Is Yanma Good in Sun & Moon Playthrough?
Yanma is breed-only. Evolves into Yanmega with MoveAncient Power, but importing the line isn't worth it when Vikavolt exists natively.
Yanma has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Yanma has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Yanma has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
Yanma trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Yanma has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Olivia's team hits Yanma's weaknesses hard.
Yanma trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Yanma trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Yanma trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Yanma has the type edge here and should clean up Totem Kommo-o's team.
Yanma trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Yanma has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Olivia's team hits Yanma's weaknesses hard.
Yanma trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Yanma trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Yanma cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Yanma in Sun & Moon
Yanma can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Yanma from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Yanma in SM
- Step 1Yanma ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Yanmega with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Yanma egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 35. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · Route 35. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Walking · Ruin Valley. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Great Marsh · Post-National Dex. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Great Marsh. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 35. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Yanmega
Yanma Weakness
Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying moves hit Yanma 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Yanma Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Yanma
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Salamence builds →Rock Slide 4x194-229%KO Fly 2x171-202%KO Fire Fang 2x82-98% Thunder Fang 2x82-98% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Roggenrola Rock | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Salamence builds →Rock Slide 4x192-226%KO Fly 2x173-203%KO Fire Fang 2x84-100%KO Thunder Fang 2x84-100%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Carbink RockFairy | C | |
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Salamence builds →Rock Slide 4x182-215%KO Fly 2x163-193%KO Fire Fang 2x78-93% Thunder Fang 2x78-93% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 8 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Archen builds →Rock Slide 4x240-283%KO Wing Attack 2x94-113%KO | ||
 Cranidos Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 8 Gift | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Salamence builds →Rock Slide 4x183-217%KO Fly 2x163-192%KO Fire Fang 2x79-94% Thunder Fang 2x79-94% | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x172-204%KO Air Slash 2x96-114%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Probopass builds →Power Gem 4x184-218%KO Spark 2x43-50% | ||
Cranidos Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 8 Gift | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 8 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Archen builds →Rock Slide 4x235-278%KO Wing Attack 2x95-113%KO | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x175-206%KO Air Slash 2x98-115%KO | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Salamence builds →Rock Slide 4x183-215%KO Fly 2x165-195%KO Fire Fang 2x80-95% Thunder Fang 2x80-95% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Rampardos builds →Rock Slide 4x343-404%KO Ice Beam 2x65-77% Thunderbolt 2x65-77% | ||
 Lycanroc Rock | C | |
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Probopass builds →Power Gem 4x196-232%KO Thunderbolt 2x72-85% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Rampardos builds →Rock Slide 4x335-395%KO Ice Beam 2x62-74% Thunderbolt 2x62-74% | ||
Lycanroc Rock | C | |
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Probopass builds →Power Gem 4x188-222%KO Thunderbolt 2x70-83% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x204-241%KO Acrobatics 2x40-47% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Cranidos Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 8 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 4x533-627%KO Fire Blast 2x46-55% Ice Beam 2x38-44% Thunderbolt 2x38-44% | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 4x393-462%KO Fly 2x177-209%KO | ||
Lycanroc Rock | C | |
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 4x370-436%KO Fire Blast 2x60-71% Ice Beam 2x49-58% Thunderbolt 2x49-58% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafolk Village Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 4x310-364%KO Fly 2x139-164%KO Fire Fang 2x67-80% Ice Fang 2x67-80% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 4x694-817%KO Fire Blast 2x78-92% Ice Beam 2x63-75% Thunderbolt 2x63-75% | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Nihilego builds →Power Gem 4x296-348%KO Thunderbolt 2x111-131%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Lycanroc Rock | C | |
Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 4x403-474%KO Fly 2x181-214%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Rhyperior threatens a KO with Rock Blast (101-120%). Raikou's Thunderbolt also KOs at 185-218%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain14-17% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Rhyperior builds →Rock Blast 4x101-120%KO | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x185-218%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Weavile builds →Knock Off104-123%KO Ice Shard 2x129-152%KO Pursuit64-76% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Yanma View Staraptor builds →Close Combat21-25% U Turn25-30% Double Edge128-151%KO | ||
Yanma Evolutions
Yanma doesn't evolve by leveling. You'll need knowing a specific move to push it forward to Yanmega. The evolved forms gain up to 125 total stats over Yanma. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
SM Yanma Best Moveset
Bug/Flying at 75 Sp. Atk and 95 Speed with AbilitySpeed Boost raising Speed every turn and AbilityCompound Eyes boosting accuracy. The moveset fires at pre-evolution power. Yanmega one evolution away adds 116 Sp. Atk and AbilityTinted Lens.
Best Build
Yanma best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Air Slash
- Protect
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Don't skip the egg moves. Yanma picks up Double-Edge and Feint only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Bug Buzz and Leech Life while coverage across 8 types adds range.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Yanma Sun & Moon Guide
Yanma is meant to evolve into Yanmega. At 390 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
In Sun & Moon, watch for Aerodactyl (Rock), Arcanine (Fire), and Jolteon (Electric) when using Yanma. 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.
Speed Boost is what you want on Yanma. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Compound Eyes, Frisk) work on paper but Speed Boost is what makes Yanma worth using.
Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Yanma is a mixed attacker with base 65 Attack and 75 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
For Sun & Moon, you can run Yanma through the first few routes without issues. 390 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Yanmega as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Available in 17 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Yanma spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves