Pokemon GO Yveltal Raid Guide: Weakness & Counters

Just like the other Pokemon that keep popping up, the game is bringing Yveltal as part of its 5-star raids. The Pokemon GO Yveltal raid is on from June 19 to June 28 and gives you the chance to catch this elusive monster. So if you’re someone anxiously wanting to catch yourself one, keep reading our Pokemon GO Yveltal Raid Guide for all the information you could need.

Pokemon GO Yveltal Weaknesses

Pokemon GO Yveltal Weaknesses

If you’ve previously taken part in a five-star Pokemon GO raid, you know the rules of engagement already. For those unaware, we will be tapping into the primary Yveltal weaknesses to put it in a corner.

Yveltal’s weaknesses include being weak againstElectric,Fairy,Rock, andIcePokemon. So make sure to bring these handy Pokemon along.

Since Yveltal is aDark/FlyingPokemon, its resistances includeGhost, Psychic, Bug, Fighting, and Grass-type Pokemon. Hence, avoid bringing any Pokemon that belongs to that list.

Best Yveltal Counters in Pokemon GO

Best Yveltal Counters in Pokemon GO

To counter a Yveltal during the Pokemon GO Raid, you must bring a few Pokemon that are best suited for fighting against them. As such, the best Yveltal counters are:

It would be best to consider bringing overGardevoir, Tyranitar, or Aerodactyleout of these six Pokemon. If you have the Mega variant, it is even better. Each of their attacks directly counters Yveltal, giving you a better winning chance against the Pokemon.

How to Get Yveltal in Pokemon GO

Like previous Mega raids, you cannot catch Yveltal directly from the Raid. Instead, defeating it in the Raid is the only way to get Yveltal in Pokemon GO. After you join a Mega Raid using aRaid Pass, try defeating the Pokemon. Since this is a 5-star Raid, you must enter it with other friends and players.

Did you defeat the Yveltal in Pokemon GO? Let us know in the comments below!

Unfortunately, Yveltal cannot be evolved in Pokemon GO.

Sampad Banerjee

Meet Sampad, Beebom’s in-house video game enthusiast and writer. With two years of freelance experience, he has passionately crafted articles about the games he loves. You can find his writings on Sportskeeda, Gamingbolt, and GGTalks.

During work hours, he covers the latest gaming news, creates how-to guides, and occasionally shares video game reviews. In his free time, he enjoys building Gundam model kits, planning his next cosplay, and play his favorite RPG games.

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