Yveltal is a dual Dark- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon that is weak to Electric-, Fairy-, Ice-, and Rock-type attacks. Due to its wide array of vulnerabilities, a team of high-DPS Electric, Rock, Ice, or Fairy counters can effectively shred through its raid.
Yveltal will return to Five-Star raids on Wednesday, October 7, at 6:00 a.m. local time. It will be available to battle daily between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. until Tuesday, October 13, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
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Yveltal
The Destruction Pokémon absorbs life energy through its vast tail and wings.
| Stats | Values |
| Type | Dark / Flying |
| Region | Generation 6 (Kalos) |
| PokéDex Number | 717 |
| Weakness | Electric-, Fairy-, Ice-, and Rock-type attacks |
| Resists | Ghost-, Grass-, Dark-, Ground-, Psychic-type attacks |
| Maximum Combat Power (CP) | 4275 |
| Best Fast Attack | Snarl or Gust |
| Best Charged Attack | Dark Pulse or Oblivion Wing |
| Boosted Condition | Fog or Windy weather in-game |
| Shiny | Available |
| Usefulness in PVP | Top-tier Attacker in Master League |
| Usefulness in Raids | Strong Dark/Flying-type Attacker |
Best Yveltal Recommended Counters
The following are the top Pokémon that deal maximum super-effective damage to Yveltal.
| POKÉMON | RECOMMENDED MOVESET |
| Shadow Zekrom | Charge Beam as a Fast Attack and Wild Charge as a Charged Attack |
| Shadow Rhyperior | Smack Down as a Fast Attack and Rock Wrecker as a Charged Attack |
| Kyurem (White) | Ice Fang as a Fast Attack and Ice Burn as a Charged Attack |
| Thundurus (Therian Forme) | Volt Switch as a Fast Attack and Wildbolt Storm as a Charged Attack |
| Mega Aerodactyl | Rock Throw as a Fast Attack and Rock Slide as a Charged Attack |
| Shadow Electivire | Thunder Shock as a Fast Attack and Wild Charge as a Charged Attack |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock as a Fast Attack and Discharge as a Charged Attack |
| Mega Diancie | Rock Throw as a Fast Attack and Rock Slide as a Charged Attack |
| Mamoswine | Powder Snow as a Fast Attack and Avalanche as a Charged Attack |
| Mega Raichu Y | Thunder Shock as a Fast Attack and Zap Cannon+ as a Charged Attack |
Note: Electric-, Rock-, Ice-, and Fairy-type attackers capitalize heavily on Yveltal’s weaknesses. Also, you can only use one Mega/Primal Pokémon per raid lobby. If you are looking to earn extra candy for every Yveltal caught as a raid encounter, use a matching Mega Level 3 Dark or Flying-type Pokémon, e.g., Mega Rayquaza, Mega Tyranitar, or Mega Dragonite.
Yveltal Raid Boss Moveset
When challenging Yveltal in raids, it can use any of the following attacks:
- Fast Attacks: Sucker Punch (Dark), Gust (Flying), and Snarl (Dark).
- Charged Attacks: Dark Pulse (Dark), Focus Blast (Fighting), Psychic (Psychic), Hyper Beam (Normal), Hurricane (Flying), and Oblivion Wing (Flying).
Avoid using Ghost-, Grass-, Dark-, Ground-, Psychic, and Fighting-type Pokémon.
Best Budget Yveltal Recommended Counters
If you lack legendary or shadow options, accessible non-legendary alternatives still perform exceptionally well:
- Rhyperior with Smack Down as a Fast Attack and Stone Edge or Rock Wrecker as a Charged Attack.
- Electivire with Thunder Shock as a Fast Attack and Wild Charge as a Charged Attack.
- Mamoswine with Powder Snow as a Fast Attack and Avalanche as a Charged Attack.
- Tyranitar with Smack Down as a Fast Attack and Stone Edge as a Charged Attack.
- Sylveon or Gardevoir with Charm as a Fast Attack and Dazzling Gleam or Moonblast as a Charged Attack.
Yveltal Raid Tips
Lead with a Mega Evolution (like Mega Aerodactyl or an Electric Mega) to grant substantial damage buffs to all teammates using matching damage types.
Stick strictly to Electric, Rock, Ice, or Fairy-type fast and charged moves to exploit its multi-faceted weaknesses.
Take advantage of Rainy, Snowy, Partly Cloudy, or Cloudy weather in-game, which naturally boosts Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy-type damage output respectively.
How Many Trainers are Needed?
Well-prepared high-level trainers with top-tier Rock or Electric counters can comfortably duo or trio the raid. For general or casual trainers relying on budget counters, a safe group of 4 to 6 players will secure a steady win.
Maximize Your Catch Chances
- Golden Razz Berries: Pair these with accurate Curveball Throws to drastically increase your catch odds.
- Great/Excellent Throws: Aim consistently for small target rings to maximize catch multipliers.
- Gym Control & Friend Bonuses: Raid with your Best or Ultra Friends and ensure your team controls the gym to earn extra Premier Balls.
Hundo CP for Yveltal from Raid
Standard Catch CP (Level 20, No Weather Boost): 2073 – 2160 CP.
Weather Boosted Catch CP (Level 25, Fog or Windy): 2591 – 2701 CP.
A perfect (hundo) Yveltal from raids has either 2160 CP (unboosted) or 2701 CP (weather-boosted), depending on the in-game weather condition when you completed the raid.
FUN FACT: Yveltal made its Pokémon GO debut during the Luminous Legends Y event on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
