Yveltal (Pokémon)

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

Yveltal Destruction Pokémon 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	Ability 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 120 cycles Egg not obtainable
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 introduced in Generation VI.

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 game mascot of Pokémon Y, appearing on the boxart. It is a member of the aura trio with Xerneas and Zygarde.

Biology

Yveltal in its cocoon form

Yveltal is a large Pokémon with both avian and draconic traits. The back of its body is black with white spots along the wings and back; its front, head, and neck are bright red with branching, black lines throughout. It has a pointed, beak-like snout, bright blue eyes, a black, forward-curving horn over each eye, and a thin, antenna-like growth behind each eye. A feathery gray ruff encircles its neck and billows out over its back. Its wings each have three spikes along the bottom edge near the body and five large, black claws on the tip. It has small, birdlike legs with gray talons. Each foot has two toes facing forward and one pointing backwards. Its tail is similar in structure to its wings, including the five claws on the tip.

Yveltal has the power to absorb life energy by spreading its wings and tailfeathers. When it reaches the end of its lifespan, it steals the life energy of everything around it and then transforms into a cocoon to sleep. Yveltal is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Oblivion Wing.

In the anime

In the main series

Yveltal in the anime

Major appearances

Yveltal (M17)

Yveltal debuted in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction. It was first seen in a flashback destroying the Allearth Forest before transforming into a cocoon and slumbering. Years later, it reawakened and attempted to destroy the Allearth Forest again, turning Argus and Millis Steel, Merilyn, Riot, and Ash's Pikachu to stone in the process. It was then calmed by Xerneas's Fairy Aura and flew away peacefully.

Other

Yveltal made its main series debut in The Legend of X, Y, and Z! during a flashback, where it unleashed trouble on a kingdom, turning people and Pokémon to stone such as Aila. Its attack prompted Jan to embark on a quest to find Xerneas and have it restore the land and Aila.

In Pokémon Generations

Yveltal in Pokémon Generations

An Yveltal appeared in The Beauty Eternal, where Team Flare captured it so they could begin the next phase of their plans, which they titled "Project Y".

In the manga

Yveltal in Pokémon Adventures

Yveltal in its cocoon form 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 movie adaptations

Main article: Yveltal (M17)

Yveltal appears in the manga adaptation of the first Pokémon the Series: XY movie, Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Yveltal debuted in PS549, 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 the ultimate weapon. Yveltal was later captured by Malva, who revealed that it had been resting in the ground under the tree form Xerneas the entire time. In Xerneas Gives, both Yveltal and Xerneas returned to their dormant states once again, choosing to do so in order to prevent Lysandre from using Zygarde to his own deeds.

In the TCG

Main article: Yveltal (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Yveltal sometimes appears in the background of the Prism Tower stage.

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

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Yveltal is one of the main antagonists of the game and turns the player's team, Krookodile, Raikou and Suicune into stone and later attacked the group along with Nuzleaf and the Beheeyem.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #149 Hoenn #— 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.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI X Trade, Event Y Team Flare Secret HQ (only one) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade, Event
Generation VII Sun Trade, Event Moon Trade Ultra Sun Trade, Event Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (Only one) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mountain of Order: Stage 4 Shuffle Zaffiro Coast: Stage 650 (Shiny) Expert Stage: Stage EX19 Event: Yveltal Appears Rumble World Dark Land: Chilling Graveyard (Special Boss) Super MD Buried Ruins Picross Area 12: Stage 09

In events

Games	Event	Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
XYORAS	XY&Z Yveltal	Japanese region	Online	100	November 5, 2015 to January 12, 2016
ORAS	XY&Z Yveltal	Korean region	Online	100	April 20 to June 30, 2016
XYORAS	Descartes Yveltal	PAL region	Online	100	May 5 to December 31, 2016
XYORAS	Pokémon the Series: XYZ Yveltal	American region	Online	100	May 20 to 26, 2016
S	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Yveltal	American region	Online	60	May 4 to August 28, 2018
US	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Yveltal	American region	Online	100	May 4 to August 28, 2018
S	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Yveltal	PAL region	Online	60	May 4 to August 28, 2018
US	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Yveltal	PAL region	Online	100	May 4 to August 28, 2018

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Gold Bottle Cap (100%)

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 VII Other generations: VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10 011 Razor Wind Normal Special 08080 100100% 10 011 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 011 Roost Flying Status 0000— ——% 10 055 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 1010 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 1818 Snarl Dark Special 05555 09595% 15 2626 Oblivion Wing Flying Special 08080 100100% 10 3535 Disable Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 4444 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100100% 15 5151 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15 5555 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100100% 10 5959 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 6363 Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100100 07575% 10 7272 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 07070% 5 8080 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5 8888 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5 9393 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 09090% 5

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 VII Other generations: VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM02 TM02 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM19 TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM51 TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM58 TM58 Sky Drop Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM62 TM62 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM63 TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM76 TM76 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM95 TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM97 TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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 VII Other generations: VI - VIII - IX

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

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Yveltal in Generation VII 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 VII Other generations: VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Block Normal Status — —% 5 S M US UM Defog Flying Status — —% 15 S M US UM Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15 S M US UM Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 S M US UM Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30 S M US UM Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Tailwind Flying Status — —% 15 S M US UM Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15

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

Side game data

Pokémon Battle Trozei Dark Attack Power: ★★★★★ Power of Five Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle Dark Attack Power: 80 - 145 20 #157 Power of 5 Increases damage when you make a match of five. Swappable Skill(s): Block Smash+			Pokémon Shuffle Dark Attack Power: 80 - 115 5 #157 Hyper Drain Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.

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
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• Yveltal has the same stat distribution as Xerneas.
• 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 any number of figures from mythology, such as the Celtic death-goddess Morrigan, which often takes the form of a raven, or Norse mythological figures such as Hræsvelgr, which takes the form of an eagle and sits at the end of the world, or the Hawk Veðrfölnir or the unnamed eagle that resides at the top of the world tree Yggdrasil. Yveltal also may draw inspiration from carrion birds such as crows and vultures. Additionally, it bears a striking resemblance to a species of fungus known as "devil's fingers."

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 Transcription as English name Russian Ивелтал Iveltal Transcription of English name Thai อีเวลทอล Yveltal Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Aura trio
• Yveltal (M17)
• Yveltal (Super Mystery Dungeon)
• Legendary Pokémon

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