Yanma (Pokémon)

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

Yanma ヤンヤンマ Yanyanma #193
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type Bug Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Clear Wing Pokémon
Abilities Speed Boost or Compoundeyes Compoundeyes Blue-Striped ----- Frisk Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #101 Hoenn #338 Sinnoh #183 Unova #286 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-118 Oblivia R-204
Height 3'11" Imperial 1.2 m Metric 3'11"/1.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 83.8 lbs. Imperial 38.0 kg Metric 83.8 lbs./38.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Red	Catch rate 75 (9.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Bug group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 Base Exp.: 147 Battle Exp.: 1471*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

It evolves into Yanmega when leveled up while knowing AncientPower.

Biology

Yanma is a large, red dragonfly Pokémon. It has a long thin abdomen and a comparatively short thorax. It has three pairs of two-toed legs and two pairs of wings with red bands on them. Its head is red, except for its very large, bright green eyes, which take up most of the space on its head. Its eyes can see all around its body allowing it to have a high evasiveness, and the end of Yanma's tail has two flat extensions from the sides and two spikes in the center.

Yanma is a skilful flier. It can make sudden stops, turn in midair and hover in place by flapping its wings at a high speed. It can also generate shock waves capable of breaking glass by flapping its wings very fast. Yanma's trademark attack seems to be SonicBoom, as seen in the anime and the Pokédex.

Yanma 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. Its large eyes help it spot attackers.

In Pokémon Gold and Silver and their remakes, Yanma was very rare except for the occasional swarm. It is often found in wooded and swampy areas.

In the anime

Yanma in the anime

Major appearances

Jessie's Yanma

In The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!, a rookie Trainer named Tyler was about to capture a Yanma that his Piplup had weakened, when Team Rocket showed up, and Jessie captured it instead. They sent it to Giovanni; however, Team Rocket already had obtained a large number of Yanma and so Giovanni returned it to them. When Jessie used Yanma in battle, it used AncientPower and evolved into a Yanmega. During this time, another weakened Yanma got away. A third Yanma appeared afterwards, and Tyler finally captured that one.

Other

Yanma first appeared in Wings n' Things. It was carelessly breaking glass in a town.

A Yanma appeared in All in a Day's Wurmple, under the ownership of Forrester Franklin.

Minor appearances

Yanma also made a cameo in Pikachu's PikaBoo, and another as one of the Pokémon to appear in Latios and Latias' garden in Pokémon Heroes. Multiple Yanma also appeared in the same movie where they flew over the Tour de Alto Mare competitors.

Multiple Yanma appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew living in the Tree of Beginning. Also, one appeared in the opening of the movie.

A group of Yanma also appeared in The Rise of Darkrai.

Yanma also appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.

Multiple Yanma made a cameo in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

Yanma appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions as a few of the many local Pokémon who lives in Crown City. Three of them took part in surrounding Zorua in the park along several other Pokémon to attack him, angry at Zorua for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight broke out, the Yanma, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed by Celebi.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon 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. Two of Yanma's strongest attacks are the Tackle, Double Team, and SonicBoom. EP177 Yanma James's book Yanma can flap its wings faster to generate a shockwave capable of shattering windows.

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 computer Poké Ball contents: Yanma. Its usable moves: Wing Attack, Quick Attack, Sonic Boom and Ancient Power.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A trio of Yanma are accidentally let loose in Yikes, It's Yanma!, causing minor chaos at 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.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Shū has a Yanma in the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga.

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.*

In the TCG

Main article: Yanma (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II 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 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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 Diamond Its eyes can see 360 degrees without moving its head. It won't miss prey, even those behind it. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} 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 Black It can hover in one spot by flapping its wings at high speed. It flits about to guard its territory. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 By flapping its wings at high speed, it can fly freely through the air. Even sudden stops are no problem. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Very Rare Route 35 Crystal Very Rare Route 35
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Rare Ruin Valley Colosseum One Miror B.'s Hideout (Shadow) XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Great Marsh Platinum Uncommon Great Marsh HeartGold SoulSilver Very Rare Route 35 Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Swarm Route 14 Black 2 White 2 Unknown Route 3 and Pinwheel Forest Dream World Windswept Sky
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Back Yard
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 18 Endless Level 38 Forever Level 18 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Silent Chasm (1F-8F) Pitfall Valley (9F-15F) Remains Island (B9-B15)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Steam Cave (1F-8F) Upper Steam Cave (1F) Lush Prairie (1F-5F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Union Road
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Submarine Sophian Road
My Pokémon Ranch	Random trade with Hayley*
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Forest: Everspring Valley, World Axle - B1F

In events

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

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Wide Lens (5%)
Platinum
Ranch		Charti Berry (100%)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Wide Lens (5%)
Black	White	Wide Lens (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Wide Lens (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Defense: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Atk: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Def: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Speed: 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 V, 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× 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× 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× 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× 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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Foresight Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 066 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1111 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 1414 SonicBoom 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 AncientPower 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% 20 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/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100100	100}}100%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	Faint 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	—	100%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Yanma in Generation V 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 Yanma in that game. 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

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Tailwind	Flying	Status	—	—%	30
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Yanma can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Yanma cannot be tutored the move in that game 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Windswept Sky	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100%	10
Windswept Sky	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
A superscript level indicates that Yanma can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 193.png 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! 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 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 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:  Flying  Poké Assist: ( Flying ) Field move: (Cut ×2) Browser entry   It flits around while launching supersonic waves and shock waves.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Bug  ( Bug ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It flings gooey blobs that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A 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 AncientPower →

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
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Yanma weighs exactly the same as the male player character in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. It shares this characteristic with Sudowoodo, Skuntank, Togekiss, and Fearow.
• Yanma shares the same base Speed stat with its evolved form, Yanmega.
• Yanma is the last Pokémon in Johto Pokédex order that has the same number that it has in the New Pokédex, due to its evolution and the evolutions of Aipom, Lickitung, Piloswine, and Tangela all being added to the Johto Pokédex.

Origin

Yanma is based on a dragonfly, possibly the red-veined darter. Because of its size and weight, it might have been inspired by extinct giant dragonflies in the Epiophlebia genus.

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 wang and 잠자리 jamjari Mandarin Chinese 陽陽瑪 / 阳阳玛 Yángyángmǎ Transliteration of its Japanese name Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Jessie's Yanma

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