Where can I find Yanma in Polished Crystal?

Yanma can be found in 5 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Yanma is a bug/flying-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Yanma learn in Polished Crystal?

Yanma can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Yanmain Pokémon Polished Crystal

bugflying

Pokédex Entry

Clear Wing Pokémon

It can see in all directions without moving its big eyes, helping it spot attackers and food right away.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugFlying

Dex

#106 Johto Dex · #193 National

Abilities

Speed Boost(Primary)

Its Speed stat is gradually boosted.

Compound Eyes(Secondary)

Boosts the Pokémon's accuracy.

Frisk(Hidden)

Checks the foe's held item.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball7.5%

Great Ball10.9%

Ultra Ball13.4%

Base Exp

147

EV Yield

1 Speed

Wild Held Items

Widelens(5%)

Weak To

fire ×2electric ×2ice ×2flying ×2rock ×4

Resists

grass ×0.25fighting ×0.25bug ×0.5

Immune To

ground

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Yanma

Base form

→

Yanmega

Level up Yanma knowing Ancientpower

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How to Obtain

You can catch Yanma in Murky Swamp (uncommon) in the morning and day-time, in National Park Bug Contest while bug contest (rare), and in Noisy Forest (very rare), among one other area. Wild ones range from level 12 to 15, unless in a badge-dependent area. During swarms, you can also find it in Route 35.

Wild Encounters (9)

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	40	100	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
1	ForesightLevel: 1Foresight	normal	0	100	40
1	ForesightLevel: 1Foresight	Negates foe's evasion and immunity.
1	Bug BiteLevel: 1Bug Bite	bug	60	100	20
1	Bug BiteLevel: 1Bug Bite	Bites the foe and eats a held Berry.
6	Quick AttackLevel: 6Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
6	Quick AttackLevel: 6Quick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
11	Double TeamLevel: 11Double Team	normal	0	100	15
11	Double TeamLevel: 11Double Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
14	Sonic BoomLevel: 14Sonic Boom	normal	20	90	20
14	Sonic BoomLevel: 14Sonic Boom	Always inflicts 20HP damage.
17	ProtectLevel: 17Protect	normal	0	100	10
17	ProtectLevel: 17Protect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
22	Dragon RageLevel: 22Dragon Rage	dragon	40	100	10
22	Dragon RageLevel: 22Dragon Rage	Always inflicts 40HP damage.
27	SupersonicLevel: 27Supersonic	normal	0	65	20
27	SupersonicLevel: 27Supersonic	A move that may confuse the foe.
30	PursuitLevel: 30Pursuit	dark	40	100	20
30	PursuitLevel: 30Pursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
35	AncientpowerLevel: 35Ancientpower	rock	60	100	5
35	AncientpowerLevel: 35Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
38	HypnosisLevel: 38Hypnosis	psychic	0	60	20
38	HypnosisLevel: 38Hypnosis	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
43	Wing AttackLevel: 43Wing Attack	flying	60	100	35
43	Wing AttackLevel: 43Wing Attack	Strikes the foe with wings.
46	ScreechLevel: 46Screech	normal	0	85	40
46	ScreechLevel: 46Screech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
49	U TurnLevel: 49U Turn	bug	70	100	20
49	U TurnLevel: 49U Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
54	Air SlashLevel: 54Air Slash	flying	75	95	15
54	Air SlashLevel: 54Air Slash	An attack that may cause flinching.
57	Bug BuzzLevel: 57Bug Buzz	bug	90	100	10
57	Bug BuzzLevel: 57Bug Buzz	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
62	Dream EaterLevel: 62Dream Eater	psychic	100	100	15
62	Dream EaterLevel: 62Dream Eater	Steals HP from a sleeping victim.

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Egg Moves (3)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Feint AttackFeint Attack	dark	60	100	20
Feint AttackFeint Attack	An attack that never misses.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	80	100	10
Leech LifeLeech Life	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
ReversalReversal	fighting	1	100	15
ReversalReversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.

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TM/HM Moves (23)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	75	100	10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	70	90	25	TM47TM47
Steel WingSteel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	80	100	10	TM50TM50
Leech LifeLeech Life	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
RoostRoost	flying	0	100	5	TM51TM51
RoostRoost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM69TM69
U TurnU Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (6)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	psychic	100	100	15	Viridian City	TutorTutor
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	Steals HP from a sleeping victim.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Yanma. Use these types to counter it effectively.

rock4×fire2×electric2×ice2×flying2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Yanma resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

ground

grass0.25×fighting0.25×bug0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Yanma, either offensively or defensively.

Yanmain Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry