yanma

Yanma is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Bug / Flying

Abilities:

• Speed Boost: Increases Yanma's Speed stat by one stage at the end of each turn.
• Compound Eyes: Boosts the Pokémon's accuracy by 30%, making its moves more likely to hit.
• Frisk (Hidden Ability): Allows Yanma to identify the held item of an opponent when it enters battle.

Physical Characteristics:

• Dragonfly-like Pokémon with a slender, elongated body
• Bright blue body with a green-striped pattern on its tail
• Transparent, broad wings with red spots
• Large red compound eyes, which provide excellent vision
• Six spindly legs and two small antennae

Behavior and Habitat:

• Prefers wetland areas such as swamps, marshes, and near rivers where it can hunt for insect prey
• Known for its agile flying maneuvers, capable of making sharp turns to catch prey or evade predators
• Often seen flying in groups, indicating social behavior
• Communicates through a series of movements and wing beats

In Battle:

• Utilizes its high Speed and abilities to outpace opponents
• Signature moves include Air Slash, Bug Buzz, and U-turn
• Effective against Grass, Psychic, and Dark types
• Vulnerable to Rock, Electric, Ice, and Fire types
• Often used for its ability to scout opponents and disrupt with status moves like Hypnosis

Evolution:

• Evolves from Yanma into Yanmega when leveled up while knowing the move Ancient Power

Interesting Facts:

• Inspired by the prehistoric dragonfly Meganeura, one of the largest known flying insects
• Its design and abilities reflect its real-world counterpart's reputation for speed and agility
• Yanma’s large eyes give it a nearly 360-degree field of vision, allowing it to spot prey from afar
• Despite its size, it can hover in place much like a helicopter due to its ability to rapidly flap its wings

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Gold: If it flaps its wings really fast, it can generateshock waves that will shatter win­ dows in the area.
• Silver: Its large eyes can scan 360 degrees. It looks in alldirections to seek out insects as its prey.
• Crystal: It can see in all directions without moving its bigeyes, helping it spot attackers and food right away.
• Ruby: 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.
• Sapphire: 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.
• Emerald: 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.
• Firered: Its large eyes can scan 360 degrees. It looks in all directions to seek out insects as its prey.
• Leafgreen: If it flaps its wings really fast, it can generate shock waves that will shatter windows in the area.
• Diamond: Its eyes can see 360 degrees without moving its head. It won’t miss prey--even those behind it.
• Pearl: Its eyes can see 360 degrees without moving its head. It won’t miss prey--even those behind it.
• Platinum: It can hover in one spot by flapping its wings at high speed. It flits about to guard its territory.
• Heartgold: If it flaps its wings really fast, it can generate shock waves that will shatter windows in the area.
• Soulsilver: Its large eyes can scan 360 degrees. It looks in all directions to seek out insects as its prey.
• Black: It can hover in one spot by flapping its wings at high speed. It flits about to guard its territory.
• White: It can hover in one spot by flapping its wings at high speed. It flits about to guard its territory.
• Black-2: By flapping its wings at high speed, it can fly freely through the air. Even sudden stops are no problem.
• White-2: By flapping its wings at high speed, it can fly freely through the air. Even sudden stops are no problem.
• X: Its eyes can see 360 degrees without moving its head. It won’t miss prey--even those behind it.
• Y: If it flaps its wings really fast, it can generate shock waves that will shatter windows in the area.
• Omega-Ruby: 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.
• Alpha-Sapphire: 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.
• Legends-Arceus: 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.