Pokemon Legends Arceus Yanma is a Bug and Type Clear Wing Pokémon with a Medium Fast growth rate and a 1 Speed EV Yield. Yanma can be found with Speed Boost, Compound Eyes and Frisk as an Ability; we recommend the Hasty Nature, based on 390 total combined Base Stats in PLA.
Yanma Stats and Abilities
Based on Yanma Base IVs we consider this pokemon E-Tier choice. Yanma Highest IV Stat is Speed (95) and the Lowest being Defense (45).
Rank | Stat | Value |
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F | HP | 65 |
E | Attack | 65 |
F | Defense | 45 |
C | Special Attack | 75 |
F | Special Defense | 45 |
D | Speed | 95 |
E | Total | 390 |
Yanma | Detail |
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Best Nature | Hasty
↑ +10% Speed↓ -10% Defense |
Liked Foods | |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 35% Hearty Grains ![]() 15% Vivichoke ![]() |
Catch Rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups |
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Abilities | Description |
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Ability 1 | Speed Boost Its Speed stat is gradually boosted. |
Ability 2 | Compound Eyes Compound Eyes raises the ability-bearer's accuracy by 30%. |
Hidden Ability | Frisk The Pokémon can check a foe's held item. |
How To Evolve Yanma in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Yanma requires (after Ancient Power learned) to evolve into Yanmega.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | ||
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Yanma
![]() | after Ancient Power learned
→ |
Yanmega
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Evolutions | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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![]() Yanma
| 390 | 65 | 65 | 75 | 45 | 45 | 95 |
Stat Change
| +125 | +21 | +11 | +41 | +41 | +11 | +0 |
![]() Yanmega
| 515 | 86 | 76 | 116 | 86 | 56 | 95 |

Where To Find Yanma Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus
List of Locations where you can find and catch Yanma in PLA.

Pokemon LA Yanma Weakness
Yanma is a Bug and Type pokemon. This will cause Yanma to take More Damage from , Fire, Electric, Ice, Rock Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Ground, Fighting, Grass Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage |
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2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage |
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Immune to Damage |
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What pokemon is Yanma Weak Against?
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How To Complete Yanma Research Tasks in PLA
Research Task | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7 |
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Number caught | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Number you've caught without being spotted | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | ||
Number caught at night | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 20 | ||
Number defeated | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | ||
Number of you've defeated with Rock-type moves | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | ||
Times you have seen it use Ancient Power | 1 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 40 | ||
Number you've evolved | 1 |

Best Yanma Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Best Moveset for Yanma Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Level | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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43 |
Bug Buzz
| ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
25 |
Air Slash
| ![]() | Special | 112.5 | 95 | 20 | May cause flinching. |
34 |
Ancient Power
| ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | May raise all user's stats at once. |
11 |
Silver Wind
| ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 5 | May raise all stats of user at once. |
Yanma Level Up Moves in PLA
List of Moves Yanma can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.
Level | Move | Description |
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1
(10)
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() User attacks first.
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6
(15)
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 35
![]() Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power.
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11
(20)
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() May raise all stats of user at once.
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18
(28)
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Power: —
Acc: 60
PP: 20
![]() Puts opponent to sleep.
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25
(35)
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 95
PP: 20
![]() May cause flinching.
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34
(45)
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() May raise all user's stats at once.
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43
(54)
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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Yanma Move Shop Attacks in PLA
List of Moves Yanma can learn from the Move Shop.
Move Shop | Description |
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() May raise all user's stats at once.
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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B |
![]() Yanmega
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![]() ![]() | 515 | 86 | 76 | 116 | 86 | 56 | 95 |
B |
![]() Kleavor
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![]() ![]() | 505 | 70 | 135 | 45 | 95 | 75 | 85 |
B |
![]() Scyther
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![]() ![]() | 500 | 70 | 110 | 55 | 80 | 80 | 105 |
B |
![]() Scizor
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![]() ![]() | 500 | 70 | 130 | 55 | 100 | 80 | 65 |
B |
![]() Heracross
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![]() ![]() | 500 | 80 | 125 | 40 | 75 | 95 | 85 |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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S |
![]() Landorus Therian
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![]() ![]() | 600 | 89 | 145 | 105 | 90 | 80 | 91 |
S |
![]() Shaymin Sky
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![]() ![]() | 600 | 100 | 103 | 120 | 75 | 75 | 127 |
S |
![]() Landorus
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![]() ![]() | 600 | 89 | 125 | 115 | 90 | 80 | 101 |
S |
![]() Enamorus
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![]() ![]() | 580 | 74 | 115 | 135 | 70 | 80 | 106 |
S |
![]() Enamorus Therian
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![]() ![]() | 580 | 74 | 115 | 135 | 110 | 100 | 46 |







































