Hello students! My name is Professor Geekbeak, and today, I wish to draw attention to Yveltal. Yveltal has fallen from grace over the years, but is still a good Dark or Flying type that isn’t a Mega or a Shadow. Grab your notebooks, class is in session. For those who wish to do their research independently, our raw data can be found here. And for those who wish for a simple visual guide, go ahead and take a look at the below visual guide by CaptGoldfish.

Course Schedule

This raid will take place from October 7th to October 13th. It is preceded by Mega Victreebel and Xerneas, coincide with Mega Blastoise, and be followed by Mega Dragonite and Dialga.

This is a pretty standard Dark Flying type, though be wary of Psychic, as Yveltal knows it as a charge move, despite it not being in its typeset.

Effectiveness	Types
Double Resist (0.4x)	Ground Psychic
Resist (0.6x)	Ghost Grass Dark
Neutral	Normal Fighting Flying Poison Bug Steel Fire Water Dragon
Super Effective (1.6x)	Rock Electric Ice Fairy
Double Super Effective (2.6x)	—

Yveltal’s moveset includes the following charge moves:

• Hyper Beam
• Dark Pulse
• Psychic
• Hurricane
• Focus Blast
• Oblivion Wing

The Dean’s List consists of the top 5 counters to Yveltal. As always, the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and the Third Ranked will have their best moveset alternatives in a table with their rankings and a table detailing their defensive prowess against the charge moves listed above.

Mega Raichu-Y A

Best Moveset: Thunder Shock / Zap Cannon+

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Thunder Shock	Zap Cannon+	100%
Spark	Zap Cannon+	95%
Volt Switch	Zap Cannon+	92%
Thunder Shock	Wild Charge	85%
Volt Switch	Wild Charge	82%
Spark	Wild Charge	82%

Mega Raichu-X A

Best Moveset: Thunder Shock / Volt Tackle+

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★★★☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Thunder Shock	Volt Tackle+	100%
Volt Switch	Volt Tackle+	94%
Spark	Volt Tackle+	93%
Charm	Volt Tackle+	81%
Thunder Shock	Wild Charge	78%
Volt Switch	Wild Charge	76%

White Kyurem A

Best Moveset: Ice Fang / Ice Burn

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★★☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Ice Fang	Ice Burn	100%
Steel Wing	Ice Burn	86%
Dragon Breath	Ice Burn	85%
Ice Fang	Blizzard	76%
Steel Wing	Blizzard	66%
Dragon Breath	Blizzard	66%

Defensive Grades for Top 3

Boss Move
Hyper Beam	—	—	—
Focus Blast	—	—	⚔
Hurricane	🛡	🛡	—
Psychic	—	—	—
Dark Pulse	—	—	—

Mega Diancie A

Best Moveset: Rock Throw / Rock Slide

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Black Kyurem A

Best Moveset: Dragon Tail / Freeze Shock

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Also Noteworthy: A: Zacian – Crowned Sword

We here at Pokebattler Pokémon Research Institute can’t expect you to have the best counters every time. So, here are some of our other best options, most of which will be easier to find than the members of the Dean’s List.

Mega Mewtwo X A

Best Moveset: Counter / Dynamic Punch+

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Mewtwo Y A

Best Moveset: Counter / Thunderbolt

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★★☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Tyranitar A

Best Moveset: Smack Down / Stone Edge

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Gardevoir A

Best Moveset: Charm / Dazzling Gleam

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★★☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Rayquaza A

Best Moveset: Dragon Tail / Dragon Ascent

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Of course, besides our 10 best counters, there are plenty of Pokémon that also work against Yveltal. Here are a few star choices, worthy of praise.

A	Shadow RhyperiorZeraoraShadow RaikouShadow ZapdosShadow RegigigasMega ManectricXurkitreeZekromShadow ElectivireThundurus TherianMega AerodactylRegielekiShadow RampardosTapu KokoZamazenta - Crowned ShieldPrimal KyogreEternatusMega AmpharosGlimmora

Sometimes, the weather can be your most powerful ally. In certain weather conditions, certain Pokémon on our list excel. The most transformative cases are noted below.

Rainy

Shadow Raikou (1.6)Zeraora (1.7)Mega Mewtwo Y (1.7)

Partly Cloudy

Mega Tyranitar (1.7)Shadow Rhyperior (1.7)Shadow Regigigas (1.7)

Cloudy

Mega Gardevoir (1.6)Mega Mewtwo X (1.6)Zacian - Crowned Sword (1.7)

Windy

Mega Rayquaza (1.7)

Snow

Mega Mewtwo Y (1.8)Zamazenta - Crowned Shield (1.8)Zacian - Crowned Sword (1.8)

Overall, Yveltal is a simple raid. There is not really a threat, because even though Yveltal knows Psychic, there is a high chance it won’t know it due to how many other moves it knows. Be wary of it though. Of course, if you wish to do more research on your box’s best Pokémon for the job, Pokebattler.com itself can be a great help! Speaking of, we have rolled out a new system that will give a discount to our subscriptions, and I have been graciously granted a code! So, for those lucky readers who make it all the way down here, the code is GEEKBEAK20. This code not only supports the owner of Pokebattler, but also me! And, to be honest, in real life, the presidigious Professor Geekbeak is a broke college student, so I would really appreciate the support. Thank you! Remember, the best counter is the one you have powered up and ready to go. I grant extra credit to those who use their best friend bonus and the weather to their advantage. Class dismissed!