Find out here the best counters against Yveltal in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you can defeat the boss in raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Yveltal? Yveltal is a Legendary Pokémon and belongs to the Dark and Flying types.
When is Yveltal in the game? You can find it on February 28, 2026 and March 1, 2026 in Level 5 Raids. The monster is part of the GO Tour 2026. When it will return again is not yet known at this point.
We show you here the best counters against Yveltal and against which types it is weak (type effectiveness).
Yveltal Counters in Raid – With these attackers
- White Kyurem with Ice Fang and Ice Burn
- Mega-Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
- Black Kyurem with Dragon Tail and Freeze Shock
- Shadow Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
- Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
- Mega Manectric with Thunder Fang and Wild Charge
- Zacian (Crowned Sword) with Metal Claw and Play Rough
- Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
- Shadow Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
- Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
- Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
- Shadow Electivire with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
- Xurkitree with Thunder Shock and Discharge
- Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
- Regieleki with Thunder Shock and Thunder Cage
- Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm
- Zekrom with Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt
- Tapu Koko with Volt Switch and Nature’s Madness
- Mega Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
- Eternatus with Poison Jab and Dynamax Cannon
Weaknesses of Yveltal: The Pokémon belongs to the Dark and Flying types and is therefore particularly weak against Rock, Electric, Ice, and Fairy. So focus mainly on attacks and Pokémon of this type to defeat Yveltal in raids.
Is there a Shiny Yveltal? Yes, with luck you can find and catch shiny Yveltal in Pokémon GO after the raid.
How many trainers are needed? With the best counters at high level, two people can defeat the boss. At lower levels, but with strong counters, you should rely on more trainers. To complete the raids quickly, groups with many participants are advisable.
Remember to bring your best team. To avoid making mistakes in the hustle and bustle of a raid lobby and to save some time in each individual lobby, it is advisable to organize your raid teams in advance.
