Yanmega (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Yanmega (disambiguation).

Yanmega 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 21 cycles
Height 6'03" 1.9 m Yanmega 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 113.5 lbs. 51.5 kg Yanmega 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
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 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

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 have 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. 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. Yanmega also has six thin, black legs.

In the anime

Yanmega in the anime

Major appearances

Jessie's Yanmega

Jessie, after capturing a Yanma in The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!, used it in battle against Ash and his friends, where it evolved into a Yanmega in the same episode.

Minor appearances

Yanmega's first appearance was in The Rise of Darkrai. It had another appearance in Arceus and The Jewel of Life.

A Yanmega is set to appear in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction

Pokédex entries

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

In the manga

Yanmega in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A herd of Yanmega that apparently belonged to Mars attacked Professor Rowan's lab, but left after Diamond's Kit crushed the flotation camera that was ordering them.

In the TCG

Main article: Yanmega (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond By churning its wings, it creates shock waves that inflict critical internal injuries on foes. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} 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 Black Its jaw power is incredible. It is adept at biting apart foes while flying by at high speed. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It prefers to battle by biting apart foes' heads instantly while flying by at high speed. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Yanma Platinum None Evolve Yanma HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Yanma Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Yanma Black 2 White 2 Unknown Route 3 and Pinwheel Forest Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Evolve Yanma

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Amp Plains (9F-10F) Far Amp Plains (1F-4F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Altru Building (during mission)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Rand's House
Pokémon Rumble	Silent Forest
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Forest: World Axle - B1F

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Black 2	White 2	Wide Lens (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 86		146 - 193	282 - 376
Attack: 76		72 - 140	141 - 276
Defense: 86		81 - 151	159 - 298
Sp. Atk: 116		108 - 184	213 - 364
Sp. Def: 56		54 - 118	105 - 232
Speed: 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 IX, 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: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball (in Generation IV) or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is ½×. In Generation V, if this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10 00Start Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 00Start Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 00Start Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20 00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Foresight Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 00Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 00Start Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 066 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1111 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 1414 Sonic Boom Normal Special 0000— 09090% 20 1717 Detect Fighting Status 0000— ——% 5 2222 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 2727 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 3030 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 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

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 ??? 0   0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 ??? 0   0   TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 ??? 0   0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM19 TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 ??? 0   0   TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 ??? 0   0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM51 TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 ??? 0   0   TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 ??? 0   0   TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM76 TM76 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 ??? 0   0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0

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 VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 Leech Life Bug Physical 20 100% 15 Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20 Reversal Fighting Physical — 100% 15 Secret Power‡ Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 Silver Wind Bug Special 60 100% 5 Whirlwind Normal Status — —% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Yanmega in Generation VI 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

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Yanmega can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Yanmega cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	—	60%	20
	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100%	35
‡	Giga DrainBW	Grass	Special	75	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 moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Bug  Poké Assist: ( Bug ) Field move: None Browser entry   It spits gooey silk. It attacks by letting loose shock waves.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Bug  ( Bug ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×4) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It lets loose supersonic waves and gusts of luminous wind to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Yanma  Bug  Flying

Level up knowing Ancient Power →

First evolution Yanmega  Bug  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Yanmega images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Yanmega has the highest HP base stat of all Bug-type Pokémon.
  • At 86, this is the lowest instance of a base stat that is the highest within its type.
• Despite having significantly higher Special Attack than Attack, Yanmega gives out 2 Attack effort values when defeated.

Origin

It is, as its name suggests, based on the Meganeura monyi, a particularly large, prehistoric species of dragonflies. Its species name suggests it's based on a green darner.

Name origin

Yanmega and Megayanma are a combination of 蜻蜓 yanma (large dragonfly) and Meganeura (a genus of gigantic prehistoric dragonflies). It may also be a play at "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 Mandarin Chinese 梅卡陽瑪 / 梅卡阳玛 Méikǎyángmǎ Transliteration of its Japanese name Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Jessie's Yanmega

External links

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