yanma
Generation II · #0193 — Clear Wing Pokémon
Yanma, known as the Clear Wing Pokémon, is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon that debuted in Generation II. With a National Pokédex number of #193, this remarkable insectoid creature stands at 1.2 meters tall and weighs 38.0 kilograms. Yanma possesses a base stat total of 390, with its highest stat being Speed at 95, making it a quick and nimble flier. Its Special Attack stat of 75 provides respectable special offensive capabilities, though its defensive stats are considerably lower at 45 for both Defense and Special Defense. The species can be encountered with one of two standard abilities—Speed Boost, which increases its Speed by one stage after each turn, or Compound Eyes, which increases the accuracy of its moves to 1.3 times their normal value. Trainers who discover a Yanma with its hidden ability Frisk will find a Pokémon capable of revealing an opponent's held item upon entering battle, providing valuable strategic information during combat encounters.
Base Stats
Height
1.2m
Weight
38.0kg
Category
Clear Wing Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
red
Shape
bug-wings
Habitat
forest
Abilities
Raises Speed one stage after each turn.
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Yanma Biology & Physical Characteristics
Yanma is a large, red insectoid Pokémon that bears a striking resemblance to a dragonfly, featuring a distinctive design that sets it apart from other Bug-type creatures. Its body structure consists of a short, wide thorax contrasted sharply against its long, thin abdomen, creating an unusually proportioned silhouette. The Pokémon possesses three pairs of gray two-toed legs and two pairs of transparent wings adorned with prominent red bands, which are described as frail and thin despite their functional efficiency. A bright green mask-like marking covers most of Yanma's face, and two distinctive spikes protrude from the top of its head, contributing to its aggressive appearance. Most remarkably, Yanma's large blue eyes are positioned to grant it a complete 360-degree field of vision without requiring any head or eye movement whatsoever. The creature's tail terminates in two flat extensions on the sides and two gray spikes in the center, serving both aesthetic and potentially functional purposes. This comprehensive visual capability ensures that Yanma possesses exceptional spatial awareness and nearly unparalleled evasiveness in battle, as prey and attackers alike cannot escape the observation of this keen-eyed predator.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Yanma Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Yanma exhibits a standard 50/50 gender ratio, with exactly half of all encountered specimens being male and half being female. This equal distribution provides balanced breeding opportunities for trainers seeking to produce Yanma offspring. The species belongs exclusively to the Bug egg group, meaning Yanma can only breed with other Pokémon that share this classification. When two compatible Pokémon breed, Yanma eggs will hatch after 20 cycles, equivalent to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of walking with the egg in the trainer's party. The base happiness value for Yanma is set at 70, indicating that the species has a moderately favorable disposition toward trainers who treat them well. This moderate base happiness means that Yanma respond positively to care and affection but won't immediately demonstrate maximum loyalty without effort from their trainer. Bred Yanma will inherit various stats and potentially moves from their parents depending on the specific breeding mechanics of the game generation in question, allowing trainers to cultivate Yanma with tailored movesets and optimized stat distributions for competitive or casual play.
Held Items
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Held Items
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Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.
Cost: 4000
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Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.
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Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.
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Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.
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Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.
Cost: 4000
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Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.
Cost: 4000
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Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.
Cost: 4000
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Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.
Cost: 4000
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Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.
Cost: 4000
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Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.
Cost: 4000
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held-items
Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.
Cost: 4000
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held-items
Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.
Cost: 4000
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Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.
Cost: 4000
wide-lens
held-items
Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.
Cost: 4000
wide-lens
held-items
Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.
Cost: 4000
wide-lens
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Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.
Cost: 4000
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Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.
Cost: 4000
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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crystal
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gold silver
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yellow
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crystal
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gold silver
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red blue
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yellow
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blue japan
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red blue
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red green japan
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red green japan
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blue japan
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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yellow
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gold silver
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red blue
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crystal
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emerald
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firered leafgreen
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yanma's Evolution Chain
Yanma Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Yanma evolves into the significantly larger and more powerful Yanmega when leveled up while knowing the move Ancient Power. This evolution requirement creates an interesting training dynamic, as trainers must ensure their Yanma learns this move—typically through level-up, breeding, or move tutors—before reaching the level threshold that would trigger a standard evolution. Yanmega represents a substantial power increase over its predecessor, with improved base stats across nearly every category, particularly in Attack, Special Attack, and Defense. The evolution transforms Yanma from a speedy scout into a formidable combatant, though the fundamental design elements—the Bug/Flying typing, the exceptional speed, and the predatory nature—are preserved and enhanced. Trainers seeking to maximize their Yanma's potential must plan their leveling strategy carefully to ensure the Ancient Power move is learned at an optimal moment, making the evolution path a rewarding long-term investment for dedicated players.
Where to Find
johto route 35
johto
+22 more
ruin valley
kanto
great marsh
sinnoh
+39 more
pinwheel forest
unova
+1 more
unova route 3
unova
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Yanma Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Yanma is an extraordinarily skilled and agile flier, capable of executing complex aerial maneuvers that few other Pokémon can match. The species is adept at making sudden stops mid-flight, executing tight turns in the air, and hovering in place by flapping its wings at incredibly high speeds. When Yanma flaps its wings at maximum velocity, it generates powerful shock waves capable of shattering windows in the surrounding area and, according to some accounts, even launching entire houses skyward—a testament to the raw force it can produce. This species hunts insects as its primary food source, using its panoramic vision to spot prey and its superior flight capabilities to pursue targets with relentless efficiency. Yanma is highly territorial by nature, regularly flitting about to guard and maintain its claimed territory against intruders. The Pokémon is typically found in wooded and swampy environments where insects are plentiful and vegetation provides ample cover. Its hunting prowess is legendary among Bug-type Pokémon, as the combination of its 360-degree vision and exceptional maneuverability ensures that no prey escapes its sight, regardless of whether the target is directly ahead or attempting to flee from behind.
Pokedex Entries
If it flaps its wings really fast, it can generate shock waves that will shatter win dows in the area.
Its large eyes can scan 360 degrees. It looks in all directions to seek out insects as its prey.
It can see in all directions without moving its big eyes, helping it spot attackers and food right away.
YANMA is capable of seeing 360 degrees without having to move its eyes. It is a great flier that is adept at making sudden stops and turning midair. This POKéMON uses its flying ability to quickly chase down targeted prey.
It can see 360 degrees without moving its eyes. It is a great flier capable of making sudden stops and turning midair to quickly chase down targeted prey.
Its large eyes can scan 360 degrees. It looks in all directions to seek out insects as its prey.
If it flaps its wings really fast, it can generate shock waves that will shatter windows in the area.
Its eyes can see 360 degrees without moving its head. It won’t miss prey--even those behind it.
It can hover in one spot by flapping its wings at high speed. It flits about to guard its territory.
If it flaps its wings really fast, it can generate shock waves that will shatter windows in the area.
Its large eyes can scan 360 degrees. It looks in all directions to seek out insects as its prey.
It can hover in one spot by flapping its wings at high speed. It flits about to guard its territory.
By flapping its wings at high speed, it can fly freely through the air. Even sudden stops are no problem.
Its eyes can see 360 degrees without moving its head. It won’t miss prey--even those behind it.
If it flaps its wings really fast, it can generate shock waves that will shatter windows in the area.
Yanma is capable of seeing 360 degrees without having to move its eyes. It is a great flier that is adept at making sudden stops and turning midair. This Pokémon uses its flying ability to quickly chase down targeted prey.
Yanma is capable of seeing 360 degrees without having to move its eyes. It is a great flier that is adept at making sudden stops and turning midair. This Pokémon uses its flying ability to quickly chase down targeted prey.
Its frail wings are so thin that one can see clear through them. However, during flight these wings exhibit the power to churn air with force enough to launch a house skyward.
Yanma Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Yanma's name derives from a combination of 'yanma' (ヤンマ), which itself is a Japanese term for dragonfly, creating a fitting and intuitive nomenclature for this insectoid Pokémon. The creature's Japanese name, Yanyanma (ヤンヤンマ), is a reduplication emphasizing the dragonfly inspiration. The design philosophy behind Yanma clearly centers on creating a stylized, fantastical interpretation of a dragonfly while maintaining the characteristic proportions and aesthetic of Pokémon from the Generation II era. The prominent green facial mask resembles a dragonfly's head structure, while the red bands on its wings echo the vibrant coloration found on many real-world dragonfly species. The species designation as the 'Clear Wing Pokémon' references the transparent nature of its wings, another direct parallel to real dragonflies. The addition of spikes, the exaggerated body proportions, and the fantastical abilities—particularly the shock wave generation from wing flaps—transform the dragonfly reference into something distinctly Pokémon while maintaining recognizable elements of the insect inspiration. This thoughtful design balances biological realism with creative fantasy, making Yanma instantly identifiable as both a dragonfly-inspired creature and a unique fictional entity.
Learnable Moves
Yanma can learn 73 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| air cutter | flying | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 |
| air slash | flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| ancient power | rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bug bite | bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bug buzz | bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| detect | fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| feint | normal | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 |
| feint attack | dark | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| foresight | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| gust | flying | Special | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hypnosis | psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 |
| leech life | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| lunge | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| ominous wind | ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| pounce | bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic noise | psychic | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| pursuit | dark | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| roost | flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| silver wind | bug | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| sonic boom | normal | Special | — | 90 | 20 |
| steel wing | steel | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 |
| string shot | bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| struggle bug | bug | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| supersonic | normal | Status | — | 55 | 20 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| whirlwind | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| wing attack | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 |
Yanma Competitive Battle Guide
Yanma occupies an interesting niche in competitive Pokémon battling, functioning primarily as a fast special attacker with exceptional Speed coverage. With a base Speed stat of 95, Yanma is considerably faster than many common opponents, allowing it to reliably move first in most matchups. Its Special Attack base stat of 75 is respectable and provides sufficient power for its Special Attack-based moves, though it falls short of elite sweepers. The Speed Boost ability represents Yanma's most valuable competitive trait, as it grants a Speed increase after each turn in battle, potentially snowballing into an unstoppable threat if left unchecked. Alternatively, Compound Eyes increases move accuracy to 1.3 times, which can be strategically valuable when using moves with imperfect accuracy such as Thunder or Focus Blast. Yanma's frail defenses—with Defense and Special Defense both at only 45—mean that it operates as a glass cannon, requiring careful play and often falling to powerful attacks despite its speed advantage. Its Bug/Flying typing grants a useful immunity to Ground-type moves and resistances to Fighting, Grass, and Bug-type attacks, though it introduces concerning weaknesses to Rock, Fire, and Electric-type moves. The most significant limitation is Yanma's lack of truly powerful offensive moves available at low levels, forcing trainers to either strategically build movesets or wait for evolution into Yanmega to fully unlock the line's competitive potential.
Commonly Asked Questions About Yanma
What type is Yanma?
Yanma is a bug and flying type Pokemon.
What does Yanma evolve into?
Yanma evolves into yanmega.
What are Yanma's weaknesses?
Yanma is weak to flying, rock, fire, electric and ice type moves.
Where can I find Yanma?
Yanma can be found in johto route 35 (johto), ruin valley (kanto) and great marsh (sinnoh) and 2 other locations.
Yanma Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Yanma achieved memorable cultural prominence through its appearance in the Pokémon animated series, particularly through Jessie's Yanma, which became a recurring character and demonstrated the species' combat capabilities across multiple episodes. This significant anime exposure introduced Yanma to millions of viewers worldwide and helped establish the creature as a recognizable and beloved Pokémon despite not being of legendary or particularly iconic status. The species has appeared in numerous Pokémon trading card game products, from its original inclusion in Generation II sets through contemporary releases, cementing its place in TCG history and allowing collectors to obtain physical representations of this striking insectoid. Yanma's unique design—particularly its striking green facial mask and red-banded transparent wings—has made it a favorite subject for fan art and fan communities, with dedicated enthusiasts appreciating both the visual appeal and the competitive viability of the species and its evolution. The requirement to teach Yanma the move Ancient Power to trigger evolution into Yanmega created an interesting strategic element that many long-time players recall fondly, as it represented an innovative approach to evolution mechanics that departed from traditional level-based progression. While not commanding the same cultural weight as iconic Pokémon like Pikachu or Charizard, Yanma has nonetheless secured a respectable place in Pokémon history as a memorable Generation II representative and a creature that resonates with fans who appreciate Bug-type Pokémon and aerial combatants.
Where to Find Yanma in Every Pokémon Game
Yanma's availability has varied significantly across different Pokémon games, reflecting its role as a Generation II species with selective regional distribution. In the original Gold, Silver, and Crystal versions, Yanma carried the National Pokédex number #193 while holding local number #101 in the Johto region, making it accessible to players progressing through the Johto games. Its availability expanded in subsequent remakes, appearing in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver with identical regional numbering. In later generations, Yanma appeared in Pokémon Platinum as local #183, while Black 2 and White 2 assigned it local number #286. The species has maintained presence through modern generations, including appearance in Pokémon X and Y as local #087 in the Coastal Kalos region, and in more recent titles like Pokémon Legends: Arceus as local #105. The catch rate of 75 classifies Yanma as relatively easy to capture with standard Poké Balls when encountered in the wild, requiring less specialized catching equipment than more elusive species. With a base experience yield that varies by generation (147 in Generations II-IV, 78 in Generation V onwards), Yanma provides reasonable experience gains when defeated in battle. The species belongs to the Bug egg group exclusively, limiting breeding options to other Bug-type Pokémon, which may affect availability strategies for players seeking to obtain Yanma with specific inherited moves or optimal stats through breeding programs.