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With Hone Claws raising its Attack, Yveltal becomes a devastating wallbreaker. At +1, a Dark Aura-boosted Knock Off is something that almost no Pokemon will like switching into. The most common Knock Off switch-in in the metagame, Eternatus, has a 93.8% chance to be OHKOed by a +1 Life Orb-boosted Knock Off. Sucker Punch provides an invaluable priority option, letting Yveltal still check Calyrex-S in a pinch. Acrobatics hits Dark-resistant Pokemon such as Buzzwole and Zarude super effectively. In addition, it becomes very strong if Yveltal takes a Knock Off. An alternative option is Roost, which will greatly boost this set's longevity at the cost of coverage. The given Speed EVs beat fully-invested neutral nature base 90 Pokemon such as Kyogre, with the rest of the EVs dumped into Special Defense to better take hits from Calyrex-S. Life Orb will give Yveltal the most power, making +1 Knock Off on Eternatus a much more favorable roll to OHKO. Black Glasses is an alternative option that still makes Yveltal's Dark-type attacks hit incredibly hard while maintaining much more bulk over time. This set can fit on much fewer teams than most defensive sets due to it not reliably checking Calyrex-S. Therefore, alternative checks to Calyrex-S are a must as teammates. Zarude checks not only Calyrex-S but also Groudon and Zygarde, both of which can check this Yveltal set. Ho-Oh is useful for providing Defog support, which this set lacks, and also for pivoting Calyrex-S and Xerneas. Both aforementioned teammates appreciate Yveltal being able to lure and KO Eternatus. Blissey provides another Calyrex-S check as well as its valuable Aromatherapy and Wish support. For Black Glasses sets, Tyranitar has nice synergy, as the damage from sand can put Eternatus into OHKO range of a +1 Knock Off. Additionally, sand hindering Yveltal's ability to check Calyrex-S is not a problem because Tyranitar checks it much more safely. Xatu can be used to prevent Stealth Rock from being laid on the field.

Choice Band Yveltal makes for a surprise wallbreaking set thanks to its powerful Knock Off. It 2HKOes all Eternatus except physically defensive sets on the switch, preventing it from absorbing Knock Off, which means Yveltal can very effectively get rid of items on the opposing team. Dual Wingbeat is a strong secondary STAB option that will demolish typical walls to Yveltal such as Zarude, Buzzwole, and Tangrowth. Notably, it makes this Yveltal able to check SubSeed Calyrex-S. U-turn becomes quite a strong momentum option should this set be successful in KOing Eternatus. An alternative is Roost, which lets this set check Calyrex-S much more reliably. Sucker Punch becomes an incredibly powerful revenge killing option when boosted by both Choice Band and Dark Aura. As a bonus, Choice Band gives Calyrex-S one of its worst possible items should it decide to use Trick. The given Speed investment is used to beat either neutral or positive nature base 90 Speed Pokemon with full Speed investment, depending on Yveltal's nature. Should specially defensive Eternatus successfully heal after losing its item, Adamant Yveltal will still always 2HKO with Knock Off despite the power drop, while Jolly only gives a 53% chance to. However, Jolly is useful for Yveltal to outspeed positive nature base 90 Pokemon such as Zekrom and Choice Specs Kyogre. This Yveltal needs quite a bit of team support to function properly. Ho-Oh is greatly appreciated for providing Defog and checking Calyrex-S and Xerneas. Blissey is another Calyrex-S check that can provide entry hazard, paralysis, cleric, and Wish support. Pokemon that love Eternatus being gone or heavily damaged, such as Marshadow, Buzzwole, and Zarude, are synergistic teammates. Marshadow and Zarude can act as secondary checks to Calyrex-S, and Zarude and Buzzwole can deal with defensive Ground-types like Groudon, Zygarde, and Landorus-T. Xatu is another possible teammate that can help prevent Stealth Rock from being laid down.

Choice Scarf Yveltal makes for a decent revenge killer while also providing some powerful and unique utility. For one, it provides quite possibly the most airtight defense against Sticky Web teams, as it is immune to the entry hazard and can use Defog without fear of being hit by Taunt. Secondly, Yveltal doesn't fear Trick from Choice Scarf Calyrex-S. Foul Play is a strong STAB option, letting Yveltal revenge kill Zekrom, Groudon, Marshadow, offensive Necrozma-DM, and Calyrex-S with ease. Thanks to Foul Play, Yveltal has the luxury of investing into its bulk instead of its attacking stats. While Roost syncs poorly with Choice Scarf, Yveltal often forces out Calyrex-S, giving it ample opportunities to heal off residual damage. Oblivion Wing is a less passive healing option that has the bonus of letting Yveltal lure in and KO common switch-ins such as Buzzwole and Tangrowth. However, its healing will be much less consistent. U-turn is a great option to gain momentum from obvious switches to Pokemon such as Eternatus and Xerneas, while Knock Off provides utility in removing items and is a secondary STAB option against Pokemon that take minimal damage from Foul Play such as Blissey. Finally, Defog ruins Sticky Web and other hyper offense teams that rely on entry hazards. The given EVs let Yveltal outspeed +1 positive nature base 90 Pokemon, such as Dragon Dance Zekrom. The rest of the EVs are dumped into HP and Special Defense to better handle Calyrex-S. Hasty should be chosen if you are running Oblivion Wing; otherwise, use Jolly. This Yveltal fits best on teams that lack a revenge killer, like Choice Scarf Calyrex-S or Shadow Sneak Marshadow, or want to win the Sticky Web matchup. Ho-Oh is a near-mandatory partner, as this Yveltal lacks Heavy-Duty Boots and thus cannot consistently use Defog against Stealth Rock users. Necrozma-DM and Blissey can both switch into Eternatus and Xerneas while providing Stealth Rock and paralysis support. Blissey can also function as a cleric and Wish passer. A Knock Off switch-in such as Eternatus, Buzzwole, Tangrowth, or Zarude is needed, as this set loses all revenge killing capability without Choice Scarf.

This set puts a great focus on Speed while still switching into Calyrex-S relatively well thanks to its Special Defense investment. The Speed investment allows Yveltal to check certain threats it wouldn't be able to otherwise, as well as more viably run some useful utility options. Knock Off is a strong attack and provides nice team support. Foul Play allows Yveltal to revenge kill Pokemon such as Groudon and Rayquaza, and it will do massive damage even to uninvested Necrozma-DM sets. Taunt prevents Pokemon like Ferrothorn and Eternatus from gaining momentum against Yveltal, and it is generally useful against stall and bulky teams. Taunt is also good against SubSeed Calyrex-S sets, provided they don't get the chance to boost too much with Nasty Plot. Toxic is a great move to catch an opposing Yveltal or Buzzwole off guard, making Yveltal a good check to opposing offensive Yveltal. This set is a fantastic user of Defog, and it's especially useful against Sticky Web teams, outspeeding Pokemon such as Kyogre and Xerneas. Roost provides reliable recovery, and it removing Yveltal's Flying typing can come in handy against Groudon. Heavy-Duty Boots is mandatory to make Yveltal a reliable user of Defog. Jolly is the preferred nature if you are running Knock Off; otherwise, run Timid. An alternative EV spread for either nature is 72 HP / 252 SpD / 184 Spe to have more bulk and still outspeed fully invested base 90 Speed Pokemon. If you desire even more bulk, use a Careful nature instead, and Yveltal will still outspeed neutral nature base 90 Speed Pokemon. With these EVs, U-turn becomes a viable option in the second moveslot. Compared to a more defensive set, the Speed investment is great for using Defog against Sticky Web teams, as Yveltal is immune to Sticky Web, but the lost bulk means it is unable to check Focus Sash Nasty Plot Calyrex-S. In general, Foul Play, Taunt, and Toxic all function much better when Yveltal has Speed investment. Foul Play allows you to have more security against Groudon and Necrozma-DM, which is especially appreciated for teammates such as Zygarde, which may get pressured by Swords Dance sets of both. Ho-Oh makes a good teammate, as it provides a backup check to Calyrex-S while also bringing Defog support. This allows Yveltal to run Taunt and Toxic together, making for a very effective stallbreaker. Necrozma-DM can switch into the Eternatus this set will attract. Groudon, Zygarde, and Zekrom are good teammates that can pivot into opposing Necrozma-DM without fear of paralysis. Blissey functions as a solid secondary check to Calyrex-S, including SubSeed sets, and it can also provide much-appreciated cleric and status support.

This Yveltal set is seen most commonly on hyper offense builds, as these teams otherwise have trouble dealing with Calyrex-S. Therefore, it's designed to keep up offensive momentum. By focusing mostly on Special Attack, Yveltal can use its powerful Oblivion Wing to heal and attack at the same time, minimizing the effect of Life Orb recoil. Taunt prevents opposing Yveltal and Ho-Oh from using Defog, keeping Sticky Web or other entry hazards up. Sucker Punch provides Yveltal with a strong physical attack, and its priority is very useful for keeping Calyrex-S at bay. Rock Slide is an alternative option for Yveltal to lure Ho-Oh into taking a Dark Pulse before KOing it. Rock Slide is also useful against opposing Yveltal. The given EV spread and nature let Yveltal outspeed and use Taunt against most opposing Yveltal. This Yveltal is a mainstay of hyper offense teams, so it will work great with suicide leads such as Slurpuff, Froslass, Galvantula, Shuckle, and Aerodactyl. Necrozma-DM makes a fantastic partner, as it switches into Eternatus and Xerneas, which wall Yveltal. Offensive Eternatus and Naganadel can absorb Toxic Spikes, which can be very threatening to hyper offense teams, and they also appreciate Yveltal KOing Ho-Oh with Rock Slide. Strong wallbreakers such as Groudon, Zekrom, and Marshadow are great teammates for putting the pressure on bulky teams. Additional Calyrex-S checks are appreciated, especially if you drop Sucker Punch. Marshadow, Urshifu-S, Grimmsnarl, and Hydreigon work well for this role.

This set is found almost exclusively on hyper offense teams as a way to check Calyrex-S and prevent Defog with a fast Taunt. Knock Off comfortably 2HKOes the vast majority of Eternatus sets and prevents them from recovering HP with Taunt. Since this set only uses Dark-type moves, Black Glasses is usually chosen to prevent Life Orb's recoil. Life Orb can have situational usefulness, such as allowing Yveltal to OHKO offensive Kyogre sets after Stealth Rock chip and almost always OHKO Marshadow. Maximum Speed investment is used to have the greatest chance of landing Taunt on opposing Yveltal, while 68 Special Defense EVs prevent a 2HKO from Choice Specs-boosted Astral Barrage. This set allows Yveltal to put much more pressure on Eternatus than a special set would, which is great for teammates like Rayquaza, Marshadow, Mewtwo, and Weavile, which can be threatened by a faster Eternatus. However, it comes at the cost of coverage. Lacking Oblivion Wing or Rock Slide means Yveltal can't punish opposing Yveltal well should they win the Speed tie and get a Defog off, while Ho-Oh can play mind games between using Sacred Fire or Defog. Thus, this set tends to be used more with Aerodactyl, Excadrill, and Froslass leads, since losing their entry hazards tends to not be as critical as it would be for a Sticky Web team. Since Xerneas easily comes in on this set, Necrozma-DM is a highly recommended teammate, and it also provides useful security against Galarian Darmanitan. Buzzwole walls this set, so teammates such as Meteor Beam Eternatus and Nasty Plot Calyrex-S work well with it. Eternatus as well as Zekrom are appreciated for being able to switch into Ho-Oh's Sacred Fire.

This is Yveltal's bulkiest set, giving it the most flexibility to deal with Choice Specs and Nasty Plot Calyrex-S. Knock Off is Yveltal's most reliable STAB attack, and it provides fantastic team support. U-turn is a great option to gain momentum against Pokemon like Eternatus, Buzzwole, Zarude, and Tangrowth, which are commonly used to take Knock Off and wall Yveltal. U-turn works well with this set's nonexistent Speed investment, giving you advantageous switches more often. Snarl guarantees that Yveltal will beat all SubSeed Calyrex-S sets. It also is useful against Calm Mind Kyogre when paired with Mystical Fire Eternatus. Sucker Punch can be run to make Yveltal a decent revenge killer, which is greatly appreciated on teams that would otherwise lack a Choice Scarf or priority user. Defog provides invaluable team support, and on many teams, Yveltal is the only viable user of it. If you happen to be running another Defog user such as Ho-Oh, Sucker Punch could be run instead. Heavy-Duty Boots ensures that Yveltal will take no damage from Stealth Rock. The HP and Special Defense investment prevents Nasty Plot Calyrex-S from 2HKOing Yveltal with Draining Kiss or Choice Specs Calyrex-S from 3HKOing it with Astral Barrage. 72 Defense EVs are useful for pivoting on Marshadow, preventing Life Orb-boosted Poltergeist followed by Rock Tomb from KOing Yveltal. If you are running U-turn, 248 HP / 72 Atk / 188 SpD can be run for a chance to break SubSeed Calyrex-S's Substitute with one U-turn. Even more Attack investment could be used: invested U-turn, in combination with a revenge killer such as Choice Scarf Calyrex-S or Shadow Sneak Marshadow, can form an adequate defense against SubSeed Calyrex-S. If Marshadow and SubSeed Calyrex-S are not of concern, Yveltal can use maximum Special Defense investment. This Yveltal will fit on any team archetype outside of hyper offense. While this set counters Calyrex-S, you must be careful about keeping Yveltal healthy. Status effects and Stealth Rock damage, if Yveltal loses its item, can potentially whittle it down enough for Calyrex-S to power through. Additionally, Yveltal receiving a Choice item through Trick can easily force you into dangerous situations. For example, if Yveltal faces Calyrex-S and needs to use Roost to check it the next time it comes in, the opponent can predict that, stay in, and use Nasty Plot. For teammates, Eternatus and Necrozma-DM form the classic core of SS Ubers with Yveltal. Eternatus checks Kyogre, absorbs Knock Off and Toxic, and can even be a backup check to Calyrex-S thanks to its special bulk and Pressure. Necrozma-DM checks the Ice-types, Eternatus, and Xerneas that will force Yveltal out, and it provides status and entry hazard support. Checks to Ground-types, such as Buzzwole, Tangrowth, and Zarude, synergize very well with the aforementioned Pokemon, giving your team checks to the vast majority of threats in the metagame. Ho-Oh can provide its own Defog support to free up Yveltal's third moveslot; Ho-Oh also has an excellent matchup against Necrozma-DM, which is the most common Stealth Rock setter in the metagame and can often cripple Yveltal for using Defog on it thanks to Thunder Wave and Iron Head. Other helpful Necrozma-DM switch-ins are Groudon, Zygarde, Zekrom, and Kyogre. Marshadow and Calyrex-S are good revenge killers, and they pair particularly well with U-turn Yveltal as insurance against SubSeed Calyrex-S; Calyrex-S may also provide Aromatherapy support, as can Blissey, which can be critical to keeping opposing Calyrex-S at bay if Yveltal gets poisoned or paralyzed.

Moves Dark Pulse is Yveltal's primary attack. With Life Orb, Dark Aura, and a Special Attack-boosting nature, it is strong enough to 2HKO foes as bulky as support Arceus formes neutral to the move, making it a fearsome wallbreaker and forcing teams to pack a Dark-resistant Pokemon or a special wall that can handle the attack. Oblivion Wing has great neutral coverage alongside Dark Pulse, hitting Fairy-type switch-ins such as Xerneas for a 2HKO. Oblivion Wing also heals 75% of the damage dealt, which comes in handy to counteract the residual damage from weak attacks, status, Life Orb recoil, and Stealth Rock. Taunt prevents the usage of status moves against Yveltal's team, making it easier to break through bulky targets that cannot effectively deal with Yveltal's damage output. It is also helpful against offensive teams, preventing offensive Pokemon such as Primal Groudon and Xerneas from using Yveltal as a setup target so that teammates can better handle them, or making a Taunted target a setup opportunity for a teammate. Taunt and Oblivion Wing can be enough to win a duel against some support Arceus formes. Sucker Punch further increases Yveltal's offensive abilities by letting it get the first hit in against would-be revenge killers such as Mega Gengar and adds a useful priority attack to support its team against faster threats, such as Ultra Necrozma and boosted Double Dance Necrozma-DM. Taunt and Sucker Punch can be a potent combination and can force mind games against targets if Yveltal is weakened. Toxic is a viable alternative to Sucker Punch that takes advantage of the many switches Yveltal can force in order to poison difficult-to-break checks such as Arceus-Dark, Tyranitar, and Arceus-Fairy, weakening their effectiveness as consistent Yveltal switch-ins over the course of the match. Knock Off is another viable option that gives this Yveltal variant an easier time against Ho-Oh, breaks through Chansey and Blissey more quickly, and removes most common items used on switch-ins such as Magearna and Xerneas. Heat Wave is a viable option to eliminate Magearna as a check, which can also help teammates such as Xerneas. Repeated use of Dark Pulse can weaken Magearna enough for it to be KOed by a surprise Heat Wave. Heat Wave also has the ability to immediately OHKO Ferrothorn and Mega Scizor, avoiding a retaliation, as Dark Pulse 2HKOes them. Set Details Maximum Special Attack investment with a Special Attack-boosting nature gives Yveltal maximum wallbreaking potential and reaches key damage benchmarks against various Arceus formes and Xerneas. Maximum Speed investment gets the most out of Yveltal's Speed tier, letting it outspeed threats such as Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, and Necrozma-DM. The choice of nature is an important decision to make with Life Orb Yveltal. Special Attack-boosting natures are optimal for damage output, as this set is intended to be a wallbreaker and the usage of Sucker Punch means that Speed-boosting natures are not as important. Speed-boosting natures can be useful on sets lacking Sucker Punch, as Yveltal can then outspeed Timid Lunala and Jolly Rayquaza to hit them first. By reducing Yveltal's Defense stat with the usage of a Mild or Hasty nature, Yveltal is more susceptible to getting OHKOed by Rayquaza, Marshadow, and physical Primal Kyogre after Stealth Rock damage. Ultra Necrozma and Primal Groudon also gain better odds to OHKO Yveltal from full HP with Stone Edge. By reducing Yveltal's Special Defense stat with the usage of a Rash or Naive nature, the matchup against support Arceus formes becomes more difficult, and Yveltal's ability to offensively check Mewtwo, Giratina-O, and special variants of Primal Groudon comes with an increased risk of getting KOed. Life Orb is the best item to increase Yveltal's overall damage output while retaining the flexibility of switching moves, which is an important aspect behind Yveltal's threat level. Metronome can be considered as an alternative item to Life Orb, trading immediate damage for better dueling power against support Arceus formes and other bulky foes. Usage Tips Life Orb Yveltal aims to break down the enemy team while providing an offensive check to threats such as Primal Groudon, Necrozma-DM, and Marshadow. Yveltal can find room to switch in against Ground- and Ghost-type moves or on predicted moves that don't pressure it, such as entry hazards and recovery moves. Keeping Yveltal sets with Sucker Punch around can be very helpful to stop setup sweepers from taking over the match. Ultra Necrozma and Mewtwo have a hard time sweeping any team with a Sucker Punch Yveltal ready to revenge kill them. Having Sucker Punch available to take down a weakened Double Dance Necrozma-DM can also save a game. Yveltal's matchup against most of the metagame is favorable, making it a good candidate to lead with to force the opponent to act defensively. However, this isn't a foolproof plan, as the opponent can lead with a check to Yveltal. Support Arceus formes can be difficult for Yveltal to overcome, depending on the forme. Arceus-Fairy is the hardest for Yveltal to take down and is best hit on the switch with an attack or Toxic before switching to a suitable teammate. Arceus-Dark, Arceus-Water, and Arceus-Ground can be beaten under the right conditions, such as afflicting them with Taunt on the switch and recovering any damage with repeated use of Oblivion Wing. Dark Pulse is generally a safe option to use to wear down checks. Oblivion Wing is best used when Yveltal is low on health or when you predict the opponent to switch to a Dark-resistant Pokemon. Taunt is best used on defensive Pokemon to prevent entry hazards, recovery options, and status moves, but it can be used to stop a setup sweeper that Yveltal's team would be unable to handle if Yveltal switched out. Taunt + Oblivion Wing is a potent combination to sustain Yveltal and win in matchups against defensive threats. Yveltal can also use Taunt in a sacrificial way to give a teammate a free chance to set up. If there are no obvious Yveltal checks in Team Preview, it is likely that the opponent's unrevealed Arceus forme is capable of checking Yveltal in some way, so keep an eye out. In Yveltal mirror matchups, note that the slower Yveltal will usually come out on top due to receiving Oblivion Wing recovery after draining the enemy Yveltal's HP. While Yveltal can take advantage of Primal Groudon's use of Stealth Rock or Precipice Blades, it can still be a very risky matchup. Primal Groudon's coverage moves such as Rock Tomb, Stone Edge, and Overheat can put an aggressive Yveltal in a very bad situation, most likely leading to its KO. Team Options Life Orb Yveltal best fits teams of an offensive nature, as it is an offensive Ground-immune Pokemon with difficult-to-handle attacks and a possible priority move. Primal Groudon stands out as an excellent partner, with many variants of it able to assist Yveltal and vice versa. Generally, Primal Groudon puts pressure onto the Fairy- and Rock-type Pokemon that can scare Yveltal, while Yveltal heavily threatens Primal Groudon's defensive checks such as Lugia and Giratina. Stealth Rock variants of Primal Groudon appreciate Yveltal's ability to pressure Defog users, while more offensive sets can break through the many support Arceus formes that trouble Yveltal. Necrozma-DM is another excellent partner that can create a potent core with Primal Groudon involved. Necrozma-DM adds additional offensive pressure and security against Fairy-types, while Yveltal can handle Dark-, Ground-, and Ghost-type attacks directed at Necrozma-DM. Necrozma-DM can also act as a Stealth Rock setter with the longevity to repeatedly take on Fairy-type threats for Yveltal. Xerneas adds additional wallbreaking pressure to Yveltal's team. Geomancy variants appreciate Yveltal's ability to chip away at Magearna while also threatening Necrozma-DM and Primal Groudon. Choice Scarf Xerneas offers revenge killing utility against Pokemon such as Marshadow and Ultra Necrozma along with cleric support, meaning Yveltal isn't as hard pressed to offensively check them with Sucker Punch. Mega Gengar can trap and remove Yveltal's biggest check in Arceus-Fairy while also threatening to trap many other support Arceus formes. It can also revenge kill Ultra Necrozma, which is helpful on teams where Yveltal opts for Toxic over Sucker Punch. Extreme Killer Arceus benefits offensive teams greatly by adding additional priority and therefore revenge killing potential, while Yveltal helps against the Ghost-types that can trouble it. Arceus-Water is a great support Arceus forme for bulkier teams that adds a check to many Primal Groudon variants, particularly special variants. It also assists against Necrozma-DM, Ho-Oh, Mega Salamence, and Mega Lucario and can pivot into Primal Kyogre, all of which can help take pressure off Yveltal. Arceus-Ground can opt for either a Swords Dance or a Calm Mind set to act as an extra soft check to Primal Groudon and Necrozma-DM for Yveltal. In return, Yveltal can heavily pressure Ground-immune Pokemon such as Celesteela, Skarmory, and Giratina-O to make room for Arceus-Ground to sweep. Sticky Web teams with Smeargle as the entry hazard setter can benefit from Yveltal's ability to outspeed and break through defensive cores with Sticky Web active. Arceus formes in particular become easy targets for Yveltal under Sticky Web, as the likes of Arceus-Water are vulnerable to a faster Taunt and easily 2HKOed. Yveltal's access to Taunt and Sucker Punch further reinforces its potential on Sticky Web teams, as Yveltal can Taunt many Defog users to keep Sticky Web up and prevent setup sweepers from turning the tables against Yveltal's team, with Sucker Punch as added security.

Moves Knock Off is this set's most spammable move and deals large amounts of damage to Pokemon with removable items. It cripples checks to Yveltal like Magearna and offensive Xerneas while taking away nearly half of their health, and it can OHKO special walls like Blissey and offensive Ho-Oh. Foul Play is also boosted by Choice Band, and it does more damage to Pokemon with irremovable items such as Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, Mega Salamence, and Z-Move Necrozma-DM. It also allows Yveltal to punish the use of boosting moves from setup sweepers like Extreme Killer Arceus and Primal Groudon. U-turn generates momentum for Yveltal's team and deals a hefty amount of damage to Dark-types such as Arceus-Dark and Tyranitar, usually 2HKOing the latter. Sucker Punch adds to Yveltal's revenge killing capabilities, letting it pick off fast threats such as Ultra Necrozma and Mega Mewtwo Y before they can hit it with one of their coverage moves. Note that being locked into Sucker Punch can place Yveltal in an extremely exploitable situation, however. Toxic cripples support Arceus formes, which otherwise wall this set with ease. Set Details A Jolly nature is preferred so Yveltal outspeeds Lunala and positive-natured base 90 Speed Pokemon, such as Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre. An Adamant nature is viable to guarantee that Yveltal OHKOes offensive Ho-Oh and support Necrozma-DM and 2HKOes Klefki and Skarmory with Knock Off. It also gives Yveltal a roughly 50% chance to OHKO Marshadow and Necrozma-DM lacking defensive investment with Sucker Punch. A bulkier EV spread of 192 Atk / 64 Def / 252 Spe can be used with a Jolly nature to survive Double-Edge from Jolly Mega Salamence after Stealth Rock damage as well as Stone Edge from Ultra Necrozma from full health. An EV spread of 132 Atk / 124 Def / 252 Spe with an Adamant nature meets the above benchmarks and also allows Yveltal to take a +2 Extreme Speed from Extreme Killer Arceus variants that lack a boosting item after Stealth Rock damage. Despite the reduced Attack investment, Knock Off still retains OHKOs on offensive Ho-Oh and support Necrozma-DM, and the damage output of Foul Play is not affected. Note that this spread should not be used with a Jolly nature because the loss in damage output is too significant. Usage Tips Choice Band Yveltal aims to wallbreak and cripple the opposing team as much as possible so its teammates have an easier time cleaning up. Versus bulky teams, try to aggressively bring Yveltal in on passive Pokemon like Blissey, Ferrothorn, and support Necrozma-DM via double switches or pivoting moves. Use Knock Off or Toxic to cripple your opponent's check to Yveltal so they will have a harder time switching into it later in the game. Foul Play and Sucker Punch are Yveltal's main tools for dealing with offense. However, avoid using Sucker Punch unless Yveltal's team is prepared to deal with setup sweepers that can take advantage of it being locked into the move, such as Geomancy Xerneas. Be wary of using Sucker Punch against potential Substitute users such as Mega Gengar, Zygarde-C, and Swords Dance Arceus-Ground as well. Use U-turn as a midground play or when the opponent has a Pokemon that shuts down all of this set's other options, such as Magearna or an Arceus forme with Refresh. Manage Yveltal's health wisely, as this variant lacks recovery and is prone to getting worn down by Stealth Rock and other sources of residual damage. Do not recklessly switch it into Pokemon like Marshadow that it may take a lot of damage from or cannot revenge kill consistently. Team Options Choice Band Yveltal fits on offensive teams that are looking for a wallbreaker to help with their matchup against bulky teams. It appreciates Pokemon that can provide its team with anti-offense measures as well as teammates that can take advantage of the walls that it struggles with. Mega Gengar is a phenomenal partner for this set. It traps and removes the opponent's Fairy-types and support Arceus formes, making Yveltal much harder to wall, and can revenge kill Ultra Necrozma with consistency. In return, Yveltal gets it in safely with U-turn, pivots into Psychic-, Ghost-, and Ground-type attacks for it, and weakens Pursuit trappers like Tyranitar and Alolan Muk. Xerneas is a great partner, as this set lures several checks to it such as Ho-Oh, Magearna, and Blissey and KOes or cripples them. Geomancy variants have an easier time sweeping, while Choice Scarf variants can help to revenge kill threats like Marshadow and Ultra Necrozma more consistently. Glare Zygarde-C can paralyze support Arceus formes, increasing the odds of Yveltal breaking through them with Knock Off. Yveltal also poses a much greater threat to offensive teams once its revenge killers like Xerneas have been paralyzed. Magearna and Mega Scizor check Fairy-types and form pivoting cores with Yveltal. Magearna in particular tends to lure in many of the special walls that are the targets of Choice Band Yveltal, such as Blissey, Ferrothorn, and Ho-Oh. Primal Groudon sets Stealth Rock for Yveltal's team, and it can pressure support Arceus formes with a mixed or Swords Dance set. It can also take advantage of Fairy-types, especially once Xerneas's Power Herb has been removed. Fast, frail Pokemon like Marshadow, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Deoxys-A appreciate Yveltal getting them in safely via U-turn and removing Choice Scarf from Xerneas and opposing Yveltal. Entry hazard setters like Toxapex, Ferrothorn, and support Necrozma-DM can help this set break through support Arceus formes. These Pokemon can also pivot into support Arceus formes and Fairy-types for Yveltal thanks to their typing, good bulk, and access to recovery. This variant of Yveltal lacks a source of recovery, so hazard removal support is strongly recommended. Defoggers like Arceus-Ground, Giratina-O, and Ho-Oh can fulfill this role.

Moves Foul Play is a key move for Choice Scarf Yveltal, as one of the main purposes behind this set is to outspeed and take advantage of Swords Dance-boosted Arceus formes, Necrozma-DM, Mega Lucario, Ultra Necrozma, and Primal Groudon. It also hits Ho-Oh, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Primal Kyogre harder than Dark Pulse does on this set. Dark Pulse is a more consistent damage option, helpful for cleaning up weakened teams. It may lack in power against sufficiently bulky neutral targets such as most Arceus formes, however. Oblivion Wing on a Choice Scarf set helps to revenge kill Fighting-types such as Marshadow and clean up weakened Dark-resistant Pokemon. It also lets Yveltal recover the residual damage taken from the likes of Stealth Rock over the course of the match. U-turn allows Yveltal to act as a pivot by forcing out a Pokemon with the threat of its STAB attacks and using U-turn instead to let a teammate take full advantage of the free switch. Due to Choice Scarf Yveltal's lower damage output in comparison to wallbreaker sets and its locked move choices, U-turn can be a safer option than attacking with typical moves. Defog is a viable alternative to U-turn that adds anti-hazard measures for Yveltal's team. This can come in very handy against offensive teams that utilize a dedicated lead, as once the lead is gone, Yveltal is able to outspeed many opposing Pokemon and remove entry hazards such as Sticky Web. Set Details 32 Defense EVs allow Yveltal to survive Ultra Necrozma's Stone Edge from full health. Maximum Special Attack and Speed investment gives Yveltal the optimal stats to be a revenge killer for its team. A Modest nature is preferred to increase the power behind Yveltal's special attacks and help with cleaning up teams. Using a Choice Scarf with a Modest nature allows Yveltal to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame excluding Deoxys-S. The extra Speed from a Timid nature doesn't let it outspeed any additional threats of relevance outside of +1 Adamant Mega Blaziken. A bulkier spread of 124 Def / 200 SpA / 184 Spe with a Modest nature allows Yveltal to take a +2 Extreme Speed from Extreme Killer Arceus variants that don't use a damage-boosting item while outspeeding everything up to Timid Mega Mewtwo Y. Usage Tips Choice Scarf Yveltal is primarily a revenge killer. This means that it is best brought in under very safe conditions to remove a problematic threat to its team. Fast attackers weak to Yveltal's STAB moves are easy targets. Most of these Pokemon are also weak to U-turn, meaning that even if they switch out, Yveltal can retain momentum for its team. This set can also clean groups of weakened Pokemon, but Yveltal's checks should be taken care of by its teammates first. Note that Yveltal's damage output can be lacking against bulky targets such as Primal Kyogre, Ho-Oh, and support Arceus formes. Choice Scarf variants rely on Foul Play or super effective moves to pose a threat to a team. U-turn can prevent Yveltal from being a momentum sink should this become a problem, but opponents can take advantage of this by not switching out if they can afford to take the risk. Choice Scarf Yveltal is still slower than a couple of boosting threats, even with a Timid nature. Rock Polish Primal Groudon and Necrozma-DM, as well as Dragon Dance Mega Salamence, will still be faster than Yveltal after a boost, so it is usually futile to attempt to revenge kill them when they are set up. Keep Yveltal around and healthy so that it can act against Swords Dance-boosted threats. Taking risks when potential threats such as Swords Dance Arceus formes are unrevealed can be very detrimental. Defog should mainly be used in situations where Yveltal has forced a Pokemon out and entry hazards must be removed at all costs. Being locked into Defog against a Pokemon unafraid of Yveltal will likely result in giving a large advantage to the enemy team. Remember that locking Yveltal into a move can be taken advantage of, even if the attack was the best option against Yveltal's current target. Another threat can come in right after and take advantage of a Choice-locked Yveltal. Choice Scarf Yveltal has a very good matchup against Psychic Terrain teams, as it will outspeed and likely be able to take out the primary wallbreakers and sweepers of such teams. Team Options Choice Scarf Yveltal is very strong against offensive teams, but it struggles with bulkier teams due to a lack of damage output and generally finding a lower number of Pokemon to revenge kill. Teams with a clear weakness to fast threats like Ultra Necrozma and Marshadow will likely consider this variant of Yveltal. Primal Kyogre is a great partner for this Yveltal set, as it can soft check Necrozma-DM and mixed Rock Polish Primal Groudon, two threats that can outspeed even Choice Scarf Yveltal after a Rock Polish. In return, Yveltal performs well against the fast attackers that try to KO Primal Kyogre by taking advantage of its low Speed. Stealth Rock + Swords Dance variants of Primal Groudon can be effective as well, setting Stealth Rock against bulky teams while using Swords Dance-boosted Precipice Blades to heavily threaten support Arceus formes that trouble this set. In return, Yveltal threatens Giratina, Lugia, and the fast attackers that can revenge kill Primal Groudon. Arceus-Water can play a more defensive role than Primal Kyogre, having the bulk and recovery to better check Rock Polish Primal Groudon and Necrozma-DM while being a great option against Dragon Dance Mega Salamence, another threat that this Yveltal variant is likely to be slower than. Choice Scarf Yveltal can revenge kill the fast Psychic-type Pokemon such as Mewtwo, Deoxys-A, and Ultra Necrozma that threaten to take out Arceus-Water. Necrozma-DM offers much-needed help against Fairy-type Pokemon and can use Yveltal's U-turn to immediately pressure many of the opponent's Yveltal checks. Mega Gengar can trap and remove targets with the assistance of Yveltal's U-turn while threatening many bulky targets that take Yveltal's weaker attacks well.

Moves Dark Pulse from Choice Specs Yveltal is deadly to teams that lack bulky Dark-resistant Pokemon, as it picks up clean 2HKOs on Mega Diancie and maximum HP Arceus formes, a 3HKO against offensive Xerneas variants, and a 3HKO on Ho-Oh without Life Orb recoil damage. Oblivion Wing 2HKOes offensive Xerneas and Primal Groudon, and the extra power and lack of recoil from Choice Specs boosts Yveltal's own recovery, meaning this set tends to stick around longer. U-turn can let you avoid guessing games between Yveltal's STAB moves and scout for the opponent's switch-ins. U-turn can also have the advantage of disguising Yveltal's set, as both Choice item sets it commonly uses are very likely to have U-turn, adding a surprise factor when Yveltal reveals its damage output against various targets. Heat Wave is Yveltal's preferred coverage move on this set, targeting one of the best checks to Yveltal in Magearna for a clean 2HKO and doing high damage to Klefki. It also OHKOes Ferrothorn and Mega Scizor, two Pokemon that can take Yveltal's other moves at least once. Focus Blast is Yveltal's best option against Tyranitar, OHKOing any set that lacks Chople Berry after Stealth Rock damage. Focus Blast also deals very high damage to Arceus-Dark while retaining higher damage against Magearna than Yveltal's STAB moves, at the cost of lowered accuracy. Hurricane is an alternative very strong attack that can fit into the third or fourth moveslot, dealing more damage than Dark Pulse against neutral targets and 2HKOing Arceus-Dark and Arceus-Fairy, but it comes with shaky accuracy. Set Details With maximum Special Attack and Speed EVs backed up by Choice Specs and a Timid nature, Yveltal is able to outspeed the crowded Speed tier below it and output more damage than Life Orb sets, at the cost of locked attacks. A Modest nature can be considered for maximum wallbreaking power, increasing the odds of Oblivion Wing 2HKOing support Arceus formes after Stealth Rock damage and increasing the odds for Focus Blast to OHKO Fighting-weak Arceus formes, while giving Dark Pulse even more power. Usage Tips Choice Specs Yveltal aims to be a wallbreaker, exchanging move flexibility for the freedom to run a Timid nature, stronger attacks, better longevity, and the ability to generate momentum with U-turn when compared to Life Orb sets. This Yveltal variant punishes opponents with fewer strong checks to it, but against teams that employ strong Yveltal answers such as Arceus-Fairy, Magearna, and Tyranitar, it may be forced to use U-turn more often to avoid giving away momentum. Make use of the power given by Choice Specs to break through teams that employ weaker checks to Yveltal such as Ho-Oh and support Arceus formes neutral to Dark Pulse. The lack of Life Orb recoil means that Recover stalling this Yveltal variant isn't an option for bulky teams. A well timed Heat Wave against teams using Magearna can open a playground for Yveltal to spam Dark Pulse and force the opponent to aggressively take Yveltal down with faster attackers or else risk losing crucial walls. Choice Specs-boosted Oblivion Wing can make Yveltal annoying to take down due to the amount of healing it can generate for itself. Common Pokemon do resist Yveltal's STAB attacks, so be careful what Yveltal is locked into or things can backfire. If you are in doubt about the attack to choose, U-turn can be a safe play, provided Yveltal has teammates to take advantage of any momentum generated and a fallback if the opponent doesn't switch out. Team Options Choice Specs Yveltal focuses purely on wallbreaking and momentum generation. Balance and bulky offense team structures are able to utilize some defensive teammates to help cover for this set's main weaknesses, namely Fairy-types and faster attackers. Mega Gengar stands out as one of the best partners to Choice Specs Yveltal. It can trap and eliminate Arceus-Fairy and Xerneas, and can do so with greater ease with the help of Yveltal's U-turn. Yveltal's ability to switch into many attacks that trouble Mega Gengar lets them pair well defensively, and the two can combine to form a formidable wallbreaking duo. An important trait that Mega Gengar brings is the ability to revenge kill Ultra Necrozma, which can be very threatening to balance teams. Mega Scizor can work alongside Yveltal to check Fairy-types and form a U-turn core where each member can help get the other get into battle against its ideal targets. Magearna can perform a similar role with Volt Switch. Defensive Zygarde-C can use Glare to slow down support Arceus formes so that this Yveltal variant can break through them, and it is also a good check to Primal Groudon, Necrozma-DM, and Ho-Oh. Primal Groudon always fits well with Yveltal, checking Fairy-types and Primal Kyogre while also bringing utility with Stealth Rock setting, additional wallbreaking, or sweeping potential based on the chosen set. Choice Scarf Xerneas can act as a check to many offensive Pokemon to help make up for Yveltal's lack of Sucker Punch while also providing cleric support. Arceus-Water can be a key support Arceus forme to assist Yveltal against the likes of Ho-Oh, Mega Salamence, and special Primal Groudon variants.

Moves Foul Play takes advantage of the foe's Attack stat, dealing more damage to offensive Pokemon than Dark Pulse would without a boost, and it also lets Yveltal act as a defensive check to boosting attackers such as Extreme Killer Arceus and Primal Groudon. Using Foul Play means that Yveltal will have a harder time taking down defensive Pokemon such as Ferrothorn that don't mind the damage from it or Toxic, however. Dark Pulse on this set is rather weak in comparison to offensive sets, but it helps to wear down and break through targets more quickly. The flinch chance can prevent Pokemon from standing up to Yveltal, as well. It also helps to have an immediate damage option against offensive Pokemon, as waiting for Toxic damage to rack up can be very risky and isn't an available strategy against Poison- or Steel-type Pokemon. Toxic is this set's main way to deal damage and break through defensive targets. By outlasting foes with Roost and preventing their own recovery options with Taunt, this Yveltal set can be very difficult for defensive Pokemon such as Blissey, Ferrothorn, support Arceus formes, and defensive Zygarde-C to handle. Taunt prevents foes from recovering, using setup moves in an attempt to power through Yveltal, and setting entry hazards. Roost keeps Yveltal healthy and is a superior recovery option to Oblivion Wing, as this set aims to stay in battle against defensive Pokemon. Oblivion Wing needs high damage output to offer sufficient healing, which this variant of Yveltal lacks. Set Details Near-maximum HP investment makes good use of Yveltal's high base HP stat, making it difficult to break for many defensive Pokemon and some offensive Pokemon. With the additional 76 Special Defense EVs, Yveltal is capable of avoiding the 4HKO from a support Arceus's Ice Beam if factoring in Leftovers recovery. 184 Speed EVs and a Timid nature ensure that Yveltal will outspeed positive-natured base 90 Speed Pokemon and many other defensive Pokemon in the tier, allowing for a fast Taunt or Toxic before they can act against Yveltal. Maximum Speed investment is an option to outspeed Lunala and Rayquaza. Leftovers provides passive recovery, which is helpful to negate weak attacks and Stealth Rock damage without unnecessary Roost usage. As this set doesn't aim to be a check to specific Pokemon, Leftovers is ideal for sets that want longevity. Charti Berry is an option for teams that want added security against common attackers with Rock-type coverage such as Swords Dance Primal Groudon, Arceus-Ground, and Ultra Necrozma. Dread Plate is another option that allows Dark Pulse to cleanly 2HKO the rare Mega Sableye, improving Yveltal's matchup against very defensive teams at the cost of passive recovery. Usage Tips Stallbreaker Yveltal aims to be a big annoyance to bulky teams, taking weak attacks and taking down defensive Pokemon via Toxic stalling or repeated use of Dark Pulse while limiting their options to fight back with Taunt. Common targets include most defensive Steel-types such as Ferrothorn and Celesteela, as well as support Arceus formes. This set should be spreading Toxic and using Taunt to prevent enemy Pokemon from using recovery moves or using utility options against Yveltal and its team. When facing bulky teams, ensure that Yveltal avoids excessive exposure to Toxic itself. This is a common move from defensive teams, and if Yveltal isn't correctly supported with a cleric, it will fall to Toxic damage before having a real impact. This variant can be less useful against offensive teams. Toxic stalling and weaker Dark Pulses can generally be ignored by most offensive Pokemon, but a fast Taunt or Foul Play can prevent them from taking too much advantage of Yveltal. Yveltal is still bulky enough to stand up to attacks and badly poison threatening sweepers such as Calm Mind Arceus-Ground, and wearing down threats that the team can have trouble dealing with. A healthy Yveltal can stand unafraid of Magearna and aim to Taunt it to prevent Heal Bell. If Yveltal takes a Fleur Cannon for the trouble, it can Roost off the damage. Mega Sableye and Mega Diancie are annoying for this Yveltal variant, as Magic Bounce makes Yveltal hesitant to use Taunt or Toxic. Without Dread Plate, Mega Sableye can avoid the 2HKO from Dark Pulse as well, making it more frustrating to break past. Mega Diancie can take advantage of this set rather easily but is a rare sight. Team Options Stallbreaker Yveltal is best suited to balance teams with additional bulky Pokemon and partners that can help this Yveltal set's matchup against offensive teams. This Yveltal variant provides a good way to combat very defensive teams for balance teams that can struggle to break through them otherwise. Providing cleric support for Yveltal and playing around the potential enemy cleric is key to success. Primal Groudon's Swords Dance and Stealth Rock set is a great partner to pressure defensive cores and check troublesome Fairy-types for Yveltal. Choice Scarf Xerneas stands out as an excellent partner that tackles many offensive Pokemon, threatens Mega Sableye, and provides key cleric and Defog support for this Yveltal set. Heal Bell Magearna is an alternative cleric that comes with better longevity while adding the ability to check enemy Dark- and Fairy-type Pokemon. Spikes users such as Ferrothorn are excellent partners, as Yveltal can make great use of the switches it forces to rack up Spikes damage and stall out enemy Defog users. Z-Move or Life Orb Marshadow is a great revenge killer to help Yveltal against offensive teams and pressure defensive cores and Fairy-types together. Celesteela can help against offensive Arceus-Ground variants and Ultra Necrozma, two threats that this set can have trouble with. Calm Mind Arceus-Ground performs very well against offensive teams and can offensively check Swords Dance Primal Groudon and Necrozma-DM, which Yveltal can't reliably check. Mega Gengar can make use of Yveltal's status spreading to boost Hex and trap various threats much more easily. Arceus-Water is one of the better support Arceus formes on bulky teams, helping Yveltal against special Primal Groudon variants, offensive Ho-Oh, Necrozma-DM, and Mega Salamence.

Moves Foul Play allows Yveltal to revenge kill setup sweepers like Ultra Necrozma, Primal Groudon, and Swords Dance Arceus formes. U-turn generates momentum for Yveltal's team, allowing a teammate to take advantage of the switches that it forces. Toxic cripples many Pokemon that would otherwise switch into this set for free, such as support Arceus formes, Xerneas lacking Aromatherapy, and opposing Yveltal. In the last slot, Defog can be used to remove entry hazards for Yveltal's team; Choice Scarf Yveltal is a particularly effective Defogger because of its high speed and immunity to Sticky Web. Alternatively, Knock Off cripples defensive Pokemon such as Magearna, Ferrothorn, and Blissey and removes Xerneas's Power Herb. It also OHKOes Mega Gengar from full health, which Foul Play cannot do. Oblivion Wing can be used alongside a Timid nature to recover health from checks like Arceus-Fairy, helping Yveltal offset residual damage from the likes of Stealth Rock. However, without Special Attack investment, it is extremely lacking in damage output; for example, it falls well short of OHKOing Marshadow from full health. Set Details 184 Speed EVs with a Jolly nature allow Yveltal to outpace Choice Scarf Ho-Oh as well as Jolly Primal Groudon and Excadrill after a Speed drop from Rock Tomb. The rest of the EVs are invested into its defenses, letting it survive attacks such as Searing Sunraze Smash from Necrozma-DM, +2 Stone Edge from Arceus-Ground, and +1 Double-Edge from Mega Salamence from full health. Yveltal also survives Close Combat followed by Shadow Sneak from Life Orb Marshadow, as well as +2 Extreme Speed from Extreme Killer Arceus, after Stealth Rock damage. Investing fully in Defense rather than HP proves to be beneficial for this set, as Yveltal already has a high base HP stat, and the Pokemon that it checks are mostly physical attackers. A fully HP-invested EV spread of 248 HP / 76 Def / 184 Spe allows Yveltal to handle Lunala and Mega Gengar better and can be useful for getting an emergency Toxic off versus support Arceus formes, but there is a noticeable loss in physical bulk, and Yveltal will fail to meet many of the above benchmarks. Usage Tips Bulky Choice Scarf Yveltal is an anti-offense Pokemon that can function both as a pivot and revenge killer. Yveltal should switch into Pokemon that it checks, such as Necrozma-DM and Marshadow, and force them out with the threat of Foul Play. Ideally, it should be brought in on resisted hits or a status move like Stealth Rock. It can also punish the use of Swords Dance from threats like Primal Groudon and Arceus-Ground, which may attempt to use a more passive Pokemon as setup bait. Versus bulkier teams, Yveltal should aim to cripple the opponent's check to it with Toxic or Knock Off. This will make it harder for that Pokemon to switch into Yveltal the next time it comes in. It's often safer to use U-turn instead of Foul Play against threats like Ultra Necrozma and Deoxys-A if the opponent still has a healthy answer to Yveltal. If Yveltal is still needed to check a particular threat, conserve its health as much as possible. Unlike other sets, this variant lacks a source of recovery, meaning that it is more prone to being worn down by Stealth Rock and other sources of residual damage over time. Be wary of coverage moves such as Rock Tomb from Marshadow, Stone Edge from Ultra Necrozma, and Ice Beam from Deoxys-A. Team Options Bulky Choice Scarf Yveltal fits on balanced and offensive teams looking for a Pokemon that can act as a revenge killer while also providing some defensive utility as a switch-in to common Psychic-, Ghost-, and Ground-types. It has a good matchup versus offensive teams but can struggle quite a lot versus bulkier ones. Therefore, it needs teammates that can help with its matchup versus the latter. Mega Gengar is an excellent partner, as it can trap and remove Fairy-types and support Arceus formes that Yveltal would otherwise rely on Toxic to break through. It greatly appreciates how Yveltal covers all of its weaknesses, gets it in safely with the assistance of U-turn, and afflicts status on foes to boost the power of its Hex. Necrozma-DM offers a strong check to Fairy-types like Xerneas and Arceus-Fairy, and it appreciates Yveltal bringing it in on them via U-turn. Offensive variants get a free turn to set up, while defensive variants provide a blanket check to support Arceus formes and can set Stealth Rock to support Yveltal's team. Calm Mind Primal Kyogre can dismantle bulky teams and soft check certain special attackers that overwhelm Yveltal, such as mixed Primal Groudon and Calm Mind Arceus-Ground. In return, Yveltal makes up for Kyogre's poor matchup against offense and switches into many of its revenge killers like Primal Groudon, Ultra Necrozma, and Marshadow. Kyogre also enjoys Yveltal removing the items of Pokemon like Ferrothorn and Chansey. Ferrothorn can set Spikes to rack up damage on checks to Yveltal like support Arceus formes, Magearna, and Xerneas; it comfortably switches into most of these checks as well. In return, Yveltal takes care of many setup sweepers that tend to overwhelm Ferrothorn, such as Necrozma-DM, Ultra Necrozma, and Swords Dance Arceus formes. Magearna checks Fairy- and Dark- types such as Xerneas, opposing Yveltal, and Arceus-Dark. It can use Heal Bell to cure status inflicted on Yveltal by the likes of support Necrozma-DM and Zygarde-C, allowing it to switch into said attackers more liberally. Swords Dance or mixed Primal Groudon can set Stealth Rock and pressure bulky teams' defensive cores while providing a backup check to Fairy-types. Fighting-types like Marshadow and Mega Lucario take advantage of U-turn support and can threaten Pokemon like Arceus-Dark, Tyranitar, and Blissey that wall this set. If Yveltal is not running Defog itself, a teammate must provide entry hazard removal support to mitigate its Stealth Rock weakness, as this Yveltal variant is unable to heal off the damage with Oblivion Wing or Roost. Pokemon like Giratina-O, Arceus-Ground, and Excadrill can help with this.

Moves Foul Play is Yveltal's main method of punishing physical attackers such as Primal Groudon, Necrozma-DM, and Ultra Necrozma, as they are liable to be OHKOed by this Yveltal set before breaking past it. Foul Play also does considerable damage to Primal Kyogre, offensive Ho-Oh, and Mega Salamence, as well as foes that are weak to the attack. Roost keeps Yveltal healthy, which is very important to counteract Stealth Rock damage and keep Yveltal away from the KO range of many boosted attacks from the likes of Primal Groudon, Mega Salamence, and other physical attackers. Toxic can punish support Arceus formes and Xerneas, which otherwise switch into Yveltal's other moves easily. Sucker Punch can be a necessary evil to quickly finish off foes that are weakened by Yveltal or its teammates. In situations where Yveltal is slower than foes such as Ultra Necrozma and Double Dance Necrozma-DM and is in the range of a boosted attack, Sucker Punch can make all the difference. Defog is a potential option, as Yveltal can contend with some entry hazard setters such as Primal Groudon, Skarmory and Ferrothorn and remove any Spikes or Stealth Rock set against its team. Taunt is a viable option in the third or fourth moveslot, as it can combine well with any of Toxic, Sucker Punch, and Defog for various results. Taunt and Toxic can greatly annoy defensive walls, Taunt and Sucker Punch can limit foes' moves and allow Yveltal to better handle offensive Pokemon, while Taunt and Defog can prevent defensive Pokemon from using utility moves against Yveltal while it clears any set entry hazards. Set Details 248 HP EVs and 180 Defense EVs give Yveltal maximum physical bulk with the Speed benchmark used, letting it take on many of the physical attackers in the tier. An Impish nature is preferred on sets with Sucker Punch to avoid harming its damage output, but a Bold nature works well on sets without it to reduce damage from opposing Foul Play and confusion. 80 Speed EVs ensure that Yveltal is faster than Adamant Necrozma-DM so that it can use Foul Play before taking an attack. Charti Berry is a necessary evil so that Yveltal isn't simply OHKOed by a boosted Stone Edge from the likes of Primal Groudon, Ultra Necrozma, and Swords Dance Arceus-Ground, especially if Stealth Rock damage is not avoidable. Dread Plate is a potential alternative that boosts the power of Foul Play to the point that it can OHKO boosted Extreme Killer Arceus and Mega Lucario, at the cost of fearing boosted Rock-type moves from the aforementioned physical attackers. Dread Plate also gives Sucker Punch a very helpful power boost, giving Yveltal good odds to OHKO Ultra Necrozma after Stealth Rock damage. Leftovers can also be considered to help with passive recovery, but this leaves Yveltal vulnerable to physical attackers with Rock-type coverage. Usage Tips Physically defensive Yveltal is just as it sounds: a physical wall that aims to check numerous threatening physical attackers such as Primal Groudon, Mega Salamence, Ultra Necrozma, Marshadow, and Swords Dance Arceus-Ground. It should be noted that this Yveltal variant is far from a truly reliable answer to all physical attackers and acts more like a quick fix to a team's weaknesses than like a true physical wall. Yveltal's lack of resistances to many of the boosted attacks it will be taking means that any fight with one of these threats will be a very close call, and certain conditions such as Stealth Rock being up, an unexpected attack, or a lack of Charti Berry can result in Yveltal getting destroyed by the attackers it attempts to check. Yveltal should ideally be kept healthy and should switch into these attackers immediately to attempt to deal with them. If Yveltal comes in too late or is too weakened, it can only aim for a surprise Sucker Punch before going down. The problem with this is that without scouting the sets of Pokemon like Ultra Necrozma, Primal Groudon, and Arceus-Ground, Yveltal may well be switching into an unfavorable matchup if they are specially offensive variants. Assess carefully. Sucker Punch can be a surprise to opponents that see a bulky and slower Yveltal, meaning that frail and faster attackers weak to Sucker Punch may try to KO it. If Yveltal's full moveset isn't revealed, this Yveltal set can keep opponents on their toes. Spreading Toxic and using Taunt on slower Pokemon is still a viable way to get use out of this set. Yveltal's base Speed is higher than the majority of defensive Pokemon, and its bulk means that taking weak attacks is easy. Team Options Physically defensive Yveltal generally isn't meant to be built around, as it isn't reliable enough in practice and has some key weaknesses depending on the item and move choices. This Yveltal variant adds security against physical attackers to teams that find themselves vulnerable near the end of the teambuilding process. Teams that are using more creative builds can find themselves using physically defensive Yveltal to patch up obvious holes. Stealth Rock Primal Groudon sets offer solid checks to Fairy-types and Primal Kyogre, and the entry hazard punishes the switches this Yveltal variant will force from physical attackers. Necrozma-DM is a capable teammate that fits as a specially defensive wall aimed to tackle support Arceus formes and set Stealth Rock. Ferrothorn can check most Fairy-types and set Spikes to punish the switches that Yveltal and its team forces. Arceus-Water and Arceus-Ground can both fit as a check to special Primal Groudon and Necrozma-DM. Charti Berry variants of this Yveltal set can handle Swords Dance Ultra Necrozma and Primal Groudon in return. Toxapex is a helpful partner to set Toxic Spikes, annoy Fairy-types, and be difficult to take down for defensive Pokemon that try to wall Yveltal. Choice Scarf Xerneas helps to keep Yveltal from getting overwhelmed by physical attackers such as Marshadow while providing Defog and Aromatherapy support.

Moves Choice Band and Dark Aura boost the strength of Knock Off to lethal levels, making it Yveltal's STAB move of choice. It is powerful enough to OHKO Ho-Oh and 2HKO Klefki, both conventional Yveltal checks, and Knock Off's item removal effect makes it extremely dangerous for Xerneas to switch in lest it be neutered by prematurely losing its Power Herb. U-turn is useful to pivot out of Pokemon that Choice Band Yveltal does not necessarily match up well against, such as support Arceus formes. U-turn also scores an easy 2HKO on Tyranitar, which doesn't necessarily mind taking Knock Off. While it may seem counterintuitive to run Foul Play on a Choice Band set, the boost conferred by Choice Band does make it powerful enough to 2HKO all variants of Primal Groudon and OHKO offensive Mega Salamence variants after Stealth Rock, neither of which Knock Off can accomplish. Sucker Punch rounds out the set by providing extremely strong priority to check Pokemon faster than Yveltal, easily destroying fast Psychic-types such as Mewtwo and doing upwards of 70% damage to offensive Mega Salamence. Steel Wing can also be used to reliably 2HKO Xerneas and OHKO Mega Diancie, though it is weak against all other targets. Set Details Maximum Attack investment and an Adamant nature are necessary to allow Yveltal to hit as hard as possible, securing the OHKO on Ho-Oh and the 2HKO on Klefki and Skarmory. 32 Defense EVs grant Yveltal guaranteed survival against a +2 Extreme Speed from both Jolly Life Orb and Adamant Silk Scarf variants of Extreme Killer Arceus, and they also allow Yveltal to survive Choice Band Dragon Ascent from Jolly Rayquaza at full HP. The remaining EVs go into Speed, letting Yveltal outpace any neutral-natured Pokemon below the base 95 Speed tier. A Jolly nature can be used instead to outrun any Rayquaza variant and Modest Latios, but the power drop is noticeable, and Yveltal's access to Sucker Punch means the added Speed usually isn't necessary. Usage Tips Switch in Yveltal against Pokemon it can force to switch out—typically Ghost- or Psychic-types—and just throw out attacks. Knock Off's power and item removal effect make it safe to spam in most cases, easily tearing apart most checks to special Yveltal sets and still leaving a noticeable dent in Pokemon such as Primal Groudon and support Arceus formes. Since a purely physical Yveltal set carries some surprise value, one can try switching in Yveltal against Pokemon special attacking sets would normally force out such as Primal Groudon to create an opening for a free attack. Despite being boosted by Choice Band, U-turn does not do much damage to neutral targets, so it is generally best saved for pivoting out of checks such as Tyranitar and support Arceus formes; otherwise, simply spamming Knock Off is usually the superior option. Be careful with this Yveltal set against faster targets, as the move restrictions of Choice Band may not necessarily allow Yveltal to take out a faster foe with Sucker Punch immediately. Team Options Gengar is strongly recommended for use with Choice Band Yveltal. It can take advantage of opportunities to switch in afforded by Yveltal's U-turn to Mega Evolve safely, and it is key in removing support Arceus formes (especially Arceus-Fairy, which takes little damage from all of Yveltal's attacks) that may be holding back Yveltal from laying waste to the opponent's team. Although Yveltal can deal significant damage to most Fairy-type Pokemon in Ubers with Knock Off, it is still vulnerable to being revenge killed by them, so reliable Fairy-type checks are still necessary. Primal Groudon, Klefki, and Bronzong are among the best at this role, and all three provide entry hazard support to help Choice Band Yveltal secure KOs. Primal Groudon can also status support Arceus formes to help Yveltal break through them, or it can simply KO support Arceus formes itself with Swords Dance-boosted attacks. Choice Band Yveltal has no way to recover HP, so hazard removal support is strongly advised. Arceus-Water is particularly notable for providing a strong answer to Primal Groudon and Mega Diancie, both of which can take two Knock Offs from Choice Band Yveltal. Arceus-Dragon and Arceus-Ground perform similarly, though the former cannot check Mega Diancie. Offensively, Choice Band Yveltal tends to lure in and destroy Pokemon such as Ho-Oh and Klefki that would normally be good checks to special attacking Yveltal sets. Xerneas benefits significantly from these Pokemon being gone and can take advantage of Yveltal's U-turn to find an opportunity to set up with Geomancy safely, making it an ideal offensive complement. While Deoxys-A can often punch through Ho-Oh on its own, it does appreciate Klefki being taken out, and Yveltal can buy it free opportunities to switch in with U-turn to punish switch-ins such as support Arceus formes.

Moves Dark Pulse is an amazing STAB move that is not only the strongest Dark-type move in the game when boosted by Dark Aura but can also cause flinches to help overcome sticky situations. It is very useful for getting chip damage off against Fairy-types. Oblivion Wing is Yveltal's other STAB move, with the amazing side effect of leeching 75% of the damage done to the foe, giving Yveltal some longevity. It also 2HKOes most Xerneas with the slightest amount of chip damage. Sucker Punch helps Yveltal overcome its average Speed and is the strongest priority move in the game due to Yveltal's Attack stat and the Dark Aura boost. Heat Wave does about 80% to Klefki, forcing it to use a last-ditch status move or Spikes. Either way, if you hit it on the switch, it severely limits Klefki's playability due to its lack of recovery. Focus Blast is an option to hit Tyranitar, but it is generally inferior to the other moves Yveltal runs. Taunt can be used to cripple Klefki as they switch in. It works very well alongside Sucker Punch due to how hard it can be to switch into offensive Yveltal. U-turn can be used alongside Mega Gengar to help it trap Fairy-types that Yveltal draws in. Set Details Maximum Special Attack investment allows Yveltal's Dark Pulse and Oblivion Wing to hit as hard as possible. 96 Speed EVs allow Yveltal to outrun Lugia that have no Speed invested and are more than enough to outrun standard Geomancy Xerneas. 132 HP EVs give Yveltal respectable bulk and the ability to survive Mega Salamence's Return only after Stealth Rock damage. The rest of the EVs are put into Attack to power up Sucker Punch. A Rash nature is used instead of Mild in order to make Yveltal take less damage from Extreme Speed and Primal Groudon's Stone Edge or Fire Punch. A Mild nature can be used if Mewtwo is the bigger concern, though. Black Glasses should be used with U-turn so that Yveltal takes less chip damage when switching in, though without Life Orb, Oblivion Wing's power is significantly reduced versus Primal Groudon and Xerneas. Usage Tips Yveltal's two immunities are its best tool for switching it in. Be aware that common coverage moves such as Stone Edge from Ground-types and Ice Beam from Mewtwo hurt a lot, though. When facing down Groudon, it is best to use Oblivion Wing first. Dark Pulse KOes Groudon after Oblivion Wing damage but will never OHKO a healthy Primal Groudon. Use Oblivion Wing whenever a free turn presents itself, such as when Yveltal forces a switch or outspeeds a foe, and when Yveltal's health is starting to dwindle. Never switch Yveltal out against setup sweepers, as its power is great enough that it can KO most of these very easily should they try to set up on it recklessly. Damaging these Pokemon can mean the difference between a win and a loss. This set can be used to cripple and weaken Klefki and prevent it from setting up Spikes, and it can punish Defog users such as Giratina-O, Latios, and Latias. If you choose to run Focus Blast, use it to OHKO Tyranitar to help out a Flying-type partner such as Ho-Oh, but don't switch Yveltal into Tyranitar on a free switch, as this will likely alert your opponent as to what is going on. Team Options Xerneas greatly enjoys the pressure Yveltal puts on Klefki and, if Yveltal lands a Heat Wave on the switch, the two will begin to wreak havoc for the rest of the game. Yveltal also soft checks Primal Groudon, which eases using Xerneas tremendously. Yveltal is very difficult to fit on a team due to its lack of defensive utility, but some offensive builds like its unparalleled ability to deal massive damage to Xerneas checks. Threats such as the aforementioned Xerneas, Ho-Oh, Klefki, Mega Diancie, and Mega Metagross all partner very well with it depending on the team structure. Mega Gengar and Yveltal form a neat U-turn and Shadow Tag core should Yveltal use U-Turn and Gengar carry Sludge Wave. Trapping the Fairy-types Yveltal brings in with Mega Gengar gives Yveltal an amazing window to begin doing damage. Fairy-type switch-ins are almost mandatory, with Primal Groudon, Ho-Oh, Klefki, Aegislash, and Jirachi being some of the best.

Moves Dark Aura-boosted STAB Foul Play prevents any boosting physical attacker from setting up and staying in on Yveltal. Roost is Yveltal's form of reliable recovery that also removes its Flying typing for the turn, meaning slower Rock-, Electric-, and Ice-type attacks will no longer be super effective the turn this move is used. Toxic helps Yveltal deal with other walls and helps punish a lot of its switch-ins, namely Xerneas. Taunt is primarily used to cripple Klefki so it can't use Yveltal as Spikes or status fodder. It also prevents Calm Mind and support Arceus formes from setting up or using Recover after they have been badly poisoned by Toxic. Its only other function is toying with Ferrothorn, Forretress, and other slower support Pokemon. Sucker Punch gives Yveltal the ability to check Mewtwo as well as pick off other weakened dedicated attackers. Alternatively, Heat Wave 2HKOes Klefki and also allows Yveltal to cook Ferrothorn and Scizor if it can find the window to. It makes Yveltal nearly useless versus stall teams, however, because it must be run over Taunt in order to be used effectively. Make sure to have solid ways of dealing with stall teams when using Heat Wave. Set Details Running maximum Defense investment allows Yveltal to take strong physical attacks. The HP investment nearly maximizes Yveltal's ability to take physical hits while minimizing the amount of damage it takes from Stealth Rock. A Bold nature is preferred when using Toxic; if Yveltal has Sucker Punch on its set, use an Impish nature to maximize Sucker Punch's damage with no Attack investment. Charti Berry allows Yveltal to more effectively check Stone Edge Extreme Killer Arceus and Primal Groudon. Dread Plate can be used to boost the power of Foul Play and Sucker Punch if it's necessary; it notably allows Foul Play to OHKO +2 Attack Extreme Killer Arceus without help from Stealth Rock or Life Orb damage. Use a Bold nature when using Heat Wave. Usage Tips Keep in mind Yveltal is a physical tank that is weak to Stealth Rock and sometimes doesn't hold Leftovers. It will be forced to use Roost at some point, so make sure you have solid ways of dealing with its switch-ins. Be careful around Extreme Killer Arceus if the composition of the opposing team suggests it carries Stone Edge, because if it does, Yveltal cannot effectively check it. The tell-tale signs of Stone Edge Arceus are it being on a hyper offensive team with few to no Mega Salamence checks, with Arceus being the only Pokemon that Salamence easily sets up on. Many of Yveltal's switch-ins, such as Fairy-types and bulky Arceus formes, hate Toxic, so it will be the move you choose most against opposing switches. Yveltal can come in on almost any physical attacker in the Ubers metagame and proceed to KO it with a Foul Play or two. Ho-Oh is a very troublesome physical attacker due to Sacred Fire's extremely high burn probability. Burn does affect Foul Play's damage, so staying in on Ho-Oh is not advisable in most situations. On a similar note, Primal Groudon's Lava Plume also has a nasty burn rate and does very good damage to Yveltal. Other than that, it is a relatively straightforward Pokemon to use. Team Options A couple solid switch-ins to Xerneas are required when using defensive Yveltal. Specially defensive Primal Groudon, Ho-Oh, and Klefki are good examples of these. On the other hand, Yveltal is one of the best switch-ins to Primal Groudon there are, so partnering it with Xerneas is also not a bad idea. Softer checks to Extreme Killer Arceus such as Swords Dance Arceus-Ghost are useful in case it has Stone Edge. Defog and Rapid Spin users are also very welcome partners for Yveltal, with the most notable being Latios and Latias due to their sheer reliability.

Moves Foul Play is Yveltal's weapon against Extreme Killer Arceus, Mega Mewtwo Y, Swords Dance Arceus-Ground and Arceus-Ghost, and Rayquaza. Dark Pulse is Yveltal's reliable STAB move. It has phenomenal neutral coverage and, with Yveltal's Choice Scarf, allows it to revenge kill many potent threats such as Mega Gengar, Mewtwo, and with some prior damage, Latios and Latias. Oblivion Wing is Yveltal's way of recovering health after a couple Stealth Rock switch-ins and allows Yveltal to revenge kill Mega Mewtwo X, check Blaziken, and steal a bit of health off of anything inside Oblivion Wing's KO range. U-turn is for switch initiative and for scouting for a less obvious Arceus-Dark or Arceus-Fairy. Set Details 32 HP and 4 Defense EVs allow Yveltal to always survive a +2 Extreme Speed from standard Extreme Killer Arceus in order to KO it with Foul Play after recoil from its own Life Orb. This also leaves Yveltal with an odd HP number, which allows it to switch into Stealth Rock four times instead of three. The Speed EVs conveniently allow Yveltal to outspeed the rare but extremely dangerous +1 Adamant Dragon Dance Rayquaza and Modest Choice Scarf Kyurem-W. 248 Special Attack EVs power up Dark Pulse and Oblivion Wing. A Modest nature must be used, as otherwise Dark Pulse misses out on quite a few key KOs, such as a 2HKO on offensive Primal Groudon. Usage Tips Choice Scarf Yveltal should be used primarily as a revenge killer, but it can also tank a hit and deal very good damage and possibly KO in return. Using U-turn to scout for Arceus-Fairy or Arceus-Dark is a very good way to gain information on the opposing team's structure early. Remember that this is not the strongest Yveltal set out there, so use very clear discretion when picking what move to lock yourself into, or risk becoming setup bait for quite a few extremely dangerous Pokemon in Ubers. If you wish at all to use this as an Extreme Killer Arceus check, you must not let Stealth Rock be set up before Arceus comes in, otherwise either you give it two turns to set up Swords Dance while you use Defog or Yveltal falls to +2 Extreme Speed after Stealth Rock damage. Team Options This Yveltal needs extremely solid checks to Geomancy Xerneas on its team, no questions asked. Klefki and specially defensive Primal Groudon are among the best. Because it can't switch moves and has less power than other sets, Choice Scarf Yveltal works best on more balanced builds that can run solid switch-ins to Fairy-types and other special attackers. These builds also carry Defog users to help Yveltal out with its Stealth Rock weakness. Latias, Latios, Arceus-Water, Arceus-Rock, and Giratina-O are all good examples of Defog users. Magic Bounce users alongside Defog users is also a nice prospect just to preserve Yveltal's ability to smack around +2 Arceus.