Yveltal Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Yveltal in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Yveltal
Yveltal is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 39.600 DPS.
Yveltal can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Yveltal is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Psychic, Dark-type moves as Yveltal resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Yveltal is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (39.600 DPS), Regieleki (36.000 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (33.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Yveltal: After defeating Yveltal, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2125 and 2214 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2643-2755 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Yveltal from raids will have exactly 2214 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Yveltal?
The best counter for Yveltal is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 39.600 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (36.000 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (33.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Yveltal?
Yveltal can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Yveltal weak to?
Yveltal is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ground, Psychic, Dark, Ghost, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Yveltal be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Yveltal's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Yveltal from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Yveltal from raids will have 2214 CP at level 20, or 2755 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2125. If you see 2214 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Yveltal worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Yveltal is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Yveltal?
For the best moveset for Yveltal itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Yveltal stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Yveltal without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Yveltal can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (36.000 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (33.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Yveltal in raids?
Weather boost information for Yveltal is not currently available. Dark-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.