For the X & Y 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 wallbreaker.

What is Yveltal weak to?

In X & Y, watch for Raikou (Electric), Weavile (Ice), and Terrakion (Rock) when using Yveltal. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. Yveltal has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.

What is the best ability for Yveltal?

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.

What role does Yveltal play in battle?

In X & Y, Yveltal fills the wallbreaker role. It's a mixed attacker with base 131 Attack and 131 Sp. Atk. Base 99 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.

What counters Yveltal?

For X & Y, Yveltal has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.

Yveltal - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Mixed

Wallbreaker

STier

99Speed · Above Avg

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.

Base Stats

Legend

HP126

Attack131

Defense95

Sp. Atk131

Sp. Def98

Speed99

Total680

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height5.8 m

Weight203.0 kg

Base XP306

Abilities

Dark Aura

Strengthens dark moves to 1.33× their power for all friendly and opposing Pokémon.

EV Yield

HP+3AtkDefSpASpDSpe

Strong HP training target

Pokedex Entries

When this legendary Pokémon’s wings and tail feathers spread wide and glow red, it absorbs the life force of living creatures.

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.

Yveltal Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy
0.5x (Resist)	Grass, Ghost, Dark
0x (Immune)	Ground, Psychic

Type ChartGood

4Weak

3Resist

2Immune

Score+1

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Ice Rock Fairy

½xResist

Grass Ghost Dark

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ground Psychic

STAB (5)

Psychic Ghost Grass Fighting Bug

How to Beat Yveltal in X & Y (Best Counters)

Carbink RockFairy	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 MoonblastLv. 50 Power GemLv. 46 Dazzling GleamTM99 Damage vs Yveltal Stone Edge 2x 35-42% Moonblast 2x 33-39% Power Gem 2x 28-33% Dazzling Gleam 2x 28-33% View Carbink builds →
Klefki SteelFairy	C
Available Moves Moves Play RoughLv. 43 Dazzling GleamTM99 Draining KissLv. 18 Fairy WindLv. 5 Damage vs Yveltal Play Rough 2x 45-54% Dazzling Gleam 2x 39-46% Draining Kiss 2x 25-30% Fairy Wind 2x 20-24% View Klefki builds →
Dedenne ElectricFairy	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 Play RoughLv. 42 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 50 Damage vs Yveltal Thunder 2x 54-64% Play Rough 2x 35-42% Thunderbolt 2x 44-52% Discharge 2x 40-48% View Dedenne builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Ice FangLv. 1 Thunder FangLv. 1 Damage vs Yveltal Stone Edge 2x 62-73% Rock Slide 2x 47-55% Ice Fang 2x 28-33% Thunder Fang 2x 28-33% View Aerodactyl builds →
Electrode Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 12 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Yveltal Thunder 2x 54-64% Thunderbolt 2x 44-52% Spark 2x 24-28% Charge Beam 2x 25-30% View Electrode builds →

X & Y 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

No Evolution

#717YveltalDoes not evolve

Breeding

Unavailable

Undiscovered egg group

X & Y Yveltal Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 6.

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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

Lv 1

Hurricane

B1107010Flying

Lv 1

Razor Wind

C8010010Normal

Lv 1

Roost

C——10Flying

Lv 1

Taunt

C—10020Dark

Lv 5

Double Team

———15Normal

Lv 10

Air Slash

B759515Flying

Lv 18

Snarl

C559515Dark

Lv 26

Oblivion Wing

—8010010Flying

Lv 35

Disable

C—10020Normal

Lv 44

Dark Pulse

B8010015Dark

Lv 51

Foul Play

B9510015Dark

Lv 55

Phantom Force

C9010010Ghost

Lv 59

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

Lv 63

Dragon Rush

C1007510Dragon

Lv 72

Focus Blast

C120705Fighting

Lv 80

Sucker Punch+1

B801005Dark

Lv 88

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

Lv 93

Sky Attack

B140905Flying

TM Moves

TM62

Acrobatics

C5510015Flying

TM40

Aerial Ace

C60—20Flying

TM100

Confide

———20Normal

HM01

Cut

C509530Normal

TM97

Dark Pulse

B8010015Dark

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM02

Dragon Claw

C8010015Dragon

TM85

Dream Eater

B10010015Psychic

TM63

Embargo

——10015Dark

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

HM02

Fly

B909515Flying

TM52

Focus Blast

C120705Fighting

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM01

Hone Claws

C——15Dark

TM15

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM29

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM80

Rock Slide

C759010Rock

TM19

Roost

C——10Flying

TM48

Round

C6010015Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

TM65

Shadow Claw

C7010015Ghost

TM58

Sky Drop

C6010010Flying

TM88

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM95

Snarl

C559515Dark

TM51

Steel Wing

C709025Steel

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM12

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM46

Thief

C6010025Dark

TM41

Torment

——10015Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM89

U-turn

C7010020Bug

Egg Moves

Yveltal doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Yveltal can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Yveltal in X & Y

You'll find Yveltal at Team Flare HQ 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 X & Y

Team Flare HQ - Basement

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Yveltal Guide

For the X & Y 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 wallbreaker.
In X & Y, watch for Raikou (Electric), Weavile (Ice), and Terrakion (Rock) when using Yveltal. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. Yveltal has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
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 X & Y, Yveltal fills the wallbreaker role. It's a mixed attacker with base 131 Attack and 131 Sp. Atk. Base 99 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
For X & Y, Yveltal has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.

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

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Pikachu Electric	C
Available Move Moves Thunder ShockLv. 1 Damage vs Yveltal Thunder Shock 2x 25-30% View Pikachu builds →
Flabébé Fairy	D
Available Move Moves Fairy WindLv. 6 Damage vs Yveltal Fairy Wind 2x 25-30% View Flabébé builds →
Ralts PsychicFairy	D
Upcoming Move Moves View Ralts builds →
Azurill NormalFairy	D
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Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Yveltal Rock Tomb 2x 29-35% Rock Throw 2x 23-28% Charge Beam 2x 21-26% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Yveltal Rock Tomb 2x 41-49% Rock Throw 2x 35-42% Charge Beam 2x 15-19% View Solrock builds →
Plusle Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 15 Charge BeamTM57 NuzzleLv. 1 Damage vs Yveltal Thunderbolt 2x 52-63% Spark 2x 29-35% Charge Beam 2x 33-38% Nuzzle 2x 12-14% View Plusle builds →
Minun Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 15 Charge BeamTM57 NuzzleLv. 1 Damage vs Yveltal Thunderbolt 2x 47-56% Spark 2x 26-31% Charge Beam 2x 29-35% Nuzzle 2x 12-14% View Minun builds →
Archen RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Damage vs Yveltal Ancient Power 2x 33-38% Rock Tomb 2x 44-52% Rock Throw 2x 38-45% View Archen builds →

Carbink RockFairy	C
Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 31 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Smack DownLv. 12 Damage vs Yveltal Ancient Power 2x 23-27% Rock Tomb 2x 23-27% Rock Throw 2x 19-23% Smack Down 2x 19-23% View Carbink builds →
Dedenne ElectricFairy	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchLv. 26 Parabolic ChargeLv. 17 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Yveltal Thunderbolt 2x 44-52% Volt Switch 2x 34-41% Parabolic Charge 2x 33-39% Charge Beam 2x 27-32% View Dedenne builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Yveltal Rock Slide 2x 30-36% Rock Tomb 2x 25-30% Rock Throw 2x 21-25% Charge Beam 2x 19-23% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Yveltal Rock Slide 2x 44-52% Rock Tomb 2x 34-41% Rock Throw 2x 30-36% Charge Beam 2x 14-17% View Solrock builds →
Emolga ElectricFlying	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 13 Shock WaveLv. 22 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Yveltal Thunderbolt 2x 42-50% Spark 2x 33-39% Shock Wave 2x 29-34% Charge Beam 2x 25-30% View Emolga builds →

Carbink RockFairy	C
Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 31 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Smack DownLv. 12 Damage vs Yveltal Ancient Power 2x 23-27% Rock Tomb 2x 23-27% Rock Throw 2x 19-23% Smack Down 2x 19-23% View Carbink builds →
Dedenne ElectricFairy	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchLv. 26 Parabolic ChargeLv. 17 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Yveltal Thunderbolt 2x 44-52% Volt Switch 2x 34-41% Parabolic Charge 2x 33-39% Charge Beam 2x 27-32% View Dedenne builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Yveltal Rock Slide 2x 30-36% Rock Tomb 2x 25-30% Rock Throw 2x 21-25% Charge Beam 2x 19-23% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Yveltal Rock Slide 2x 44-52% Rock Tomb 2x 34-41% Rock Throw 2x 30-36% Charge Beam 2x 14-17% View Solrock builds →
Emolga ElectricFlying	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 13 Shock WaveLv. 22 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Yveltal Thunderbolt 2x 42-50% Spark 2x 33-39% Shock Wave 2x 29-34% Charge Beam 2x 25-30% View Emolga builds →

Carbink RockFairy	C
Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 31 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Smack DownLv. 12 Damage vs Yveltal Ancient Power 2x 23-27% Rock Tomb 2x 23-27% Rock Throw 2x 19-23% Smack Down 2x 19-23% View Carbink builds →
Dedenne ElectricFairy	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchLv. 26 Parabolic ChargeLv. 17 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Yveltal Thunderbolt 2x 44-52% Volt Switch 2x 34-41% Parabolic Charge 2x 33-39% Charge Beam 2x 27-32% View Dedenne builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Yveltal Rock Slide 2x 30-36% Rock Tomb 2x 25-30% Rock Throw 2x 21-25% Charge Beam 2x 19-23% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Yveltal Rock Slide 2x 44-52% Rock Tomb 2x 34-41% Rock Throw 2x 30-36% Charge Beam 2x 14-17% View Solrock builds →
Emolga ElectricFlying	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 13 Shock WaveLv. 22 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Yveltal Thunderbolt 2x 42-50% Spark 2x 33-39% Shock Wave 2x 29-34% Charge Beam 2x 25-30% View Emolga builds →