Yanma (#0193) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334

Atk6563–128121–251

Def4545–10685–207

SpA7572–139139–273

SpD4545–10685–207

Spe9590–161175–317

Total390Higher than 36% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 95). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Yanma outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Rock4×Electric2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Grass¼×Bug½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGhostSteelWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

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.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0193YanmaBugFlying
1. Level up knowing Ancient Power#0469YanmegaBugFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

6Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

11Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

14Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

17DetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

22SupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

27UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

30Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

33Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

38HypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

43Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

46ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

49U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

54Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

57Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TM / HM / TR 33

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 3

EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

EggWhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category: Clear Wing Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Field

Original Johto#101Extended Sinnoh#183Updated Johto#101Updated Unova#286Coastal Kalos#087Hisui#105Kitakami#003

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.
Legends: Arceus
By flapping its wings at high speed, it can fly freely through the air. Even sudden stops are no problem.
Black 2 · White 2
It can hover in one spot by flapping its wings at high speed. It flits about to guard its territory.
Platinum · Black · White
Its eyes can see 360 degrees without moving its head. It won’t miss prey--even those behind it.
Diamond · Pearl · X
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It can see in all directions without moving its big eyes, helping it spot attackers and food right away.
Crystal
Its large eyes can scan 360 degrees. It looks in all directions to seek out insects as its prey.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver
If it flaps its wings really fast, it can generate shock waves that will shatter windows in the area.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Y

Names around the world

Japanese: ヤンヤンマ
Japanese (romaji): Yanyanma
Korean: 왕자리
Chinese (Traditional): 蜻蜻蜓
Chinese (Simplified): 蜻蜻蜓
French: Yanma
German: Yanma
Spanish: Yanma
Italian: Yanma

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 78
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Y 1 area

Road 10Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 10

X 1 area

Road 10Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 10

White 2 2 areas

Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–63
Road 3Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–64

Black 2 2 areas

Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–63
Road 3Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–64

Colosseum 2 areas

Pyrite Bldg 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 33
Snagem Hideout 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 33

SoulSilver 1 area

Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12

HeartGold 1 area

Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12

Platinum 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29

Pearl 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Diamond 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

LeafGreen 1 area

Ruin ValleyWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18

FireRed 1 area

Ruin ValleyWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18

Crystal 1 area

Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14

Silver 1 area

Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14

Gold 1 area

Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14