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 this legendary Pokémon’s wings and tail feathers spread wide and glow red, it absorbs the life force of living creatures.
When its life comes to an end, it absorbs the life energy of every living thing and turns into a cocoon once more.
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 |
Flutter Mane can KO Yveltal with Moonblast (93-109%). Raging Bolt threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (88-103%). Chien-Pao deals 37-44% with Ice Shard.
 Flutter Mane GhostFairy | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemBooster Energy NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Flutter Mane builds →Moonblast 2x93-109%KO Shadow Ball20-23% Dazzling Gleam 2x78-92% | ||
 Raging Bolt ElectricDragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Raging Bolt builds →Thunderclap 2x69-81% Dragon Pulse41-49% Thunderbolt 2x88-103%KO | ||
 Chien-Pao DarkIce | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwordofruin ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Chien-Pao builds →Sucker Punch16-19% Ice Shard 2x37-44% | ||
 Glimmet RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Glimmet builds →Power Gem 2x56-66% Sludge Bomb32-37% | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Raikou builds →Scald23-27% Thunderbolt 2x78-92% Volt Switch 2x62-73% | ||
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
Start with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs. Naive nature gives Yveltal the right fast mixed lean, Life Orb adds extra damage on every hit for a health trade, and Darkaura works in the background. Oblivionwing is the main damage option.
Best Build
Yveltal best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Oblivion Wing
- Dark Pulse
- Sucker Punch
- Taunt
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Moves
Without TMs, Yveltal's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 8 types on top of Sky Attack and Hurricane for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Yveltal develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Psychic and Phantom Force show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Without TMs, Yveltal's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 9 types on top of Sky Attack and Hurricane for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Without TMs, Yveltal's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 8 types on top of Sky Attack and Hurricane for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Yveltal doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Y or Ultra Moon to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
No wild encounters for Yveltal in Sword & Shield. It's available in Y or Ultra Moon and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
You'll find Yveltal at Ultra Space Wilds as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations to Catch Yveltal in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Yveltal doesn't appear in Sun & Moon. Transfer it from Y or Ultra Moon to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Yveltal is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also found in:
At 680 BST, Yveltal is built different. We rank it S-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a pivot.
Dark Aura strengthens dark moves to 1.33× their power for all friendly and opposing Pokémon. That's the one you want on Yveltal. It's the only ability Yveltal has.
Yveltal fills the pivot role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 131 Attack). Base 99 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Yveltal has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric, Ice, and Rock-type attackers hit hardest.
Yveltal has appeared in 6 games since X & Y, spanning 5 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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves