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Yanmega.

national dex #469 · gen IV
BST 515 · bug / flying
Yanmega official artwork
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#469 · gen IV
Profile
HP
86
ATK
76
DEF
86
SPA
116
SPD
56
SPE
95
BST 515 · best Sp. Atk 116 · worst Sp. Def 56 · meters scale to 200

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

Typingbugflying
AbilitiesSpeed Boost, Tinted Lens, Frisk
Height, weight1.9 m / 51.5 kg
Catch rate30 / 255
Egg groupsBug
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Yanmega base stats

BST 515 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP86282376
Atk76141276
Def86159298
SpA116213364
SpD56105232
Spe95175317
BST515bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Atk

Yanmega 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

Yanmega abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Speed BoostRaises Speed one stage after each turn.
Tinted LensDoubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.
FriskhiddenReveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

Yanmega evolution line

2 stages

Best Yanmega 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
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
grassSolar BeamSPEC120

Yanmega moves

gen 9 · 67 moves · 18 level-up · 39 TM/HM · 2 egg · 8 tutor
48 moves · Yanmega appears in 11 games
Night SlashL1TackleL1Double TeamL11Aerial AceL14Quick AttackL14DetectL17SupersonicL22UproarL27Bug BiteL30Ancient PowerL34FeintL38CrunchL43SlashL43ScreechL46U TurnL49Air SlashL54Bug BuzzL57Air CutterTMDouble EdgeeggDual WingbeatTMEndureTMFacadeTMGiga DrainTMGiga ImpactTMHyper BeamTMLeech LifeTMLungeTMPounceTMProtectTMPsych UpTMPsychicTMPsychic NoiseTMRestTMReversalTMScary FaceTMShadow BallTMSkitter SmackTMSleep TalkTMSolar BeamTMStruggle BugTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwiftTMSwords DanceTMTailwindTMTake DownTMTera BlastTMThiefTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
Night SlashdarkPHYS70100%15Level 1
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15Level 11
Quick AttacknormalPHYS40100%30Level 14
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20Level 14
DetectfightingSTAT--5Level 17
HypnosispsychicSTAT-60%20Level 18
SupersonicnormalSTAT-55%20Level 22
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Level 27
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Level 30
Ancient PowerrockSPEC60100%5Level 34
FeintnormalPHYS30100%10Level 38
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Level 43
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15Level 43
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Level 46
U TurnSTABbugPHYS70100%20Level 49
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
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
Dual WingbeatSTABflyingPHYS4090%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / 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
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / 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
Air CutterSTABflyingSPEC6095%25Tutor
Ancient PowerrockSPEC60100%5Tutor
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Tutor
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor

Yanmega Pokédex entries

4 generations · newest first
Generation VIII1 entry
Legends: Arceus

Extremely violent. When hunting, it wastes none of its energy, aiming only for prey's most vulnerable spots. Any who manage to tame this Pokémon must be of incredible bravery.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

It prefers to battle by biting apart foes’ heads instantly while flying by at high speed.

Y, 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 V2 entries
Black, White

Its jaw power is incredible. It is adept at biting apart foes while flying by at high speed.

Black 2, White 2

It prefers to battle by biting apart foes’ heads instantly while flying by at high speed.

Generation IV4 entries
Diamond, Pearl

By churning its wings, it creates shock waves that inflict critical internal injuries to foes.

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.

Yanmega species data

gen IV species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIV (Sinnoh)
ColorGreen
ShapeBug Wings
HabitatUnknown
Height1.9 m (6'03")
Weight51.5 kg (113.5 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate30 (11.8%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience180
EV yield2 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#469
Sinnoh (Pt)#184
Johto (HGSS)#102
Unova (B2W2)#287
Kalos Coastal#088
Hisui#106
Kitakami#004
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 roleSpecial attacker76 Atk / 116 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 116very good
Speed tier95 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load5 weak / 3 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty30 / 255hard, about 11.8% per ball

About Yanmega

Yanmega is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). Extremely violent. When hunting, it wastes none of its energy, aiming only for prey's most vulnerable spots. Any who manage to tame this Pokémon must be of incredible bravery. Yanmega stands 1.9 m (6'03") tall and weighs 51.5 kg (113.5 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Yanmega base stats

Yanmega has a base stat total of 515, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 116 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 56 (below average). Yanmega excels as a special attacker. Yanmega is moderately fast with a base Speed of 95.

Yanmega weaknesses and resistances

As a Bug and Flying-type, Yanmega 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 Yanmega 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Yanmega abilities

Yanmega's abilities include Speed Boost, Tinted Lens, Frisk. Speed Boost raises Speed one stage after each turn.. Tinted Lens doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves. Its Hidden Ability is Frisk, which reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

Yanmega moves and learnset

Yanmega can learn 67 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 39 via TM/HM, 2 through breeding, and 8 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, Yanmega can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).

Training Yanmega

With a capture rate of 30 (11.8%), Yanmega can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Yanmega yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Yanmega belongs to the Bug egg group. Yanmega is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Yanma → Yanmega). Wild Yanmega may be found holding Wide Lens.

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

Tools for Yanmega
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