How to catch Yveltal in Pokemon Legends ZA

in Pokemon Legends: ZAThere is a wide range of activities to enjoy even after finishing the game. Catching Yveltal and other Legendary Pokémon is what players need to do if they want to unlock 100% of the post-game. Players have a chance to acquire the Kalos Trio, which includes Xerneas, Yveltal, and, of course, Zygarde, but there's a lot to do before they can get them for their collection.

Since these legendaries are unique and tied to one of the main missions, the process of catching them is a little different from previous Pokemon games. This guide covers everything players need to know about catching Yveltal, its best moves, and the ideal stats to use for battles.

Where to find and how to catch Yveltal in Pokemon Legends ZA

To find Yveltal, players must first complete Main Mission 37: Operation Protect Lumios and watch the post-credits scene. After that, players will be called to Hotel AZ and will be required to express their desire as a reward for achieving Rank A in AZ Royale. It's a very straight path, until Players are contacted again by 'L' When they are Back to the hotel.

L will explain about Team MZ who takes and giverAnd players need to gather with the former members of Team Flair to get more information about these two Pokemon that are said to be fast approaching Lumiose.

The taker is none other than Yoveltal, and in order to face it in battle and capture it, players must contact Grisham and Grisel at Café Nouveau. After a short conversation, they will send players to Quasartico Inc to find Vinnie. Vinnie will challenge players to face a simulation of three Rogue Mega Evolutions: Victreebel, Tyranitar, and Staryu. Defeat them to proceed with the mission.

Before proceeding, make sure the Pokemon used for this battle is on the team Minimum level 80and Save the game.

Once the players do this, Winnie and the members of Team Flair Nouveau will prompt them to direct their attention to the shopping mall in the Rouge District, where Yveltal is coming.

Go to the marked location, and Climb the stairs Next to the shopping mall, then Follow the roof path until access the dome in In the middle of the building. Climb the dome and '!' Interact with the icon To start a war against Yveltal.

YveltalIt is a hard nail to cut, and it will use many annoying tricks Oblivion Wing, Dragon Rush, the stormand phantom force Since the area where players will encounter this legendary is a bit narrow, Yveltal will wander around the edges, and this will likely lead to some Pokemon moves being thwarted by collisions.

Try it Fight it as close as possible of the dome as much as possible. one time Yveltal's HP is reduced by halfPlayers will see an arrow pattern that shows its 'crushability' has increased. Make sure to start throwing Ultra Balls before it's completely weakened, or

Once players catch Yveltal, they will be able to fiddle a bit with their stats and moveset, and to optimize for battles, they should aim to get Yveltal. Timid nature (Players can change this by using mint), as it increases its speed (and decreases attack). Focus its EV training as follows:

  • 252 hp

  • 252 Sp. Atk

  • 6 speed

Players should use Yveltal with Hurricane, Dark Pulse, Focus Blast, and Oblivion Wing (its signature move), as it is a special attacker that combines flying and dark special attacks, but if needed, they can teach it a wide variety of coverage moves, such as Heat Wave and Shadow Ball.


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Pokemon Legends: ZA

systems

Super grayscale 8 bit logo

issued

October 16, 2025

ESRB

Everyone 10+ / Fantasy violence, in-game purchases


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