Yanmega (Pokémon)

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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 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 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. 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 also has six thin, black legs. Yanmega is very rare in the wild, though it can be found in wooded and swampy areas alongside its pre-evolved form Yanma.

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

Multiple Yanmega appeared in flashbacks in A Slippery Encounter!, One for the Goomy!, and An Oasis of Hope!. They later physically appeared in Defending the Homeland! and Beyond the Rainbow!. They are the minions of a wild Florges, who had ordered them to attack Ash's Goodra's homeland in a flashback. They were then used again to attack Goodra itself. Two reappeared in Facing the Needs of the Many! and the following episode.

Minor appearances

Yanmega debuted in The Rise of Darkrai.

A Yanmega appeared in Arceus and The Jewel of Life.

A Yanmega appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, under the ownership of Merilyn. It 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 movie adaptations

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

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 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.

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)

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

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 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Foresight Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 011 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 066 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1111 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 1414 Sonic Boom 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 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 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 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/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM19 TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM28 TM28 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 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— —}}—% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM51 TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 Leech Life Bug Physical 80 100% 10 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 — —% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Yanmega in Generation VII 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

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 S M US UM Defog Flying Status — —% 15 S M US UM Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30 S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Tailwind Flying Status — —% 15 S M US UM Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Yanmega can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Yanmega cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

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

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 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

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 Pokémon were introduced. These Pokémon have the word "mega" in front of their names, similar to Yanmega's name in Japan.

Origin

It is, as its name suggests, based on the Meganeura monyi, a particularly large, prehistoric species of dragonflies and damselflies. Its species name suggests it's based on a green darner.

Name origin

Yanmega and Megayanma are a combination of 蜻蜓 yanma (large dragonfly) and Meganeura (a genus commonly referred to as "griffinflies", consisting of gigantic prehistoric versions 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 梅卡陽瑪 / 梅卡阳玛 Méikǎyángmǎ Transliteration of its Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 梅卡陽瑪 Mùih Kā Yèuhng Máh Transliteration of its Japanese name

More languages Hindi यानमेगा Yanmega Transliteration of English name

Related articles

• Jessie's Yanmega

External links

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