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yanmega
#469

Yanmega

Ogre Darner Pokémon

BugFlying

It prefers to battle by biting apart foes’ heads instantly while flying by at high speed.

Base Stats

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

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Held Items

Evolution Chain

yanmega Yanmega Ancient Power

Moves

Details

Category Ogre Darner Pokémon
Height 1.9 m
Weight 51.5 kg
Base Exp 180
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 30
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat
Egg Groups Bug

Sprites

yanmega Front Front
yanmega Back Back
yanmega Front Shiny Front Shiny
yanmega Back Shiny Back Shiny
yanmega Official Art Official Art
yanmega Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

uu Usage: 1.3%
Choice Specs
Moves
U-turn / Sleep Talk
Item
Choice Specs
Ability
Tinted Lens
Nature
Timid
EVs
SpA 252
SpD 4
Spe 252
Speed Boost
Moves
Giga Drain / Shadow Ball
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Modest
EVs
SpA 252
SpD 4
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

Blessed with two great abilities in Speed Boost and Tinted Lens, Yanmega initially seems like a great choice for either a special wallbreaker or a cleaner. However, Yanmega's lack of power and mediocre STAB combination means that it often falls short in practice. In addition, a terrible Stealth Rock weakness and vulnerability to any form of priority makes it very difficult for Yanmega to perform either role. Yanmega's inability to break through common special walls such as Florges and Blissey makes other Pokemon like Infernape or Kyurem better wallbreakers, and better options for late-game cleaners Mega Sharpedo, Lucario, and various Choice Scarf users.

Most Used Moves

Air Slash
100.0%
Bug Buzz
100.0%
Protect
46.8%
U-turn
14.0%

Most Used Items

Life Orb
68.6%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc