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Yanma.

national dex #193 · gen II
BST 390 · bug / flying
Yanma official artwork
bugflying
#193 · gen II
Profile
HP
65
ATK
65
DEF
45
SPA
75
SPD
45
SPE
95
BST 390 · best Speed 95 · worst Defense 45 · meters scale to 200

Yanma is weak to Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock and resists Grass, Fighting, Bug and is immune to Ground.

Typingbugflying
AbilitiesSpeed Boost, Compound Eyes, Frisk
Height, weight1.2 m / 38.0 kg
Catch rate75 / 255
Egg groupsBug
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Dex position
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Yanma base stats

BST 390 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP65240334
Atk65121251
Def4585207
SpA75139273
SpD4585207
Spe95175317
BST390bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Spe

Yanma weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Bug / Flying dual typing
nor1
fir2
wat1
ele2
gra¼
ice2
fig¼
poi1
gro0
fly2
psy1
bug½
roc4
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock (4x)
Resists
Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Bug
Immune to
Ground

Yanma abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Speed BoostRaises Speed one stage after each turn.
Compound EyesIncreases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
FriskhiddenReveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

Yanma evolution line

2 stages

Yanma evolves into Yanmega: level it up while it knows Ancient Power. How to evolve Yanma, every game

Best Yanma moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
bugBug BuzzSPEC90
bugLeech LifePHYS80
bugLungePHYS80
flyingAir SlashSPEC75
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
grassSolar BeamSPEC120
normalUproarSPEC90
psychicPsychicSPEC90

Yanma moves

gen 9 · 68 moves · 17 level-up · 35 TM/HM · 5 egg · 11 tutor
44 moves · Yanma appears in 14 games
TackleL1Quick AttackL7Double TeamL13Aerial AceL14Air CutterL14DetectL28Bug BiteL30Ancient PowerL34SwiftL37UproarL37HypnosisL38Wing AttackL43SupersonicL45U TurnL49ScreechL50Air SlashL54Bug BuzzL57Double EdgeeggEndureTMFacadeTMFeinteggGiga DrainTMLeech LifeeggLungeTMPounceTMProtectTMPsych UpTMPsychicTMPsychic NoiseTMRestTMReversaleggShadow BallTMSkitter SmackTMSleep TalkTMSolar BeamTMStruggle BugTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwords DanceTMTailwindTMTake DownTMTera BlastTMThiefTMWhirlwindegg
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
Quick AttacknormalPHYS40100%30Level 7
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15Level 13
Air CutterSTABflyingSPEC6095%25Level 14
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20Level 14
DetectfightingSTAT--5Level 28
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Level 30
Ancient PowerrockSPEC60100%5Level 34
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Level 37
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Level 37
HypnosispsychicSTAT-60%20Level 38
Wing AttackSTABflyingPHYS60100%35Level 43
SupersonicnormalSTAT-55%20Level 45
U TurnSTABbugPHYS70100%20Level 49
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Level 50
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15Level 54
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10Level 57
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
Air CutterSTABflyingSPEC6095%25TM / HM
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15TM / HM
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10TM / HM
DetectfightingSTAT--5TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Leech LifeSTABbugPHYS80100%10TM / HM
LungeSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
PounceSTABbugPHYS50100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Psych UpnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
PsychicpsychicSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Psychic NoisepsychicSPEC75100%10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15TM / HM
Shadow BallghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Skitter SmackSTABbugPHYS7090%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
Struggle BugSTABbugSPEC50100%20TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
TailwindflyingSTAT--15TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
U TurnSTABbugPHYS70100%20TM / HM
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Egg
FeintnormalPHYS30100%10Egg
Leech LifeSTABbugPHYS80100%10Egg
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15Egg
WhirlwindnormalSTAT--20Egg
Air CutterSTABflyingSPEC6095%25Tutor
Ancient PowerrockSPEC60100%5Tutor
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Tutor
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor

Yanma Pokédex entries

6 generations · newest first
Generation VIII1 entry
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 VI3 entries
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, Alpha Sapphire

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.

Generation V2 entries
Black, White

It can hover in one spot by flapping its wings at high speed. It flits about to guard its territory.

Black 2, White 2

By flapping its wings at high speed, it can fly freely through the air. Even sudden stops are no problem.

Generation IV4 entries
Diamond, Pearl

Its eyes can see 360 degrees without moving its head. It won’t miss prey--even those behind it.

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 III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

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.

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 II3 entries
Gold

If it flaps its wings really fast, it can generate shock waves that will shatter win­ dows 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.

Yanma species data

gen II species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationII (Johto)
ColorRed
ShapeBug Wings
HabitatForest
Height1.2 m (3'11")
Weight38.0 kg (83.8 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate75 (29.4%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience78
EV yield1 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#193
Johto#101
Sinnoh (Pt)#183
Johto (HGSS)#101
Unova (B2W2)#286
Kalos Coastal#087
Hisui#105
Kitakami#003
Wild held items
Wide Lens5%
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread65 Atk / 75 SpA
Best statSpeed 95good
Speed tier95 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load5 weak / 3 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty75 / 255moderate, about 29.4% per ball

About Yanma

Yanma is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). 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. Yanma stands 1.2 m (3'11") tall and weighs 38.0 kg (83.8 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Yanma base stats

Yanma has a base stat total of 390, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Speed at 95 (good), while its lowest is Defense at 45 (below average). Yanma is moderately fast with a base Speed of 95.

Yanma weaknesses and resistances

As a Bug and Flying-type, Yanma is weak to Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock (4x)-type moves, resists Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground-type moves. This gives Yanma 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Yanma abilities

Yanma's abilities include Speed Boost, Compound Eyes, Frisk. Speed Boost raises Speed one stage after each turn.. Compound Eyes increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×. Its Hidden Ability is Frisk, which reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

Yanma moves and learnset

Yanma can learn 68 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 35 via TM/HM, 5 through breeding, and 11 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Bug Buzz (Bug, 90 power), Leech Life (Bug, 80 power), Lunge (Bug, 80 power), Air Slash (Flying, 75 power). For coverage, Yanma can learn Double Edge (Normal), Solar Beam (Grass), Uproar (Normal).

Training Yanma

Yanma has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Yanma yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Yanma belongs to the Bug egg group. Yanma is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Yanma → Yanmega). Wild Yanma may be found holding Wide Lens.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Yanma. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Yanma, or use the team builder to see how Yanma fits into your squad.

Tools for Yanma
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