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.
By churning its wings, it creates shock waves that inflict critical internal injuries to foes.
Stat spread.
Total of 515. 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.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Yanmega only comes from evolving a Shiny Yanma. The first Shiny in the family appeared on September 20, 2019.
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.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Yanmega is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Yanmega appears in 16 games.
Every mainline release where Yanmega is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 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 Yanmega.
Every main-series game Yanmega 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+)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveYanma (Level up knowing Ancient Power)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog (mass outbreaks), Droning Meadow (Alpha), massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: Heavenward Lookout (day) (also mass outbreaks (day) (night)), massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildUltra Space Wilds (Cliff World)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveYanma (Level up knowing Ancient Power)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- EvolveYanma (Level up knowing Ancient Power)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 3, Pinwheel Forest (outer) (rustling grass)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveYanma (Level up knowing Ancient Power)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Yanmega appears in 40 episodes.
From DP080 (2008-05-22) through JN145 (2023-03-10).
TCG Pocket appearances
Yanmega in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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