Stats & Training
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.
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 |
 Flutter Mane GhostFairy | S | |
Fairy is super effective against YveltalView Flutter Mane → | ||
 Raging Bolt ElectricDragon | S | |
Electric is super effective against YveltalView Raging Bolt → | ||
 Chien-Pao DarkIce | S | |
Ice is super effective against YveltalView Chien-Pao → | ||
 Glimmet RockPoison | A | |
Rock is super effective against YveltalView Glimmet → | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Electric is super effective against YveltalView Raikou → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, 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% | ||
Legends: Z-A 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
Legends: Z-A Yveltal Best Moveset
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
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
How to Get Yveltal in Legends: Z-A
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.
Yveltal Guide
For the Legends: Z-A meta, 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. Oblivionwing with Life Orb is the standard set.
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.
In Legends: Z-A, 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.
For Legends: Z-A, 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.
Game Availability
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