Yveltal is a Legendary Dark/Flying-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kalos region (#717, Generation 6). With a max CP of 4,275 and base stats of 250/185/246 (Atk/Def/Sta), Yveltal has a total stat product of 681. Yveltal's best moveset is Snarl and Hyper Beam, making it a competitive Normal-type attacker for raids.
Yveltal is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ground, Psychic, Dark, Ghost, Grass-type attacks. Yveltal is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Snarl
Hyper Beam
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Yveltal's best offensive moveset is Snarl combined with Hyper Beam, achieving 13.8 DPS and 356 TDO as a Normal-type attacker (ranked #28, Tier D).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Gust (12.5 DPS), while Snarl generates energy the fastest (13 EPS). Note that Oblivion Wing is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Raid Guide
Yveltal as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsYveltal is not currently available as a raid boss. When Yveltal returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Yveltal from raids would have 2160 CP at level 20, or 2701 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Yveltal
Yveltal is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Yveltal as Raid Counter
Yveltal is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Yveltal
Yveltal can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
Walking Yveltal as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Yveltal Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Yveltal in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Yveltal from raids or eggs will show 2,160 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Yveltal is a Dark/Flying-type Pokemon with a stat total of 681. With its high Attack stat (250), Yveltal is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock-type moves when using Yveltal. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Yveltal's performance.
Yveltal's moves get a damage boost in Fog and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 6 charged moves available, a second move gives Yveltal much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Yveltal?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Yveltal ranks #28 as a Normal-type attacker with a Tier D rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 4,275 and base stats of 250/185/246, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Yveltal is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Normal-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.