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 | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Conflict Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Tapu Koko builds →Thunder 2x62-73% Wild Charge 2x61-72% Thunderbolt 2x51-60% Discharge 2x45-54% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 2x75-88% Rock Slide 2x56-66% Rock Tomb 2x45-54% Smack Down 2x38-45% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Klefki builds →Play Rough 2x45-54% Dazzling Gleam 2x39-46% Draining Kiss 2x25-30% Fairy Wind 2x20-24% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Carbink builds →Stone Edge 2x35-42% Moonblast 2x33-39% Power Gem 2x28-33% Dazzling Gleam 2x28-33% | ||
 Dedenne ElectricFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Yveltal View Dedenne builds →Thunder 2x54-64% Play Rough 2x35-42% Thunderbolt 2x44-52% Wild Charge 2x35-42% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 9 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 Guide
For the Ultra Sun & Ultra 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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.
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- 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