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Yanmega Ogre Darner Pokémon メガヤンマ Megayanma #0469 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 20 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 introduced in Generation IV.

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. Yanmega's 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. Yanmega usually aim for the prey's most vulnerable spot, wasting no energy in the process. Yanmega is said to be an extremely violent Pokémon, usually requiring someone of incredible bravery to tame this aggressive bug. When Yanmega needs to rest, it flips its body over and finds a branch to rest on.

Evolution

Yanmega evolves from Yanma.

Unevolved Yanma  Bug  Flying

→

First evolution Yanmega  Bug  Flying

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

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 arc, 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

Game locations

In side games

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

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

By leveling up

BDSP

LA

By TM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 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— 00—}}—% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 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— 00—}}—% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 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— 00—}}—% 20 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 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— 00—}}—% 10 TM97 TM97 Defog Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 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 - IX

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

LA

By a prior evolution

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. Swappable Skill(s): Mega Boost+
Pokémon GO Base HP: 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 data

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 Legends: Arceus
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

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.

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 golden-ringed dragonfly, called オニヤンマ oniyanma in Japanese, literally meaning oni or ogre dragonfly. 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 Mandarin Chinese 遠古巨蜓 / 远古巨蜓 Yuǎngǔjùtíng* 梅卡陽瑪 / 梅卡阳玛 Méikǎyángmǎ* From 遠古 / 远古 yuǎngǔ, 巨 jù, 蜻蜓 qīngtíng, and 巨脈蜻蜓 / 巨脉蜻蜓 Jùmàiqīngtíng Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 遠古巨蜓 Yúhngúgeuihtìhng* 梅卡陽瑪 Mùihkāyèuhngmáh* From 遠古 yúhngú, 巨 geuih, 蜻蜓 chīngtìhng, and 巨脈蜻蜓 Geuihmahkchīngtìhng Transcription of Japanese name

More languages Hindi यानमेगा Yanmega Transliteration of English name Thai เมกะยันมา Mekayanma Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Jessie's Yanmega

External links

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