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Yveltal Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Yveltal is a Dark/Flying Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about Yveltal, its location, stats, and more.

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How to Get Yveltal in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Complete Main Mission 41: The One That Takes

Pokemon Legends Z-A - Yveltal Encounter
You can obtain an Yveltal by completing the Main Mission, The One That Takes. This will become available after you complete the game and play through Infinite Z-A Royale once.

Yveltal can be found at a roof at Rouge District 2 as the quest progresses.

The One That Takes Walkthrough
(Main Mission 41)

You Can Retry Until You Catch It

Pokemon Legends Z-A - Yveltal Battle
If you fail to capture it, the mission will not progress so you can retry as many times as you like until you catch it. If you want to postpone the capture, just leave and return to the rooftop when you're ready.

How to Catch Pokemon

Yveltal Will Have 3 Perfect IVs

Pokemon Legends Z-A - Yveltal Perfect IVs
Yveltal will have three perfect IVs that will be permanent the moment you capture it. Since you cannot turn off Autosave, you either have to use a Backup Save, or use three Bottle Caps to max out your IVs.

EVs and IVs Explained

Yveltal Game Data

Yveltal Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #229
Yveltal ImageYveltal
Pokemon Flying Type IconPokemon Dark Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 5.8 m
Weight 203 kg
Species Destruction Pokémon
EV Yield HP +3
L-A Dex #229
Yveltal ImageShiny Yveltal
Pokemon Flying Type IconPokemon Dark Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 5.8 m
Weight 203 kg
Species Destruction Pokémon
EV Yield HP +3
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Yveltal Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon

Yveltal Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
126
 #4
Atk
131
 #37
Def
95
 #77
SpAtk
131
 #31
SpDef
98
 #62
Speed
99
 #70
Total
680
 #9
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 233 233 201 201 186
Atk 201 183 151 135 122
Def 161 147 115 103 90
SpAtk 201 183 151 135 122
SpDef 165 150 118 106 92
Spd 166 151 119 107 93
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature


Yveltal Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Modest or Timid

Nature Stat Changes
Modest ↑ SpAtk, ↓ Attack
Timid ↑ Speed, ↓ Attack

Since Yveltal is a Fast Special Attacker, it's best Nature is either Modest or Timid to boost its Special Attack or Speed further, while reducing its Attack stat.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Mild ↑ SpAtk, ↓ Defense
Rash ↑ Speed, ↓ SpDef

You can also give Yveltal either Mild or Rash nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Yveltal any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Yveltal has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Yveltal Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Hurricane Pokemon Flying Type Icon 10
Heat Wave Pokemon Fire Type Icon 9
Dark Pulse Pokemon Dark Type Icon 8
Oblivion Wing Pokemon Flying Type Icon 12

We recommend the moves Dark Pulse, Oblivion Wing, Heat Wave, and Hurricane when using Yveltal during the main story.

Yveltal Learnset

narrow down the range of conditions

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Gust Flying Type Moves Special Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks by using its wings to whip up a gust of wind to launch at targets.
Base Double Team Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user moves so quickly that it creates illusory copies of itself, allowing the user to evade incoming attacks.
5 Taunt Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.
10 Snarl Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 9
The user snarls incessantly at targets to lower their Sp. Atk stats for a short time.
35 Air Slash Flying Type Moves Special Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make targets flinch.
40 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
45 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
55 Oblivion Wing Flying Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 12
The user unleashes a wave of destruction to absorb HP from targets and restore the user's own HP.
60 Phantom Force Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing into the shadows for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets. This attack can hit targets using moves such as Protect or Detect.
65 Dragon Rush Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 12
The user attacks by tackling targets while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make targets flinch.
70 Hurricane Flying Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks by wrapping targets in a fierce wind. This may also leave targets confused.
75 Focus Blast Fighting Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by heightening its mental focus to unleash its power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
85 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
002 Dragon Claw Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slicing targets with huge, sharp claws.
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
027 Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
032 Double Team Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user moves so quickly that it creates illusory copies of itself, allowing the user to evade incoming attacks.
033 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
043 Fly Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing high into the sky for a short time, then swooping back down.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by focusing all its willpower into a fierce headbutt. This may also make targets flinch.
061 Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
063 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
068 Heat Wave Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 95 / 9
The user attacks by exhaling hot breath. This may also leave targets with a burn.
071 Hyper Voice Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by unleashing horribly loud, resounding vibrations.
074 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
079 Hurricane Flying Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks by wrapping targets in a fierce wind. This may also leave targets confused.
082 U-turn Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 12
The user attacks by dishing out a quick blow, then rushes back to its Trainer with incredible speed.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
090 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
095 Taunt Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.
097 Heal Block Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user prevents targets from recovering HP through moves or items for a while.
102 Focus Blast Fighting Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by heightening its mental focus to unleash its power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.

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