Yveltal

Yveltal is a Dark/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.

Yveltal is a legendary Pokémon exclusive to Pokémon Y.

Pokédex data

National № 0717
Type Dark Flying
Species Destruction Pokémon
Height 5.8 m (19′00″)
Weight 203.0 kg (447.5 lbs)
Abilities 1. Dark Aura
Local № 0149 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)

Training

EV yield 3 HP
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 0 (lower than normal)
Base Exp. 306
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Undiscovered
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 120 (30,584–30,840 steps)

Base stats

HP 126
362 456
Attack 131
240 397
Defense 95
175 317
Sp. Atk 131
240 397
Sp. Def 98
180 324
Speed 99
182 326
Total 680 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Yveltal.

Evolution chart

Pokédex entries

X
Omega Ruby
When this legendary Pokémon’s wings and tail feathers spread wide and glow red, it absorbs the life force of living creatures.
Y
Alpha Sapphire
When its life comes to an end, it absorbs the life energy of every living thing and turns into a cocoon once more.

Moves learned by Yveltal

Moves learnt by level up

Yveltal learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Double TeamNormalStatus
1GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
5TauntDarkStatus 100
10SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95
15DisableNormalStatus 100
20Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
25TailwindFlyingStatus
30RoostFlyingStatus
35Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
40Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
45PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
50Oblivion WingFlyingSpecial 80 100
55Phantom ForceGhostPhysical 90 100
60Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
65Dragon RushDragonPhysical 100 75
70HurricaneFlyingSpecial 110 70
75Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
80Sky AttackFlyingPhysical 140 90
85Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90

Egg moves

Yveltal does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Move Tutor moves

Yveltal can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical 40 90
Lash OutDarkPhysical 75 100

Moves learnt by TM

Yveltal is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Yveltal is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by level up

Yveltal learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HurricaneFlyingSpecial 110 70
1Razor WindNormalSpecial 80 100
1RoostFlyingStatus
1TauntDarkStatus 100
5Double TeamNormalStatus
10Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
18SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95
26Oblivion WingFlyingSpecial 80 100
35DisableNormalStatus 100
44Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
51Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
55Phantom ForceGhostPhysical 90 100
59PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
63Dragon RushDragonPhysical 100 75
72Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
80Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
88Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
93Sky AttackFlyingPhysical 140 90

Egg moves

Yveltal does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move Tutor moves

Yveltal can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BlockNormalStatus
DefogFlyingStatus
Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
Heat WaveFireSpecial 95 90
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
Laser FocusNormalStatus
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical 140 90
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
TailwindFlyingStatus
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90

Moves learnt by TM

Yveltal is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

Transfer-only moves

Yveltal can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Hone ClawsDarkStatus Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
CutNormalPhysical 50 95 Generation 6 — HM

Yveltal sprites

Type Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Yveltal sprite from X & Y
Shiny Yveltal Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Yveltal

X Trade/migrate from another game
Y Team Flare HQ
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Trade/migrate from another game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Yveltal
Japanese イベルタル (Yveltal)
German Yveltal
French Yveltal
Italian Yveltal
Spanish Yveltal
Korean 이벨타르 (ibeltareu)
Chinese (Simplified) 伊裴尔塔尔
Chinese (Traditional) 伊裴爾塔爾

 

English Destruction Pokémon
Japanese はかいポケモン
German Zerstörungs-Pokémon
French Pokémon Annihilation
Italian Pokémon Distruzione
Spanish Pokémon Destrucción
Korean 파괴포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 破坏宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 破壞寶可夢

Name origin

Y
letter; game in which Yveltal appears
wyvern
mythical dragon-like creature
quetzal
colorful, long-tailed bird