Yanma (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
← #0192: Sunflora	Pokémon	#0194: Wooper →
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Yanma (disambiguation).

Yanma Clear Wing Pokémon ヤンヤンマ Yanyanma #0193 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Speed Boost or Compound Eyes Cacophony Cacophony Frisk Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 75 (17.5%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 3'11" 1.2 m Yanma 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 83.8 lbs. 38.0 kg Yanma 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 147 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 78 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1* Yanma 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1* 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   Red	Base friendship 70
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 introduced in Generation II.

It evolves into Yanmega when leveled up while knowing Ancient Power.

Biology

Yanma is a large, red insectoid Pokémon that resembles a dragonfly. Compared to its long, thin abdomen, its thorax is short and wide. It has three pairs of gray two-toed legs and two pairs of wings with red bands on them. The see through wings are described as frail and thin. A bright green mask marking covers most of its face, and it has two spikes on top of its head. Its blue eyes can see all around its body at 360 degrees without even moving its head. This allows Yamma to have a high evasiveness. The end of Yanma's tail has two flat extensions from the sides and two gray spikes in the center.

Yanma is a skillful flier. It can make sudden stops, turn in midair and hover in place by flapping its wings at a high speed. Yamma's eyes ensure the prey will not escape its sight, even when behind. It can also generate shock waves capable of breaking glass or even launching a house skyward by flapping its wings very fast. Yanma is often found in wooded and swampy areas. It 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.

Evolution

Yanma evolves into Yanmega.

Unevolved Yanma  Bug  Flying

→

First Evolution Yanmega  Bug  Flying

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #101 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. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) Its large eyes can scan 360 degrees. It looks in all directions to seek out insects as its prey. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— 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 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 Sinnoh  Pt : #183 Johto #101 Diamond Its eyes can see 360 degrees without moving its head. It won't miss prey--even those behind it. Pearl 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 Unova  B2  W2 : #286 Black It can hover in one spot by flapping its wings at high speed. It flits about to guard its territory. White Black 2 By flapping its wings at high speed, it can fly freely through the air. Even sudden stops are no problem. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Coastal #087 Hoenn #— X Its eyes can see 360 degrees without moving its head. It won't miss prey--even those behind it. Y If it flaps its wings really fast, it can generate shock waves that will shatter windows in the area. Omega 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. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #105 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. Brilliant Diamond Its eyes can see 360 degrees without the Pokémon moving its head. It won't miss prey—even those behind it. Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus Its frail wings are so thin that one can see clear through them. However, during flight these wings exhibit the power to churn air with force enough to launch a house skyward.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #3 Blueberry #— Scarlet As Yanma surveys its territory, it periodically stops to hover in place by flapping its wings at high speeds. Violet It can see in all directions without moving its big eyes, helping it spot both attackers and prey right away.

Yanma in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Route 35 Crystal Route 35
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Ruin Valley Colosseum Pyrite Bldg (Shadow) XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Great Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex) Platinum Great Marsh HeartGold SoulSilver Route 35 Pal Park Field
Generation V Black White Route 14 (Swarm) Black 2 White 2 Route 3, Pinwheel Forest (outer) Dream World Windswept Sky
Generation VI X Y Route 10 (Horde Encounter) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Breed Yanmega Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Great Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex) Legends: Arceus Crimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog, Ursa's Ring, Droning Meadow, massive mass outbreaks Coronet Highlands: Heavenward LookoutDay, Heavenward Lookout (mass outbreaks), massive mass outbreaks
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 2.0.1+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Kitakami Road, Mossfell Confluence, Oni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Timeless Woods, Kitakami Wilds Tera Raid Battles (2★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Channel Back Yard Trozei! Endless Level 18, Endless Level 38, Forever Level 18, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Silent Chasm (1F-8F), Pitfall Valley (9F-15F), Remains Island (B9-B15)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Steam Cave (1F-8F, Upper Steam Cave 1F), Lush Prairie (1F-5F) MD Sky Steam Cave (1F-8F, Upper Steam Cave 1F), Lush Prairie (1F-5F) Ranger: SoA Union Road Ranch Hayley's trades Ranger: GS Submarine, Sophian Road
Generation V Rumble Blast Forest: Everspring Valley, World Axle - B1F Rumble U Challenge Battle: Lord of the Bugs
Generation VI Battle Trozei Island of Haste: Stage 5 Rumble World Silver Isles: Fragrant Tree (All Areas), Plasma Tundra: Abundant Orchard (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Pinsir Sea, Castform Sea, Entei Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Arceus Sea, Entei SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Silent Chasm (4F-6F), Pitfall Valley (9F-15F), Purity Forest (26F-30F) Fainted Pokémon: Sinister Woods
Cross-Generation Shuffle Violeta Palace: Stage 354

In events

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

Held items

Games		Held items
Diamond	Pearl	Wide Lens (5%)
Platinum
Ranch		Charti Berry (100%)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Wide Lens (5%)
Black	White
Black 2	White 2
X	Y
Brilliant Diamond	Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus		Normal Hearty Grains (35%) Vivichoke (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy S (100%) Seed of Mastery (10%) Grit items by level

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 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: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 066 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1111 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15 1414 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 09595% 25 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 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% 15 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

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 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 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 TM162 TM162 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10 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 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM219 TM219 Skitter Smack Bug Physical 07070 090}}90% 10 TM228 TM228 Psychic Noise Psychic Special 07575 100}}100% 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 or an alternate form of Yanma Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - 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 Yanma 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

Special moves

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

Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Wild Tera Pokémon Psychic Psychic Special 90 100% 10 Wild Tera PokémonLv. 24 Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10

A superscript level indicates that Yanma can learn this move normally in Generation IX 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 moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Agility	Yanma (Legends Awakened 128)
Baton Pass	Yanma (Supreme Victors SH9)

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Fleeing Pokémon Connected to: None Connection Orb Set: None Phrases Normal Yanma goes zoooom! Low HP (< 50%) Yanma's wings can flap no longer...
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Flying Poké Assist: Flying Field move: (Cut ×2) Browser entry R-118 It flits around while launching supersonic waves and shock waves.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Bug Poké Assist: (present) Bug Field move: (present) (Cut ×2) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-204 It flings gooey blobs that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 52 Base Attack: 73 Base Defense: 46 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #506 Hitting Streak Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 163 Base Attack: 154 Base Defense: 94 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 100 + 1 Fast Attacks: Quick Attack, Wing Attack Charged Attacks: Ancient Power, Aerial Ace, Silver Wind

Evolution data

Unevolved Yanma  Bug  Flying

+ Level up knowing Ancient Power →

First Evolution Yanmega  Bug  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
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
Cross-Generation HOME

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

In the anime

Main series

Yanma in the anime

Major appearances

Jessie's Yanma

In The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!, Tyler was about to catch a Yanma that his Piplup had weakened when the Team Rocket trio showed up and Jessie caught her instead. They sent her to Giovanni; however, Team Rocket already had obtained a large number of Yanma, and so Giovanni returned her to them. When Jessie used Yanma in battle, she used Ancient Power and evolved into a Yanmega.

Other

Yanma debuted in Wings n' Things, under the ownership of Zachary Evans. Because it was breaking glass in a town due to its inability to control its wings' sonic aspect, Zachary reluctantly abandoned it. Yanma was then captured by Team Rocket and used for one of their schemes, but Zachary rescued it and had it blast the trio off.

In All in a Day's Wurmple, Forrester Franklin's Yanma battled Ash alongside Ariados in a Double Battle, with the two going up against Pikachu and Treecko. After a long battle, Ash emerged victorious.

In Tag! We're It...!, a Yanma competed in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. It fought alongside a Bagon against Brock's Sudowoodo and Holly's Wingull, but they were defeated.

In The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!, Tyler was set on catching a Yanma throughout the episode. In the end, he managed to catch one.

Minor appearances

A Yanma appeared in Pikachu's PikaBoo.

In Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, a Yanma was living in the Secret Garden. Others flew over the Tour de Alto Mare competitors.

In That's Just Swellow, a Yanma competed in the Crossgate PokéRinger.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, multiple Yanma were living in the Tree of Beginning, while another was seen in the opening sequence of the movie.

Multiple Yanma appeared in The Rise of Darkrai.

Two Yanma appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1). A third appeared alongside them in the second part.

In The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!, Tyler weakened a Yanma, but it managed to flee.

Multiple Yanma appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, multiple Yanma were living in Crown City. Three took part in surrounding Zorua in the park along with the other Pokémon with the intention of attacking him in retribution for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight could break out, the Sunkern, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed down by Celebi.

A Yanma appeared in a flashback in Time After Time!.

In Trade, Borrow, and Steal!, a Yanma was part of Kricketina Kylie's Bug-type Pokémon collection, as shown in her Rotom Phone.

In The Mew from Here!, a Yanma was seen on Faraway Island.

Pokédex entries

Episode Subject 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. EP177 Yanma James's book Yanma can flap its wings fast enough to generate a shockwave capable of shattering windows. EP177 Yanma's attacks Ash's Pokédex Two of Yanma's strongest attacks are the Tackle, Double Team, and the Sonic Boom.

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

Pokémon Evolutions

In The Show, a Yanma briefly appeared under the ownership of a Trainer in Ecruteak City.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Yanma in Pokémon Adventures

Yanma debuted in Off Course with Corsola, where Crystal caught it and sent it to Professor Oak via the Portable Transfer System. It was seen in its Poké Ball on a shelf.

A School Kid's Yanma was seen in Oh, It's Ho-Oh!, going towards the Indigo Plateau.

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

A Yanma appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

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.*

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Shu caught a Yanma in GDZ48.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team

A Yanma appeared in I Want to be Human Again!.

In the TCG

Main article: Yanma (TCG)

Trivia

• Yanma shares the same base Speed stat with its evolved form.
• In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, despite being able to learn Leech Life through breeding, Yanma cannot learn it via TM28. Its evolved form can, however.

Origin

Yanma seems to be based on a dragonfly, possibly the banded darter. Because of its size and weight, it might have been inspired by prehistoric ancestors to modern dragonflies and damselflies in the Meganeura genus, commonly referred to as "griffinflies". This is further supported by its evolution, Yanmega, which is much more closely linked to ancient dragonflies, and whose offspring did not have a larval stage, instead hatching directly into a smaller version of their adult phase, as Yanma is a fully formed dragonfly. This connection is further referenced by its evolution method.

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 (王) wang and 잠자리 jamjari Mandarin Chinese 蜻蜻蜓 Qīngqīngtíng* 陽陽瑪 / 阳阳玛 Yángyángmǎ* From 蜻蜓 qīngtíng Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 蜻蜻蜓 Chīngchīngtìhng* 陽陽瑪 Yèuhngyèuhngmáh* From 蜻蜓 chīngtìhng Transcription of Japanese name

More languages Hindi हेलीकीट Helikit From helicopter and कीट keet Russian Янма Yanma Transcription of English name Thai ยันยันมา Yanyanma Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Jessie's Yanma

External links

← #0192: Sunflora

Pokémon

#0194: Wooper →

This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.