Ground moves don't affect Yanmega at all — that's the advantage of Bug/Flying typing. Speed Boost raises its Speed every turn it stays in. Known as the Ogre Darner Pokemon. The stat spread leans into special offense.
The stat budget goes to damage. Sp. Atk and Speed carry the offense, Sp. Def doesn't even come close. An Ogre Darner Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Attack EVs per KO.
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.
Yanmega Weakness
VulnerableRock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying-type moves hit Yanmega for super-effective damage. Rock hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. Yanmega's physical bulk (base 86 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
Getting Yanmega requires knowing a specific move, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Yanma. Breed this form to get Yanma eggs (average hatch time). Defense grew the most through evolution (+41 over Yanma), and Yanmega peaks at 515 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Yanmega to get Yanma eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
the remaining moves gives Yanmega answers even while choice-locked. Choice Specs provides boosted special damage with move lock, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Speed Boost mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Best Yanmega Moveset
- Air Slash
- Bug Buzz
- Giga Drain
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Yanmega. TMs unlock coverage across 7 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Bug Buzz and Leech Life into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid spread overall. Yanmega gets Bug Buzz and Leech Life for same-type damage alongside Normal and Rock coverage and more. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Without breeding, Yanmega misses out on Double-Edge and Feint. That's 5 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Bug Buzz and Leech Life, with coverage across 8 types rounding things out.
Without breeding, Yanmega misses out on Double-Edge and Feint. That's 10 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Bug Buzz and Leech Life, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
No wild encounters for Yanmega in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Yanma over from Gold, Crystal, or Legends: Arceus, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
decent spawn rates across 2 locations for Yanmega in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Yanmega in Legends: Arceus
The path to Yanmega starts with Yanma at walking via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch YanmaEASYDroning MeadowGrassUncommonEASYGapejaw BogGrassUncommonSwampEASYHeavenward LookoutGrassUncommonEASYUrsa's RingGrassUncommon
Step 2Yanmega ✓EASYDroning MeadowGrassUncommonEASYHeavenward LookoutGrassUncommonor evolve from Yanma (Step 1)
Yanmega can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer Yanma from Gold, Crystal, or Legends: Arceus and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
You'll find Yanmega at Ultra Space Wilds as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
How to Obtain Yanmega in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain Yanma
Step 2Yanmega ✓Ultra Space Wilds - CliffUltra SunInteract with PokemonLv.60PostDistortionUltra Space Wilds - CliffUltra MoonInteract with PokemonLv.60PostDistortionor evolve from Yanma (Step 1)
Speed Boost changes the entire equation for Yanmega. The 515 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a pivot.
Watch for Aerodactyl (Rock), Arcanine (Fire), and Manectric (Electric) when using Yanmega. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Aerodactyl is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage. Ice and Flying-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Yanma evolves into Yanmega after learning Ancient Power. Yanmega is the fully evolved form. At 515 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Speed Boost is what you want on Yanmega. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Tinted Lens, Frisk) work on paper but Speed Boost is what makes Yanmega worth using.
Base 95 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Yanmega is leaning toward the special side (base 116 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
Yanmega appears in 12 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Available in 12 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Yanmega spans 6 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A