As a Bug/Flying type, Yanmega has 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 13 other Pokémon share the Bug/Flying typing.

Base stats

HP: 86
Attack: 76
Defense: 86
Sp. Atk: 116
Sp. Def: 56
Speed: 95
Total: 515

Yanmega has a base stat total of 515, higher than 71% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (116) well above Attack (76), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 95 beats 76% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 86 HP, 86 Defense and 56 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.

Yanmega can have the abilities Speed Boost, Tinted Lens and Frisk.

How to beat Yanmega

The best way to beat Yanmega is with Rock moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug and Grass moves are resisted.

Good counters: Diancie hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves. Nihilego hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves. Stakataka hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves.

Evolution

Yanmega is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Yanma → Yanmega), evolving from Yanma.

Best counters to Yanmega

Other Bug/Flying Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Yanmega weak to?

As a Bug/Flying type, Yanmega takes super-effective damage from Rock (4×), Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves.

What is Yanmega resistant to?

Yanmega resists Bug, Fighting (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.

What are the best counters to Yanmega?

Strong type-based picks include Diancie, Nihilego and Stakataka, which hit Yanmega with super-effective attacks.