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 #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 any foes or even knock down huge trees. 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

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 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

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.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #4 Scarlet Yanmega's wingbeats are so powerful that the Pokémon blows down huge trees nearby when it vigorously launches itself into flight. Violet Its jaw power is incredible. It is adept at biting apart foes while flying by at high speed.

Yanmega in the Kitakami Pokédex

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 Legends: Arceus Crimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog (mass outbreaks), Droning Meadow , massive mass outbreaks Coronet Highlands: Heavenward LookoutDay (also mass outbreaksDayNight), massive mass outbreaks
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 2.0.1+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)

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 Rumble World Plasma Tundra: Abundant Orchard (Back Boss)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Pinsir Sea, Castform Sea, Entei Sea, Arceus Sea, Entei SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Fainted Pokémon: Western Cave New Snap Founja Jungle
Cross-Generation Shuffle Expert Stage: Stage EX39

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

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 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15 1414 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 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 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

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 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 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 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 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM162 TM162 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 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 TM197 TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 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 or an alternate form of Yanmega Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: 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 Yanmega 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 a prior evolution

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

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60% 20 Wing Attack Flying Physical 60 100% 35

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. 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

Like its pre-evolution, Yanmega is based on a dragonfly, and, as its name suggests, also 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 the prefix mega- (great or large) or Meganeura (a genus that is a member of an order commonly referred to as "griffinflies", gigantic prehistoric relatives of modern dragonflies/damselflies).

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

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