#0717 DarkFlying Legendary

Yveltal

Dark/Flying-type, Generation 6. Ranked #20 among Flying-type raid attackers (Tier B).

Gen 6 · Kalos Boosted in Fog, Windy
Check IVs
Max CP
4,275
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 3,781
Attack
250
Defense
185
Stamina
246
Yveltal Pokemon GO sprite

Best moveset

Raids & gyms
Gust Oblivion Wing 23.9 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Oblivion Wing is an Elite TM move. Oblivion Wing costs 50 energy for 85 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Yveltal takes from each attacking type

Base stats

Attack 250
Defense 185
Stamina 246
Stat total
681
Buddy distance
20.0 km per candy
Second charged move
100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20
2,160 CP

Yveltal moves

3 fast · 6 charged

Fast moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Gust Best STAB Flying 25 20 2.0s 12.5 10
Snarl STAB Dark 11 13 1.0s 11 13
Sucker Punch STAB Dark 5 6 0.5s 10 12

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
Dark Pulse STAB Dark 80 50 3.0s 26.7 1.60
Focus Blast Fighting 140 100 3.5s 40 1.40
Hurricane STAB Flying 105 100 2.5s 42 1.05
Hyper Beam Normal 150 100 4.0s 37.5 1.50
Psychic Psychic 95 50 3.0s 31.7 1.90
Oblivion Wing Best STAB Elite Flying 85 50 2.0s 42.5 1.70
Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Yveltal runs Gust with Oblivion Wing — 23.9 DPS and 618 TDO as a Flying-type attacker. It also covers the Normal slot with Snarl and Hyper Beam.

The highest-damage fast move is Gust (12.5 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Oblivion Wing is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Rankings

Where Yveltal places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

TypeRankTierDPSTDOMoveset
Flying #20 B 23.9 618 Gust Oblivion Wing
Normal #30 D 18.4 476 Snarl Hyper Beam

Raids

Not in raids
Status
Yveltal is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Yveltal

1
Shadow Thundurus (Therian)
Shadow Thundurus (Therian)Shadow Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 39.6DPS 420TDO 2
Regieleki
Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 36.0DPS 360TDO 3
Thundurus (Therian)
Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 33.0DPS 420TDO 4
Mega Diancie
Mega DiancieMega Rock ThrowMoonblast 31.9DPS 433TDO 5
Shadow Rampardos
Shadow RampardosShadow Smack DownRock Slide 31.4DPS 263TDO 6
Mega Gardevoir
Mega GardevoirMega CharmDazzling Gleam 30.9DPS 502TDO
Counters carrying Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock moves deal the most damage.

Use Yveltal against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Chesnaught
Chesnaught Tier 5 #15rank
Breloom
Breloom Tier 5 #15rank
Buzzwole
Buzzwole Tier 5 #15rank
Pheromosa
Pheromosa Tier 5 #15rank
Decidueye (Hisuian)
Decidueye (Hisuian) Tier 5 #15rank
Heracross
Heracross Tier 5 #15rank
Lilligant (Hisuian)
Lilligant (Hisuian) Tier 5 #15rank
Mega Heracross
Mega Heracross Tier 5 #15rank
Virizion
Virizion Tier 5 #16rank

How to get Yveltal

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch Lv 1–30 97 3,268
Wild (Weather Boost) Lv 1–35 97 3,538
Raid Catch Lv 20 2,125 2,214
Raid (Weather Boost) Lv 25 2,643 2,755
Egg Hatch Lv 20 2,125 2,214
Research Encounter Lv 15 1,606 1,674
GO Battle League Lv 20 2,125 2,214

Yveltal in events

Most recent first

All events
EventDateRoleShiny
Road of Legends 6 Jul 2026 Raid boss Yes

Is Yveltal good in Pokemon GO?

Situational
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

Tier B: #20 among Flying-type raid attackers at 23.9 DPS. Worth building if your Flying team is thin, not ahead of the Tier S and A names above it.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax CP
Lv 1 53
Lv 2 167
Lv 3 281
Lv 4 395
Lv 5 510
Lv 6 624
Lv 7 738
Lv 8 852
Lv 9 966
Lv 10 1,080
Lv 11 1,188
Lv 12 1,296
Lv 13 1,404
LevelMax CP
Lv 14 1,512
Lv 15 1,620
Lv 16 1,728
Lv 17 1,836
Lv 18 1,944
Lv 19 2,052
Lv 20 2,160
Lv 21 2,268
Lv 22 2,376
Lv 23 2,485
Lv 24 2,593
Lv 25 2,701
Lv 26 2,809
LevelMax CP
Lv 27 2,917
Lv 28 3,025
Lv 29 3,133
Lv 30 3,241
Lv 31 3,295
Lv 32 3,349
Lv 33 3,403
Lv 34 3,457
Lv 35 3,511
Lv 36 3,565
Lv 37 3,619
Lv 38 3,673
Lv 39 3,727
LevelMax CP
Lv 40 3,781
Lv 41 3,829
Lv 42 3,877
Lv 43 3,926
Lv 44 3,975
Lv 45 4,024
Lv 46 4,074
Lv 47 4,123
Lv 48 4,173
Lv 49 4,224
Lv 50 4,275

Pokedex info

Pokedex number
#0717
Height
5.80 m
Weight
203.00 kg
Game ID
V0717_POKEMON_YVELTAL

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Yveltal in Pokemon GO?

Yveltal's best moveset is Gust with Oblivion Wing, worth 23.9 DPS as a Flying-type raid attacker. Oblivion Wing is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

What are Yveltal's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Yveltal takes super effective damage from Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock. It resists Dark, Ghost, Grass. Ground, Psychic damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Yveltal's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Yveltal reaches 4,275 CP at level 50 and 3,781 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Yveltal?

A 15/15/15 Yveltal shows 2,160 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,701 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,620 CP.

How do you get Yveltal in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Road of Legends (July 2026).

Can Yveltal be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Yveltal is in the game. It could be shiny in Road of Legends (July 2026).

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