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No. 0469 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Yanmega

The Ogre Darner Pokémon

TL;DR. Yanmega is a bug/flying-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 515. By churning its wings, it creates shock waves that inflict critical internal injuries to foes.

Bug Flying

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

Height1.9 m
Weight51.5 kg
AbilitiesSpeed Boost, Tinted Lens
HiddenFrisk
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 515. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 86
Attack 76
Defense 86
Sp. Attack 116
Sp. Defense 56
Speed 95
Total515
515 base stat total, the 226th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 29th among Bug-types.
116 base Special Attack, Yanmega's strongest stat, ranking 15th of 188 Bug-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Yanmega 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, Yanmega reaches 2,946 CP at level 40 and 3,370 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack231
GO Defense156
GO Stamina200
Max CP (L40)2,946
Max CP (L50)3,330
Best buddy (L51)3,370
Raid catch CP 1,605–1,683 (L20). Weather boosted 2,007–2,104 (L25).

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Competitive

Yanmega in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Yanmega across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #966 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #966 61.6 score
Ultra League #735 61 score
Master League #383 40.3 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Yanmega.

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

What type is Yanmega?

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

What is Yanmega weak to?

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

What is Yanmega resistant to?

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

How does Yanmega evolve?

Yanmega evolves from Yanma (Know Ancient Power move, level up). Yanmega is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Yanmega from?

Yanmega was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0469.

What are Yanmega's base stats?

Yanmega has HP 86, Attack 76, Defense 86, Special Attack 116, Special Defense 56, and Speed 95. Total base stat total: 515.

What are Yanmega's abilities?

Yanmega can have the abilities Speed Boost, Tinted Lens, plus the Hidden Ability Frisk.

Is Yanmega legendary or mythical?

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

What is Yanmega's best stat?

Yanmega's highest base stat is Special Attack at 116, which ranks 15th of 188 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Yanmega good?

Yanmega has a base stat total of 515, the 226th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 29th among Bug-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

See the full Q&A page for Yanmega →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

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

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Yanmega 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

Yanmega vs. the average Bug-type.

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

Stat Yanmega Bug avg Difference
HP 86 64 +22
Attack 76 73 +3
Defense 86 68 +18
Special Attack 116 64 +52
Special Defense 56 66 -10
Speed 95 72 +23
Total 515 407 +108
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Game appearances

Yanmega appears in 16 games.

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

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 Yanmega in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 4 games have a known habitat.

Black 2, White 2
Pinwheel Forest OutsideUnova Route 3
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds Cliff
Pokémon anime

Yanmega appears in 40 episodes.

From DP080 (2008-05-22) through JN145 (2023-03-10).

+ 28 more episodes
Browse all 40 on /anime →

TCG Pocket appearances

6 Yanmega cards across TCG Pocket.

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