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.
If it flaps its wings really fast, it can generate shock waves that will shatter win dows in the area.
Stat spread.
Total of 390. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Yanma first appeared on September 20, 2019, during Safari Zone in Montreal.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Mar 24 to Mar 25, 2026, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24 to Mar 25, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 15 to Feb 24, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Aug 10 to Aug 18, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 21 to Dec 1, 2021 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 5 to Dec 13, 2019 | 2-star | Evolution Event |
| Aug 20 to Aug 28, 2018 | 1-star | Johto Festival |
Yanma in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Yanma across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #976 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Yanma is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Yanma appears in 24 games.
Every mainline release where Yanma is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Yanma.
Every main-series game Yanma is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- WildKitakami Road, Mossfell Confluence, Oni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Timeless Woods, Kitakami Wilds (The Teal Mask)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGreat Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog, Ursa's Ring, Droning Meadow, massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: Heavenward Lookout (day), Heavenward Lookout (mass outbreaks), massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- BreedYanmega
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 10 (Horde Encounter)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 14 (Swarm)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 3, Pinwheel Forest (outer)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildGreat Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildGreat Marsh
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoute 35
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildRuin Valley
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- WildRoute 35
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet, FireRed and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Yanma appears in 12 episodes.
From EP179 (2000-12-14) through HZ071 (2024-11-01).
TCG Pocket appearances
Yanma in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Yanma
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.