Yanmega (#0469) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP86146–193282–376

Atk7672–140141–276

Def8681–151159–298

SpA116108–184213–364

SpD5654–118105–232

Spe9590–161175–317

Total515Higher than 77% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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, and ties 1.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Rock4×Electric2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Grass¼×Bug½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGhostSteelWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Speed Boost
Raises Speed one stage after each turn.
Tinted Lens
Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.
FriskHidden ability
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

Competitive

SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

12.74% of teams · rank #12 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Throat Spray
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Ghost

Bug Buzz
Air Slash
Protect
Shadow Ball

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

Usage by rating

All players11.27%
Rated 1500+11.52%
Rated 1630+12.74%
Rated 1760+16.42%

Usage by month

Oct 202512.74%

Moves

Bug Buzz99%
Air Slash89.9%
Protect67.1%
Shadow Ball59.1%
U-turn30.6%
Giga Drain24.3%
Psychic Noise22%
Ancient Power2.6%
Swords Dance1%
Dual Wingbeat1%

Items

Throat Spray66.4%
Choice Specs15.7%
Heavy-Duty Boots10.2%
Choice Scarf5.8%
Life Orb0.9%
Protective Pads0.6%

Abilities

69.2%
30.8%
0%

EV spreads

Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe40%
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%

Tera types

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

Common teammates

Maushold50.6%
Bisharp44.8%
Mimikyu42.3%
Kleavor34.5%
Necrozma27.7%
Cyclizar23.6%
Krookodile23.3%
Entei18.9%

Checks & counters

Entei74.5%
Noivern62.8%
Empoleon64.7%
Bisharp57.3%
Registeel47.5%
Jirachi42.9%

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

1Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

1Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

1Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

14Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

17DetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

22SupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

27UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

30Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

33Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

38FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

43SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

46ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

49U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM / HM / TR 38

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 3

EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

EggWhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category: Ogre Darner Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Field

Extended Sinnoh#184Updated Johto#102Updated Unova#287Coastal Kalos#088Hisui#106Kitakami#004

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
It prefers to battle by biting apart foes’ heads instantly while flying by at high speed.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
The beat of its wings is so powerful that it accidentally dislodges full-grown trees when it takes off in flight.
SoulSilver
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
Its jaw power is incredible. It is adept at biting apart foes while flying by at high speed.
Platinum · Black · White
By churning its wings, it creates shock waves that inflict critical internal injuries to foes.
Diamond · Pearl