Yanmega (Pokémon)

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

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 {{{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 {{{form2}}}	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

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

Contents

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. 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

Major appearances

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 shockwave that can cause internal damage to its opponents.

In the manga

Yanmega in Pokémon Adventures

In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga

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

In the movie adaptations

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

In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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 #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

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

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)

Held items

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

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Yanmega's learnsets 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 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

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

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

More languages Hindi यानमेगा Yanmega Transliteration of English name Thai เมกกะยันมะ Megayanma Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Jessie's Yanmega

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