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Yanmega

Ogre Darner Pokémon

Yanmega official artwork
Official art

Yanmega is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Rock and 2× weak to Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice, with a base stat total of 515. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

BugFlying
Height
1.9 m 6′03″
Weight
51.5 kg 113.5 lbs
Base stat total
515 Higher than 77% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
Extremely violent. When hunting, it wastes none of its energy, aiming only for prey's most vulnerable spots. Any who manage to tame this Pokémon must be of incredible bravery.
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Base stats

HP86161–193282–376
Atk7686–140141–276
Def8695–151159–298
SpA116122–184213–364
SpD5668–118105–232
Spe95103–161175–317
Total515Higher than 77% of Pokémon
HP86Atk76Def86Spe95SpD56SpA116

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

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Weak to

4×
Rock (because of Bug and Flying)
2×
Electric (because of Flying)Fire (because of Bug)Flying (because of Bug)Ice (because of Flying)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Flying)
¼×
Fighting (because of Bug and Flying)Grass (because of Bug and Flying)

Immune to

0×
Ground (because of Bug and Flying)
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalPoisonGhostSteelWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 95); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

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

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Yanmega against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161Yanmega · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
147Yanmega · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
115Yanmega · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

12.7% of teams · rank #12 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Modest
EVs
4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Ghost
  1. Bug Buzz
  2. Air Slash
  3. Protect
  4. Shadow Ball

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games11.3%
  • 1500 weighting11.5%
  • 1630 weighting12.7%
  • 1760 weighting16.4%

Usage by month

Oct 202512.7%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 69.2%
  • 30.8%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe40.0%
  • Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe26.8%
  • Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe17.9%
  • Timid 40 Def / 236 SpA / 232 Spe5.6%
  • Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe5.0%

Tera types

  • Ghost53.1%
  • Bug33.2%
  • Grass6.0%
  • Rock2.3%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 15

1Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
1Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10
1Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
1Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
14Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
17DetectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5
22SupersonicCauses the target to become confused.NormalStatus—55%20
27UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
30Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
33Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5
38FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhys30100%10
43SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
46ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
49U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20

TM / HM / TR 38

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM15Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM95Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM162Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM182Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
TM185Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10
TM228Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 3

EggDouble-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
EggFeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhys30100%10
EggWhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

Biology

Yanmega's long tail helps it balance itself when carrying something as big as an adult human. It is extremely violent, and will waste no time going straight for its prey's most vital openings. Training this Pokémon will require a lot of bravery.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

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Pokédex entries

Ogre Darner Pokémon
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Green
—
Pal Park area
Field
Extended Sinnoh#184Updated Johto#102Updated Unova#287Coastal Kalos#088Hisui#106Kitakami#004

  1. Extremely violent. When hunting, it wastes none of its energy, aiming only for prey's most vulnerable spots. Any who manage to tame this Pokémon must be of incredible bravery.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. It prefers to battle by biting apart foes’ heads instantly while flying by at high speed.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby

  3. The beat of its wings is so powerful that it accidentally dislodges full-grown trees when it takes off in flight.

    SoulSilver

  4. This six-legged Pokémon is easily capable of transporting an adult in flight. The wings on its tail help it stay balanced.

    HeartGold · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  5. Its jaw power is incredible. It is adept at biting apart foes while flying by at high speed.

    Platinum · Black · White

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

    Diamond · Pearl

Names around the world

English
Yanmega
Japanese
メガヤンマ
Japanese (romaji)
Megayanma
Korean
메가자리
Chinese (Traditional)
遠古巨蜓
Chinese (Simplified)
远古巨蜓
French
Yanmega
German
Yanmega
Spanish
Yanmega
Italian
Yanmega

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Training

2 Atk
30 ≈3.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
180
Medium

Breeding

Bug
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Yanma: Level up knowing Ancient Power.

Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
White 2 2 areas
  • Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
  • Road 3Walking in rustling grass · Lv 58
Black 2 2 areas
  • Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
  • Road 3Walking in rustling grass · Lv 58

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.