Pokemon Go players can now encounter Yveltal in 5-Star Raids. If you want to take on this formidable Legendary, here is everything you need to know about defeating it, including its weaknesses, best counters, and chances of encountering a shiny form.
Taking on Yveltal, one of the most powerful Legendaries, in 5-Star Raids is now an option for Pokemon Go players. However, it is no easy feat to defeat this formidable opponent.
- How to get Yveltal in Pokemon Go
- Yveltal type & weaknesses
- Best counters for Yveltal Raid
- Yveltal Pokemon Go moveset
- Is it possible for Yveltal to appear as a shiny Pokemon in Pokemon Go?
How to get Yveltal in Pokemon Go
You can obtain Yveltal in Pokemon Go by defeating it in 5-Star Raids, which will be available until June 28, 2024. During this period, Mega Charizard Y will also be featured in Mega Raids and both Pokemon have similar weaknesses, so it is important to take note of this.
Yveltal is one of the poster Legendaries of the Gen 6 games.
Yveltal: Type and Weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Yveltal is classified as a dual Dark/Flying-type Pokemon, making it susceptible to Rock, Electric, Ice, and Fairy-type moves.
Yveltal, on the other hand, possesses complete immunity to Ground and Psychic-type attacks and is able to resist Ghost, Grass, and Dark-type moves. It should be noted that immunities in Pokemon Go do not function the same as in traditional Pokemon games. As a result, Yveltal’s resistance against these types is even more significant. Therefore, when selecting counters for this Raid, it is advisable to steer clear of these categories.
Best counters for Yveltal Raid
In order to defeat Yveltal Raids in Pokemon Go, the most effective choice is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide. Although this particular species boasts immense power, its lack of endurance and Yveltal’s formidable might may require the use of additional strong counters.
These are the best counters to use:
- Pair Smack Down and Rock Slide with Rampardos to create a powerful Shadow combination.
- Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
- Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Rhyperior with Smach Down and Rock Wrecker
- Xurkitree with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
Some other great choices are Shadow Raikou, Mega Tyranitar, Shadow Mamoswine, Shadow Zapdos, and Mega Manectric.
Yveltal’s stats in Pokemon Go are 250 Attack, 185 Defense, and 246 HP.
Yveltal – Pokemon Go Moveset
The following is the full list of Yveltal’s moves in Pokemon Go:
- Sucker Punch (Dark)
- Snarl (Dark)
- Gust (Flying)
Yveltal’s Charged Moves
- Dark Pulse (Dark)
- Oblivion Wing* (Flying)
- Hurricane (Flying)
- Focus Blast (Fighting)
- Psychic (Psychic)
- Hyper Beam (Normal)
Yveltal is the only Pokémon able to learn Oblivion Wing, its signature move, which can be taught to it exclusively through an Elite Charged TM.
Yveltal: Can It Be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Indeed, shiny Yveltal is obtainable in Pokemon Go. Fortunate trainers have the chance to encounter shiny Yveltal upon defeating its 5-Star Raid. It should be noted that the likelihood of obtaining shiny Yveltal is approximately 1 in 20 encounters, equating to a 5% probability.
It should also be noted that catching a shiny Legendary guarantees a 100% success rate, eliminating the need to use Berries in order to increase your chances.
If you happen to catch a perfect or near-perfect Yveltal in Pokemon GO, make sure to invest in powering it up and utilize it in the Master League to increase your chances of winning battles.
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