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yveltal
LegendaryGeneration VI · #0717 — Destruction Pokémon
Yveltal, known as the Destruction Pokémon, is a legendary Dark/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI that serves as the mascot for Pokémon Y. As National Pokédex entry #717, this imposing creature stands at an impressive 5.8 meters tall and weighs 203.0 kilograms, making it one of the largest avian Pokémon in existence. With a base stat total of 680, Yveltal possesses balanced offensive capabilities with equal Attack and Special Attack ratings of 131, complemented by a respectable HP of 126 and Speed of 99. The legendary Pokémon is part of the Aura trio alongside Xerneas and Zygarde, three legendary creatures central to the mythology of the Kalos region. Yveltal's signature ability, Dark Aura, amplifies Dark-type moves by 33% for all Pokémon in battle, both allies and opponents, making it a powerful force in competitive and casual play alike.
Base Stats
Height
5.8m
Weight
203.0kg
Category
Destruction Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
red
Shape
wings
Abilities
Strengthens dark moves to 1.33× their power for all friendly and opposing Pokémon.
Yveltal Biology & Physical Characteristics
Yveltal presents a striking fusion of avian and draconic characteristics that embodies its role as a harbinger of destruction. Its physiology features a predominantly black posterior adorned with white spotting along its wings and back, while its front, head, and neck are rendered in a vibrant crimson red with intricate black branching patterns throughout. The creature possesses a sharp, beak-like snout, piercing blue eyes, and distinctive forward-curving black horns positioned above each eye, complemented by thin antenna-like growths behind them. A magnificent feathery gray ruff encircles its neck and billows dramatically across its back, enhancing its intimidating presence. Its wings showcase three spikes along the bottom edge near the body and five substantial black claws at each tip, while its tail mirrors this structure with similar claw formations. Yveltal's legs are slender and bird-like with gray talons, each foot bearing two forward-facing toes and one pointing backward, providing the creature with exceptional aerial maneuverability and stability.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Yveltal Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Yveltal is classified as a genderless Pokémon, a designation that reflects its status as a legendary creature existing beyond the constraints of biological reproduction found in common Pokémon species. This genderless nature reinforces the mythological significance of Yveltal as a singular, irreplaceable force of nature rather than a species capable of natural reproduction. The Pokémon belongs to the Undiscovered Egg Group, making it impossible to breed through conventional means with Ditto or compatible partners, and eggs containing Yveltal cannot be obtained under normal circumstances. The base friendship value of 0 indicates that wild Yveltal begins with no inherent loyalty to trainers, requiring significant effort and bonding to develop a meaningful relationship with its captor. This combination of traits—genderlessness, Undiscovered Egg Group status, and minimal base happiness—positions Yveltal as a truly legendary entity that must be encountered and captured directly rather than bred or inherited, maintaining its mystique as a unique, irreproducible force.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
black white
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black 2 white 2
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
x y
tm02
yellow
tm02
red blue
tm02
emerald
tm02
firered leafgreen
tm02
ruby sapphire
tm02
black white
tm02
heartgold soulsilver
tm02
platinum
tm02
colosseum
tm02
diamond pearl
tm02
black 2 white 2
tm02
sun moon
tm02
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm02
x y
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xd
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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Yveltal Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Yveltal does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon, representing a complete and fully-realized legendary form that exists independent of the standard evolution mechanics found in most Pokémon species. As a genderless legendary creature with the Egg Group classified as undiscovered, Yveltal cannot breed through conventional means and cannot be obtained through egg hatching. The Pokémon's base happiness rating of 0 reflects its inherent detachment from human companionship and its nature as a wild, untamable force of destruction. Unlike some other legendary Pokémon from later generations, Yveltal has not received a Mega Evolution form, maintaining its singular legendary status without branching into alternate combat forms. Its fixed form has remained consistent across all appearances in mainline games from Generation VI onward, with no variants or regional adaptations documented.
Where to Find
team flare secret hq
kalos
ultra space wilds
alola
ultra space
alola
Yveltal Behaviour and Natural Habitat
According to legend and Pokédex entries, Yveltal embodies the very concept of death and destruction, possessing the terrifying ability to drain the life force from all living creatures by spreading its wings and tail feathers wide, causing them to glow with an ominous red luminescence. When Yveltal reaches the end of its own lifespan, it enters a cyclical pattern of rebirth, absorbing the life energy of every living thing in its vicinity before transforming into a cocoon state. This mythological cycle suggests that Yveltal exists in a perpetual state of death and renewal, representing the natural destruction that precedes rebirth in the Kalos region's ecosystem. The legendary Pokémon is said to inhabit the highest peaks and most remote locations, rarely descending to lower elevations where human civilization predominates. Its presence is marked by an aura of darkness that depresses plant life and causes environmental decay, though these effects are reversed when the legendary creature eventually undergoes its transformation.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
When this legendary Pokémon’s wings and tail feathers spread wide and glow red, it absorbs the life force of living creatures.
When its life comes to an end, it absorbs the life energy of every living thing and turns into a cocoon once more.
When this legendary Pokémon’s wings and tail feathers spread wide and glow red, it absorbs the life force of living creatures.
When its life comes to an end, it absorbs the life energy of every living thing and turns into a cocoon once more.
Yveltal Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Yveltal derives from a phonetic play combining "Y" with the French word "vol," meaning "flight," creating a name that evokes the letter Y while referencing its aerial nature. In Japanese, the creature is known as イベルタル (Yveltal), maintaining similar phonetic qualities across languages. The design draws inspiration from various mythological creatures, most prominently the phoenix concept of cyclical death and rebirth, though reimagined through a distinctly darker, more destructive lens than traditional phoenix mythology. Visual influences also incorporate elements of dragons, particularly in the spined wings and tail structure, combined with raptor-like characteristics evident in its talons and predatory posture. The color scheme of red and black symbolizes both the life force it drains (represented by red) and the death it brings (represented by black), while the white spotting suggests a cosmic or otherworldly quality. The overall silhouette creates an unmistakably menacing presence that contrasts sharply with its counterpart Xerneas, Yveltal's thematic opposite representing life and creation.
Learnable Moves
Yveltal can learn 66 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| air slash | flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| disable | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dragon claw | dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon rush | dragon | Physical | 100 | 75 | 10 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| dual wingbeat | flying | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fly | flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gust | flying | Special | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hurricane | flying | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| lash out | dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| oblivion wing | flying | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| phantom force | ghost | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| razor wind | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| roost | flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| sky attack | flying | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 |
| sky drop | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| steel wing | steel | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sucker punch | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Yveltal Competitive Battle Guide
Yveltal's competitive viability is anchored by its exceptional offensive stats, with both Attack and Special Attack reaching 131, allowing it to function effectively as either a physical or special sweeper depending on moveset construction and EV distribution. The Dark Aura ability provides a significant damage multiplier to Dark-type moves, increasing their output by 33%, making moves like Dark Pulse, Snarl, and Oblivion Wing (its signature Flying-type move dealing 80 power with 100% accuracy) considerably more threatening than their base statistics suggest. Its base Speed of 99 falls just short of outspeeding many common competitive threats at base speed, though EV investment or supportive items can remedy this shortfall. The dual Dark/Flying typing grants resistance to Dark, Ghost, and Grass-type moves while providing immunity to Ground-type moves, though it introduces problematic weaknesses to Rock, Electric, Ice, and Fairy-type attacks. Competitive sets typically emphasize coverage moves like Focus Blast, Dragon Claw, and Psychic to handle the various threats Yveltal encounters, while defensive investment in Special Defense (base 98) and HP help mitigate the special attacks from its Fairy-type counters.
Commonly Asked Questions About Yveltal
What type is Yveltal?
Yveltal is a dark and flying type Pokemon.
What does Yveltal evolve from?
Yveltal does not evolve.
What are Yveltal's weaknesses?
Yveltal is weak to rock, electric, ice and fairy type moves.
Where can I find Yveltal?
Yveltal can be found in team flare secret hq (kalos), ultra space wilds (alola) and ultra space (alola).
Yveltal Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Yveltal's prominence as the mascot of Pokémon Y ensured its place as one of the most recognizable legendary Pokémon of Generation VI, introducing millions of players to its mythology of destruction and rebirth. The creature has appeared extensively in the Pokémon anime series, most notably as the central antagonist in the 17th Pokémon movie, where its destructive nature and legendary power were explored in considerable detail. The Aura trio of Yveltal, Xerneas, and Zygarde became central to fan discussions regarding game lore and legendary Pokémon mythology, with Yveltal's role as the embodiment of destruction creating thematic discussions around balance and the cyclical nature of life and death in the Pokémon world. Its distinctive silhouette and memorable color scheme have made it a frequent subject of fan art, merchandise, and competitive discussion across multiple decades. Yveltal's appearance in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS as a Poké Ball summon and its inclusion in various trading card game sets have further cemented its status as a culturally significant legendary Pokémon within the broader Pokémon franchise.
Where to Find Yveltal in Every Pokémon Game
Yveltal is exclusively available in Pokémon Y as the game's box legendary, encountered in story progression at the Abyss (Cavern Noir in Japanese versions) as a mandatory legendary encounter near the game's conclusion. The creature cannot be obtained in Pokémon X, where Xerneas serves as the legendary counterpart instead, making it version-exclusive to Pokémon Y. With a catch rate of 45 (approximately 5.9% with a standard Poké Ball at full health), Yveltal is moderately difficult to capture, requiring preparation such as status condition application and HP reduction to ensure successful capture. In subsequent generations, Yveltal has been made available through event distributions and post-game legendary encounters in games such as Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, where it appears as a postgame legendary encounter. The upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A, set in a reimagined Kalos region, has confirmed Yveltal's continued availability, maintaining the legendary Pokémon's presence in the franchise and providing new opportunities for trainers to encounter this destructive force.