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Yanma

Abilities

Speed BoostCompound EyesFrisk(Hidden)
Height: 1.2 m (3'11")
Weight: 38.0 kg (83.8 lbs)
Base Exp: 78
Base Stats
HP65
Atk65
Def45
SpA75
SpD45
Spe95
BST390
EV Yield: 1 Spe
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
240334
Atk
121251
Def
85207
SpA
139273
SpD
85207
Spe
175317

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
II (Johto)
Color
Red
Shape
Bug Wings
Habitat
Forest
Growth Rate
Medium
Capture Rate
75 (29.4%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Bug
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
78
EV Yield
1 Spe
Height
1.2 m (3'11")
Weight
38.0 kg (83.8 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Flying dual typing.

nor
fir2
wat
ele2
gra¼
ice2
fig¼
poi
gro0
fly2
psy
bug½
roc4
gho
dra
dar
ste
fai
Weak to: Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock (4x)
Resists: Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Bug
Immune to: Ground
Abilities
Speed Boost

Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

Compound Eyes

Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.

FriskHidden Ability

Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries17 entries

Generation VI

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 VIII

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.

Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V)

Generation II

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.

Generation III

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 IV

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 V

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.

Moves (Gen 9)68 moves

Level Up

17 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1TacklenorP40100%35
7Quick AttacknorP40100%30
13Double TeamnorN15
14Air CutterSTABflyS6095%25
14Aerial AceSTABflyP6020
28DetectfigN5
30Bug BiteSTABbugP60100%20
34Ancient PowerrocS60100%5
37SwiftnorS6020
37UproarnorS90100%10
38HypnosispsyN60%20
43Wing AttackSTABflyP60100%35
45SupersonicnorN55%20
49U TurnSTABbugP70100%20
50ScreechnorN85%40
54Air SlashSTABflyS7595%15
57Bug BuzzSTABbugS90100%10

TM / HM

35 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Aerial AceSTABflyP6020
Air CutterSTABflyS6095%25
Air SlashSTABflyS7595%15
Bug BiteSTABbugP60100%20
Bug BuzzSTABbugS90100%10
DetectfigN5
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Double TeamnorN15
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Giga DraingraS75100%10
Leech LifeSTABbugP80100%10
LungeSTABbugP80100%15
PounceSTABbugP50100%20
ProtectnorN10
Psych UpnorN10
PsychicpsyS90100%10
Psychic NoisepsyS75100%10
RestpsyN5
ReversalfigP100%15
Shadow BallghoS80100%15
Skitter SmackSTABbugP7090%10
Sleep TalknorN10
Solar BeamgraS120100%10
Struggle BugSTABbugS50100%20
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
SwiftnorS6020
Swords DancenorN20
TailwindflyN15
Take DownnorP9085%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ThiefdarP60100%25
U TurnSTABbugP70100%20
UproarnorS90100%10

Egg Moves

5 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Double EdgenorP120100%15
FeintnorP30100%10
Leech LifeSTABbugP80100%10
ReversalfigP100%15
WhirlwindnorN20

Move Tutor

11 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Air CutterSTABflyS6095%25
Ancient PowerrocS60100%5
Bug BiteSTABbugP60100%20
Double EdgenorP120100%15
EndurenorN10
Giga DraingraS75100%10
Sleep TalknorN10
SubstitutenorN10
SwiftnorS6020
TailwindflyN15
UproarnorS90100%10
Wild Held Items

Items that wild Yanma may be holding when encountered.

Wide Lens
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
Pokedex Numbers
National#193
Johto#101
Sinnoh (Pt)#183
Johto (HGSS)#101
Unova (B2W2)#286
Kalos Coastal#087
Hisui#105
Kitakami#003
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

bugBug Buzz90 powS
bugLeech Life80 powP
bugLunge80 powP
flyAir Slash75 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norDouble Edge120 powP
graSolar Beam120 powS
norUproar90 powS
psyPsychic90 powS
Other Bug-type Pokemon

Tools for Yanma

About Yanma

Yanma is a Bug and Flying-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.

Yanma Base Stats

Yanma has a base stat total of 390, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. 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 & 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 & 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.

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