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No. 0193 · Generation II · Johto

Yanma

The Clear Wing Pokémon

TL;DR. Yanma is a bug/flying-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 390. If it flaps its wings really fast, it can generate shock waves that will shatter win­ dows in the area.

Bug Flying

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

Height1.2 m
Weight38.0 kg
AbilitiesSpeed Boost, Compound Eyes
HiddenFrisk
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 390. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 65
Attack 65
Defense 45
Sp. Attack 75
Sp. Defense 45
Speed 95
Total390
390 base stat total, the 646th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 110th among Bug-types.
95 base Speed, Yanma's strongest stat, ranking 38th of 188 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Yanma in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Yanma reaches 1,470 CP at level 40 and 1,682 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack154
GO Defense94
GO Stamina163
Max CP (L40)1,470
Max CP (L50)1,662
Best buddy (L51)1,682
Raid catch CP 785–840 (L20). Weather boosted 981–1,050 (L25).

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Competitive

Yanma in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Yanma across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #940 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #940 62.7 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Yanma.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Yanma, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Yanma?

Yanma is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Yanma weak to?

Yanma takes 4× damage from Rock. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying.

What is Yanma resistant to?

Yanma is immune to Ground. It also resists Bug, Grass, Fighting.

How does Yanma evolve?

Yanma evolves into Yanmega (Know Ancient Power move, level up).

What generation is Yanma from?

Yanma was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0193.

What are Yanma's base stats?

Yanma has HP 65, Attack 65, Defense 45, Special Attack 75, Special Defense 45, and Speed 95. Total base stat total: 390.

What are Yanma's abilities?

Yanma can have the abilities Speed Boost, Compound Eyes, plus the Hidden Ability Frisk.

Is Yanma legendary or mythical?

No. Yanma is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Yanma's best stat?

Yanma's highest base stat is Speed at 95, which ranks 38th of 188 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Yanma good?

Yanma has a base stat total of 390, the 646th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 110th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Yanma as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Yanma in Gold
Gen II Gold
Yanma in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Yanma in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Yanma in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Yanma in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Yanma in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Yanma 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Yanma is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating
Rock
2× Weak to
Fire Electric Ice Flying
½× Resists
Bug
¼× Strongly resists
Grass Fighting
0× Immune to
Ground
Comparison

Yanma vs. the average Bug-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 188 Bug-type Pokémon.

Stat Yanma Bug avg Difference
HP 65 64 +1
Attack 65 73 -8
Defense 45 68 -23
Special Attack 75 64 +11
Special Defense 45 66 -21
Speed 95 72 +23
Total 390 407 -17
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Game appearances

Yanma appears in 24 games.

Every mainline release where Yanma is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Yanma in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 15 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Great Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 5Great Marsh Area 6
Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, SoulSilver
Johto Route 35
FireRed, LeafGreen
Ruin Valley
Black 2, White 2
Pinwheel Forest OutsideUnova Route 3
X, Y
Kalos Route 10
colosseum
Pyrite Bldg 1FSnagem Hideout 1F
Pokémon anime

Yanma appears in 12 episodes.

From HZ013 (2023-07-14) through JN133 (2022-11-25).

TCG Pocket appearances

5 Yanma cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.