Attack
Charged Attacks: Ancient Power, Aerial Ace, Bug Buzz
New Pokémon Snap
Photodex entry #046
Yanmega’s wings are powerful enough to create shock waves when it accelerates. When it wants to rest, it turns its body upside down and stops for a while on a branch.

Evolution
Unevolved
Yanma
 Bug  Flying 
Level up
knowing Ancient Power
→
First evolution
Yanmega
 Bug  Flying 


Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
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For other sprites and images, please see Yanmega images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia
  • Despite having significantly higher Special Attack than Attack, Yanmega gives out 2 Attack effort values when defeated.
  • Two generations after Yanmega's debut, Mega Evolution was introduced. Pokémon that Mega Evolve have the word "mega" in front of their names, similar to Yanmega's name in Japan.

Origin

Yanmega is, as its name suggests, based on the Meganeura monyi, a particularly large, prehistoric species related to dragonflies and damselflies. Its species name suggests it is based on a green darner. Its dulled green color, robust body shape, and ability to transport humans may be inspired by certain military helicopters.

Name origin

Yanmega and Megayanma are a combination of 蜻蜓 yanma (large dragonfly) and Meganeura (a genus that is a member of an order commonly referred to as "griffinflies", gigantic prehistoric relatives of modern dragonflies/damselflies). Megayanma may also literally be "mega yanma".

In other languages
Language Title Meaning
Japanese メガヤンマ Megayanma From Meganeura, mega, and 蜻蜓 yanma
French Yanméga Same as English name
Spanish Yanmega Same as English name
German Yanmega Same as English name
Italian Yanmega Same as English name
Korean 메가자리 Megajari From mega and 잠자리 jamjari
Cantonese Chinese 梅卡陽瑪 Mùih Kā Yèuhng Máh Transliteration of its Japanese name
Mandarin Chinese 梅卡陽瑪 / 梅卡阳玛 Méikǎyángmǎ Transliteration of its Japanese name



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