Master League PvP guide
Yveltal Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Yveltal is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #38. Its recommended PvP moveset is Sucker Punch with Dark Pulse and Oblivion Wing.
Master League
#38
Strong pick
Type
Dark/Flying
Best Fast Move
Sucker Punch
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,275
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT YVELTAL
Is Yveltal Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Yveltal is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #38.
Yveltal is also a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #148.
Yveltal PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #148 | 84.1 | Sucker Punch, Dark Pulse, Oblivion Wing |
| Master LeagueBest | #38 | 86.0 | Sucker Punch, Dark Pulse, Oblivion Wing |
Best Moveset for Yveltal in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Yveltal is Sucker Punch with Dark Pulse and Oblivion Wing.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Yveltal in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Yveltal PvP Move Counts
Sucker Punch → Dark Pulse
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Sucker Punch → Oblivion Wing
8 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Yveltal Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Yveltal wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Yveltal Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Yveltal's Dark/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- fairy1.6×
- ice1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- ground0.391×
- psychic0.391×
- dark0.625×
- ghost0.625×
- grass0.625×
Best Counters to Yveltal in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Yveltal in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Yveltal's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
68% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
62% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
61% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
76% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
30% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
51% HP
Ratings are shown from Yveltal's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Yveltal.
Best Teammates for Yveltal in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Yveltal should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Yveltal's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Yveltal's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Yveltal's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Yveltal's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Yveltal's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Yveltal
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,497 | 24.5 | 3,760,014 |
| #2 | 1/14/15 | 2,500 | 24.5 | 3,756,179 | |
| #3 | 1/15/13 | 2,497 | 24.5 | 3,753,106 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 2,491 | 24.5 | 3,741,214 | |
| #5 | 0/15/13 | 2,487 | 24.5 | 3,738,153 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,275 | 50 | 8,195,750 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,259 | 50 | 8,164,823 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 4,266 | 50 | 8,158,327 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 4,264 | 50 | 8,154,771 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,242 | 50 | 8,133,895 |
Yveltal Stats in Pokémon GO
Yveltal's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Ultra League
Yveltal 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24.5
- CP
- 2,497
- Attack
- 165.3
- Defense
- 132.2
- HP
- 172
Master League
Yveltal 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,275
- Attack
- 222.7
- Defense
- 168.1
- HP
- 219
Yveltal Evolution
Yveltal has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Yveltal in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Dark / Flying typing · Same Sucker Punch fast move · Mega Ultra League #7
Shares Dark typing · Same Sucker Punch fast move · Mega Master League #72
Shares Dark typing · Same Sucker Punch fast move · Master League #78
Shares Dark typing · Same Sucker Punch fast move · Master League #134
Shares Dark typing · Same Sucker Punch fast move · Mega Ultra League #132
Shares Flying typing · Dark-type fast move · Master League #305
More PoGoCoach tools
Yveltal Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Yveltal in Pokémon GO PvP?
Yveltal's recommended PvP moveset is Sucker Punch with Dark Pulse and Oblivion Wing.
Is Yveltal good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Yveltal is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #38.
What counters Yveltal in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xerneas, Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Kyogre are among the strongest current counters to Yveltal in Master League.
What is Yveltal weak to in Pokémon GO?
Yveltal is weak to Electric (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).