Yveltal Best Moveset
Mirror image of Xerneas at identical 131/131/95/98 stats. Dark and Flying TermStab fires from both sides at 99 Speed cooldowns. 126 HP absorbs damage. The moveset differs from Xerneas through typing and coverage while matching the raw power exactly.
Dark Aura boosted all Dark moves by 33% in Gen VI (X & Y). 131 Sp. Atk with boosted Dark Pulse and Oblivion Wing draining HP. The Xerneas counter in the restricted format.
Best Moves
Best Build
Yveltal best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Special Attacker Moveset
- Oblivion Wing
- Dark Pulse
- Sucker Punch
- Knock Off
Checked Primal Groudon, Mega Rayquaza, and Ultra Necrozma with Dark Aura Foul Play in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Two gens as the premier Dark-type in the restricted format.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Oblivion Wing
- Dark Pulse
- Foul Play
- U Turn
Three gens in the restricted format in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Max Darkness lowered Sp. Def, compounding Yveltal's Dark Aura damage every turn.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Knock Off
- Roost
- Sucker Punch
- Oblivion Wing
Recommended Teammates
Yveltal Weakness
Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy moves hit Yveltal for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Psychic-type moves can't touch it at all. Yveltal's overall bulk (126/95/98) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Psychic |
What is Yveltal Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Yveltal
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Tornadus builds →U Turn14-16% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin12-14% U Turn17-20% Knock Off8-9% Draco Meteor21-25% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Cresselia builds →Ice Beam 2x30-35% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin8-10% Volt Switch 2x20-23% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityEartheater ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Orthworm builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityShadowtag ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Wobbuffet builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityLongreach ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Decidueye builds →Shadow Sneak6-7% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Indeedee builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x44-51% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureTimid Moves View Indeedee-F builds →
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Evolution
A Dark/Flying-type legendary, Yveltal doesn't evolve or breed. At 680 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shiny Yveltal
Yveltal's shiny swaps the red-and-black for a white-and-dark scheme, turning the destruction bird into a bacon-colored death eagle. It's a noticeable change, but "white Yveltal" doesn't hit as hard as you'd want from a box legendary. Shiny-locked in X and Y, so this is a later-gen hunt.
Shiny Yveltal Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Yveltal Odds & Hunting Methods
6 of 6 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Yveltal
Yveltal waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Rouge District for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
How to Get Yveltal in Legends: Z-A
Yveltal appears across 1 spot in endgame routes. The list below shows where it turns up, so pick the one you can reach first in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Yveltal in Sword & Shield
Yveltal falls to Ultra Moon players alone, the Kalos bringer of destruction lurking in Ultra Space past the wormholes, a late-story legend standing at level 60.
How to Get Yveltal in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Yveltal can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer one in from X & Y or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Yveltal cannot be caught in the wild in Sun & Moon, but you can still get it via these paths:
Obtain and trade from these games:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
Yveltal's spread is anchored by Attack, with balanced defenses backing it up. Defense is the clear weak point. Worth 3 HP EVs per KO, and the slow 1.25M XP grind keeps leveling painless.
When its life comes to an end, it absorbs the life energy of every living thing and turns into a cocoon once more.
Yveltal Event Distributions
Yveltal reaches players through several Mystery Gift distributions, though it is far from a regular.
Wow! It’s a Shiny Yveltal!XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireAlways shiny
Anime XY&Z YveltalXYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireAlways shiny
Yveltal GiftOmega RubyAlpha SapphireAlways shiny
Il tenebroso YveltalSunNot shiny
Yveltal Guide
Use Yveltal as a pivot. Splits damage between physical and special. Speed is middling,
Run Naive on Yveltal. +Speed is what matters, and the -Sp. Def cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the pivot role.
Game Availability
Yveltal has appeared in 6 games since X & Y, spanning 4 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
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 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
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
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