Type matchups
Damage Yveltal takes from each attacking type.
As a Dark/Flying type, Yveltal has 4 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 2 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Dark/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 126
- Attack
- 131
- Defense
- 95
- Sp. Atk
- 131
- Sp. Def
- 98
- Speed
- 99
- Total
- 680
Yveltal has a base stat total of 680, higher than 97% of Pokémon. Its Attack (131) and Sp. Atk (131) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 99 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 126 HP, 95 Defense and 98 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Yveltal's only ability is Dark Aura.
How to beat Yveltal
Yveltal takes 2× damage from Rock, Electric, Ice and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground and Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ghost, Grass and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark and Flying moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Dark and Flying moves. Diancie hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Dark and Flying moves.
Evolution
Yveltal does not evolve.
Best counters to Yveltal
Other Dark/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Yveltal weak to?
As a Dark/Flying type, Yveltal takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric, Ice and Fairy moves.
What is Yveltal resistant to?
Yveltal resists Ghost, Grass and Dark moves. It is immune to Ground and Psychic.
What are the best counters to Yveltal?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Tyranitar and Diancie, which hit Yveltal with super-effective attacks.