Yanma Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Yanma in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Yanma
Yanma is a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with bug/flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Rampardos (Shadow) with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 99.333 DPS. Yanma's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Yanma can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Yanma is weak to Rock (double weak!), Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Fighting, Grass-type moves as Yanma resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Yanma is Shadow Rampardos (99.333 DPS), Mega Diancie (98.000 DPS), and Shadow Tyrantrum (91.867 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Yanma: After defeating Yanma, the catch encounter will have a CP between 804 and 861 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1001-1071 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Yanma from raids will have exactly 861 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Yanma?
The best counter for Yanma is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 99.333 DPS. Other top options include Mega Diancie (98.000 DPS) and Shadow Tyrantrum (91.867 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Yanma?
Yanma can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Yanma weak to?
Yanma is weak to Rock (double weak), Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice-type attacks. It resists Ground, Fighting, Grass, Bug-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Yanma be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Yanma's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Yanma from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Yanma from raids will have 861 CP at level 20, or 1071 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 804. If you see 861 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Yanma worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Yanma is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Yanma?
For the best moveset for Yanma itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Yanma stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Yanma without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Yanma can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Glimmora (83.467 DPS) and Rampardos (82.476 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Yanma in raids?
Yanma is weather boosted during rainy,windy weather. When boosted, Yanma is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (1001-1071 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.