Yanma (Pokémon)

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Yanma
Clear Wing Pokémon
ヤンヤンマ
Yanyanma
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Type
Bug Flying
Unknown Unknown
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Abilities
Speed Boost or Compound Eyes Cacophony
Cacophony
Frisk
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
75 (17.5%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Bug
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
3'11" 1.2 m
Yanma
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Weight
83.8 lbs. 38.0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
147
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
78
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1*
Yanma
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
1*
Speed
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Red
Base friendship
70
External Links

Yanma (Japanese: ヤンヤンマ Yanyanma) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves into Yanmega when leveled up while knowing Ancient Power.

Biology

Yanma is a large, red insectoid Pokémon that resembles a dragonfly. Compared to its long, thin abdomen, its thorax is short and wide. It has three pairs of gray two-toed legs and two pairs of wings with red bands on them. The see through wings are described as frail and thin. A bright green mask marking covers most of its face, and it has two spikes on top of its head. Its blue eyes can see all around its body at 360 degrees without even moving its head. This allows Yamma to have a high evasiveness. The end of Yanma's tail has two flat extensions from the sides and two gray spikes in the center.

Yanma is a skillful flier. It can make sudden stops, turn in midair and hover in place by flapping its wings at a high speed. Yamma's eyes ensure the prey will not escape its sight, even when behind. It can also generate shock waves capable of breaking glass or even launching a house skyward by flapping its wings very fast. Yanma is often found in wooded and swampy areas. It hunts insects for food, using its eyesight to spot and its flight abilities to pursue prey. Yanma is also territorial, flitting around to guard its territory.

Evolution

Yanma evolves into Yanmega.

 
Unevolved
Yanma
 Bug  Flying 

 
First evolution
Yanmega
 Bug  Flying 


In the anime

Main series

 
Yanma in the anime

Major appearances

Jessie's Yanma

In The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!, Tyler was about to catch a Yanma that his Piplup had weakened when the Team Rocket trio showed up and Jessie caught her instead. They sent her to Giovanni; however, Team Rocket already had obtained a large number of Yanma, and so Giovanni returned her to them. When Jessie used Yanma in battle, she used Ancient Power and evolved into a Yanmega.

Other

Yanma debuted in Wings n' Things, under the ownership of Zachary Evans. Because it was breaking glass in a town due to its inability to control its wings' sonic aspect, Zachary reluctantly abandoned it. Yanma was then captured by Team Rocket and used for one of their schemes, but Zachary rescued it and had it blast the trio off.

In All in a Day's Wurmple, Forrester Franklin's Yanma battled Ash alongside Ariados in a Double Battle, with the two going up against Pikachu and Treecko. After a long battle, Ash emerged victorious.

In Tag! We're It...!, a Yanma competed in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. It fought alongside a Bagon against Brock's Sudowoodo and Holly's Wingull, but they were defeated.

In The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!, Tyler was set on catching a Yanma throughout the episode. In the end, he managed to catch one.

Minor appearances

A Yanma appeared in Pikachu's PikaBoo.

In Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, a Yanma was living in the Secret Garden. Others flew over the Tour de Alto Mare competitors.

In That's Just Swellow, a Yanma competed in the Crossgate PokéRinger.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, multiple Yanma were living in the Tree of Beginning, while another was seen in the opening sequence of the movie.

Multiple Yanma appeared in The Rise of Darkrai.

Two Yanma appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1). A third appeared alongside them in the second part.

In The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!, Tyler weakened a Yanma, but it managed to flee.

Multiple Yanma appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, multiple Yanma were living in Crown City. Three took part in surrounding Zorua in the park along with the other Pokémon with the intention of attacking him in retribution for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight could break out, the Sunkern, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed down by Celebi.

A Yanma appeared in a flashback in Time After Time!.

In Trade, Borrow, and Steal!, a Yanma was part of Kricketina Kylie's Bug-type Pokémon collection, as shown in her Rotom Phone.

In The Mew from Here!, a Yanma was seen on Faraway Island.

Pokédex entries

Episode Subject Source Entry
EP177 Yanma Ash's Pokédex Yanma, the Clear Wing Pokémon. Through the use of its two large eyes, Yanma can see in all directions at once. Yanma is capable of beating its wings at a high rate of speed, generating a powerful shockwave strong enough to shatter glass.
EP177 Yanma James's book Yanma can flap its wings fast enough to generate a shockwave capable of shattering windows.
EP177 Yanma's attacks Ash's Pokédex Two of Yanma's strongest attacks are the Tackle, Double Team, and the Sonic Boom.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP080 Yanma Dawn's Pokédex Yanma, the Clear Wing Pokémon. Its eyes can see a full 360 degrees around without moving its head.
DP080 Yanma Giovanni's laptop Poké Ball contents: Yanma. Its usable moves: Wing Attack, Quick Attack, Sonic Boom, and Ancient Power.

Pokémon Evolutions

In The Show, a Yanma briefly appeared under the ownership of a Trainer in Ecruteak City.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Yanma debuted in Off Course with Corsola, where Crystal caught it and sent it to Professor Oak via the Portable Transfer System. It was seen in its Poké Ball on a shelf.

A School Kid's Yanma was seen in Oh, It's Ho-Oh!, going towards the Indigo Plateau.

A trio of Yanma was accidentally let loose in Yikes, It's Yanma!, causing minor chaos at the Indigo Plateau by taking an infant hostage. Gold quelled them by taking advantage of their near-360-degree vision with Sudobo's Poké Ball and then successfully rescued the child.

A Yanma appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
Pokémon Adventures PS154 Its two big eyes can turn 360 degrees, observing the surroundings, in search of insects for food.*

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Shu caught a Yanma in GDZ48.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team

A Yanma appeared in I Want to be Human Again!.

In the TCG

Main article: Yanma (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#101
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.
Stadium 2 If it flaps its wings really fast, it can generate shock waves that will shatter windows in the area.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#—
Ruby 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.
Sapphire
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.
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.
Generation IV Sinnoh
 Pt : #183
Johto
#101
Diamond Its eyes can see 360 degrees without moving its head. It won't miss prey, even those behind it.
Pearl
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.
Generation V Unova
 B2  W2 : #286
Black It can hover in one spot by flapping its wings at high speed. It flits about to guard its territory.
White
Black 2 By flapping its wings at high speed, it can fly freely through the air. Even sudden stops are no problem.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #087
Hoenn
#—
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 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#105
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
Brilliant Diamond Its eyes can see 360 degrees without the Pokémon moving its head. It won't miss prey—even those behind it.
Shining Pearl
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.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#3
Blueberry
#—
Scarlet As Yanma surveys its territory, it periodically stops to hover in place by flapping its wings at high speeds.
Violet It can see in all directions without moving its big eyes, helping it spot both attackers and prey right away.


 
Yanma in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Route 35
Crystal
Route 35
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Ruin Valley
Colosseum
Pyrite Bldg (Shadow)
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Great Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex)
Platinum
Great Marsh
HeartGold SoulSilver
Route 35
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Route 14 (Swarm)
Black 2 White 2
Route 3, Pinwheel Forest (outer)
Dream World
Windswept Sky
Generation VI
X Y
Route 10 (Horde Encounter)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Breed Yanmega
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Great Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex)
Legends: Arceus
Crimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog, Ursa's Ring, Droning Meadow, massive mass outbreaks
Coronet Highlands: Heavenward LookoutDay, Heavenward Lookout (mass outbreaks), massive mass outbreaks
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 2.0.1+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Kitakami Road, Mossfell Confluence, Oni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Timeless Woods, Kitakami Wilds
Tera Raid Battles (2★)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Back Yard
Trozei!
Endless Level 18, Endless Level 38, Forever Level 18, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Silent Chasm (1F-8F), Pitfall Valley (9F-15F), Remains Island (B9-B15)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Steam Cave (1F-8F, Upper Steam Cave 1F), Lush Prairie (1F-5F)
MD Sky
Steam Cave (1F-8F, Upper Steam Cave 1F), Lush Prairie (1F-5F)
Ranger: SoA
Union Road
Ranch
Hayley's trades
Ranger: GS
Submarine, Sophian Road
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Forest: Everspring Valley, World Axle - B1F
Rumble U
Challenge Battle: Lord of the Bugs
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Island of Haste: Stage 5
Rumble World
Silver Isles: Fragrant Tree (All Areas), Plasma Tundra: Abundant Orchard (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Pinsir Sea, Castform Sea, Entei Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Arceus Sea, Entei SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Silent Chasm (4F-6F), Pitfall Valley (9F-15F), Purity Forest (26F-30F)
Fainted Pokémon: Sinister Woods
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Violeta Palace: Stage 354


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Steel Wing Yanma English United States 5 February 22 to March 14, 2002
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sweet Kiss Yanma English United States 5 February 28 to March 6, 2003

Held items

Games Held items
Diamond Pearl
Platinum
Ranch
HeartGold SoulSilver
Black White
Black 2 White 2
X Y
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
  Normal
Grit items by level
  Alpha
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
65
125 - 172 240 - 334
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
Total:
390
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
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Power
2/2 ★★
Skill
1/1
Stamina
2/3 ★★
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
13/16 ★★


Type effectiveness

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

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
066 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
1111 Double Team Normal Status 0000 00——% 15
1414 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 09595% 25
1717 Detect Fighting Status 0000 00——% 5
2222 Supersonic Normal Status 0000 05555% 20
2727 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100100% 10
3030 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20
3333 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
3838 Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000 06060% 20
4343 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35
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 Yanma
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Yanma
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM015  TM015 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM018  TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM021  TM021 Pounce Bug Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027  TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM032  TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM040  TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM060  TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM065  TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM088  TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM095  TM095 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM111  TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM113  TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM114  TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM120  TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM134  TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TM162  TM162 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM168  TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM182  TM182 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM185  TM185 Lunge Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM191  TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM203  TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM219  TM219 Skitter Smack Bug Physical 07070 090}}90% 10
TM228  TM228 Psychic Noise Psychic Special 07575 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Yanma
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Yanma
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10
Whirlwind Normal Status —% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Yanma
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Yanma
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Yanma
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Special moves

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Wild Tera Pokémon Psychic Psychic Special 90 100% 10
Wild Tera PokémonLv. 24 Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10
  • A superscript level indicates that Yanma can learn this move normally in Generation IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Yanma
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Yanma
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Agility Yanma (Legends Awakened 128)
Baton Pass Yanma (Supreme Victors SH9)

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 7.4%
Friend Area: Mist-Rise Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP Front, sides, and to the back--there's nothing my eyes don't see.
26%-50% HP Urf... My health is reduced to half.
1%-25% HP I'm crashing down... My wings are barely moving...
Level up There! My level's gone up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Fleeing Pokémon
Connected to: None
Connection Orb Set: None

Phrases
Normal Yanma goes zoooom!
Low HP (< 50%) Yanma's wings can flap no longer...
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Flying
Poké Assist:  
Flying
Field move:  
(Cut ×2)
Browser entry R-118
It flits around while launching supersonic waves and shock waves.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Bug
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Bug
Field move:
(present)
 
(Cut ×2)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry R-204
It flings gooey blobs that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 52
Base Attack: 73 Base Defense: 46 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Bug
Attack Power: ★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Bug
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#506
 

Hitting Streak
Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 163 Base Attack: 154 Base Defense: 94
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement:   100 +  1
Fast Attacks: Quick Attack, Wing Attack
Charged Attacks: Ancient Power, Aerial Ace, Silver Wind

Evolution data

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


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
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
Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Yanma images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Yanma seems to be based on a dragonfly, possibly the banded darter. Because of its size and weight, it might have been inspired by prehistoric ancestors to modern dragonflies and damselflies in the Meganeura genus, commonly referred to as "griffinflies". This is further supported by its evolution, Yanmega, which is much more closely linked to ancient dragonflies, and whose offspring did not have a larval stage, instead hatching directly into a smaller version of their adult phase, as Yanma is a fully formed dragonfly. This connection is further referenced by its evolution method.

Name origin

Yanma and Yanyanma derive from 蜻蜓 yanma (large dragonfly).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ヤンヤンマ Yanyanma From 蜻蜓 yanma
  French Yanma Same as English name
  Spanish Yanma Same as English name
  German Yanma Same as English name
  Italian Yanma Same as English name
  Korean 왕자리 Wangjari From 왕 (王) wang and 잠자리 jamjari
  Mandarin Chinese 蜻蜻蜓 Qīngqīngtíng*
陽陽瑪 / 阳阳玛 Yángyángmǎ*
From 蜻蜓 qīngtíng
Transcription of Japanese name
  Cantonese Chinese 蜻蜻蜓 Chīngchīngtìhng*
陽陽瑪 Yèuhngyèuhngmáh*
From 蜻蜓 chīngtìhng
Transcription of Japanese name


Related articles

External links

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