Doable at trainer level 30 with optimized counters or weather boost
| HP | 15,000 | ATK | 197.57 | DEF | 146.20 |
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| CP Range | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lvl 20 | 2073 - 2160 | Lvl 25 | 2591 - 2701 |
Notable Weather
| Boosts Boss's Moves | Boosts Counters' Moves |
|---|---|
| Fog, Windy, Partly Cloudy, Cloudy | Snow, Rain, Partly Cloudy, Cloudy |
Fast Move Difficulty
| Move | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Snarl | Intermediate |
| Sucker Punch | Intermediate |
| Gust | Challenging |
Charge Move Difficulty
| Move | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Challenging |
| Focus Blast | Intermediate |
| Hyper Beam | Easy |
| Psychic | Intermediate |
| Hurricane | Intermediate |
Overview
Yvetal is the Pokemon of destruction, and it can live up to its title as a raid boss... at times. Blessed with one of the most destructive fast move in the game, Gust, even Flying resistant Pokemon are going to drop fairly fast to the windy onslaught that Yveltal can throw out. It also has the advantage of a moveset that can be very difficult to wall thanks to its wide coverage and Dark's pervasive neutral profile. But that's about where the difficulty ends. In terms of stats, Yveltal is not the strongest Legendary Pokemon in the game, though it still has a respectable presence. It also has a few movesets that are easy to evade, which means some movesets can be simple to work play around. The biggest issue here isn't going to be DPS so much as TDO, so having a few solid Pokemon ready to take hits can make a huge difference. It's worth noting that a duo is definitely possible given the proper setup, but this guide will focus on the much more achievable trio.
Approach
Team composition
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Having a good mix of Pokemon with varied resistances can help greatly
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Top overall counters include Zekrom, Rhyperior (Rock Wrecker), Shadow Tyranitar, and Shadow Raikou.
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Top DPS counters include Shadow Electivire and Shadow Mamoswine.
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If someone on the team is using a Mega Evolution, then having the rest of the team match the type of the Mega can add a substantial amount of DPS and TDO
Battling strategy
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Re-entering is very likely for the dup, be prepared to quickly revive or have a second team ready
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When aiming for the duo, it may be wise to have one player bail out after their 3rd Pokemon faints, heal up, and then re-enter as quickly as possible. This will prevent Yveltal from recovering HP due to a full wipe.
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Dodging is recommended
Note: "Good" movesets are not necessarily viable at the level indicated.
Best Raid Boss Counters
Mega Evolution Counters
Mega Manectric
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Charge Beam | Wild Charge | Best |
Pros:
- Highest DPS Mega Evolution option, great for when short on trainers
- Resists Flying Type movesets
- Mega Evolution, boosts team Electric Type attack damage and overall damage while active
Cons:
- Mega Evolution, costs energy to activate
Mega Abomasnow
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Powder Snow | Avalanche | Best |
Pros:
- Solid overall Mega Evolution choice
- Mega Evolution, boosts team Ice Type attack damage and overall damage while active
Cons:
- Weak to Flying Type movesets and Focus Blast. Very risky to use against Gust.
- Ice Type counters tend to fall behind other types in this raid, making them slightly less likely to be used in general
- Mega Evolution, costs energy to activate
Mega Ampharos
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Charge Beam | Zap Cannon | Best |
| Volt Switch | Zap Cannon | Best |
Pros:
- Highest TDO Mega Evolution option, great for ensuring a faster win in larger teams using Electric Type counters
- Resists Flying Type movesets
- Mega Evolution, boosts team Electric Type attack damage and overall damage while active
Cons:
- Mega Evolution, costs energy to activate
Counters Viable at Lv.25
Shadow Electivire
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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| Thunder Shock | Wild Charge | Best |
Pros:
- Highest DPS counter to Yveltal
- Resists Flying Type movesets
Cons:
- Frail, appreciates dodging
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration
Shadow Mamoswine
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Powder Snow | Avalanche | Best |
Pros:
- Top Ice Type counter, pairs fantastically well with team mates using Mega Abomasnow
Cons:
- Frail, appreciates dodging
- Weak to Focus Blast
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration
Zekrom
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Charge Beam | Wild Charge | Best |
Pros:
- Overall best non-Shadow counter to Yveltal
- Resists Flying Type movesets
Cons:
- Legendary Pokemon, candy can be difficult to obtain
Shadow Raikou
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Thunder Shock | Wild Charge | Best |
Pros:
- Resists Flying Type movesets
Cons:
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration
- Legendary Pokemon, candy can be difficult to obtain
Shadow Zapdos
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | Best |
| Charge Beam | Thunderbolt | Good |
Pros:
- Resists Flying Type movesets
Cons:
- Best moveset is Elite
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration
- Legendary Pokemon, candy can be difficult to obtain
Rhyperior
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Smack Down | Rock Wrecker | Best |
| Smack Down | Stone Edge | Good |
Pros:
- Outstanding TDO counter with duo-viable DPS at Lv.40
- Resists Flying Type movesets
Cons:
- Best moveset is Elite
- Weak to Focus Blast
Shadow Magnezone
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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| Spark | Wild Charge | Best |
Pros:
- Double-resists Flying Type movesets
Cons:
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration
- Weak to Focus Blast
Counters Viable at Lv.30
Rampardos
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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| Smack Down | Rock Slide | Best |
Pros:
- Great DPS option, hits very hard.
- Resists Flying Type movesets
Cons:
- Frail, appreciates dodging
- Weak to Focus Blast
Shadow Tyranitar
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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| Smack Down | Stone Edge | Best |
Pros:
- Outstanding overall counter for most movesets. Resists Flying and Dark Type movesets, double resists Psychic
Cons:
- Double weak to Fighting, will likely to drop to a single Focus Blast if not dodged.
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration
Shadow Weavile
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Pros:
- Solid DPS counter
- Resists Dark Type movesets
Cons:
- Very frail, dodging is borderline mandatory
- Drops very quickly to Gust
- Double-weak to Focus Blast, takes a large amount of damage even if dodged
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration
