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) 0229 (Legends: Z-A) |
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.
Evolution chart
- Yveltal does not evolve.
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 Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Gust | Flying | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 10 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
| 35 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 40 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 45 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 55 | Oblivion Wing | Flying | 80 | 100 | |
| 60 | Phantom Force | Ghost | 90 | 100 | |
| 65 | Dragon Rush | Dragon | 100 | 75 | |
| 70 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
| 75 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 85 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Yveltal does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Yveltal is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
| 12 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 43 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 68 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 71 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 74 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 82 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 97 | Heal Block | Psychic | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Yveltal learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Gust | Flying | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 10 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
| 15 | Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 20 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 25 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
| 30 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
| 35 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 40 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 45 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 50 | Oblivion Wing | Flying | 80 | 100 | |
| 55 | Phantom Force | Ghost | 90 | 100 | |
| 60 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| 65 | Dragon Rush | Dragon | 100 | 75 | |
| 70 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
| 75 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 80 | Sky Attack | Flying | 140 | 90 | |
| 85 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 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 Wingbeat | Flying | 40 | 90 | |
| Lash Out | Dark | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Yveltal is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 30 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 56 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 57 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 78 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
| 85 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
| 86 | Phantom Force | Ghost | 90 | 100 | |
| 95 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 |
Moves learnt by TR
Yveltal is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 11 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 36 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 37 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 42 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 47 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
| 58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 81 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| 89 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 |
Yveltal sprites
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 Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Yveltal questions
- What is a good moveset for Yveltal?
- Is yveltal based on a eagle?
- If two Pokémon on the field have Dark/Fairy aura, do they stack?
- What is the term used for the group of Zygarde/Yveltal/Xerneas?
- Do the effects of Aura Break stack like the other auras?
- Can you "run" from Xerneas or Yveltal?
- What's the best counter to Yveltal in Gen 8 Anything Goes?
- ORAS Pokemon: Xerneas or Yveltal?
- Is Yveltal viable in National Dex AG?
View more questions on PokéBase »
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