Yveltal Best Builds & Guide
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Yveltal is a Sp. Atk. Attacker that has long range and destructive damage in Pokemon UNITE. This guide covers Yveltal's best builds, best items, how to play Yveltal, all its matchups, and basic details about the Pokemon.
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Yveltal Latest Nerfs & Buffs
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• Damage increase per Destruction Counter stack decreased from 3% to 2%. |
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• Damage decreased by 5%. |
Yveltal Basic Info
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Yveltal Best Lanes
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 Jungle |
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Tips & Strategies for Every Lane
Yveltal License Points
| License Points | 1470 |
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Yveltal's license can be obtained in the License Journey for 1470 License Points.
Strengths and Weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
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✔︎ High AOE damage ✔︎ Long-ranged moves ✔︎ Can instantly knock out low-hp opponents ✔︎ Can recover HP |
✖︎ Low mobility ✖︎ Low durability |
Best Builds for Yveltal
| Yveltal Builds | |
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Damage BuildDamage Build
Damage Build
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Moveset | Held Items | |||
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| Stats from Items (Lv. 40) | Recommended Lane | ||||
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Sp. Atk: +107 HP: +245 Cooldown: -3.50% |
 Top Lane Jungle Bot Lane |
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| Emblem Color Combination | Target Emblem Stats | ||||
 Green x6 Black x7 |
Positive Stats: • Sp. Atk Free Negative Stats: • Attack • Defense • Sp. Def • Critical-Hit Rate |
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| Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems. |
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Damage Build Explanation
This is a typical all-in damage build for Sp. Atk. Attackers.
- Wise Glasses gives Yveltal a large Sp. Atk. boost thanks to its percentage-based bonus.
- Slick Spoon provides Yveltal with HP, more Sp. Atk., and the ability to ignore a portion of its target's Sp.Def., leading to more damage.
- Drive Lens further improves Yveltal's Sp. Atk. whenever it knocks out opponents or gets an assist. It also provides a bit of cooldown reduction.
- Choice Specs, Sp. Atk. Specs, or Curse Incense can be substitutes for any of the items.
- Eject Button gives Yveltal a repositioning tool for offensive and defensive situations.
- X Speed can also work for the build to improve Yveltal's mobility via movement speed.
- The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Green Emblems for more damage and 7 Black Emblems additional cooldown reduction. This can be achieved by having at least three (3) Emblems that are both Green and Black.
- Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk. to further boost Yveltal's damage.
- Attack, Critical-Hit Rate, Sp. Def., and Defense can be freely traded for the other stats.
Yveltal Best Items
Best Held Items
| Item | Explanation |
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 Wise Glasses
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Wise Glasses gives Yveltal a large Sp. Atk. boost thanks to its percentage-based bonus. |
 Slick Spoon
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Slick Spoon provides Yveltal with HP, more Sp. Atk., and the ability to ignore a portion of its target's Sp.Def., leading to more damage. |
 Drive Lens
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Drive Lens further improves Yveltal's Sp. Atk. whenever it knocks out opponents or gets an assist. It also provides a bit of cooldown reduction |
 Choice Specs
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Choice Specs gives Yveltal Sp. Atk. and increases the minimum damage of its moves. |
 Sp. Atk. Specs
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Sp. Atk. Specs provides Yveltal with a decent amount of flat Sp. Atk. stat. |
 Curse Incense
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Curse Incense gives Yveltal a nice amount of Sp. Atk. and allows the Pokemon to reduce the HP recovery of its targets. |
Held Item Tier List: Best Items to Equip
Best Battle Items
| Item | Explanation |
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 Eject Button
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Eject Button gives Yveltal a repositioning tool for offensive and defensive situations. |
 X Speed
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X Speed improves Yveltal mobility via increased movement speed and immunity to slows. |
How to Play Yveltal
- Stay at the Backlines
- Play Around Dark Aura's Effects
- Max Out Destruction Counter Before Using Lumiere of Demise
Stay at the Backlines
Yveltal has low mobility and durability, making it an easy target for mobile and high-damage Pokemon, however, its moves have long cast range. It's best to stay at the backlines during fights and avoid getting out of position, so you can safely dish out damage from a distance.
Play Around Dark Aura's Effects
Yveltal's strength comes mostly from Dark Aura's effects. When you hit opponents with a boosted attack or a move, you apply a stacking destruction counter to them. The higher the counter the more damage that opponent recieves.
Once the counter reached its max and the opponent takes damage from your boosted attack or moves, they are knocked out instantly if their HP falls below a certain percentage, and your HP is restored. If the HP restored exceeds your max HP, a set percentage is converted to a shield instead.
With these effects in mind, your gameplay should center around applying and maxing out the damage counter on opponents using boosted attacks and/or moves then getting their HP below the instant knockout threshold to take them out. Remember that Oblivion Wing only applies one (1) destruction counter while Dark Pulse and Lumiere of Demise applies a counter for each pulse.
Dark Aura: Yveltal Passive Effect and Cooldown
Max Out Destruction Counter Before Using Lumiere of Demise
Lumiere of Demise deals a ton of damage on its own, but you can amplify its damage further when you max out the destruction counter on opponents first before using the move. Doing so maximizes the move's damage output and allows you to easily trigger the instant knockout effect of Dark Aura on multiple targets, which is highly effective in teamfights.
Lumiere of Demise: Yveltal Move Effect and Cooldown
Yveltal Progression and Leveling Guide
Top and Bottom Guide
Level 1 to 5
- Quickly clear out the Bunnelbies in the lane.
- Keep farming wild Pokemon in the lane to reach level 5 and learn your first move.
- At bottom lane, prioritize taking Indeedees for more exp.
Level 6 to 9
- Keep hunting Wild Pokemon to gain more EXP from farming Altaria and Swablus.
- Once you reach level 7, learn your second move.
- Help allies secure Regice, Registeel, or Regirock when it spawns, otherwise secure Regieleki.
- Upon reaching level 9, learn your Unite Move.
Level 10+
- Stick with allies to hunt targets, secure objectives, and push lanes.
- Reach at least level 13 or max level if possible before or when Groudon spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset.
- Make sure that your UNITE Move is available when Groudon spawns.
- Help teammates win a teamfight and secure Groudon.
Jungle Guide
Level 1 to 5
- Quickly defeat Xatu
- Clear the first wave of jungle camps and reach level 5 to learn one of your primary moves.
- Help the top lane first or whatever lane needs help the most by securing Altaria and Swablus, getting knockouts, and scoring points.
Level 6 to 9
- Clear the second wave of jungle camps and reach at least level 7 to learn your second primary move
- If possible, reach level 9 on or before the 7-min mark to learn your UNITE move.
- Secure Regidrago in the center to get more EXP.
- Help the bottom lane by securing Altaria and Swablus, getting kills, and scoring points.
- Help allies secure Regice, Registeel, or Regirock spawns with Registeel being the highest priority since it gives a damage buff to the party.
Level 10+
- Stick with allies to hunt targets, secure objectives, and push lanes.
- Reach at least level 13 or max level if possible before or when Groudon spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset.
- Make sure that your Unite Move is available when Groudon spawns.
- Help teammates win a teamfight and secure Groudon.
Yveltal Combos
Destruction Beam Combo
| Destruction Beam Combo | |
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| Start the combo with Dark Pulse to stun and slow opponents then immediate follow up with Oblivion Wing to max out the destruction counter. Afterwards, use Lumiere of Demise to (hopefully) trigger the instant knockout effect of Dark Aura. | |
Matchups & Counters for Yveltal
Yveltal Matchups
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Even Matchup |
Easy Matchup |
| 1. The chart is based on our own experience playing Yveltal. 2. Pokemon within each tier are unordered 3. Any Pokemon not shown here are still under investigation. |
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Best Counters Against Yveltal
| Pokemon | Explanation |
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Darkrai
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Rating: ★★★★★ • Has high burst damage and can put Skeledirge to sleep using Dark Void and Nasty Plot. • Can isolate and quickly knock out Skeledirge in Worst Nightmare. |
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Gengar
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Rating: ★★★★★ • Can safely get close with Phantom Ambush and burst it down with Dream Eater and Shadow Ball or Sludge Bomb and Hex. |
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Ceruledge
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Rating: ★★★★★ • Can get into melee range with Flame Charge and/or Revenant Rend and slow it with Pyscho Cut then quickly knock it out with attacks. |
Since Yveltal lacks mobility and is easy to burst down, Pokemon with high mobility and burst damage can quickly knock out Yveltal out of the fight.
How to Win Against Even Matchups with Yveltal
Applying and maxing out the destruction counter using boosted attacks and/or moves will allow Yveltal get the upper hand against these Pokemon.
Strike First
| Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage |
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Much like Yveltal, these Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting. They also have high damage potential that can be dangerous for Yveltal.
Use Dark Pulse to stun and slow them then follow up with Oblivion Wing to apply and max out the destruction counter on them. Afterwards, use Lumiere of Demise to knock them out.
Kite Them from a Distance
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These Pokemon excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or combos to deal damage. They are also durable enough to tank Yveltal's damage.
Stay at the backlines and use your moves to safely deal damage.
Group Up with Allies
| Highly Durable Pokemon |
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These Pokemon are extremely durable, making it hard for the Pokemon to take them out alone. With that, it's best to group up with allies to bring them down with the help of Yveltal.
Use Dark Pulse to stun and slow them then follow up with Oblivion Wing to apply and max out the destruction counter on them.
Easy Matchups
| Non Threats |
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These Pokemon can fall quickly to Yveltal's damage and have little no ways to counter it. Once Yveltal get into range and unleashes its moves, they'll most likely get knocked out quickly.
Best Teammates for Yveltal
| Pokemon | Explanation |
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Slowbro
Wigglytuff
Snorlax
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Frontline Disablers |
| Pokemon that can take the frontlines and have disabling moves makes it easier for Yveltal to hit targets with its moves. | |
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Cinderace
Ceruledge
Absol
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Damage Dealers |
| Damage dealers can shred through a target's HP and get it low enough for Yveltal to trigger Dark Aura's instant knockout effect. |
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Yveltal Moves
Move Slot 1 (R)
 Gust
(Lv. 1 or 3) |
Move Type: Area Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 6s Starting Damage: 336 Damage over time: 103 Final Damage: 392 Damage over time: 120 |
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| Has the user attack with a gust of wind from its wings, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon. After traveling a set distance, the gust leaves behind a breeze, dealing damage over time to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect. | |
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Oblivion Wing
(Lv. 5) Upgrade Lv. 11 |
Move Type: Ranged Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 6s Starting Damage: 1157 Final Damage: 2716 |
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Has the user unleash a destructive ray in the designated direction, restoring the user's HP based on the damage dealt.
Upgrade: Increases the damage dealt by this move. |
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Move Slot 2 (ZR)
 Lash Out
(Lv. 1 or 3) |
Move Type: Area Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 6s Starting Damage: 556 Final Damage: 730 |
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| Has the user lash out in the designated area, dealing damage over time to opposing Pokemon. The last hit deals damage and elaves the opposing Pokemon unable to act. | |
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Dark Pulse
(Lv. 7) Upgrade Lv. 13 |
Move Type: Area Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 7s Starting Damage: 1021 Final Damage: 1787 |
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Has the user unleash a malicious orb in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits and leaving them unable to act. When the orb travels a set distance or this move hits opposing Pokemon, the orb detonates, dealing damage over time and applying slowing effect to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect.
Upgrade: Reduces this move's cooldown. |
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Unite Moves (ZL)
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Lumiere of Demise
(Lv. 9) |
Move Type: Area Damage Type: Special Cooldown: Starting Damage: 3546 Final Damage: 5444 |
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| Has the user fire a violent beam of light at the designated location, dealing continuous damage to opposing Pokemon in the beam's area of effect. The longer the beam is fired, the larger its area of effect. Afterward, it creates an explosion, dealing a large amount of damage to opposing Pokemon. While firing the beam, the user is resistant to hindrance. | |
Standard Attack
Standard Attack |
Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing damage to nearby opposing Pokemon and increasing those Pokemon's destruction counter when it hits. |
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Ability (Passive)
 Dark Aura
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 YveltalWhen the Pokemon deals damage to opposing Pokemon with a boosted attack, a move, or its Unite Move, the destruction counter for the Pokemon hit increases. The higher the destruction counter of the opposing Pokemon hit, the more damage it receives. When Pokemon from the opposing team whose destruction counter is maxed take damage from this Pokemon’s boosted attacks, moves, or Unite Move, they are immediately knocked out if they end up with HP below a certain percentage. When this Pokemon immediately knocks out a Pokemon from the opposing team, its own HP is restored. If the Pokemon’s max HP is exceeded, a set percentage is converted to a shield effect. |
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Yveltal Stats & Evolutions
Yveltal Evolutions
 YveltalThis Pokemon does not evolve. |
Yveltal Stats
| Level | HP | Defense | Special Defense | Attack Damage |
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| 1 | 3320 | 72 | 72 | 196 |
| 2 | 3452 | 80 | 80 | 202 |
| 3 | 3596 | 89 | 89 | 209 |
| 4 | 3755 | 99 | 99 | 217 |
| 5 | 3930 | 110 | 110 | 225 |
| 6 | 4123 | 122 | 122 | 235 |
| 7 | 4335 | 135 | 135 | 245 |
| 8 | 4568 | 149 | 149 | 256 |
| 9 | 4824 | 165 | 165 | 269 |
| 10 | 5106 | 183 | 183 | 283 |
| 11 | 5416 | 202 | 202 | 298 |
| 12 | 5757 | 223 | 223 | 315 |
| 13 | 6133 | 246 | 246 | 333 |
| 14 | 6545 | 272 | 272 | 353 |
| 15 | 7000 | 300 | 300 | 376 |
Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.
Yveltal Skins (Holowear)
| This Pokemon has no available Holowear. |
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