PokéSurvivorWiki Español
Yveltal

Best Yveltal build

DarkFlying S Pokédex entry →

Generated from the game rules and this Pokémon's move pool: a solid default for a 30-minute run. Swap moves to match the cards you are offered.

Moves (4 slots)

SlotMoveKindWhyEvolves into
1Core (starting move) Bite Dark Melee A quick bite that knocks foes back. Crunchneeds Power · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360°
2Crowd clear Dark Pulse Dark Burst A wave of dark energy in every direction. Snarlneeds Sprint · +6 projectiles, ×1.6 damage and +1 pierce
3Close defense Gust Flying Orbit Whirlwinds that escort you. Hurricaneneeds Sprint · +2 orbs, ×1.7 damage and more radius
4Flex / damage Wing Attack Flying Melee A wide wing sweep that pushes foes back. Brave Birdneeds Power · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360°

How to play the run

  1. Level Bite first. It is your only attack at the start. Push it to level 5 with upgrade cards.
  2. Take Power once (+10% damage with every move.) so a golden card turns Bite into Crunch (×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360°).
  3. Add Dark Pulse for the hordes. Only your active move fires, so switch to it (1–4, Q/E or tap) when you are surrounded.
  4. Enter every rift you can. Beating the legendary gives a bond: fuse Bite with Dark Pulse so both fire together from one slot.
  5. Hold Life Orb: +30% damage, but each attack costs a little HP. Held items drop from chests and bosses; you keep one at a time.
  6. Before minute 30, stack damage and defense: the Judgment of Arceus sends ever-stronger legendaries until you fall.

Level-up card priority

  1. Power — +10% damage with every move.evolution
  2. Sprint — +7% movement speed.evolution
  3. Reflexes — -8% cooldown on every move.
  4. Vigor — +20 max HP (and heals it).

Items

Life Orb — +30% damage, but each attack costs a little HP.

Alternative: Choice Band — +40% damage, but you can't switch moves.

Permanent upgrades first

  1. Repertoire (Start with 2 moves, 1,500 coins to max)
  2. Strength (+4% damage, 5,050 coins to max)
  3. Reflexes (-3% cooldown, 3,340 coins to max)
  4. Critical Hit (+3% critical chance (x1.5 damage), 6,300 coins to max)

Best weather

No weather boosts these moves.

Super effective against

GrassFightingPsychicBugGhost

Best rift arenas for this build

Arenas whose legendaries take the most damage from these move types.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Yveltal build in PokéSurvivor?

Bite, Dark Pulse, Gust, Wing Attack, holding Life Orb. Take Power, Sprint so the moves can evolve at max level.

What item should Yveltal hold?

Life Orb (+30% damage, but each attack costs a little hp.) If you find Choice Band first, it is a good alternative.

How do Yveltal's moves evolve?

Bite → Crunch (needs Power); Dark Pulse → Snarl (needs Sprint); Gust → Hurricane (needs Sprint); Wing Attack → Brave Bird (needs Power).

Game data from PokéSurvivor · Last updated