Yveltal (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Yveltal (disambiguation).

Yveltal イベルタル Yveltal #717 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dark Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Dark Aura Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 121 cycles
Height 19'00" 5.8 m Yveltal 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 447.5 lbs. 203.0 kg Yveltal 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 306	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Yveltal 3 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint File:F717.png {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 0
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Yveltal (Japanese: イベルタル Yveltal) is a dual-type Dark/Flying Legendary Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Along with Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, and Xerneas, it was the first Generation VI Pokémon to be revealed to the public on January 8, 2013 as part of the Pokémon Direct broadcast.

Yveltal is the version mascot of Pokémon Y, appearing on the boxart.

Biology

Yveltal in its cocoon form

Yveltal is a large Pokémon with avian and draconian traits. Its body is dark in coloration and is adorned with grayish patterns along the underside. Yveltal's wings have three spikes on each extending along the bottom edges, close to where they meet the body. There are five large claws on each appendage, three of which curve inwards. Yveltal's underside is bright red, with branching, black markings. Similar markings are present on Yveltal's head and neck.

Yveltal has a pointed, beak-like snout. Black horns extend from above its blue eyes, with a sharply curved portion pointing forward and thinner prongs facing the rear. A feathery gray ruff encircles its neck and billows out over its back. Yveltal has small, birdlike legs with powerful talons. Like the rest of the underside, the legs are red with black adornments, and the talons are gray. Each foot has two toes facing forward and one pointing backwards. When Yveltal's wings and tail are fully extended, Yveltal resembles the Latin alphabet letter Y.

Yveltal has the power to absorb life energy. When it reaches the end of its lifespan, it expands its wings and steals all of the life energy of every living thing around it before transforming into a cocoon to sleep for 1,000 years. Yveltal is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Oblivion Wing.

In the anime

Yveltal in the anime

Major appearances

Yveltal (M17)

A Yveltal appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, alongside Xerneas.

In the manga

File:Yveltal Adventures.png

Yveltal in Pokémon Adventures

In the Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY! manga

Hiroshi used a Yveltal in Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Yveltal debuted in the X & Y arc alongside Xerneas. The two faced each other in a battle, which caused chaos and destruction in Vaniville Town. The two eventually stopped fighting and returned to their dormant cocoon and tree states, which are being sought after by Team Flare to power their ultimate weapon.

In the TCG

Main article: Yveltal (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Yveltal sometimes appears in the background of the Prism Tower stage in the 3DS version of the game.

Trophy information

NA: With its wings spread wide, this Legendary Pokémon looks just like the letter Y. Since its name also starts with the same letter, it's difficult to imagine a more appropriate mascot for Pokémon Y. Apparently, when Yveltal's life comes to an end, it will absorb the life force of all living things— here's to a long and healthy life!

PAL: With its wings spread wide, this Legendary Pokémon looks just like the letter Y. Since its name also starts with the same letter, it's difficult to imagine a more appropriate mascot for Pokémon Y. Apparently when Yveltal's life comes to an end, it will absorb the life force of all living things, so here's hoping it stays strong and healthy!

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.

Generation VI X When this legendary Pokémon's wings and tail feathers spread wide and glow red, it absorbs the life force of living creatures. Y When its life comes to an end, it absorbs the life energy of every living thing and turns into a cocoon once more. Omega Ruby When this legendary Pokémon's wings and tail feathers spread wide and glow red, it absorbs the life force of living creatures. Alpha Sapphire When its life comes to an end, it absorbs the life energy of every living thing and turns into a cocoon once more.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI X Trade Y Team Flare Secret HQ (Only one) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Shuffle Stage EX19 Rumble World Chilling Graveyard (Special)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 126		186 - 233	362 - 456
Attack: 131		122 - 201	240 - 397
Defense: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Atk: 131		122 - 201	240 - 397
Sp. Def: 98		92 - 165	180 - 324
Speed: 99		93 - 166	182 - 326
Total: 680	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×. If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 00Start Razor Wind Normal Special 08080 100100% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   00Start Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 00Start Roost Flying Status 0000— ——% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   055 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   1010 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ 1818 Snarl Dark Special 05555 09595% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   2626 Oblivion Wing Flying Special 08080 100100% 10 Cool 1 ♥ 0   3535 Disable Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   4444 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   5151 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15 Clever 1 ♥ 0   5555 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100100% 10 Cool 1 ♥ 0   5959 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   6363 Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100100 07575% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   7272 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 07070% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   8080 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 5 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   8888 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ 9393 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 09090% 5 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Yveltal Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Yveltal

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM01 TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM02 TM02 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM19 TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 Tough 1 ♥ 0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM51 TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM58 TM58 Sky Drop Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM62 TM62 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM63 TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   TM95 TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM97 TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   ZHM01 HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM02 HM02 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Yveltal Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Yveltal

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Yveltal in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Yveltal in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Yveltal Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Yveltal

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Block Normal Status — —% 5 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15 Clever 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ X Y OR AS Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10 Cool 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ X Y OR AS Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 25 Clever 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ X Y OR AS Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Tailwind Flying Status — —% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Yveltal can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Yveltal cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Yveltal Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Yveltal

Evolution

Unevolved Yveltal  Dark  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Yveltal images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Yveltal has the highest HP base stat of all Dark-type Pokémon.
  • It also has the highest base stat total of all non-Mega Evolved Dark-type Pokémon.
• Yveltal has the same stat distribution as Xerneas.
• Yveltal is tied with Xerneas and Rayquaza for having the highest catch rate of all legendary Pokémon, with a catch rate of 45. This is likely due to Yveltal being a required capture during the storyline of Pokémon X and Y.
• Yveltal, along with Xerneas, was designed by art designers Ken Sugimori and Yusuke Ohmura. Initial design for the two Legendary Pokémon was started by Sugimori, but he encountered 'artist's block', having a hard time coming up with concepts. For the first time, he gave the work over to another designer, Ohmura. Ohmura furthered the designs, after which Sugimori resumed to finish them.

Origin

Yveltal's appearance is based on an avian in the shape of the letter Y, and as such has many similarities to the long-tailed widowbird. It may be based on the giant Hræsvelgr, or "Corpse Swallower," which takes the form of an eagle and sits at the end of the world, creating wind as it flaps its wings. It may also be based on the Hawk Veðrfölnir or the unnamed eagle. According to the Poetic Edda, the unnamed eagle resided at the top of the world tree Yggdrasil, with Veðrfölnir sitting between its eyes. Yveltal may be a personification of the Black Death, possibly drawing further inspiration from the avian-like costumes worn by Plague doctors who tended to the sick. Much like Yveltal had taken the lives of countless humans and Pokémon alike 800 years ago, Human Y. pestis was responsible for the death of at least one-third of the European population between 1347 and 1353. Yveltal also likely draws inspiration from carrion birds such as crows and vultures. It may have some basis on the wyvern of European legend and folklore.

Name origin

Yveltal comes from the letter Y. It may also be derived from yvel (a Middle English spelling of evil) and quetzal or talon.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese イベルタル Yveltal Possibly from evil and quetzal or talon French Yveltal Same as English name Spanish Yveltal Same as English name German Yveltal Same as English name Italian Yveltal Same as English name Korean 이벨타르 Yveltal Same as English name Mandarin Chinese 伊裴爾塔爾 Yīpéi'ěrtǎ'ěr Transliteration of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 伊秘魯塔路 Yībeilóuhtaaplouh Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name

More languages Hindi यवेल्टल Yveltal Same as English name

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