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 |
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Electric is super effective against YveltalView Tapu Koko → | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Fairy is super effective against YveltalView Primarina → | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Ice is super effective against YveltalView Mamoswine → | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Rock is super effective against YveltalView Terrakion → | ||
 Raikou Electric | C | |
Electric is super effective against YveltalView Raikou → | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko can KO Yveltal with Thunderbolt (93-109%). Primarina threatens a KO with Moonblast (130-153%). Mamoswine deals 50-60% with Ice Shard.
Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x93-109%KO Volt Switch 2x72-85% Dazzling Gleam 2x82-97% | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x130-153%KO Scald55-64% | ||
Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x50-60% Knock Off13-16% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Terrakion builds →Close Combat78-92% Stone Edge 2x130-153%KO | ||
Raikou Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x70-83% | ||
Sun & Moon 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
Sun & Moon Yveltal Best Moveset
Best Build
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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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Yveltal in Sun & 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:
Yveltal Guide
For the Sun & Moon 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.
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 Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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
- 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