BH Yveltal [Done]

[a loser]

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[OVERVIEW]

Yveltal is a versatile Pokemon thanks to its solid 126 / 95 / 98 bulk, mixed 131 / 131 offenses, and a useful Dark / Flying typing that let it perform various defensive roles on teams while not being passive. This typing grants it an immunity to Psychic, a resistance to Ghost, and a neutrality to Fighting, allowing it to serve as a check to offensive threats such as Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar. Fur Coat Yveltal can also serve as a check to certain Mega Mewtwo X sets, like Dazzling and Contrary, but it must be healthy in order to do so, while Unaware sets are good against setup sweepers due to Yveltal's immunity to Photon Geyser and Stored Power and resistance to Moongeist Beam and Power Trip. Its Flying typing also makes Yveltal immune to Spikes, which typically hinder other Dark-types. Its Dark typing is also useful for forcing out spinblockers like Giratina and Aegislash and for an immunity to Prankster status moves. The downside of Yveltal’s typing is its weaknesses to the common –ate ability wallbreakers like Mega Diancie, Kyurem-B, and Kyurem-W as well as its weakness to Stealth Rock. Weaknesses to Fairy, Ice, and Electric also hurt Yveltal’s ability to check offensive threats with powerful coverage moves like Fleur Cannon, Moonblast, Ice Hammer, Ice Beam, and Bolt Strike. Yveltal needs to stay healthy throughout the battle in order to check the threats it needs to, and its Stealth Rock weaknesses makes it harder to stay healthy enough to do its job. While Yveltal's typing and common sets handle some dangerous offensive threats, there are still many potent offensive threats that beat it like Primal Groudon, Mega Diancie, Xerneas, Regigigas, and Sheer Force Mewtwo Mega Y with Bolt Strike.

[SET]
name: Unaware Wall
move 1: Spectral Thief
move 2: Revelation Dance
move 3: Shore Up
move 4: U-turn / Pursuit / Baneful Bunker / Rapid Spin
item: Safety Goggles
ability: Unaware
nature: Sassy / Relaxed
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Spectral Thief steals any boosts the opposing Pokemon has prior to inflicting damage. This is great for Unaware sets, as the foe's boosts are ignored and can be stolen for Yveltal to take advantage of instead. Stolen Special Attack boosts can power up Revelation Dance so Yveltal can knock out the frailer offensive foes it might face, while stolen defensive boosts help it take big hits to handle offensive threats better. Revelation Dance is a powerful utility move that maintains a Dark typing even if Yveltal's ability has been replaced with Normalize by Entrainment Mega Gengar. It also forces out walls like Giratina, Aegislash, and Cresselia to help with spinning and gaining momentum and chip damage. This move is a must on the set and helps make Yveltal less passive. Shore Up is a great recovery move to keep Yveltal healthy and provides boosted healing while in sand. U-turn is a nice pivot move to bring out teammates and maintain momentum after forcing out setup sweepers like Mega Sceptile, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Primal Kyogre. Pursuit can be used to hit offensive threats like Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y for big damage if they switch out. It can also damage other walls that don't want to stay in on Yveltal like Giratina and Aegislash. This is useful chip damage that can prevent them from switching in against other attackers. Baneful Bunker is an option for scouting opponents’ moves while also punishing physical contact from common moves like U-turn and Fake Out by inflicting poison. Scouting with this can also help against Choice item users by making them reveal their selected move. Rapid Spin is another option if the team is in need of an entry hazard clearer. This pairs well with Revelation Dance, which forces out spinblockers like Giratina. However, Yveltal's susceptibility to being worn down by Stealth Rock makes it a less reliable hazard remover and also makes it more difficult to perform its job as a setup stop.

Set Details
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Safety Goggles keeps Yveltal safe from Spore and chip damage from weather. The Speed investment with a negative nature allows Yveltal to be slower than most offensive foes to steal boosts on the turn of boosting and also outspeed them the next turn. A Sassy nature is used for checking special threats like Triage Mega Rayquaza, Mega Sceptile, and Ultra Necrozma. Note that Sassy guarantees the survival of at least three hits from non-Life Orb Triage Mega Rayquaza but a neutral nature does not. A Relaxed nature is used to check physical threats better like Simple Shell Smash users and Poison Heal Mega Gyarados and to better take Secret Sword from Mega Gengar or Mega Mewtwo Y. Unaware lets Yveltal ignore opposing stat boosts so that it can stop potential setup sweepers like the ones mentioned above.

Usage Tips
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If the opposing Pokemon has boosted its defenses, such as with Contrary V-create or Superpower, Spectral Thief should be used to steal these boosts and aid Yveltal in checking the threat. This is even more effective because Yveltal ignores the threat's boosts while the threat doesn't ignore Yveltal's boosts. High health is important for Yveltal to perform its job, so recover when necessary and keep Stealth Rock off the field. Once the opponent realizes Yveltal is Unaware, they will likely stop boosting in order to wear down Yveltal with unboosted damage. Yveltal can generally hard switch into common Mega Gengar sets such as Normalize, Dazzling, and Adaptability as long as it is relatively healthy and force them out or KO them with Revelation Dance. However, Stealth Rock chip can hurt Yveltal's chances of walling Adaptability Mega Gengar with Poison STAB attacks or boosted Normalize Boomburst. Avoid attempting to stop setup sweepers like Xerneas, Kyurem-B, and Zekrom, as their super effective STAB attacks will overwhelm Yveltal. It is helpful to scout for coverage moves on Pokemon that may lure Yveltal, such as Pixilate Boomburst on Mega Mewtwo X, to prevent surprise KOs. In general, scout sets when possible, as certain Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y sets can hit Yveltal for big damage, like Adaptability with a Poison STAB attack or Sheer Force with Bolt Strike, respectively. Volt Switch from these threats or from Choice Specs users can also hit Yveltal really hard. Revelation Dance is a spammable move due to its high PP and solid Base Power as well as its ability to keep its typing through Normalize to nail Mega Gengar. If opposing Pokemon that resist Dark have been removed, Yveltal can put pressure on the opposing team due to this move's strength.

Team Options
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Bulky Steel-types like Registeel and Solgaleo pair well with Yveltal, as they are able to take on the –ate Pokemon and Fairy- and Ice-types that give Yveltal trouble. Prankster users like Registeel, Aegislash, and Giratina are also welcome teammates, as they can deal with setup sweepers that can overpower Yveltal, like Regigigas, Primal Groudon, and Magic Guard Mega Diancie. Also, Yveltal will be able to easily switch in against Imposter users that have copied the Prankster teammate to gain momentum. Solid entry hazard removal or Magic Bounce support from Pokemon like Mega Audino and Giratina is appreciated so that Yveltal can switch in to check threats without losing 25% of its health. Setup sweepers that can’t overpower Yveltal are nice teammates, as Yveltal can help Imposter-proof them. Some examples include Contrary Mega Mewtwo Y with Pixie Plate Judgment and Triage Mega Rayquaza. More reliable checks to Mega Mewtwo X are appreciated, such as Mega Slowbro and Cresselia. Yveltal also covers their weakness to Ghost-types like Mega Gengar. Primal Groudon is a nice partner that can switch into many Primal Kyogre sets that try to overpower Yveltal with unresisted Water STAB attacks. In return, Yveltal can put pressure on Giratina so that it can't check Groudon as well. Imposter users are an option to scout for potentially dangerous coverage moves from threats like Mega Mewtwo Y or Mega Gengar. Defensive Fairy-types like Mega Audino and Magearna make nice teammates to check opposing Dark-types that can threaten Yveltal, like Diamond Storm Mega Tyranitar, as well as help take advantage of Imposter users that have copied Yveltal.

[SET]
name: RegenVest Pivot
move 1: Revelation Dance
move 2: Spectral Thief / Pursuit / Nuzzle
move 3: Beak Blast / Rapid Spin / Knock Off
move 4: U-turn
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Revelation Dance allows Yveltal to hit offensive threats like Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y and defensive walls like Giratina and Aegislash for super effective damage and is its most consistent damage option. It also gives Yveltal the ability to hit with Dark STAB even through Normalize. Spectral Thief steals any boosts the opponent has prior to attacking. This is great for defensive pivots to help force out Pokemon trying to set up such as Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y. Pursuit is useful for hitting Psychic- and Ghost-types like Mega Gengar or Cresselia that don't want to stay in on Yveltal. Nuzzle is an option to cripple Contrary users like Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Sceptile as well as pester walls with the inability to move. Beak Blast is a powerful utility move for a secondary STAB option that usually hits last, so offensive threats can't come in safely, and burns Pokemon that make contact with Yveltal. This makes foes like Mega Mewtwo X and Registeel hesitant to use their STAB moves or pivot moves, respectively, in fear of a burn. However, this stops Yveltal from being able to U-turn on its Imposter users without being burned. Rapid Spin can be used if Yveltal is the team's primary method of entry hazard removal; while it gives up the momentum and utility that Beak Blast brings, it is a good move for Yveltal, as Revelation Dance forces out the Ghost-types that try to spinblock. Regenerator also somewhat mitigates Yveltal’s Stealth Rock weakness, making it more reliable for hazard clearing than other sets. Knock Off can be used to remove useful items but also makes Yveltal prone to losing its Assault Vest when facing Imposter users. This move is nice for hitting foes with poor Defense like Mega Mewtwo Y. U-turn is for pivoting out to bring in your teammates while also gaining momentum.

Set Details
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Assault Vest increases Yveltal’s special bulk and allows it to take hits from Pokemon like Shell Smash Mega Mewtwo Y and Poison Heal Primal Kyogre for less damage than normal. At full health, it can even survive Choice Specs Boomburst from Aerilate Mega Rayquaza and Fleur Cannon from Mega Mewtwo Y and pivot out. The downside of the Assault Vest is Yveltal can't run valuable status moves like recovery or Defog. A Sassy nature further increases Yveltal’s ability to take special attacks. For example, Sassy prevents Pixilate Boomburst from Pixie Plate Mega Diancie from OHKOing Yveltal, while Relaxed makes it fall 43.8% of the time. This important because Yveltal can stay in if absolutely necessary to chip Diancie with U-turn or hit it with Knock Off. Regenerator allows Yveltal to passively gain health when switching out to keep it healthy longer and make up for not running a recovery move.

Usage Tips
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Yveltal can be sent in on special attackers like Mega Gengar and Ultra Necrozma to steal their boosts or remove their items and pivot out while regaining health. It is a good blanket check to most special attackers as long as they don’t have super effective STAB moves. Yveltal can also come in on most walls, especially Giratina, Aegislash, Solgaleo, and Mega Slowbro, force them out, and safely pivot out itself. Try to avoid slow Core Enforce users or other ability-removing moves like Entrainment, as not gaining 1/3 health on the switch could be detrimental. Beak Blast helps avoid the additional effects of Core Enforcer, so that can be used if needed. Try to keep Stealth Rock off the field if Yveltal isn’t the team's entry hazard clearer so that it doesn't take an extra 25% when switching into special threats. Beak Blast is a spammable move due to its high PP and ability to punish slow pivots using U-turn. However, it can be good sometimes to not reveal it until later, if you want to surprise a wall using U-turn with a burn. Avoid Knock Off or Trick users so that Yveltal's Assault Vest is not lost and it isn't crippled with a useless item. Avoid status if possible, as burns and poison chip at Yveltal's health quickly. Scouting for potential lure coverage moves with Imposter users and other teammates can help protect Yveltal from surprise KOs.

Team Options
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Even with increased special bulk, Yveltal doesn’t like to take –ate Boomburst from Diancie and Mega Rayquaza, and this makes Registeel and Solgaleo valuable partners. Magic Bounce users and entry hazard clearers like Mega Audino and Giratina help Yveltal by keeping Stealth Rock off its side of the field and relieving Yveltal of hazard removal duty. Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y make good offensive teammates, as Yveltal is immune to Psychic and Ground and resists Dark and Ghost. This allows Yveltal to force out Ghost or Psychic foes so that it can bring in Gengar and Mewtwo safely. Yveltal can also serve as the backup Imposter-proof to these sets, depending on the chosen coverage moves. Physically bulky teammates like Giratina and Zygarde-C are nice to switch into physical wallbreakers like Regigigas, Kartana, and Primal Groudon. Mega Mewtwo X checks like Slowbro or Giratina with great defensive bulk pair nicely as well, as they resist both of its STAB moves. Conversely, Mega Mewtwo X also makes a good teammate because Yveltal helps it deal with Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gengar, and Giratina.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Yveltal can run Poison Heal sets with similar movesets to have an alternative form of passive recovery. Beak Blast pairs nicely with this ability so Yveltal can go last to avoid Core Enforcer and cripple Imposter users when running Knock Off. Poison Heal isn't as effective as Yveltal's main sets, however, because it misses out on the added bulk from Assault Vest and the utility of Unaware, all while being susceptible to Toxic damage if the ability is lost. Yveltal can also play offense with Unburden + White Herb for an Imposter-proof setup sweeper with a powerful Power Trip that can overwhelm unsuspecting foes. This typically runs Shell Smash, Imprison, Power Trip, and Sunsteel Strike. The Unburden set is weak to priority attacks like –ate Extreme Speed, but Dazzling or Queenly Majesty can be used to block priority but sacrifice being self-Imposter proof. However, both sets are walled by Prankster Haze, which is a very common method of stopping setup sweepers. Regenerator sets can swap the Assault Vest for a Choice Scarf for a surprise fast Knock Off on Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar while forgoing the added special bulk. Choice Scarf sets drop Beak Blast and use Knock Off and can swap Spectral Thief for Trick. Dragon Ascent is also an option to surprise foes like Mega Sceptile or Mega Beedrill. However, this set is not as effective at playing a defensive role without the Assault Vest. Fur Coat is an option to better check Mega Mewtwo X and also hang with powerful physical attackers like Primal Groudon and Regigigas. However, this is a more niche option, as while Unaware sets are normally overpowered by these Pokemon, this set is not able to check as many threats as Unaware and RegenVest are. Furthermore, Fur Coat is still not the most reliable check to these threats, as Adaptability Mega Mewtwo X still threatens to 2HKO with chip damage and Primal Groudon can hit it with Fleur Cannon. Prankster is an option that has good role compression in that it checks setup sweepers and Mega Gengar. However, unlike common Steel-type Prankster users, this set is forced out by Mega Diancie and Xerneas and can end up giving up momentum versus threats that overpower it without boosts.

Checks and Counters
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**Fairy-types**: Yveltal is forced out by every viable Fairy-type, most commonly Mega Diance, Xerneas, and Mega Audino. They resist Yveltal's most common STAB attacks and threaten to hit back with super effective STAB moves.

**-ate Users**: Yveltal is weak to every –ate user outside of Aerilate. Without an Assault Vest, -ate Boomburst is usually a OHKO, and without Fur Coat, Fake Out + Extreme Speed can KO Yveltal. While Yveltal isn't weak to Aerilate, it doesn't resist it and takes massive damage from Boomburst.

**Strong Attacks**: High-powered attacks like Mega Rayquaza's Choice Specs Aerilate Boomburst, Primal Groudon's V-create, and Poison Heal Regigigas's Facade hit Yveltal for massive damage. Strong, unresisted STAB moves and super effective moves can wear Yveltal down very quickly.

**Sturdy Shedinja**: Yveltal is forced out by Sturdy Shedinja, as Shedinja can drop Yveltal down to 1 HP with Endeavor and stay in on Yveltal's attacks due to Sturdy. Most Shedinja also run Protective Pads, so keep this in mind when trying to burn it with Beak Blast.

**Stealth Rock**: Yveltal is weak to Stealth Rock and doesn’t like losing 25% when coming in to check setup threats. This damage adds up over the battle and can make a difference in Yveltal winning and losing a matchup.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[,a loser]]
- Quality checked by: [,GL Volkner], [,Electrolyte], [,Gurpreet Patel (Sent you a Friend Request)]]
- Grammar checked by: [[,Electrolyte], [,The Dutch Plumberjack]]

 

[SuperSkylake]

Just a few things

Overview
Common aerilate users 2hKO Yveltal anyway, so even though it isn't hit supereffectively by them, it should avoid Aerilate.

Unaware set

usage tips:
Yveltal can stay in if it gets defense boosts and continue attacking or recovering, but should switch out and try to recover its health at a later time otherwise, since a lot of stuff can KO it with something on the next turn and will probably go for that move. For example overheat into Fleur Cannon on MMY is 31-36% with overheat followed by 61-72% with Fleur Cannon and this is with no boosting item and a +spd nature on Yveltal. Thus you would probably want a secondary contrary check, such as a fast scarfer, or Pixilate user, that can finish off MMX, Y, and Mega Ray.
Checking the contrary user will often leave Yveltal severely damaged; if you need it to check something else you will have to play aggressively to get it in and recover. Use its ground and psychic immunities and ghost resistance to get it in.

team options
FF Steels can check almost every contrary set that Yveltal cannot. Great against -Ate too and can trap Imposter. I really like Aegislash as a teammate since it can check Regigigas, and takes nothing from any contrary move.
Give example for good hazard removers
Give examples of setup sweepers that Yveltal can check such as MMY Contrary with Pixie Judgment

regen-vest
moves
Pursuit maybe?

usage tips
You can send out yveltal against walls but it has 99 speed and will outspeed most of them, even with minimum speed. If it's running knock off, your opponent won't want to lose more items so will make more predictable switches, so you should predict those and u-turn out. It's better at checking offensive stuff though.
You should use Yveltal's resistances if you plan to switch it into stuff, as neutral damaging wallbreakers will still probably 2hKO it even with Stealth Rock. I.E.: primsea kyogre-p, specs megaray, Contrary sweepers, etc.

team options
mons that can take strong physical attacks and switch into sleep users, like Zygarde-C or Comatose Giratina.

other options
Add dazzling to the shell smash set. Both shell smash sets lose hard to haze as well
FC Yveltal? hmmmm
Pursuit can severely weaken MMY and mega Gengar, might be worth ading just for them
Lightning Rod to improof sweepers

check and counter
-ate users: It takes so much from aerilate that they kill it anyway.

High BP moves: examples please

Stealth rock: Also mention that Regenvest can't spin well against Giratina because Gira will just core enforcer it and take away the recovery

Knock Off: it doesn't want to lose its assault vest or goggles.

Status: If not running safety goggles it is very vulneralbe to spore, and toxic is annoying all the time. It's also not grounded so Electric or Misty Terrain can't save it.

Fairy-Types: bulky ones such as Audino-mega, Xerneas, and even Tapu Fini don't mind losing their items and can often punish with Moonblast, set up hazards, status it, or just slow pivot into something more threatening.

 

[a loser]

Just a few things

Overview
Common aerilate users 2hKO Yveltal anyway, so even though it isn't hit supereffectively by them, it should avoid Aerilate.
Not sure that should go in the overview. Common Aerilate users can 2HKO lots of mons

Unaware set

usage tips:
Yveltal can stay in if it gets defense boosts and continue attacking or recovering, but should switch out and try to recover its health at a later time otherwise, since a lot of stuff can KO it with something on the next turn and will probably go for that move. For example overheat into Fleur Cannon on MMY is 31-36% with overheat followed by 61-72% with Fleur Cannon and this is with no boosting item and a +spd nature on Yveltal. Thus you would probably want a secondary contrary check, such as a fast scarfer, or Pixilate user, that can finish off MMX, Y, and Mega Ray.
Checking the contrary user will often leave Yveltal severely damaged; if you need it to check something else you will have to play aggressively to get it in and recover. Use its ground and psychic immunities and ghost resistance to get it in.

team options
FF Steels can check almost every contrary set that Yveltal cannot. Great against -Ate too and can trap Imposter. I really like Aegislash as a teammate since it can check Regigigas, and takes nothing from any contrary move.
I mentioned bulky steels like Registeel and Solgaleo as partners but didn't specify FF. I kept it open since more than just FF can help against -ates.
Give example for good hazard removers
Wouldn't that depend on the rest of the team? Most bulky defoggers will do fine.
Give examples of setup sweepers that Yveltal can check such as MMY Contrary with Pixie Judgment

regen-vest
moves
Pursuit maybe?
Agreed

usage tips
You can send out yveltal against walls but it has 99 speed and will outspeed most of them, even with minimum speed. If it's running knock off, your opponent won't want to lose more items so will make more predictable switches, so you should predict those and u-turn out. It's better at checking offensive stuff though.
You should use Yveltal's resistances if you plan to switch it into stuff, as neutral damaging wallbreakers will still probably 2hKO it even with Stealth Rock. I.E.: primsea kyogre-p, specs megaray, Contrary sweepers, etc.

team options
mons that can take strong physical attacks and switch into sleep users, like Zygarde-C or Comatose Giratina.
Agreed

other options
Add dazzling to the shell smash set. Both shell smash sets lose hard to haze as well
I can slash Dazzling
FC Yveltal? hmmmm
Pursuit can severely weaken MMY and mega Gengar, might be worth ading just for them
Agreed
Lightning Rod to improof sweepers
I've never seen this, ever. FC is much more of a set compared to this.

check and counter
-ate users: It takes so much from aerilate that they kill it anyway.
I can mention something about this

High BP moves: examples please
I provided examples already "Yveltal doesn’t like taking moves like Fleur Cannon, Facade, or V-Create, especially if STAB boosted"

Stealth rock: Also mention that Regenvest can't spin well against Giratina because Gira will just core enforcer it and take away the recovery
Yveltal can 2HKO with Rev Dance and prior chip, though.

Knock Off: it doesn't want to lose its assault vest or goggles.
I wouldn't call this a check/counter. No mon wants to lose items but Yveltal at least resists Dark.

Status: If not running safety goggles it is very vulneralbe to spore, and toxic is annoying all the time. It's also not grounded so Electric or Misty Terrain can't save it.

Fairy-Types: bulky ones such as Audino-mega, Xerneas, and even Tapu Fini don't mind losing their items and can often punish with Moonblast, set up hazards, status it, or just slow pivot into something more threatening.
Agreed, need to add this

 

[Lotus]

Yveltal is one of the few viable Dark-types in BH and therefore it may be worth noting that how it differentiates itself from Mega Gyarados and Mega Tyranitar, but at the same time, how it faces competition with them. While all of them can check Mega Mewtwo Y, their secondary typing means they check different foes at the same time. In Mega Gyarados's case, it can check some Refrigerate users and Primal Kyogre, Mega Tyranitar checks Aerilate users and Regigigas, and Yveltal can have superior matchup against certain Psychic-types with its neutrality to Fighting. The most noteworthy thing about Yveltal is that its good mixed stats mean that it is the only viable Dark-type that can viably run Revelation Dance and thus it is one of the safest picks that need some security against Mega Gengar. Other Dark-types running Unaware can be busted by boosted Secret Sword from Mold Breaker variants and be neutralized by Normalize. This is one of the reasons why some bulkier builds choose Yveltal as a Dark-type 'mon even though it is less efficient as a pivot due to its high Speed, has less damage output, and is weak to Stealth Rock. Also Revelation Dance means Yveltal is one of the only defensive spinblockers that can force out Giratina, so I would specify that as well.

That said I won't note on Yveltal's strength on offensive sides. Use of Power Trip on Yveltal is questionable due to Mega Tyranitar having a far better Attack stat. I would rather put more emphasis on how Flying typing allows Yveltal to deal with specialized threats but at the same time it doesn't provide it with notable resistances, making easy to overpower with 'mons like Mega Rayquaza, apart from Pixilate and Refrigerate users you mentioned. Being find a spot on almost any team doesn't seem to be appropriate as Yveltal isn't a blanket check to many things but it is rather a safety insurance against a couple dangerous Pokemon.


I don't think Unaware set should have any move slashed with U-turn because otherwise it will be a momentum drain against any Fairy-type. I would note that Pursuit is possible here due to how well does this set check Mega Gengar.

Sassy nature guarantees that Yveltal survives a +3 Sludge Wave from Mold Breaker Mega Gengar after taking a U-turn from Registeel, but whether you want to include this or not is up to your discretion. 30 Speed IVs with Sassy nature can be used to outspeed MMY after stealing Shell Smash boosts with Spectral Thief and avoid the retaliation next turn before you proceed to finish it off. 31 Speed IVs and 44 Speed EVs can do the same thing to Deoxys-A.

Usage Tips can go over information about keeping Stealth Rock off the field.

I would specify that Steel-types can help against Fairy-types.

* Set-up sweepers that can’t overpower Yveltal are nice teammates as Yveltal can help imposter proof them.

Examples of these will probably be Mega Mewtwo Y with some specialized moveset to be walled by your own Yveltal.


I don't think Revelation Dance is negotiable with any other move on Regenvest set; otherwise Mega Gengar beats it with Normalize.

Usage Tips can go over that Yveltal can more liberally switch into special attackers because it has superior bulk and can regenerate without spending a turn to recover itself. This can be better with keeping momentum. Mention something about Stealth Rock management as well.

Team Options can include partners that can overpower Fairy-types as they are still nuisances to deal with. -ate users should come in mind and the likes of Mega Rayquaza can be considered as it appreciates Rapid Spin and a pivot into Mega Mewtwo Y, which it should not take on before the moveset has been revealed.

Other Options can add things like Sucker Punch or Poison Fang, which can grab a surprise KO on Psychic- or Ghost-type or mess with Fairy-types, respectively.


On Checks and Counters, I would put Fairy-types on top. Xerneas and Mega Audino basically prevent Yveltal to oblivion and Mega Diancie is arguably one of the biggest offensive threat that can switch into Yveltal more than a few times.

I would add wallbreakers as next as Yveltal is prone to getting 2HKOed by anything with high base offensive stat. -ate users and Mega Mewtwo X should come in mind.

 

[a loser]

Yveltal is one of the few viable Dark-types in BH and therefore it may be worth noting that how it differentiates itself from Mega Gyarados and Mega Tyranitar, but at the same time, how it faces competition with them. While all of them can check Mega Mewtwo Y, their secondary typing means they check different foes at the same time. In Mega Gyarados's case, it can check some Refrigerate users and Primal Kyogre, Mega Tyranitar checks Aerilate users and Regigigas, and Yveltal can have superior matchup against certain Psychic-types with its neutrality to Fighting. The most noteworthy thing about Yveltal is that its good mixed stats mean that it is the only viable Dark-type that can viably run Revelation Dance and thus it is one of the safest picks that need some security against Mega Gengar. Other Dark-types running Unaware can be busted by boosted Secret Sword from Mold Breaker variants and be neutralized by Normalize. This is one of the reasons why some bulkier builds choose Yveltal as a Dark-type 'mon even though it is less efficient as a pivot due to its high Speed, has less damage output, and is weak to Stealth Rock. Also Revelation Dance means Yveltal is one of the only defensive spinblockers that can force out Giratina, so I would specify that as well.
Yeah I can mention how Fighting neutrality allows it to take Secret Sword much better than Gyarados or Ttar. I mentioned forcing out spinblockers like Giratina and Aegislash already though.

That said I won't note on Yveltal's strength on offensive sides. Use of Power Trip on Yveltal is questionable due to Mega Tyranitar having a far better Attack stat. I would rather put more emphasis on how Flying typing allows Yveltal to deal with specialized threats but at the same time it doesn't provide it with notable resistances, making easy to overpower with 'mons like Mega Rayquaza, apart from Pixilate and Refrigerate users you mentioned. Being find a spot on almost any team doesn't seem to be appropriate as Yveltal isn't a blanket check to many things but it is rather a safety insurance against a couple dangerous Pokemon.
I felt it was worth mentioning offensive sets in other options because Yveltal still has decent enough offensive stats to be effective. I agree it is not as good as other Dark types, but that is why it isn't a main set.

I don't think Unaware set should have any move slashed with U-turn because otherwise it will be a momentum drain against any Fairy-type. I would note that Pursuit is possible here due to how well does this set check Mega Gengar.
Agreed.

Sassy nature guarantees that Yveltal survives a +3 Sludge Wave from Mold Breaker Mega Gengar after taking a U-turn from Registeel, but whether you want to include this or not is up to your discretion. 30 Speed IVs with Sassy nature can be used to outspeed MMY after stealing Shell Smash boosts with Spectral Thief and avoid the retaliation next turn before you proceed to finish it off. 31 Speed IVs and 44 Speed EVs can do the same thing to Deoxys-A.

Usage Tips can go over information about keeping Stealth Rock off the field.
This is my first analysis so I'm not familiar with how in depth you need to go here. Like is it as simple as saying run a Magic Bounce teammate that doesn't share weaknesses or as in depth as saying Sassy Magic Bounce Xerneas with Leftovers and Defog?

I would specify that Steel-types can help against Fairy-types.

Examples of these will probably be Mega Mewtwo Y with some specialized moveset to be walled by your own Yveltal.
Agreed. Wasn't sure if I needed to go into specific examples here.

I don't think Revelation Dance is negotiable with any other move on Regenvest set; otherwise Mega Gengar beats it with Normalize.
Agreed.

Usage Tips can go over that Yveltal can more liberally switch into special attackers because it has superior bulk and can regenerate without spending a turn to recover itself. This can be better with keeping momentum. Mention something about Stealth Rock management as well.
I will mention rocks here too. Wasn't sure if I needed to mention it again since it was listed in the Unaware set and the overview but I guess it doesn't hurt.

Team Options can include partners that can overpower Fairy-types as they are still nuisances to deal with. -ate users should come in mind and the likes of Mega Rayquaza can be considered as it appreciates Rapid Spin and a pivot into Mega Mewtwo Y, which it should not take on before the moveset has been revealed.

Other Options can add things like Sucker Punch or Poison Fang, which can grab a surprise KO on Psychic- or Ghost-type or mess with Fairy-types, respectively.
What set would these options be added to?


On Checks and Counters, I would put Fairy-types on top. Xerneas and Mega Audino basically prevent Yveltal to oblivion and Mega Diancie is arguably one of the biggest offensive threat that can switch into Yveltal more than a few times.
Agreed. Not sure why I didn't have this in the first place.

I would add wallbreakers as next as Yveltal is prone to getting 2HKOed by anything with high base offensive stat. -ate users and Mega Mewtwo X should come in mind.
Agreed.

 

[Lotus]

This is my first analysis so I'm not familiar with how in depth you need to go here.

This really depends on you about what and how much information you want to include but I just included benchmarks that I deemed as the most important.

Other Options can add things like Sucker Punch or Poison Fang, which can grab a surprise KO on Psychic- or Ghost-type or mess with Fairy-types, respectively.
What set would these options be added to?

Any set can run this. They are equally difficult to justify in a set anyway.

 

[Ren]

QC check

Edit: Implemented some changes from the first two comments.

[OVERVIEW]

• Yveltal is a diverse Pokemon thanks to its solid 126/95/98 bulk, mixed 131/131 offenses, and a useful Dark / Flying typing. this bullet doesnt tell us how this helps it in the meta.
• This typing grants immunity to Psychic, resistance to Ghost, and neutrality to Fighting, allowing it to serve as checks to offensive threats such as Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Mewtwo X yveltal isnt an mmx check unless it's fur coat, but that still loses to adapt cc after rocks, technician frost breath and -ate variants. use another example if possible, and if not, specify that it needs to be healthy to check mmx, and Mega Gengar.
• Yveltal’s bulk allows it to run various defensive sets like Unaware, Regenerator, Poison Heal, and Fur Coat.
• Unaware sets are popular largely due to its immunity and resistance to the Mold Breaker moves Photon Geyser and Moongeist Beam. as well as stored power and power trip
• Its mixed offenses allow it not to be passive while running defensive sets and also function as a powerful set-up sweeper with Shell Smash and Power Trip.
• Its Dark typing is also useful for forcing out spinblockers like Giratina and Aegislash and its immunity to Prankster status moves.
• The downside of Yveltal’s typing is its weakness to the common –ate ability wallbreakers like Mega Diancie, Kyurem-B and Kyurem-W, and Zekrom as well as taking 25% from Stealth Rocks.
• Weaknesses to Fairy and Ice hurt Yveltal’s ability to check offensive threats with powerful coverage moves like Fleur Cannon and Ice Hammer / Ice Beam. this also makes yvel a shaky mmy answer at best
• Overall, Yveltal is a solid defensive pivot with the ability to check most set-up sweepers and is one of the best answers to most Mega Gengar sets in the meta due to its Ghost resist, Dark Revelation Dance, and neutrality to Secret Sword unlike other Dark types.
• talk about how yveltal handles little pokemon in the meta, compared to other mons in general
• talk about how its sr weakness means if mega gengar is set up, it can sometimes fall to boomburst from normalize
• talk about how its bulk, while ok, isn't great so it needs to be healthy to check a lot of the mons it wants to check.
• talk about how the sr weakness as well as yvel's bulk means that it may struggle to come in even on pokemon it may check, you can merge this with the point where you talk about -ate

[SET]
name: Unaware Wall
move 1: Spectral Thief
move 2: Revelation Dance
move 3: Shore Up
move 4: U-Turn / Oblivion Wing / Baneful Bunker
item: Safety Goggles
ability: Unaware
nature: Relaxed / Sassy slash sassy first, it's mainly there to beat special attackers
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Ivs: 0 Spe ivs should be in lowercase

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

• Spectral Thief steals any boosts the opponent has prior to attacking. This is great for Unaware sets as the opponents boosts are ignored and can be stolen for Yveltal to take advantage of instead.
• Revelation Dance is a powerful utility move that maintains Dark typing even if Yveltal has been entrained with Normalize. This is a key move for Yveltal to have if it wants to serve as a Mega Gengar check. mention how it also forces giratina, aegislash, cresselia and other walls weak to it out which can be great for spinning and also just gaining momentum/chip
• Shore Up is a great recovery move due to its ability to boost healing while in sand. Recovery is absolutely necessary on Unaware sets to keep it healthy so it can continue to check threats throughout the battle. this is very long just for shore up, just say shore up improves yveltal's longevity and talk about the sand effect maybe, but take it out if other qc say to take it out.
• U-Turn is a nice pivot move to bring out your teammates and maintain momentum after forcing out set-up sweepers what setup sweepers.
• Oblivion Wing can be used for a secondary STAB move that can gain back HP to maintain health. This can be even more useful when combined with stolen Special Attack boosts. i dont think yvel should be running owing before it should be running defog/spin
• Baneful Bunker is an option for scouting opponents’ moves while also punishing physical contact from common moves like U-Turn and Fake Out by inflicting poison.
• pursuit bullet (preferably above baneful or owing)
• spin/defog bullet (preferably above owing)

Set Details
========

• Safety Goggles keep Yveltal safe from Spore and chip damage from hail this is irrelevant or sand.
• 0 Speed IVs are to ensure Yveltal’s Spectral Thief and U-Turn are more likely to move last so that boosts are stolen and teammates are brought in safely.
• Relaxed nature is used to check physical threats better like Mega Mewtwo X unaware yvel isnt an mmx check and Mega Blaziken nor a mega blaziken check while Sassy is used for checking special threats like Triage Mega Rayquaza, Mega Sceptile, and Primal Kyogre.
• Sassy should be a separate bullet
• Unaware bullet

Usage Tips
========

• Ideally, Yveltal is sent in on a slow pivoting move so that it can check threats at the highest possible health. idk about this, yvel doesnt need slow pivoting. ofc it's ideal, but idt it's needed enough to be a usage tip
• If the opponent has boosted its defenses, as in Contrary V-Create, Spectral Thief should be used to steal these boosts and aid Yveltal in checking the threat.
• High health is important for Yveltal to perform its job, so keep recovering unless you see an opportunity to KO the opponent no, you shouldnt be burning recovery pp. to me this reads like "recover unless you can ko the opp", which seems really wasteful. just say you should only recover when necessary. Once the opponent realizes it is Unaware, they will likely stop boosting in order to wear down your health with unboosted damage.
• You can generally hard switch Yveltal into common Mega Gengar sets such as Normalize, Dazzling, and Adaptability as long as it is relatively healthy. Yveltal can force it out or KO it with Revelation Dance. be wary of sr when switching into normalize and adaptability
• Avoid attempting to stop set-up sweepers like Xerneas, Kyurem-B, or Zekrom, as their super effective STAB will overwhelm Yveltal.
• scout for lure coverage moves
• always have rocks off the field whenever yvel is still needed
• revdance is useful for its high pp on top of other things so you can use that if you dont know what to click

Team Options
========

• Bulky Steels like Registeel and Solgaleo pair well with Yveltal as they are able to take on the –ate ability Pokemon and Fairy or Ice types that give Yveltal trouble.
• Pranksters like Registeel, Aegislash, or Giratina are also welcome teammates as they can deal with set-up sweepers that can overpower Yveltal, like Xerneas, Regigigas, and Primal Groudon.
• Solid hazard removal or Magic Bounce such as.. maud tina etc are appreciated so that Yveltal can switch in to check threats without losing 25% of its health.
• Set-up sweepers that can’t overpower Yveltal are nice teammates as Yveltal can help imposter proof them.
• preferably a more reliable mmx check cress bro etc
• stuff for pogre
• stuff that can beat fairies that yvel can't beat
• ttar checks, since while yvel walls non dstorm variants after they figure out it's sthief you can't do much to it. also mgyara and opposing yvel answers (can help improof your own yvel too)
• imposter to scout for coverage

[SET]
name: Regenvest Pivot
move 1: Spectral Thief / Pursuit
move 2: Revelation Dance should be move 1 imo
move 3: Beak Blast / Rapid Spin
move 4: U-Turn
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe why are you 252 speed on a slowturn mon

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

• Spectral Thief steals any boosts the opponent has prior to attacking. This is great for defensive pivots to help force out opponents trying to set up. such as... mgar, mmy
• Revelation Dance allows Yveltal to hit Mega Gengar for super effective damage and is its most consistent damage option. just mega gengar? it can hit a plethora of walls and psychic types too. also mention the norm thing.
• Knock Off can be used to remove useful items like orbs, Safety Goggles, plates, or Leftovers. from what? what's it replacing? what do you lose by replacing said move?
• Beak Blast is a powerful utility move for a secondary STAB option that usually hits last to maintain momentum along with burning opponents that contact it. mention how yvel cant u turn on its own imposter though,
• Rapid Spin can be used if Yveltal is serving as your primary method of hazard removal. what do you lose by giving beak blast up? talk about why yvel is good at running this move.
• U-Turn is for pivoting out to bring in your teammates while also gaining momentum.

Set Details
========

• Assault Vest increases Yveltal’s special bulk and allows it to take hits for less damage than normal. give examples of what it lives, also mention how it can't run shore up which may prove to be inconvenient at times.
• A Sassy nature further increases Yveltal’s ability to take special attacks. what does sassy help yveltal live? why not relaxed (read: what does sassy do for it over other natures)
• Regenerator allows Yveltal to passively gain health when switching out to keep it healthy longer.

Usage Tips
========

• Yveltal can be sent in on special attackers like Mega Gengar and Primal Kyogre find a better example yvel is a really really bad pogre check, even if it's regenvest to steal their boosts or remove their items and pivot out while regaining health.
• Yveltal can also come in on most walls, especially Giratina, Aegislash, Solgaleo, and Registeel, and remove their items, force them out, and safely pivot out. yvel forces registeel out?
• Try to avoid slow Core Enforcers or other ability removing moves as not gaining 1/3 health on the switch could be detrimental if Stealth Rocks are on the field.
• Try to keep Stealth Rocks off the field so that Yveltal doesn't take an extra 25% when switching in to special threats.
• mention how you can use beak blast liberally due to its high pp and punishing slow pivoting
• avoid trick/koff users
• scout for lure coverage

Team Options
========

• Even with increased special bulk, Yveltal doesn’t like to take –ate Boomburst and this makes Registeel and Solgaleo valuable partners.
• Magic Bouncers and hazard clearers examples help Yveltal by keeping Stealth Rock off your side of the field.
• Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y make good offensive teammates as Yveltal is immune to Psychic and Ground and resists Dark and Ghost what does this do for the mons? also yvel can function as a backup improof to mgar and an improof t osome mmy.
• Physically bulky teammates like Giratina or Zygarde-C are nice to switch in on physical wallbreakers like Mega Mewtwo X zygc and tina arent great mmx checks, go for smth else in this bullet like mblaze. also mention pdon.
• mmx checks
• kart checks, since yvel cant switch in
• gigas checks, bc it's immune to beak blast burns and can switch in on koff
• dark checks
• mray checks

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

• Yveltal can run Poison Heal sets with similar movesets to have an alternative form of passive recovery. why isnt this a main option
• Beak Blast pairs nicely with this ability so Yveltal can go last to avoid Core Enforcer. merge with above point
• Yveltal can also play offense with Unburden + White Herb for an imposter proof set-up sweeper with a powerful Power Trip that can overwhelm unsuspecting opponents. moves? also mention why this isnt oo and main. hint: prankhaze
• The Unburden set is weak to priority attacks, but Dazzling/Queenly Majesty can be used to block priority but sacrifice being self-imrpoof. merge with above point
• Regenerator sets can swap the Assault Vest for a Choice Scarf for a surprise fast Knock Off on Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar while forgoing the added special bulk. any moveset changes? this seems very bad without trick.
• Fur Coat is an option to better check Mega Mewtwo X and also hang with powerful physical attackers like Primal Groudon and Regigigas. why is this oo and not main?

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fairy Types**: Yveltal is forced out by every viable Fairy type such as Mega Diancie Mega Audino and Xerneas. They resist Yveltal's most common STAB and threaten to hit back with super effective STAB.

**-Ate Ability Users**: Yveltal is weak to every –ate ability user outside of Aerilate. Without an Assault Vest, -ate Boomburst is usually a OHKO and without Fur Coat, FakeSpeed is a 2HKO this reads weirdly. does fake out + extreme speed not ohko yveltal? do the combination of them 2hko yveltal? make it more clear. if it's a 2hko it's not too too dangerous, def not worth bringing brought up at the same time as yveltal. While it isn't weak to Aerilate, it doesn't resist it and takes massive damage from Boomburst.

**Pokemon with High Base Power Moves**: Yveltal doesn’t like taking moves like Fleur Cannon, Facade, or V-Create, especially if STAB boosted, as they will hit for massive damage. Fleur Cannon and similar stat dropping moves are even worse for Unaware sets as Yveltal will not receive reduced damage. what are some common pokemon that run this?

**Choice Wallbreakers**: Yveltal is overpowered by choiced breakers like Choice Band Kartana and Mega Mewtwo X or Choice Specs Mega Rayquaza and Primal Kyogre. These threats can hit Yveltal with unresisted STAB moves coming from high base stats. mention how beak blast can wear them down though because they'll always be coming in w/ slow pivoting. also mention how if yvel isnt needed anymore cb guys must be wary of beak

**Sturdy Shedinja**: Yveltal is forced out by Sturdy Shedinja unless it is running Baneful Bunker or Beak Blast along with Knock Off for Protective Pads. Keep in mind this would not be a reliable way to deal with Shedinja. mention what shed does to it bc odds are analysis readers wont know what it runs and they shouldnt have to go to a diff analysis for this kind of info

**Stealth Rocks**: Yveltal is weak to Stealth Rocks and doesn’t like losing 25% when coming in to check set-up threats. This damage adds up over the battle and can make a difference in Yveltal winning and losing a match up.

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implement this and then tag me, if there's nothing left that i think should be added i'll stamp this.

 

[a loser]

GL Volkner

I've implemented pretty much everything you mentioned. I took out a couple things, for example Oblivion Wing as a slashed move on the Unaware set. Let me know if there's anything else or something I missed.

 

[Ren]

Edit: Implemented some changes from the first two comments.

[OVERVIEW]

• Yveltal is a diverse Pokemon thanks to its solid 126/95/98 bulk, mixed 131/131 offenses, and a useful Dark / Flying typing merge these two sentences to just state how its good bulk, offenses and typing let it perform defensive and offensive roles on teams. also since most of its roles are defensive i'd just say how its offenses allow it to not be passive while being a defensive mon.. These traits let Yveltal perform various defensive and offensive roles on teams.
• This typing grants immunity to Psychic, resistance to Ghost, and neutrality to Fighting, allowing it to serve as checks to offensive threats such as Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar. Fur Coat Yveltal can serve as a check to certain Mega Mewtwo X sets, like Dazzling or Contrary, but it must be healthy in order to do so.
• Yveltal’s bulk allows it to run various defensive sets like Unaware, Regenerator, Poison Heal, and Fur Coat.
• Unaware sets are popular largely due to its immunity and resistance to the Mold Breaker moves Photon Geyser and Moongeist Beam as well as powerful moves like Stored Power and Power Trip.
• Its mixed offenses allow it not to be passive while running defensive sets and also function as a powerful set-up sweeper with Shell Smash and Power Trip. this should not be mentioned in the overview since it's oo and oo sets aren't overview worthy
• Its Dark typing is also useful for forcing out spinblockers like Giratina and Aegislash and its immunity to Prankster status moves.
• The downside of Yveltal’s typing is its weakness to the common –ate ability wallbreakers like Mega Diancie, Kyurem-B and Kyurem-W, and Zekrom as well as taking 25% from Stealth Rocks.
• Weaknesses to Fairy and Ice hurt Yveltal’s ability to check offensive threats with powerful coverage moves like Fleur Cannon and Ice Hammer / Ice Beam.
• Yveltal needs to stay healthy throughout the battle in order to check the threats it needs to and its Stealth Rock weaknesses makes it harder to stay healthy enough to do its job.
• While Yveltal's typing and common sets handle some dangerous offensive threats, there are still many potent offensive threats that beat it like Primal Groudon, Mega Diancie, Regigigas, Xerneas, Kartana, and Kyurem-B and Kyurem-W. so many examples aren't needed but it's good that you have a list bc it may allow you to be more diverse when implementing future points
• Overall, Yveltal is a solid defensive pivot with the ability to check most set-up sweepers and is one of the best answers to most Mega Gengar sets in the meta due to its Ghost resist, Dark Revelation Dance, and neutrality to Secret Sword unlike other Dark types.

[SET]
name: Unaware Wall
move 1: Spectral Thief
move 2: Revelation Dance
move 3: Shore Up
move 4: U-Turn / Pursuit / Baneful Bunker
item: Safety Goggles
ability: Unaware
nature: Sassy / Relaxed
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

• Spectral Thief steals any boosts the opponent has prior to attacking. This is great for Unaware sets as the opponents boosts are ignored and can be stolen for Yveltal to take advantage of instead.
• Revelation Dance is a powerful utility move that maintains Dark typing even if Yveltal has been entrained with Normalize. This is a key move for Yveltal to have if it wants to serve as a Mega Gengar check. This also forces out walls like Giratina, Aegislash, and Cresselia to help with spinning or gaining momentum and chip damage. you could also say how it makes yveltal less passive
• Shore Up is a great recovery move to keep Yveltal healthy and can healing while in sand. heal more in sand is what i assume you meant here
• U-Turn is a nice pivot move to bring out your teammates and maintain momentum after forcing out set-up sweepers like Mega Sceptile, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Primal Kyogre.
• Pursuit can be used to hit offensive threats like Mega Gengar or Mega Mewtwo Y for big damage if they switch out. It can also damage other walls that don't want to stay in on Yveltal like Giratina and Aegislash.
• Baneful Bunker is an option for scouting opponents’ moves while also punishing physical contact from common moves like U-Turn and Fake Out by inflicting poison.
• defog or rapid spin bullet, it doesnt have to go on the main set though

Set Details
========

• Safety Goggles keep Yveltal safe from Spore and chip damage from sand.
• 0 Speed IVs are to ensure Yveltal’s Spectral Thief and U-Turn are more likely to move last so that boosts are stolen and teammates are brought in safely.
• Relaxed nature is used to check physical threats better like Contrary Mega Blaziken and Triage Heracross.
• Sassy is used for checking special threats like Triage Mega Rayquaza, Mega Sceptile, and Poison Heal Primal Kyogre. yvel isnt a great pogre check? ig you could include it but it takes a bit from stabs and both of pogre's viable coverage moves hit it se
• Unaware is to ignore the opponents stat boosts so that Yveltal can stop potential set-up sweepers. examples of the setup sweepers it stops

Usage Tips
========

• If the opponent has boosted its defenses, as in Contrary V-Create, Spectral Thief should be used to steal these boosts and aid Yveltal in checking the threat.i'd elaborate slightly more on this as readers may not get the implication. something more concise, but something along the lines of: "aid yveltal in checking the threat because it ignores boosts to the threat's offenses while the threat doesn't ignore boosts towards yveltal"
• High health is important for Yveltal to perform its job, so recover when necessary and keep Stealth Rocks off the field. Once the opponent realizes it is Unaware, they will likely stop boosting in order to wear down your health with unboosted damage.
• You can generally hard switch Yveltal into common Mega Gengar sets such as Normalize, Dazzling, and Adaptability as long as it is relatively healthy. Yveltal can force it out or KO it with Revelation Dance. However, Stealth Rock chip can hurt Yveltal's chances of walling Adaptability Sludge Wave or boosted Normalize Boomburst.
• Avoid attempting to stop set-up sweepers like Xerneas, Kyurem-B, or Zekrom, as their super effective STAB will overwhelm Yveltal.
• It is helpful to scout for lure coverage moves, such as Pixilate Boomburst on Mega Mewtwo X, to prevent surprise KOs.
• Revelation Dance is useful for its high PP and solid base power as well as the ability to keep its typing. through normalize
• keep rocks off the field when yvel is trynna come in

Team Options
========

• Bulky Steels like Registeel and Solgaleo pair well with Yveltal as they are able to take on the –ate ability Pokemon and Fairy or Ice types that give Yveltal trouble.
• Pranksters like Registeel, Aegislash, or Giratina are also welcome teammates as they can deal with set-up sweepers that can overpower Yveltal, like Xerneas, Regigigas, and Primal Groudon.
• Solid hazard removal or Magic Bounce, like Mega Audino or Giratina, are appreciated so that Yveltal can switch in to check threats without losing 25% of its health.
• Set-up sweepers that can’t overpower Yveltal are nice teammates as Yveltal can help imposter proof them. examples?
• More reliable checks to Mega Mewtwo X are appreciated, such as Mega Slowbro or Cresselia. what can yvel do in return for them (inspiration if you need it: they struggle vs mgar)
• Primal Groudon is a nice partner than can switch into many Primal Kyogre sets that try to overpower Yveltal with unresisted Water STAB. in return yvel can threaten tina
• Imposter users are an option to scout for potentially dangerous coverage moves. from Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar
• Defensive Fairies like Mega Audino and Magearna make nice teammates to check opposing Dark type threats as well as help with improofing.

[SET]
name: Regenvest Pivot
move 1: Revelation Dance
move 2: Spectral Thief / Pursuit
move 3: Beak Blast / Rapid Spin / Knock Off
move 4: U-Turn
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

• Revelation Dance allows Yveltal to hit offensive threats like Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y or defensive walls like Giratina and Aegislash all for super effective damage and is its most consistent damage option. It also gives Yveltal the ability to hit with Dark STAB even through Normalize
• Spectral Thief steals any boosts the opponent has prior to attacking. This is great for defensive pivots to help force out opponents trying to set up such as Mega Gengar or Mega Mewtwo Y.
• Pursuit is useful for hitting Psychic and Ghost types like Mega Gengar or Cresselia that don't want to stay in on Yveltal.
• Beak Blast is a powerful utility move for a secondary STAB option that usually hits last to maintain momentum along with burning opponents that contact it making stuff like mmx/registeel scared of clicking their stab move/pivot move However, this stops Yveltal from being able to U-Turn on its imposter without being burned.
• Rapid Spin can be used if Yveltal is serving as your primary method of hazard removal. Rapid Spin gives up the momentum and utility that Beak Blast brings, but is a good move for Yveltal as Revelation Dance forces out the Ghost types that try to spinblock.
• Knock Off can be used to remove useful items like orbs i misinterpreted this to mean primal orbs for a sec, state life orb, Safety Goggles, plates, or Leftovers, but also makes Yveltal prone to losing its Assault Vest when facing its imposter.
• U-Turn is for pivoting out to bring in your teammates while also gaining momentum.

Set Details
========

• Assault Vest increases Yveltal’s special bulk and allows it to take hits for less damage than normal, such as Choice Specs Boomburst from Aerilate Mega Rayquaza, Pixilate Boomburst from Mega Diancie, and Fleur Cannon from Mega Mewtwo Y.
• The downside of the Assault Vest is Yveltal can't run valuable status moves like recovery or Defog, which can be inconvenient. should be merged w/ bullet 1
• A Sassy nature further increases Yveltal’s ability to take special attacks. For example, Pixilate Boomburst from Pixie Plate Mega Diancie is a guaranteed 2HKO with a Sassy nature and is a 43.8% chance to OHKO with a Relaxed nature.
• Regenerator allows Yveltal to passively gain health when switching out to keep it healthy longer.

Usage Tips
========

• Yveltal can be sent in on special attackers like Mega Gengar and Ultra Necrozma to steal their boosts or remove their items and pivot out while regaining health.
• Yveltal can also come in on most walls, especially Giratina, Aegislash, Solgaleo, and Mega Slowbro, and force them out and then safely pivot out.
• Try to avoid slow Core Enforcers or other ability removing moves like Entrainment as not gaining 1/3 health on the switch could be detrimental if Stealth Rocks are on the field. it's detrimental either way so i'd cut that
• Try to keep Stealth Rocks off the field so that Yveltal doesn't take an extra 25% when switching in to special threats.
• Beak Blast is a spammable move due to its high PP and ability to punish slow pivots.
• Avoid Knock Off or Trick users so that Yveltal's Assault Vest is not lost or it isn't crippled with a useless item.
• scout for lure coverage with imposter/other teammates

Team Options
========

• Even with increased special bulk, Yveltal doesn’t like to take –ate Boomburst from Diancie, Mega Rayquaza, or Kyurem-W and this makes Registeel and Solgaleo valuable partners.
• Magic Bouncers and hazard clearers like Mega Audino or Giratina help Yveltal by keeping Stealth Rock off your side of the field.
• Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y make good offensive teammates as Yveltal is immune to Psychic and Ground and resists Dark and Ghost. This allows Yveltal to force out Ghost or Psychic foes so that it can bring in Gengar and Mewtwo safely. Yveltal can also serve as the backup imposter-proof to these sets, depending on the chosen coverage moves.
• Physically bulky teammates like Giratina or Zygarde-C are nice to switch in on physical wallbreakers like Regigigas kart and Primal Groudon.
• Mega Mewtwo X checks like Slowbro or Cresselia with great defensive bulk pair nicely as well to resist both of its STABs.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

• Yveltal can run Poison Heal sets with similar movesets to have an alternative form of passive recovery. Beak Blast pairs nicely with this ability so Yveltal can go last to avoid Core Enforcer. Poison Heal isn't as effective as Yveltal's main sets because losing its ability is much more detrimental due to Toxic's damage build up over time.
• Yveltal can also play offense with Unburden + White Herb for an imposter proof set-up sweeper with a powerful Power Trip that can overwhelm unsuspecting opponents. This typically runs Shell Smash, Imprison, Power Trip, and Sunsteel Strike. The Unburden set is weak to priority attacks, but Dazzling/Queenly Majesty can be used to block priority but sacrifice being self-imrpoof. However, both sets are walled by Prankster Haze. mention how prank haze is common
• Regenerator sets can swap the Assault Vest for a Choice Scarf for a surprise fast Knock Off on Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar while forgoing the added special bulk. Scarf sets drop Beak Blast and use Knock Off and can swap Spectral Thief for Trick. However, this set is not as effective at playing defense a defensive role without the Assault Vest.
• Fur Coat is an option to better check Mega Mewtwo X and also hang with powerful physical attackers like Primal Groudon and Regigigas. This is a more niche option as Unaware sets are normally overpowered by these Pokemon, but this set is not able to check as many threats as Unaware and Regenvest can. and are also not reliable checks of the pokemon that it's trying to check (adapt cc 2hkoing yvel after chip, -ate boomburst and technician beating yvel, pdon fleur cannoning yvel, gigas sleeping it etc)

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fairy Types**: Yveltal is forced out by every viable Fairy type, most commonly Mega Diance, Xerneas, and Mega Audino. They resist Yveltal's most common STAB and threaten to hit back with super effective STAB.

**-Ate Ability Users**: Yveltal is weak to every –ate ability user outside of Aerilate. Without an Assault Vest, -ate Boomburst is usually a OHKO and without Fur Coat, Fake Out + Extreme Speed can KO Yveltal. While it isn't weak to Aerilate, it doesn't resist it and takes massive damage from Boomburst.

**Pokemon with High Base Power Moves**: Yveltal doesn’t like taking moves like Fleur Cannon, Facade, or V-Create, especially if STAB boosted, as they will hit for massive damage. Fleur Cannon and similar stat dropping moves are even worse for Unaware sets as Yveltal will not receive reduced damage. Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Mewtwo X, and Mega Rayquaza are some common Pokemon that run these moves.

**Choice Wallbreakers**: Yveltal is overpowered by choiced breakers like Choice Band Kartana and Mega Mewtwo X or Choice Specs Mega Rayquaza and Primal Kyogre. These threats can hit Yveltal with unresisted STAB moves coming from high base stats. With Beak Blast, Yveltal can at least wear these threats down if they are coming in on a slow pivot. Also, Beak Blast can serve to burn Choice Band foes if Yveltal is no longer needed in battle.

**Sturdy Shedinja**: Yveltal is forced out by Sturdy Shedinja as Shedinja can drop Yveltal down to 1 HP with Endeavor and stay in on Yveltal's attacks due to Sturdy. Most Shedinja's also run Protective Pads, so keep this in mind if you try to burn it with Beak Blast

**Stealth Rocks**: Yveltal is weak to Stealth Rocks and doesn’t like losing 25% when coming in to check set-up threats. This damage adds up over the battle and can make a difference in Yveltal winning and losing a match up.

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great job. implement this properly for qc 1/3

 

[a loser]

great job. implement this properly for qc 1/3

Done. I'll change the title now.

 

[a loser]

MAMP
E4 Flint
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Funbot28

This is ready for the next step. Been sitting here for a bit.

 

[Electrolyte]

hello! I'm BH QC again so I'll be giving you your second check

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[OVERVIEW]

• Yveltal is a diverse Pokemon thanks to its solid 126/95/98 bulk, mixed 131/131 offenses, and a useful Dark / Flying typing that let it perform various defensive roles on teams while not being passive.
• This typing grants immunity to Psychic, resistance to Ghost, and neutrality to Fighting, allowing it to serve as checks to offensive threats such as Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar. Fur Coat Yveltal can serve as a check to certain Mega Mewtwo X sets, like Dazzling or Contrary, but it must be healthy in order to do so.
• Yveltal’s bulk allows it to run various defensive sets like Unaware, Regenerator, Poison Heal, and Fur Coat.
• Unaware sets are popular (just explain what unaware sets can achieve - you don't really need to say that they're popular) largely due to its immunity and resistance to the Mold Breaker moves Photon Geyser and Moongeist Beam as well as powerful moves like Stored Power and Power Trip.
• Its Dark typing is also useful for forcing out spinblockers like Giratina and Aegislash and its immunity to Prankster status moves.
• The downside of Yveltal’s typing is its weakness to the common –ate ability wallbreakers like Mega Diancie, Kyurem-B and Kyurem-W, and Zekrom (remove cuz Zek isn't as meta anymore and you have enough examples) as well as taking 25% from Stealth Rocks. (merge this with next bullet)
• Weaknesses to Fairy and Ice (and Electric) hurt Yveltal’s ability to check offensive threats with powerful coverage moves like Fleur Cannon (and moonblast) and Ice Hammer / Ice Beam. (and bolt strike)
• Yveltal needs to stay healthy throughout the battle in order to check the threats it needs to and its Stealth Rock weaknesses makes it harder to stay healthy enough to do its job.
• While Yveltal's typing and common sets handle some dangerous offensive threats, there are still many potent offensive threats that beat it like Primal Groudon, Mega Diancie, and Regigigas. (even SF MMY OHKOes Sassy with Bolt Strike so Yvel is not an all around counter)
• Overall, Yveltal is a solid defensive pivot with the ability to check most set-up sweepers and is one of the best answers to most Mega Gengar sets in the meta due to its Ghost resist, Dark Revelation Dance, and neutrality to Secret Sword unlike other Dark types. (don't oversell - end with qualification '... but it struggles because of lack of other relevant resistances and it's not super bulky')

[SET]
name: Unaware Wall
move 1: Spectral Thief
move 2: Revelation Dance
move 3: Shore Up
move 4: U-Turn / Pursuit / Baneful Bunker / Rapid Spin
item: Safety Goggles
ability: Unaware
nature: Sassy / Relaxed
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

• Spectral Thief steals any boosts the opponent has prior to attacking. This is great for Unaware sets as the opponents boosts are ignored and can be stolen for Yveltal to take advantage of instead.
• Revelation Dance is a powerful utility move that maintains Dark typing even if Yveltal has been entrained with Normalize. This is a key move for Yveltal to have if it wants to serve as a Mega Gengar check. This also forces out walls like Giratina, Aegislash, and Cresselia to help with spinning or gaining momentum and chip damage. This move is a must on the set and helps Yveltal be less passive.
• Shore Up is a great recovery move to keep Yveltal healthy and can boost healing while in sand.
• U-Turn is a nice pivot move to bring out your teammates and maintain momentum after forcing out set-up sweepers like Mega Sceptile, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Primal Kyogre.
• Pursuit can be used to hit offensive threats like Mega Gengar or Mega Mewtwo Y for big damage if they switch out. It can also damage other walls that don't want to stay in on Yveltal like Giratina and Aegislash. (note that this is especially useful because it prevents them from easily switching in against attackers)
• Baneful Bunker is an option for scouting opponents’ moves while also punishing physical contact from common moves like U-Turn and Fake Out by inflicting poison.
• Rapid Spin is another option if in need of a hazard clearer. This pairs well with Revelation Dance so Yveltal can force out spinblockers like Giratina. (however, it is less reliable as it is easily worn down by Stealth Rock, making it difficult to perform other parts of its job while it's removing hazards)

Set Details
========

• Safety Goggles keep Yveltal safe from Spore and chip damage from sand. (i'd say weather rather than sand specifically)
• 0 Speed IVs are to ensure Yveltal’s Spectral Thief and U-Turn are more likely to move last so that boosts are stolen (after they are obtained) and teammates are brought in safely.
• Relaxed nature is used to check physical threats better like Contrary Mega Blaziken and Triage Heracross. (id rather say PH Shift Gear MGyarados over Triage Heracross - something more relevant. Also mention that it softens Secret Sword damage, which is the most common coverage of special MGar and MMY)
• Sassy is used for checking special threats like Triage Mega Rayquaza, Mega Sceptile, and Ultra Necrozma. Note that Triage Mega Rayquaza without a Life Orb is a guaranteed 4HKO with Sassy nature and has a chance to 3HKO with neutral nature. (explain this before Relaxed as it is slashed first)
• Unaware is to ignore the opponents stat boosts so that Yveltal can stop potential set-up sweepers like the ones mentioned above.

Usage Tips
========

• If the opponent has boosted its defenses, as in Contrary V-Create or Super Power, Spectral Thief should be used to steal these boosts and aid Yveltal in checking the threat. This helps Yveltal because it ignores the threat's boosts while the threat doesn't ignore Yveltal's boosts.
• High health is important for Yveltal to perform its job, so recover when necessary and keep Stealth Rocks off the field. Once the opponent realizes it is Unaware, they will likely stop boosting in order to wear down your health with unboosted damage.
• You can generally hard switch Yveltal into common Mega Gengar sets such as Normalize, Dazzling, and Adaptability as long as it is relatively healthy. Yveltal can force it out or KO it with Revelation Dance. However, Stealth Rock chip can hurt Yveltal's chances of walling Adaptability Sludge Wave (Sludge Bomb over sludge wave - it's almost as powerful and can poison more) or boosted Normalize Boomburst.
• Avoid attempting to stop set-up sweepers like Xerneas, Kyurem-B, or Zekrom, as their super effective STAB will overwhelm Yveltal.
• It is helpful to scout for lure coverage moves, such as Pixilate Boomburst on Mega Mewtwo X, to prevent surprise KOs. (scout sets in general as MGar and MMY with the right sets and the right moves can beat you anyway; ie Adapt Sludge Bomb and SF LO BStrike)
• Revelation Dance is useful for its high PP and solid base power as well as the ability to keep its typing through Normalize. (this makes it sound like you're explaining why it's not the set. Rephrase - say RevDance is fairly spammable otherwise cuz it's decently strong and has high pp, and hits through normalize)

Team Options
========

• Bulky Steels like Registeel and Solgaleo pair well with Yveltal as they are able to take on the –ate ability Pokemon and Fairy or Ice types that give Yveltal trouble.
• Pranksters like Registeel, Aegislash, or Giratina are also welcome teammates as they can deal with set-up sweepers that can overpower Yveltal, like Xerneas, Regigigas, and Primal Groudon. (Yvel can also easily switch in against imposters of prankster to gain momentum)
• Solid hazard removal or Magic Bounce, like Mega Audino or Giratina, are appreciated so that Yveltal can switch in to check threats without losing 25% of its health.
• Set-up sweepers that can’t overpower Yveltal are nice teammates as Yveltal can help imposter proof them. Some examples include Contrary Mega Mewtwo Y with Pixie Plate Judgment (this is not a thing, say Mega Gar) or Triage Mega Rayquaza.
• More reliable checks to Mega Mewtwo X are appreciated, such as Mega Slowbro or Cresselia. Yveltal also covers their weakness to Ghosts like Mega Gengar.
• Primal Groudon is a nice partner than can switch into many Primal Kyogre sets that try to overpower Yveltal with unresisted Water STAB. In return, Yveltal can put pressure on Giratina so that it can't check Groudon as well.
• Imposter users are an option to scout for potentially dangerous coverage moves from threats like Mega Mewtwo Y or Mega Gengar.
• Defensive Fairies like Mega Audino and Magearna make nice teammates to check opposing Dark type threats as well as help with improofing. (don't reall yneed help with improofing; say 'take advantage of imposter')

[SET]
name: Regenvest Pivot
move 1: Revelation Dance
move 2: Spectral Thief / Pursuit
move 3: Beak Blast / Rapid Spin / Knock Off
move 4: U-Turn
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

• Revelation Dance allows Yveltal to hit offensive threats like Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y or defensive walls like Giratina and Aegislash all for super effective damage and is its most consistent damage option. It also gives Yveltal the ability to hit with Dark STAB even through Normalize
• Spectral Thief steals any boosts the opponent has prior to attacking. This is great for defensive pivots to help force out opponents trying to set up such as Mega Gengar or Mega Mewtwo Y.
• Pursuit is useful for hitting Psychic and Ghost types like Mega Gengar or Cresselia (mmy instead, cress isn't relevant) that don't want to stay in on Yveltal.
• Beak Blast is a powerful utility move for a secondary STAB option that usually hits last to maintain momentum along with burning opponents that contact it. This makes foes like Mega Mewtwo X or Registeel hesitant to use their STAB moves or pivot moves, respectively, in fear of a burn. (it also hits fairly hard, 2HKOes even PH MMX) However, this stops Yveltal from being able to U-Turn on its imposter without being burned.
• Rapid Spin can be used if Yveltal is serving as your primary method of hazard removal. Rapid Spin gives up the momentum and utility that Beak Blast brings, but is a good move for Yveltal as Revelation Dance forces out the Ghost types that try to spinblock. (mention that weakness to SR somewhat mitigated by regenerator)
• Knock Off can be used to remove useful items like Life Orbs, Toxic Orbs, Safety Goggles, plates, or Leftovers, (no need for examples here) but also makes Yveltal prone to losing its Assault Vest when facing its imposter.
• U-Turn is for pivoting out to bring in your teammates while also gaining momentum.

Set Details
========

• Assault Vest increases Yveltal’s special bulk and allows it to take hits for less damage than normal, such as Choice Specs Boomburst from Aerilate Mega Rayquaza, Pixilate Boomburst from Mega Diancie, and Fleur Cannon from Mega Mewtwo Y. (whoa whoa whoa. It should not be trying to do any of those things as they all 2HKO / OHKO after rocks. Say things like shell smash mmy or PH Pogre) The downside of the Assault Vest is Yveltal can't run valuable status moves like recovery or Defog, which can be inconvenient.
• A Sassy nature further increases Yveltal’s ability to take special attacks. For example, Pixilate Boomburst from Pixie Plate Mega Diancie is a guaranteed 2HKO with a Sassy nature and is a 43.8% chance to OHKO with a Relaxed nature. (sure but it still can't beat Diancie. I disagree with GL Volk - You don't need an example - just say "as bulky as possible", as this is a spdef regenvest set. Or you can say it prevents the 3HKO from MMY Moonblast but that... doesn't really matter)
• Regenerator allows Yveltal to passively gain health when switching out to keep it healthy longer. (and makes up for lack of active recovery from Assault Vest)

Usage Tips
========

• Yveltal can be sent in on special attackers like Mega Gengar and Ultra Necrozma to steal their boosts or remove their items and pivot out while regaining health. (pretty good blanket check to spcial attackers that don't carry stab super effective moves)
• Yveltal can also come in on most walls, especially Giratina, Aegislash, Solgaleo, and Mega Slowbro, and force them out and then safely pivot out.
• Try to avoid slow Core Enforcers or other ability removing moves like Entrainment as not gaining 1/3 health on the switch could be detrimental.
• Try to keep Stealth Rocks off the field so that Yveltal doesn't take an extra 25% when switching in to special threats. (qualify: if Yveltal itself isn't the SR remover)
• Beak Blast is a spammable move due to its high PP and ability to punish slow pivots. (or u-turn if you predict the opp to switch out)
• Avoid Knock Off or Trick users so that Yveltal's Assault Vest is not lost or it isn't crippled with a useless item.
• Scouting for potential lure coverage moves with Imposter or other teammates can help keep Yveltal from surprise KOs.

Team Options
========

• Even with increased special bulk, Yveltal doesn’t like to take –ate Boomburst from Diancie, Mega Rayquaza, or Kyurem-W (it just plain can't, like specs kyu-w still ohkos) and this makes Registeel and Solgaleo valuable partners.
• Magic Bouncers and hazard clearers like Mega Audino or Giratina help Yveltal by keeping Stealth Rock off your side of the field. (and to relieve yvel of the pressure of removing hazards itself)
• Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y make good offensive teammates as Yveltal is immune to Psychic and Ground and resists Dark and Ghost. This allows Yveltal to force out Ghost or Psychic foes so that it can bring in Gengar and Mewtwo safely. Yveltal can also serve as the backup imposter-proof to these sets, depending on the chosen coverage moves.
• Physically bulky teammates like Giratina or Zygarde-C are nice to switch in on physical wallbreakers like Regigigas, Kartana, and Primal Groudon.
• Mega Mewtwo X checks like Slowbro or Cresselia (Giratina over Cresselia) with great defensive bulk pair nicely as well to resist both of its STABs.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

• Yveltal can run Poison Heal sets with similar movesets to have an alternative form of passive recovery. Beak Blast pairs nicely with this ability so Yveltal can go last to avoid Core Enforcer. (and cripple imposter) Poison Heal isn't as effective as Yveltal's main sets because losing its ability is much more detrimental due to Toxic's damage build up over time. (that's not why it isn't as effective - it's just that it's done better by other Pokemon, and yvel needs the added bulk from avest / unaware)
• Yveltal can also play offense with Unburden + White Herb for an imposter proof set-up sweeper with a powerful Power Trip that can overwhelm unsuspecting opponents. This typically runs Shell Smash, Imprison, Power Trip, and Sunsteel Strike. The Unburden set is weak to priority attacks, but Dazzling/Queenly Majesty can be used to block priority but sacrifice being self-imrpoof. However, both sets are walled by Prankster Haze, which is a very common method of stopping set-up sweepers. (also easily sniped by -ate, and only works once)
• Regenerator sets can swap the Assault Vest for a Choice Scarf for a surprise fast Knock Off on Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar while forgoing the added special bulk. Scarf sets drop Beak Blast and use Knock Off and can swap Spectral Thief for Trick. However, this set is not as effective at playing a defensive role without the Assault Vest.
• Fur Coat is an option to better check Mega Mewtwo X and also hang with powerful physical attackers like Primal Groudon and Regigigas. This is a more niche option as Unaware sets are normally overpowered by these Pokemon, but this set is not able to check as many threats as Unaware and Regenvest can. However, Fur Coat is still not the most reliable check to these threats as Adaptability Mega Mewtwo X still threatens to 2HKO with chip damage and Primal Groudon can hit it with Fleur Cannon coverage.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fairy Types**: Yveltal is forced out by every viable Fairy type, most commonly Mega Diance, Xerneas, and Mega Audino. They resist Yveltal's most common STAB and threaten to hit back with super effective STAB.

**-Ate Ability Users**: Yveltal is weak to every –ate ability user outside of Aerilate. Without an Assault Vest, -ate Boomburst is usually a OHKO and without Fur Coat, Fake Out + Extreme Speed can KO Yveltal. While it isn't weak to Aerilate, it doesn't resist it and takes massive damage from Boomburst.

**Pokemon with High Base Power Moves**: Yveltal doesn’t like taking moves like Fleur Cannon, Facade, or V-Create, especially if STAB boosted, as they will hit for massive damage. Fleur Cannon and similar stat dropping moves are even worse for Unaware sets as Yveltal will not receive reduced damage. Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Mewtwo X, and Mega Rayquaza are some common Pokemon that run these moves.

**Choice Wallbreakers**: Yveltal is overpowered by choiced breakers like Choice Band Kartana and Mega Mewtwo X or Choice Specs Mega Rayquaza and Primal Kyogre. These threats can hit Yveltal with unresisted STAB moves coming from high base stats. With Beak Blast, Yveltal can at least wear these threats down if they are coming in on a slow pivot. Also, Beak Blast can serve to burn Choice Band foes if Yveltal is no longer needed in battle. (say "but this might sacrifice Yveltal" instead)

**Sturdy Shedinja**: Yveltal is forced out by Sturdy Shedinja as Shedinja can drop Yveltal down to 1 HP with Endeavor and stay in on Yveltal's attacks due to Sturdy. Most Shedinja's also run Protective Pads, so keep this in mind if you try to burn it with Beak Blast

**Stealth Rocks**: Yveltal is weak to Stealth Rocks and doesn’t like losing 25% when coming in to check set-up threats. This damage adds up over the battle and can make a difference in Yveltal winning and losing a match up.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[, ]]
- Quality checked by: [[, ], [, ], [, ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

QC 2/3

 

[a loser]

hello! I'm BH QC again so I'll be giving you your second check

GP 2/3

Implemented, thanks!

 

[a loser]

MAMP
E4 Flint
ScarfWynaut
Funbot28

This is ready for round three of QC.

 

[a loser]

Gurpreet Patel (Sent you a Friend Request)

Yo. Could you check this out for QC #3?

 

[cityscapes]

overview

remove the last point and the third point, they don't really add anything (you go into detail on the different abilities he can run later on anyway)

mention its spike immunity in the beneficial parts of its typing, this is nice to have over stuff like ttar/gyara which get chipped very easily by spikes

add ph xern and contrary mmy to threats that beat it (yveltal fails to ohko while fleur 2hkos)

unaware wall

im against running min speed on this, you want speed to outrun guys after you steal boosts and yveltal is underspeeding almost nothing anyway. sassy/relaxed full speed still underspeeds all offensive stuff, you only really miss out on like fast unaware ogre or fast prank gira

moves

for spectral mention what yveltal does with the boosts after he steals them. revdance is powered up to pretty wild levels after spa boosts while spectral can ohko frailer threats like gar if they smash. speed is nice for outspeeding mans while defense boosts can help you take on offensive threats better

mention how bunker can shut down choice users by making them reveal their move and discouraging them from clicking contact moves

set details

i dont think contrary blaze is a very good example because its uncommon, but youre right in that relaxed consistently handles it while sassy is a 50/50 (ice hammer>vcreate and vcreate>vcreate vs recover first and immediate spectral; recovering first is safe for relaxed bc vcreate does less than 75). maybe mention simple shell smash goons as mons relaxed does better vs

usage tips

something important to be wary of as yveltal is volt switch on mmy and gar, this is a huge issue for yveltal although pursuit can somewhat mitigate it if you predict right

yveltal can actually be really annoying to deal with if dark resists have been eliminated because revdance is surprisingly strong, note this

team options

prankster does not beat ph xern/regi, gira can kinda manage regi but its a pretty sketchy situation. mention zekrom and mg diancie.

bounce is also good to beat ph xern/regi, its highly useful alongside yveltal

the defensive fairies point doesnt make sense to me, yveltal already handles dark type threats pretty well, and it can endlessly wall out imposter already. if anything you'd want a trapper for imposter but fairies don't usually run trapping. maybe stuff that uses hazards or status to wear down imposter better (ph xern)?

regenvest pivot

slash nuzzle in slot 2, its good vs contrary users like mmy and scept and para can pose a threat to fat mons (losing slow uturn is not a problem considering yveltal's relatively high speed).

moves

for beak blast i wouldnt say "maintain momentum" because that term is a bit vague, instead say "it moves last so offensive threats cant come in safely" or something

for knock mention that it hits mmy on the physical side so he takes more than he would from revdance or spectral

set details

honestly id say pixilate diancie vs yveltal is a pretty irrelevant scenario, yveltal can do almost nothing to diancie and boomburst does so much so i dont know when youd ever stay in. a better example is mg mmy, sassy yveltal can switch in on mind blown and usually not die to lor while relaxed will almost always die to mind blown>lor, this is big because you can knock off lo and do massive damage

usage tips

beak blast avoids core enforcer so mention that in the section about ability removal

sometimes you dont want to reveal beak blast so you can pull it out later to surprise a specific wall that thought it could uturn

avoid status it kinda sucks

team options

wouldnt gengar appreciate having ghost and psychic types in? mention that yveltal can pursuit trap those guys to put them in judgment range for him

mmx is a good teammate, stacks a fairy weakness but really appreciates yveltal dealing with gar and mmy

other options

mention that scarf regen can BOP scept and mmx with stab dragon ascent, mmx needs minor chip to kill however

add prankster, good role compression with setup check + gar check.

adapt yveltal can break walls with near unresisted stab coverage but suffers from 4mss and somewhat common walls like ttar gear shed

checks and counters

merge high base power attacks and choice wallbreakers into just "strong attacks"

good work, qc 3/3

 

[a loser]

overview

remove the last point and the third point, they don't really add anything (you go into detail on the different abilities he can run later on anyway)

mention its spike immunity in the beneficial parts of its typing, this is nice to have over stuff like ttar/gyara which get chipped very easily by spikes

add ph xern and contrary mmy to threats that beat it (yveltal fails to ohko while fleur 2hkos)

unaware wall

im against running min speed on this, you want speed to outrun guys after you steal boosts and yveltal is underspeeding almost nothing anyway. sassy/relaxed full speed still underspeeds all offensive stuff, you only really miss out on like fast unaware ogre or fast prank gira

moves

for spectral mention what yveltal does with the boosts after he steals them. revdance is powered up to pretty wild levels after spa boosts while spectral can ohko frailer threats like gar if they smash. speed is nice for outspeeding mans while defense boosts can help you take on offensive threats better

mention how bunker can shut down choice users by making them reveal their move and discouraging them from clicking contact moves

set details

i dont think contrary blaze is a very good example because its uncommon, but youre right in that relaxed consistently handles it while sassy is a 50/50 (ice hammer>vcreate and vcreate>vcreate vs recover first and immediate spectral; recovering first is safe for relaxed bc vcreate does less than 75). maybe mention simple shell smash goons as mons relaxed does better vs

usage tips

something important to be wary of as yveltal is volt switch on mmy and gar, this is a huge issue for yveltal although pursuit can somewhat mitigate it if you predict right

yveltal can actually be really annoying to deal with if dark resists have been eliminated because revdance is surprisingly strong, note this

team options

prankster does not beat ph xern/regi, gira can kinda manage regi but its a pretty sketchy situation. mention zekrom and mg diancie.

bounce is also good to beat ph xern/regi, its highly useful alongside yveltal

the defensive fairies point doesnt make sense to me, yveltal already handles dark type threats pretty well, and it can endlessly wall out imposter already. if anything you'd want a trapper for imposter but fairies don't usually run trapping. maybe stuff that uses hazards or status to wear down imposter better (ph xern)?

regenvest pivot

slash nuzzle in slot 2, its good vs contrary users like mmy and scept and para can pose a threat to fat mons (losing slow uturn is not a problem considering yveltal's relatively high speed).

moves

for beak blast i wouldnt say "maintain momentum" because that term is a bit vague, instead say "it moves last so offensive threats cant come in safely" or something

for knock mention that it hits mmy on the physical side so he takes more than he would from revdance or spectral

set details

honestly id say pixilate diancie vs yveltal is a pretty irrelevant scenario, yveltal can do almost nothing to diancie and boomburst does so much so i dont know when youd ever stay in. a better example is mg mmy, sassy yveltal can switch in on mind blown and usually not die to lor while relaxed will almost always die to mind blown>lor, this is big because you can knock off lo and do massive damage

usage tips

beak blast avoids core enforcer so mention that in the section about ability removal

sometimes you dont want to reveal beak blast so you can pull it out later to surprise a specific wall that thought it could uturn

avoid status it kinda sucks

team options

wouldnt gengar appreciate having ghost and psychic types in? mention that yveltal can pursuit trap those guys to put them in judgment range for him

mmx is a good teammate, stacks a fairy weakness but really appreciates yveltal dealing with gar and mmy

other options

mention that scarf regen can BOP scept and mmx with stab dragon ascent, mmx needs minor chip to kill however

add prankster, good role compression with setup check + gar check.

adapt yveltal can break walls with near unresisted stab coverage but suffers from 4mss and somewhat common walls like ttar gear shed

checks and counters

merge high base power attacks and choice wallbreakers into just "strong attacks"

good work, qc 3/3

After discussing on discord some, I've made these changes. Ready for GP.

 

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Yveltal is a diverse Pokemon thanks to its solid 126(add space) /(add space) 95(add space) / (add space)98 bulk, mixed 131(add space) /(add space) 131 offenses, and a useful Dark / Flying typing that let it perform various defensive roles on teams while not being passive. This typing grants it an immunity to Psychic, a resistance to Ghost, and a neutrality to Fighting, allowing it to serve as checks a check to offensive threats such as Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar. Fur Coat Yveltal can also serve as a check to certain Mega Mewtwo X sets, like Dazzling or and Contrary, but it must be healthy in order to do so. Its Flying typing also makes Yveltal immune to Spikes, which is something typically hinder other Dark-(add hyphen)types can't say. Unaware sets are good against set-(no hyphen, one word)up sweepers due to Yveltal's immunity to Photon Geyser and Stored Power and resistance to the Mold Breaker moves Photon Geyser and Moongeist Beam and as well as powerful moves like Stored Power and Power Trip. Its Dark typing is also useful for forcing out spinblockers like Giratina and Aegislash and its for an immunity to Prankster status moves. The downside of Yveltal’s typing is its weaknesses to the common –ate ability wallbreakers like Mega Diancie, Kyurem-B, and Kyurem-W as well as its weakness to taking 25% from Stealth Rocks. Weaknesses to Fairy, Ice, and Electric also hurt Yveltal’s ability to check offensive threats with powerful coverage moves like Fleur Cannon,(AC) / Moonblast, Ice Hammer,(AC) / Ice Beam, and Bolt Strike. Yveltal needs to stay healthy throughout the battle in order to check the threats it needs to,(AC) and its Stealth Rock weaknesses makes it harder to stay healthy enough to do its job. While Yveltal's typing and common sets handle some dangerous offensive threats, there are still many potent offensive threats that beat it like Primal Groudon, Mega Diancie, Xerneas, Regigigas, and Sheer Force Mewtwo Mega Y with Bolt Strike.

[SET]
name: Unaware Wall
move 1: Spectral Thief
move 2: Revelation Dance
move 3: Shore Up
move 4: U-turn / Pursuit / Baneful Bunker / Rapid Spin
item: Safety Goggles
ability: Unaware
nature: Sassy / Relaxed
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Spectral Thief steals any boosts the opponent has prior to attacking. This is great for Unaware sets as the opponent'(add apostrophe)s boosts are ignored and can be stolen for Yveltal to take advantage of instead. Stolen Special Attacks boosts can power up Revelation Dance so Yveltal can knock out the frailer offensive foes it might face. Stolen defensive boosts help it live big hits to handle offensive threats better. Revelation Dance is a powerful utility move that maintains a Dark typing even if Yveltal's ability has been replaced with Normalize by Entrainment Mega Gengar. has been entrained with Normalize. This is a key move for Yveltal to have if it wants to serve as a Mega Gengar check. This It also forces out walls like Giratina, Aegislash, and Cresselia to help with spinning or and gaining momentum and chip damage. This move is a must on the set and helps make Yveltal be less passive. Shore Up is a great recovery move to keep Yveltal healthy and can provides boosted healing while in sand. U-turn is a nice pivot move to bring out your teammates and maintain momentum after forcing out set-(no hyphen, one word)up sweepers like Mega Sceptile, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Primal Kyogre. Pursuit can be used to hit offensive threats like Mega Gengar or and Mega Mewtwo Y for big damage if they switch out. It can also damage other walls that don't want to stay in on Yveltal like Giratina and Aegislash. This is useful chip damage that can prevent them from switching in against other attackers. Baneful Bunker is an option for scouting opponents’ moves while also punishing physical contact from common moves like U-turn and Fake Out by inflicting poison. Scouting with this can also help against Choice item users by making them reveal their selected move. Rapid Spin is another option if the team is in need of a hazard clearer. This pairs well with Revelation Dance,(AC) which forces so Yveltal can force out spinblockers like Giratina. However, being worn down by Stealth Rock makes it a less reliable hazard remover and also makes it more difficult to perform its job as a set-(no hyphen, one word)up stop.

Set Details
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Safety Goggles keeps Yveltal safe from Spore and chip damage from weather. The Speed investment with a negative nature allows Yveltal to be slower than most offensive foes to steal boosts on the turn of boosting and also outspeed them the next turn. A Sassy nature is used for checking special threats like Triage Mega Rayquaza, Mega Sceptile, and Ultra Necrozma. Note that Sassy guarantees the survival of at least three hits from Triage Mega Rayquaza without a Life Orb, but a neutral nature does not. is a guaranteed 4HKO with Sassy nature and has a chance to 3HKO with neutral nature. A Relaxed nature is used to check physical threats better like Simple Shell Smash users and Poison Heal Mega Gyarados or and to better take Secret Sword from Mega Gengar or Mega Mewtwo Y. Unaware is to lets Yveltal ignore the opponents opposing stat boosts so that Yveltal it can stop potential set-(no hyphen, one word)up sweepers like the ones mentioned above.

Usage Tips
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If the opponent has boosted its defenses, such as with as in Contrary V-Create or Super Power, Spectral Thief should be used to steal these boosts and aid Yveltal in checking the threat. This helps Yveltal because it ignores the threat's boosts while the threat doesn't ignore Yveltal's boosts. High health is important for Yveltal to perform its job, so recover when necessary and keep Stealth Rocks off the field. Once the opponent realizes it is Unaware, they will likely stop boosting in order to wear down your Yveltal's health with unboosted damage. You can generally hard switch Yveltal can generally hard switch into common Mega Gengar sets such as Normalize, Dazzling, and Adaptability as long as it is relatively healthy. Yveltal can force it out or KO it with Revelation Dance. However, Stealth Rock chip can hurt Yveltal's chances of walling Adaptability with Poison STAB attacks or boosted Normalize Boomburst. Avoid attempting to stop set-(no hyphen, single word)up sweepers like Xerneas, Kyurem-B, or and Zekrom, as their super effective STAB attacks will overwhelm Yveltal. It is helpful to scout for lure coverage moves on Pokemon that may lure Yveltal, such as Pixilate Boomburst on Mega Mewtwo X, to prevent surprise KOs. In general, scout sets when possible as certain Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y sets can hit Yveltal for big damage,(AC) like Poison STAB Adaptability with a Poison STAB attack or Sheer Force with Bolt Strike, respectively. Volt Switch from these threats or from Choice Specs users can also hit Yveltal really hard. Revelation Dance is a spammable move due to its high PP and solid base power as well as the its ability to keep its typing through Normalize to nail Mega Gengar. If opposing Pokemon that resist Dark resists have been removed, Yveltal can put pressure on the opposing team due to this move's strength.

Team Options
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Bulky Steel-types like Registeel and Solgaleo pair well with Yveltal as they are able to take on the –ate ability Pokemon and Fairy-(add hyphen) or and Ice-(add hyphen)types that give Yveltal trouble. Prankster users like Registeel, Aegislash, or and Giratina are also welcome teammates as they can deal with set-(no hyphen, one word)up sweepers that can overpower Yveltal, like Mega Diancie with Magic Guard, Regigigas, and Primal Groudon. Also, Yveltal will be able to easily switch in against imposters Imposter users that have copied of the Prankster teammate to gain momentum. Solid hazard removal or Magic Bounce(RC) on users like Mega Audino or and Giratina, are appreciated so that Yveltal can switch in to check threats without losing 25% of its health. Set(no hyphen, one word)up sweepers that can’t overpower Yveltal are nice teammates as Yveltal can help Imposter-(add hyphen)proof them. Some examples include Contrary Mega Mewtwo Y with Pixie Plate Judgment or Triage Mega Rayquaza. More reliable checks to Mega Mewtwo X are appreciated, such as Mega Slowbro or and Cresselia. Yveltal also covers their weakness to Ghost-types like Mega Gengar. Primal Groudon is a nice partner than can switch into many Primal Kyogre sets that try to overpower Yveltal with unresisted Water STAB attacks. In return, Yveltal can put pressure on Giratina so that it can't check Groudon as well. Imposter users are an option to scout for potentially dangerous coverage moves from threats like Mega Mewtwo Y or Mega Gengar. Defensive Fairies Fairy-types like Mega Audino and Magearna make nice teammates to check opposing Dark-(add hyphen)types that can threaten Yveltal, like Diamond Storm Mega Tyranitar, as well as help take advantage of Imposter users of that have copied Yveltal.

[SET]
name: RegenVest Pivot
move 1: Revelation Dance
move 2: Spectral Thief / Pursuit / Nuzzle
move 3: Beak Blast / Rapid Spin / Knock Off
move 4: U-turn
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Revelation Dance allows Yveltal to hit offensive threats like Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y or and defensive walls like Giratina and Aegislash all for super effective damage and is its most consistent damage option. It also gives Yveltal the ability to hit with Dark STAB even through Normalize. Spectral Thief steals any boosts the opponent has prior to attacking. This is great for defensive pivots to help force out opponents trying to set up such as Mega Gengar or and Mega Mewtwo Y. Pursuit is useful for hitting Psychic-(hyphen) and Ghost-(hyphen)types like Mega Gengar or Cresselia that don't want to stay in on Yveltal. Nuzzle is an option to cripple Contrary users like Mega Mewtwo Y or and Mega Sceptile as well as pester walls with the inability to move. Beak Blast is a powerful utility move for a secondary STAB option that usually hits last, so that offensive threats can't come in safely, along with burning and burns opponents that contact it. This makes foes like Mega Mewtwo X or and Registeel hesitant to use their STAB moves or pivot moves, respectively, in fear of a burn. However, this stops Yveltal from being able to U-turn on its Imposter users without being burned. Rapid Spin can be used if Yveltal is serving as your the primary method of hazard removal. Rapid Spin gives up the momentum and utility that Beak Blast brings, but is a good move for Yveltal as Revelation Dance forces out the Ghost-(add hyphen)types that try to spinblock. Regenerator also somewhat mitigates Yveltal’s Stealth Rock weakness, making it more reliable for hazard clearing than other sets. Knock Off can be used to remove useful items but also makes Yveltal prone to losing its Assault Vest when facing its Imposter users. This move is nice for hitting foes with frail physical Defense like Mega Mewtwo Y. U-turn is for pivoting out to bring in your teammates while also gaining momentum.

Set Details
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Assault Vest increases Yveltal’s special bulk and allows it to take hits for less damage than normal, such as special attacks from Shell Smash Mega Mewtwo Y or and Poison Heal Primal Kyogre. At full health, it can even survive Choice Specs Boomburst from Aerilate Mega Rayquaza(RC) and Fleur Cannon from Mega Mewtwo Y,(AC) and then pivot out. The downside of the Assault Vest is Yveltal can't run valuable status moves like recovery or Defog, which can be inconvenient. A Sassy nature further increases Yveltal’s ability to take special attacks. For example, Sassy prevents Pixilate Boomburst from Pixie Plate Mega Diancie is a guaranteed 2HKO with a Sassy nature and is a 43.8% chance to OHKO with a Relaxed nature from OHKOing Yveltal, while Relaxed makes it fall 43.8% of the time. This important because Yveltal can stay in if absolutely necessary to chip Diancie with U-turn or hit it with Knock Off. Regenerator allows Yveltal to passively gain health when switching out to keep it healthy longer and make up for not running a recovery move.

Usage Tips
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Yveltal can be sent in on special attackers like Mega Gengar and Ultra Necrozma to steal their boosts or remove their items and pivot out while regaining health. It is a good blanket check to most special attackers as long as they don’t have super effective STAB moves. Yveltal can also come in on most walls, especially Giratina, Aegislash, Solgaleo, and Mega Slowbro, and force them out and then safely pivot out. Try to avoid slow Core Enforcers or other ability-(add hyphen)removing moves like Entrainment as not gaining 1/3 health on the switch could be detrimental. Beak Blast helps avoid the additional effects of Core Enforcer, so that can be used if needed. Try to keep Stealth Rocks off the field if Yveltal isn’t the hazard clearer so that it doesn't take an extra 25% when switching in(one word)to special threats. Beak Blast is a spammable move due to its high PP and ability to punish slow pivots using U-turn. However, it can be good sometimes to not reveal it until later, if you want to surprise a wall using U-turning wall with a burn. Avoid Knock Off or Trick users so that Yveltal's Assault Vest is not lost or and it isn't crippled with a useless item. Avoid status if possible, as burns and poison chip at Yveltal'(add apostrophe)s health quickly. Scouting for potential lure coverage moves with Imposter users and or other teammates can help keep protect Yveltal from surprise KOs.

Team Options
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Even with increased special bulk, Yveltal doesn’t like to take –ate Boomburst from Diancie or and Mega Rayquaza and this makes Registeel and Solgaleo valuable partners. Magic Bounc users and hazard clearers like Mega Audino or and Giratina help Yveltal by keeping Stealth Rock off your its side of the field and relieving Yveltal of hazard removal duty. Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y make good offensive teammates as Yveltal is immune to Psychic and Ground and resists Dark and Ghost. This allows Yveltal to force out Ghost or Psychic foes so that it can bring in Gengar and Mewtwo safely. Yveltal can also serve as the backup Imposter-proof to these sets, depending on the chosen coverage moves. Physically bulky teammates like Giratina or and Zygarde-C are nice to switch into on physical wallbreakers like Regigigas, Kartana, and Primal Groudon. Mega Mewtwo X checks like Slowbro or Giratina with great defensive bulk pair nicely as well to resist both of its STAB moves. Mega Mewtwo X also makes a good teammate because Yveltal helps it deal with Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gengar, and Giratina.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Yveltal can run Poison Heal sets with similar movesets to have an alternative form of passive recovery. Beak Blast pairs nicely with this ability so Yveltal can go last to avoid Core Enforcer and cripple Imposter users when paired with Knock Off. Poison Heal isn't as effective as Yveltal's main sets, however, because it misses out on the added bulk from Assault Vest and the utility of Unaware, all while being prone to Toxic damage if the ability is lost. Yveltal can also play offense with Unburden + White Herb for an Imposter-(add hyphen)proof set(no hyphen, one word)up sweeper with a powerful Power Trip that can overwhelm unsuspecting opponents. This typically runs Shell Smash, Imprison, Power Trip, and Sunsteel Strike. The Unburden set is weak to priority attacks like –ate Extreme Speed, but Dazzling(add space) / or Queenly Majesty can be used to block priority but sacrifice being self-Imposter-(add hyphen)poof. However, both sets are walled by Prankster Haze, which is a very common method of stopping set(no hyphen, one word)up sweepers. Regenerator sets can swap the Assault Vest for a Choice Scarf for a surprise fast Knock Off on Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar while forgoing the added special bulk. Choice Scarf sets drop Beak Blast and use Knock Off and can swap Spectral Thief for Trick. Dragon Ascent is also an option to surprise foes like Mega Sceptile or Mega Beedrill. However, this set is not as effective at playing a defensive role without the Assault Vest. Fur Coat is an option to better check Mega Mewtwo X and also hang with powerful physical attackers like Primal Groudon and Regigigas. This is a more niche option as Unaware sets are normally overpowered by these Pokemon, but this set is not able to check as many threats as Unaware and RegenVest can are. However, Fur Coat is still not the most reliable check to these threats as Adaptability Mega Mewtwo X still threatens to 2HKO with chip damage and Primal Groudon can hit it with Fleur Cannon coverage. Prankster is an option that has good role compression in that it checks set(no hyphen, one word)up and Mega Gengar. However, unlike common Steel-type Prankster users, this set is forced out by Mega Diancie and Xerneas and can end up giving up momentum versus threats that overpower it without boosts.

Checks and Counters
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**Fairy-(hyphen)types**: Yveltal is forced out by every viable Fairy-(add hyphen)type, most commonly Mega Diance, Xerneas, and Mega Audino. They resist Yveltal's most common STAB attacks and threaten to hit back with super effective STAB moves.

**-Ate Ability Users**: Yveltal is weak to every –ate ability user outside of Aerilate. Without an Assault Vest, -ate Boomburst is usually a OHKO and without Fur Coat, Fake Out + Extreme Speed can KO Yveltal. While it isn't weak to Aerilate, it doesn't resist it and takes massive damage from Boomburst.

**Strong Attacks**: High-(add hyphen)powered attacks like Mega Rayquaza's Choice Specs Aerilate Boomburst, Primal Groudon's V-Create, or and Poison Heal Regigigas's Facade hit Yveltal for massive damage. Strong, unresisted STAB moves or and super effective moves can wear Yveltal down very quickly.

**Sturdy Shedinja**: Yveltal is forced out by Sturdy Shedinja as Shedinja can drop Yveltal down to 1 HP with Endeavor and stay in on Yveltal's attacks due to Sturdy. Most Shedinja's also run Protective Pads, so keep this in mind if you try when trying to burn it with Beak Blast.(AC)

**Stealth Rocks**: Yveltal is weak to Stealth Rocks and doesn’t like losing 25% when coming in to check set(no hyphen, one word)up threats. This damage adds up over the battle and can make a difference in Yveltal winning and losing a match(one word)up.

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Yveltal is a diverse Pokemon thanks to its solid 126(add space) /(add space) 95(add space) / (add space)98 bulk, mixed 131(add space) /(add space) 131 offenses, and a useful Dark / Flying typing that let it perform various defensive roles on teams while not being passive. This typing grants it an immunity to Psychic, a resistance to Ghost, and a neutrality to Fighting, allowing it to serve as checks a check to offensive threats such as Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar. Fur Coat Yveltal can also serve as a check to certain Mega Mewtwo X sets, like Dazzling or and Contrary, but it must be healthy in order to do so. Its Flying typing also makes Yveltal immune to Spikes, which is something typically hinder other Dark-(add hyphen)types can't say. Unaware sets are good against set-(no hyphen, one word)up sweepers due to Yveltal's immunity to Photon Geyser and Stored Power and resistance to the Mold Breaker moves Photon Geyser and Moongeist Beam and as well as powerful moves like Stored Power and Power Trip. Its Dark typing is also useful for forcing out spinblockers like Giratina and Aegislash and its for an immunity to Prankster status moves. The downside of Yveltal’s typing is its weaknesses to the common –ate ability wallbreakers like Mega Diancie, Kyurem-B, and Kyurem-W as well as its weakness to taking 25% from Stealth Rocks. Weaknesses to Fairy, Ice, and Electric also hurt Yveltal’s ability to check offensive threats with powerful coverage moves like Fleur Cannon,(AC) / Moonblast, Ice Hammer,(AC) / Ice Beam, and Bolt Strike. Yveltal needs to stay healthy throughout the battle in order to check the threats it needs to,(AC) and its Stealth Rock weaknesses makes it harder to stay healthy enough to do its job. While Yveltal's typing and common sets handle some dangerous offensive threats, there are still many potent offensive threats that beat it like Primal Groudon, Mega Diancie, Xerneas, Regigigas, and Sheer Force Mewtwo Mega Y with Bolt Strike.

[SET]
name: Unaware Wall
move 1: Spectral Thief
move 2: Revelation Dance
move 3: Shore Up
move 4: U-turn / Pursuit / Baneful Bunker / Rapid Spin
item: Safety Goggles
ability: Unaware
nature: Sassy / Relaxed
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Spectral Thief steals any boosts the opponent has prior to attacking. This is great for Unaware sets as the opponent'(add apostrophe)s boosts are ignored and can be stolen for Yveltal to take advantage of instead. Stolen Special Attacks boosts can power up Revelation Dance so Yveltal can knock out the frailer offensive foes it might face. Stolen defensive boosts help it live big hits to handle offensive threats better. Revelation Dance is a powerful utility move that maintains a Dark typing even if Yveltal's ability has been replaced with Normalize by Entrainment Mega Gengar. has been entrained with Normalize. This is a key move for Yveltal to have if it wants to serve as a Mega Gengar check. This It also forces out walls like Giratina, Aegislash, and Cresselia to help with spinning or and gaining momentum and chip damage. This move is a must on the set and helps make Yveltal be less passive. Shore Up is a great recovery move to keep Yveltal healthy and can provides boosted healing while in sand. U-turn is a nice pivot move to bring out your teammates and maintain momentum after forcing out set-(no hyphen, one word)up sweepers like Mega Sceptile, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Primal Kyogre. Pursuit can be used to hit offensive threats like Mega Gengar or and Mega Mewtwo Y for big damage if they switch out. It can also damage other walls that don't want to stay in on Yveltal like Giratina and Aegislash. This is useful chip damage that can prevent them from switching in against other attackers. Baneful Bunker is an option for scouting opponents’ moves while also punishing physical contact from common moves like U-turn and Fake Out by inflicting poison. Scouting with this can also help against Choice item users by making them reveal their selected move. Rapid Spin is another option if the team is in need of a hazard clearer. This pairs well with Revelation Dance,(AC) which forces so Yveltal can force out spinblockers like Giratina. However, being worn down by Stealth Rock makes it a less reliable hazard remover and also makes it more difficult to perform its job as a set-(no hyphen, one word)up stop.

Set Details
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Safety Goggles keeps Yveltal safe from Spore and chip damage from weather. The Speed investment with a negative nature allows Yveltal to be slower than most offensive foes to steal boosts on the turn of boosting and also outspeed them the next turn. A Sassy nature is used for checking special threats like Triage Mega Rayquaza, Mega Sceptile, and Ultra Necrozma. Note that Sassy guarantees the survival of at least three hits from Triage Mega Rayquaza without a Life Orb, but a neutral nature does not. is a guaranteed 4HKO with Sassy nature and has a chance to 3HKO with neutral nature. A Relaxed nature is used to check physical threats better like Simple Shell Smash users and Poison Heal Mega Gyarados or and to better take Secret Sword from Mega Gengar or Mega Mewtwo Y. Unaware is to lets Yveltal ignore the opponents opposing stat boosts so that Yveltal it can stop potential set-(no hyphen, one word)up sweepers like the ones mentioned above.

Usage Tips
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If the opponent has boosted its defenses, such as with as in Contrary V-Create or Super Power, Spectral Thief should be used to steal these boosts and aid Yveltal in checking the threat. This helps Yveltal because it ignores the threat's boosts while the threat doesn't ignore Yveltal's boosts. High health is important for Yveltal to perform its job, so recover when necessary and keep Stealth Rocks off the field. Once the opponent realizes it is Unaware, they will likely stop boosting in order to wear down your Yveltal's health with unboosted damage. You can generally hard switch Yveltal can generally hard switch into common Mega Gengar sets such as Normalize, Dazzling, and Adaptability as long as it is relatively healthy. Yveltal can force it out or KO it with Revelation Dance. However, Stealth Rock chip can hurt Yveltal's chances of walling Adaptability with Poison STAB attacks or boosted Normalize Boomburst. Avoid attempting to stop set-(no hyphen, single word)up sweepers like Xerneas, Kyurem-B, or and Zekrom, as their super effective STAB attacks will overwhelm Yveltal. It is helpful to scout for lure coverage moves on Pokemon that may lure Yveltal, such as Pixilate Boomburst on Mega Mewtwo X, to prevent surprise KOs. In general, scout sets when possible as certain Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y sets can hit Yveltal for big damage,(AC) like Poison STAB Adaptability with a Poison STAB attack or Sheer Force with Bolt Strike, respectively. Volt Switch from these threats or from Choice Specs users can also hit Yveltal really hard. Revelation Dance is a spammable move due to its high PP and solid base power as well as the its ability to keep its typing through Normalize to nail Mega Gengar. If opposing Pokemon that resist Dark resists have been removed, Yveltal can put pressure on the opposing team due to this move's strength.

Team Options
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Bulky Steel-types like Registeel and Solgaleo pair well with Yveltal as they are able to take on the –ate ability Pokemon and Fairy-(add hyphen) or and Ice-(add hyphen)types that give Yveltal trouble. Prankster users like Registeel, Aegislash, or and Giratina are also welcome teammates as they can deal with set-(no hyphen, one word)up sweepers that can overpower Yveltal, like Mega Diancie with Magic Guard, Regigigas, and Primal Groudon. Also, Yveltal will be able to easily switch in against imposters Imposter users that have copied of the Prankster teammate to gain momentum. Solid hazard removal or Magic Bounce(RC) on users like Mega Audino or and Giratina, are appreciated so that Yveltal can switch in to check threats without losing 25% of its health. Set(no hyphen, one word)up sweepers that can’t overpower Yveltal are nice teammates as Yveltal can help Imposter-(add hyphen)proof them. Some examples include Contrary Mega Mewtwo Y with Pixie Plate Judgment or Triage Mega Rayquaza. More reliable checks to Mega Mewtwo X are appreciated, such as Mega Slowbro or and Cresselia. Yveltal also covers their weakness to Ghost-types like Mega Gengar. Primal Groudon is a nice partner than can switch into many Primal Kyogre sets that try to overpower Yveltal with unresisted Water STAB attacks. In return, Yveltal can put pressure on Giratina so that it can't check Groudon as well. Imposter users are an option to scout for potentially dangerous coverage moves from threats like Mega Mewtwo Y or Mega Gengar. Defensive Fairies Fairy-types like Mega Audino and Magearna make nice teammates to check opposing Dark-(add hyphen)types that can threaten Yveltal, like Diamond Storm Mega Tyranitar, as well as help take advantage of Imposter users of that have copied Yveltal.

[SET]
name: RegenVest Pivot
move 1: Revelation Dance
move 2: Spectral Thief / Pursuit / Nuzzle
move 3: Beak Blast / Rapid Spin / Knock Off
move 4: U-turn
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Revelation Dance allows Yveltal to hit offensive threats like Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y or and defensive walls like Giratina and Aegislash all for super effective damage and is its most consistent damage option. It also gives Yveltal the ability to hit with Dark STAB even through Normalize. Spectral Thief steals any boosts the opponent has prior to attacking. This is great for defensive pivots to help force out opponents trying to set up such as Mega Gengar or and Mega Mewtwo Y. Pursuit is useful for hitting Psychic-(hyphen) and Ghost-(hyphen)types like Mega Gengar or Cresselia that don't want to stay in on Yveltal. Nuzzle is an option to cripple Contrary users like Mega Mewtwo Y or and Mega Sceptile as well as pester walls with the inability to move. Beak Blast is a powerful utility move for a secondary STAB option that usually hits last, so that offensive threats can't come in safely, along with burning and burns opponents that contact it. This makes foes like Mega Mewtwo X or and Registeel hesitant to use their STAB moves or pivot moves, respectively, in fear of a burn. However, this stops Yveltal from being able to U-turn on its Imposter users without being burned. Rapid Spin can be used if Yveltal is serving as your the primary method of hazard removal. Rapid Spin gives up the momentum and utility that Beak Blast brings, but is a good move for Yveltal as Revelation Dance forces out the Ghost-(add hyphen)types that try to spinblock. Regenerator also somewhat mitigates Yveltal’s Stealth Rock weakness, making it more reliable for hazard clearing than other sets. Knock Off can be used to remove useful items but also makes Yveltal prone to losing its Assault Vest when facing its Imposter users. This move is nice for hitting foes with frail physical Defense like Mega Mewtwo Y. U-turn is for pivoting out to bring in your teammates while also gaining momentum.

Set Details
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Assault Vest increases Yveltal’s special bulk and allows it to take hits for less damage than normal, such as special attacks from Shell Smash Mega Mewtwo Y or and Poison Heal Primal Kyogre. At full health, it can even survive Choice Specs Boomburst from Aerilate Mega Rayquaza(RC) and Fleur Cannon from Mega Mewtwo Y,(AC) and then pivot out. The downside of the Assault Vest is Yveltal can't run valuable status moves like recovery or Defog, which can be inconvenient. A Sassy nature further increases Yveltal’s ability to take special attacks. For example, Sassy prevents Pixilate Boomburst from Pixie Plate Mega Diancie is a guaranteed 2HKO with a Sassy nature and is a 43.8% chance to OHKO with a Relaxed nature from OHKOing Yveltal, while Relaxed makes it fall 43.8% of the time. This important because Yveltal can stay in if absolutely necessary to chip Diancie with U-turn or hit it with Knock Off. Regenerator allows Yveltal to passively gain health when switching out to keep it healthy longer and make up for not running a recovery move.

Usage Tips
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Yveltal can be sent in on special attackers like Mega Gengar and Ultra Necrozma to steal their boosts or remove their items and pivot out while regaining health. It is a good blanket check to most special attackers as long as they don’t have super effective STAB moves. Yveltal can also come in on most walls, especially Giratina, Aegislash, Solgaleo, and Mega Slowbro, and force them out and then safely pivot out. Try to avoid slow Core Enforcers or other ability-(add hyphen)removing moves like Entrainment as not gaining 1/3 health on the switch could be detrimental. Beak Blast helps avoid the additional effects of Core Enforcer, so that can be used if needed. Try to keep Stealth Rocks off the field if Yveltal isn’t the hazard clearer so that it doesn't take an extra 25% when switching in(one word)to special threats. Beak Blast is a spammable move due to its high PP and ability to punish slow pivots using U-turn. However, it can be good sometimes to not reveal it until later, if you want to surprise a wall using U-turning wall with a burn. Avoid Knock Off or Trick users so that Yveltal's Assault Vest is not lost or and it isn't crippled with a useless item. Avoid status if possible, as burns and poison chip at Yveltal'(add apostrophe)s health quickly. Scouting for potential lure coverage moves with Imposter users and or other teammates can help keep protect Yveltal from surprise KOs.

Team Options
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Even with increased special bulk, Yveltal doesn’t like to take –ate Boomburst from Diancie or and Mega Rayquaza and this makes Registeel and Solgaleo valuable partners. Magic Bounc users and hazard clearers like Mega Audino or and Giratina help Yveltal by keeping Stealth Rock off your its side of the field and relieving Yveltal of hazard removal duty. Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y make good offensive teammates as Yveltal is immune to Psychic and Ground and resists Dark and Ghost. This allows Yveltal to force out Ghost or Psychic foes so that it can bring in Gengar and Mewtwo safely. Yveltal can also serve as the backup Imposter-proof to these sets, depending on the chosen coverage moves. Physically bulky teammates like Giratina or and Zygarde-C are nice to switch into on physical wallbreakers like Regigigas, Kartana, and Primal Groudon. Mega Mewtwo X checks like Slowbro or Giratina with great defensive bulk pair nicely as well to resist both of its STAB moves. Mega Mewtwo X also makes a good teammate because Yveltal helps it deal with Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gengar, and Giratina.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Yveltal can run Poison Heal sets with similar movesets to have an alternative form of passive recovery. Beak Blast pairs nicely with this ability so Yveltal can go last to avoid Core Enforcer and cripple Imposter users when paired with Knock Off. Poison Heal isn't as effective as Yveltal's main sets, however, because it misses out on the added bulk from Assault Vest and the utility of Unaware, all while being prone to Toxic damage if the ability is lost. Yveltal can also play offense with Unburden + White Herb for an Imposter-(add hyphen)proof set(no hyphen, one word)up sweeper with a powerful Power Trip that can overwhelm unsuspecting opponents. This typically runs Shell Smash, Imprison, Power Trip, and Sunsteel Strike. The Unburden set is weak to priority attacks like –ate Extreme Speed, but Dazzling(add space) / or Queenly Majesty can be used to block priority but sacrifice being self-Imposter-(add hyphen)poof. However, both sets are walled by Prankster Haze, which is a very common method of stopping set(no hyphen, one word)up sweepers. Regenerator sets can swap the Assault Vest for a Choice Scarf for a surprise fast Knock Off on Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar while forgoing the added special bulk. Choice Scarf sets drop Beak Blast and use Knock Off and can swap Spectral Thief for Trick. Dragon Ascent is also an option to surprise foes like Mega Sceptile or Mega Beedrill. However, this set is not as effective at playing a defensive role without the Assault Vest. Fur Coat is an option to better check Mega Mewtwo X and also hang with powerful physical attackers like Primal Groudon and Regigigas. This is a more niche option as Unaware sets are normally overpowered by these Pokemon, but this set is not able to check as many threats as Unaware and RegenVest can are. However, Fur Coat is still not the most reliable check to these threats as Adaptability Mega Mewtwo X still threatens to 2HKO with chip damage and Primal Groudon can hit it with Fleur Cannon coverage. Prankster is an option that has good role compression in that it checks set(no hyphen, one word)up and Mega Gengar. However, unlike common Steel-type Prankster users, this set is forced out by Mega Diancie and Xerneas and can end up giving up momentum versus threats that overpower it without boosts.

Checks and Counters
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**Fairy-(hyphen)types**: Yveltal is forced out by every viable Fairy-(add hyphen)type, most commonly Mega Diance, Xerneas, and Mega Audino. They resist Yveltal's most common STAB attacks and threaten to hit back with super effective STAB moves.

**-Ate Ability Users**: Yveltal is weak to every –ate ability user outside of Aerilate. Without an Assault Vest, -ate Boomburst is usually a OHKO and without Fur Coat, Fake Out + Extreme Speed can KO Yveltal. While it isn't weak to Aerilate, it doesn't resist it and takes massive damage from Boomburst.

**Strong Attacks**: High-(add hyphen)powered attacks like Mega Rayquaza's Choice Specs Aerilate Boomburst, Primal Groudon's V-Create, or and Poison Heal Regigigas's Facade hit Yveltal for massive damage. Strong, unresisted STAB moves or and super effective moves can wear Yveltal down very quickly.

**Sturdy Shedinja**: Yveltal is forced out by Sturdy Shedinja as Shedinja can drop Yveltal down to 1 HP with Endeavor and stay in on Yveltal's attacks due to Sturdy. Most Shedinja's also run Protective Pads, so keep this in mind if you try when trying to burn it with Beak Blast.(AC)

**Stealth Rocks**: Yveltal is weak to Stealth Rocks and doesn’t like losing 25% when coming in to check set(no hyphen, one word)up threats. This damage adds up over the battle and can make a difference in Yveltal winning and losing a match(one word)up.

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- Quality checked by: [,GL Volkner], [,Electrolyte], [,Gurpreet Patel (Sent you a Friend Request)]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Electrolyte, check purple in sig], [, ]]

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[OVERVIEW]

Yveltal is a diverse versatile Pokemon thanks to its solid 126 / 95 / 98 bulk, mixed 131 / 131 offenses, and a useful Dark / Flying typing that let it perform various defensive roles on teams while not being passive. This typing grants it an immunity to Psychic, a resistance to Ghost, and a neutrality to Fighting, allowing it to serve as a check to offensive threats such as Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar. Fur Coat Yveltal can also serve as a check to certain Mega Mewtwo X sets, like Dazzling and Contrary, but it must be healthy in order to do so, while Unaware sets are good against setup sweepers due to Yveltal's immunity to Photon Geyser and Stored Power and resistance to Moongeist Beam and Power Trip. Its Flying typing also makes Yveltal immune to Spikes, which typically hinder other Dark-types. Unaware sets are good against setup sweepers due to Yveltal's immunity to Photon Geyser and Stored Power and resistance to Moongeist Beam and Power Trip. Its Dark typing is also useful for forcing out spinblockers like Giratina and Aegislash and for an immunity to Prankster status moves. The downside of Yveltal’s typing is its weaknesses to the common –ate ability wallbreakers like Mega Diancie, Kyurem-B, and Kyurem-W as well as its weakness to Stealth Rock. Weaknesses to Fairy, Ice, and Electric also hurt Yveltal’s ability to check offensive threats with powerful coverage moves like Fleur Cannon, Moonblast, Ice Hammer, Ice Beam, and Bolt Strike. Yveltal needs to stay healthy throughout the battle in order to check the threats it needs to, and its Stealth Rock weaknesses makes it harder to stay healthy enough to do its job. While Yveltal's typing and common sets handle some dangerous offensive threats, there are still many potent offensive threats that beat it like Primal Groudon, Mega Diancie, Xerneas, Regigigas, and Sheer Force Mewtwo Mega Y with Bolt Strike.

[SET]
name: Unaware Wall
move 1: Spectral Thief
move 2: Revelation Dance
move 3: Shore Up
move 4: U-turn / Pursuit / Baneful Bunker / Rapid Spin
item: Safety Goggles
ability: Unaware
nature: Sassy / Relaxed
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Spectral Thief steals any boosts the opponent opposing Pokemon has prior to attacking inflicting damage. This is great for Unaware sets, (AC) as the opponent's foe's boosts are ignored and can be stolen for Yveltal to take advantage of instead. Stolen Special Attack boosts can power up Revelation Dance so Yveltal can knock out the frailer offensive foes it might face, (comma) while stolen defensive boosts help it live take big hits to handle offensive threats better. Revelation Dance is a powerful utility move that maintains a Dark typing even if Yveltal's ability has been replaced with Normalize by Entrainment Mega Gengar. It also forces out walls like Giratina, Aegislash, and Cresselia to help with spinning and gaining momentum and chip damage. This move is a must on the set and helps make Yveltal less passive. Shore Up is a great recovery move to keep Yveltal healthy and provides boosted healing while in sand. U-turn is a nice pivot move to bring out teammates and maintain momentum after forcing out setup sweepers like Mega Sceptile, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Primal Kyogre. Pursuit can be used to hit offensive threats like Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y for big damage if they switch out. It can also damage other walls that don't want to stay in on Yveltal like Giratina and Aegislash. This is useful chip damage that can prevent them from switching in against other attackers. Baneful Bunker is an option for scouting opponents’ moves while also punishing physical contact from common moves like U-turn and Fake Out by inflicting poison. Scouting with this can also help against Choice item users by making them reveal their selected move. Rapid Spin is another option if the team is in need of an entry hazard clearer. This pairs well with Revelation Dance, which forces out spinblockers like Giratina. However, Yveltal's susceptibility to being worn down by Stealth Rock makes it a less reliable hazard remover and also makes it more difficult to perform its job as a setup stop.

Set Details
========

Safety Goggles keeps Yveltal safe from Spore and chip damage from weather. The Speed investment with a negative nature allows Yveltal to be slower than most offensive foes to steal boosts on the turn of boosting and also outspeed them the next turn. A Sassy nature is used for checking special threats like Triage Mega Rayquaza, Mega Sceptile, and Ultra Necrozma. Note that Sassy guarantees the survival of at least three hits from non-Life Orb Triage Mega Rayquaza without a Life Orb (RC) but a neutral nature does not. A Relaxed nature is used to check physical threats better like Simple Shell Smash users and Poison Heal Mega Gyarados and to better take Secret Sword from Mega Gengar or Mega Mewtwo Y. Unaware lets Yveltal ignore opposing stat boosts so that it can stop potential setup sweepers like the ones mentioned above.

Usage Tips
========

If the opponent opposing Pokemon has boosted its defenses, such as with Contrary V-create or Super Power Superpower, Spectral Thief should be used to steal these boosts and aid Yveltal in checking the threat. This helps Yveltal is even more effective because it Yveltal ignores the threat's boosts while the threat doesn't ignore Yveltal's boosts. High health is important for Yveltal to perform its job, so recover when necessary and keep Stealth Rock off the field. Once the opponent realizes it Yveltal is Unaware, they will likely stop boosting in order to wear down Yveltal's health with unboosted damage. Yveltal can generally hard switch into common Mega Gengar sets such as Normalize, Dazzling, and Adaptability as long as it is relatively healthy. Yveltal can and force it them out or KO it them with Revelation Dance. However, Stealth Rock chip can hurt Yveltal's chances of walling Adaptability Mega Gengar with Poison STAB attacks or boosted Normalize Boomburst. Avoid attempting to stop setup sweepers like Xerneas, Kyurem-B, and Zekrom, as their super effective STAB attacks will overwhelm Yveltal. It is helpful to scout for coverage moves on Pokemon that may lure Yveltal, such as Pixilate Boomburst on Mega Mewtwo X, to prevent surprise KOs. In general, scout sets when possible, (AC) as certain Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y sets can hit Yveltal for big damage, like Adaptability with a Poison STAB attack or Sheer Force with Bolt Strike, respectively. Volt Switch from these threats or from Choice Specs users can also hit Yveltal really hard. Revelation Dance is a spammable move due to its high PP and solid Base Power as well as its ability to keep its typing through Normalize to nail Mega Gengar. If opposing Pokemon that resist Dark have been removed, Yveltal can put pressure on the opposing team due to this move's strength.

Team Options
========

Bulky Steel-types like Registeel and Solgaleo pair well with Yveltal, (AC) as they are able to take on the –ate Pokemon and Fairy- and Ice-types that give Yveltal trouble. Prankster users like Registeel, Aegislash, and Giratina are also welcome teammates, (AC) as they can deal with setup sweepers that can overpower Yveltal, like Mega Diancie with Magic Guard, Regigigas, and Primal Groudon, and Magic Guard Mega Diancie. Also, Yveltal will be able to easily switch in against Imposter users that have copied the Prankster teammate to gain momentum. Solid entry hazard removal or Magic Bounce on users support from Pokemon like Mega Audino and Giratina, are is appreciated so that Yveltal can switch in to check threats without losing 25% of its health. Setup sweepers that can’t overpower Yveltal are nice teammates, AC) as Yveltal can help Imposter-proof them. Some examples include Contrary Mega Mewtwo Y with Pixie Plate Judgment or and Triage Mega Rayquaza. More reliable checks to Mega Mewtwo X are appreciated, such as Mega Slowbro and Cresselia. Yveltal also covers their weakness to Ghost-types like Mega Gengar. Primal Groudon is a nice partner than that can switch into many Primal Kyogre sets that try to overpower Yveltal with unresisted Water STAB attacks. In return, Yveltal can put pressure on Giratina so that it can't check Groudon as well. Imposter users are an option to scout for potentially dangerous coverage moves from threats like Mega Mewtwo Y or Mega Gengar. Defensive Fairy-types like Mega Audino and Magearna make nice teammates to check opposing Dark-types that can threaten Yveltal, like Diamond Storm Mega Tyranitar, as well as help take advantage of Imposter users that have copied Yveltal.

[SET]
name: RegenVest Pivot
move 1: Revelation Dance
move 2: Spectral Thief / Pursuit / Nuzzle
move 3: Beak Blast / Rapid Spin / Knock Off
move 4: U-turn
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Revelation Dance allows Yveltal to hit offensive threats like Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y and defensive walls like Giratina and Aegislash for super effective damage and is its most consistent damage option. It also gives Yveltal the ability to hit with Dark STAB even through Normalize. Spectral Thief steals any boosts the opponent has prior to attacking. This is great for defensive pivots to help force out opponents Pokemon trying to set up such as Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y. Pursuit is useful for hitting Psychic- and Ghost-types like Mega Gengar or Cresselia that don't want to stay in on Yveltal. Nuzzle is an option to cripple Contrary users like Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Sceptile as well as pester walls with the inability to move. Beak Blast is a powerful utility move for a secondary STAB option that usually hits last, so offensive threats can't come in safely, and burns opponents Pokemon that make contact it with Yveltal. This makes foes like Mega Mewtwo X and Registeel hesitant to use their STAB moves or pivot moves, respectively, in fear of a burn. However, this stops Yveltal from being able to U-turn on its Imposter users without being burned. Rapid Spin can be used if Yveltal is the team's primary method of entry hazard removal; (SC) Rapid Spin while it gives up the momentum and utility that Beak Blast brings, but it is a good move for Yveltal, (AC) as Revelation Dance forces out the Ghost-types that try to spinblock. Regenerator also somewhat mitigates Yveltal’s Stealth Rock weakness, making it more reliable for hazard clearing than other sets. Knock Off can be used to remove useful items but also makes Yveltal prone to losing its Assault Vest when facing Imposter users. This move is nice for hitting foes with frail poor Defense like Mega Mewtwo Y. U-turn is for pivoting out to bring in your teammates while also gaining momentum.

Set Details
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Assault Vest increases Yveltal’s special bulk and allows it to take hits for less damage than normal, such as special attacks from Pokemon like Shell Smash Mega Mewtwo Y and Poison Heal Primal Kyogre for less damage than normal. At full health, it can even survive Choice Specs Boomburst from Aerilate Mega Rayquaza and Fleur Cannon from Mega Mewtwo Y (RC) and then pivot out. The downside of the Assault Vest is Yveltal can't run valuable status moves like recovery or Defog, which can be inconvenient. A Sassy nature further increases Yveltal’s ability to take special attacks. For example, Sassy prevents Pixilate Boomburst from Pixie Plate Mega Diancie from OHKOing Yveltal, while Relaxed makes it fall 43.8% of the time. This important because Yveltal can stay in if absolutely necessary to chip Diancie with U-turn or hit it with Knock Off. Regenerator allows Yveltal to passively gain health when switching out to keep it healthy longer and make up for not running a recovery move.

Usage Tips
========

Yveltal can be sent in on special attackers like Mega Gengar and Ultra Necrozma to steal their boosts or remove their items and pivot out while regaining health. It is a good blanket check to most special attackers as long as they don’t have super effective STAB moves. Yveltal can also come in on most walls, especially Giratina, Aegislash, Solgaleo, and Mega Slowbro, and force them out, (AC) and then safely pivot out itself. Try to avoid slow Core Enforce users or other ability-removing moves like Entrainment, (AC) as not gaining 1/3 health on the switch could be detrimental. Beak Blast helps avoid the additional effects of Core Enforcer, so that can be used if needed. Try to keep Stealth Rock off the field if Yveltal isn’t the team's entry hazard clearer so that it doesn't take an extra 25% when switching into special threats. Beak Blast is a spammable move due to its high PP and ability to punish slow pivots using U-turn. However, it can be good sometimes to not reveal it until later, if you want to surprise a wall using U-turn with a burn. Avoid Knock Off or Trick users so that Yveltal's Assault Vest is not lost and it isn't crippled with a useless item. Avoid status if possible, as burns and poison chip at Yveltal's health quickly. Scouting for potential lure coverage moves with Imposter users and other teammates can help protect Yveltal from surprise KOs.

Team Options
========

Even with increased special bulk, Yveltal doesn’t like to take –ate Boomburst from Diancie and Mega Rayquaza, (AC) and this makes Registeel and Solgaleo valuable partners. Magic Bounc Bounce users and entry hazard clearers like Mega Audino and Giratina help Yveltal by keeping Stealth Rock off its side of the field and relieving Yveltal of hazard removal duty. Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y make good offensive teammates, (AC) as Yveltal is immune to Psychic and Ground and resists Dark and Ghost. This allows Yveltal to force out Ghost or Psychic foes so that it can bring in Gengar and Mewtwo safely. Yveltal can also serve as the backup Imposter-proof to these sets, depending on the chosen coverage moves. Physically bulky teammates like Giratina and Zygarde-C are nice to switch into physical wallbreakers like Regigigas, Kartana, and Primal Groudon. Mega Mewtwo X checks like Slowbro or Giratina with great defensive bulk pair nicely as well, (AC) to as they resist both of its STAB moves. Conversely, Mega Mewtwo X also makes a good teammate because Yveltal helps it deal with Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gengar, and Giratina.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Yveltal can run Poison Heal sets with similar movesets to have an alternative form of passive recovery. Beak Blast pairs nicely with this ability so Yveltal can go last to avoid Core Enforcer and cripple Imposter users when paired with running Knock Off. Poison Heal isn't as effective as Yveltal's main sets, however, because it misses out on the added bulk from Assault Vest and the utility of Unaware, all while being prone susceptible to Toxic damage if the ability is lost. Yveltal can also play offense with Unburden + White Herb for an Imposter-proof setup sweeper with a powerful Power Trip that can overwhelm unsuspecting opponents foes. This typically runs Shell Smash, Imprison, Power Trip, and Sunsteel Strike. The Unburden set is weak to priority attacks like –ate Extreme Speed, but Dazzling or Queenly Majesty can be used to block priority but sacrifice being self-Imposter proof. (RH) However, both sets are walled by Prankster Haze, which is a very common method of stopping setup sweepers. Regenerator sets can swap the Assault Vest for a Choice Scarf for a surprise fast Knock Off on Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar while forgoing the added special bulk. Choice Scarf sets drop Beak Blast and use Knock Off and can swap Spectral Thief for Trick. Dragon Ascent is also an option to surprise foes like Mega Sceptile or Mega Beedrill. However, this set is not as effective at playing a defensive role without the Assault Vest. Fur Coat is an option to better check Mega Mewtwo X and also hang with powerful physical attackers like Primal Groudon and Regigigas. However, this is a more niche option, (AC) as while Unaware sets are normally overpowered by these Pokemon, but this set is not able to check as many threats as Unaware and RegenVest are. However, Furthermore, Fur Coat is still not the most reliable check to these threats, (AC) as Adaptability Mega Mewtwo X still threatens to 2HKO with chip damage and Primal Groudon can hit it with Fleur Cannon. Prankster is an option that has good role compression in that it checks setup sweepers and Mega Gengar. However, unlike common Steel-type Prankster users, this set is forced out by Mega Diancie and Xerneas and can end up giving up momentum versus threats that overpower it without boosts.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fairy-types**: Yveltal is forced out by every viable Fairy-type, most commonly Mega Diance, Xerneas, and Mega Audino. They resist Yveltal's most common STAB attacks and threaten to hit back with super effective STAB moves.

**-ate Users**: Yveltal is weak to every –ate user outside of Aerilate. Without an Assault Vest, -ate Boomburst is usually a OHKO, (AC) and without Fur Coat, Fake Out + Extreme Speed can KO Yveltal. While it Yveltal isn't weak to Aerilate, it doesn't resist it and takes massive damage from Boomburst.

**Strong Attacks**: High-powered attacks like Mega Rayquaza's Choice Specs Aerilate Boomburst, Primal Groudon's V-create, and Poison Heal Regigigas's Facade hit Yveltal for massive damage. Strong, unresisted STAB moves and super effective moves can wear Yveltal down very quickly.

**Sturdy Shedinja**: Yveltal is forced out by Sturdy Shedinja, (AC) as Shedinja can drop Yveltal down to 1 HP with Endeavor and stay in on Yveltal's attacks due to Sturdy. Most Shedinja also run Protective Pads, so keep this in mind when trying to burn it with Beak Blast.

**Stealth Rock**: Yveltal is weak to Stealth Rock and doesn’t like losing 25% when coming in to check setup threats. This damage adds up over the battle and can make a difference in Yveltal winning and losing a matchup.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[,loser2017 ]]
- Quality checked by: [,GL Volkner], [,Electrolyte], [,Gurpreet Patel (Sent you a Friend Request)]]
- Grammar checked by: [[,Electrolyte], [, ]]

 

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[OVERVIEW]

Yveltal is a diverse versatile Pokemon thanks to its solid 126 / 95 / 98 bulk, mixed 131 / 131 offenses, and a useful Dark / Flying typing that let it perform various defensive roles on teams while not being passive. This typing grants it an immunity to Psychic, a resistance to Ghost, and a neutrality to Fighting, allowing it to serve as a check to offensive threats such as Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar. Fur Coat Yveltal can also serve as a check to certain Mega Mewtwo X sets, like Dazzling and Contrary, but it must be healthy in order to do so, while Unaware sets are good against setup sweepers due to Yveltal's immunity to Photon Geyser and Stored Power and resistance to Moongeist Beam and Power Trip. Its Flying typing also makes Yveltal immune to Spikes, which typically hinder other Dark-types. Unaware sets are good against setup sweepers due to Yveltal's immunity to Photon Geyser and Stored Power and resistance to Moongeist Beam and Power Trip. Its Dark typing is also useful for forcing out spinblockers like Giratina and Aegislash and for an immunity to Prankster status moves. The downside of Yveltal’s typing is its weaknesses to the common –ate ability wallbreakers like Mega Diancie, Kyurem-B, and Kyurem-W as well as its weakness to Stealth Rock. Weaknesses to Fairy, Ice, and Electric also hurt Yveltal’s ability to check offensive threats with powerful coverage moves like Fleur Cannon, Moonblast, Ice Hammer, Ice Beam, and Bolt Strike. Yveltal needs to stay healthy throughout the battle in order to check the threats it needs to, and its Stealth Rock weaknesses makes it harder to stay healthy enough to do its job. While Yveltal's typing and common sets handle some dangerous offensive threats, there are still many potent offensive threats that beat it like Primal Groudon, Mega Diancie, Xerneas, Regigigas, and Sheer Force Mewtwo Mega Y with Bolt Strike.

[SET]
name: Unaware Wall
move 1: Spectral Thief
move 2: Revelation Dance
move 3: Shore Up
move 4: U-turn / Pursuit / Baneful Bunker / Rapid Spin
item: Safety Goggles
ability: Unaware
nature: Sassy / Relaxed
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Spectral Thief steals any boosts the opponent opposing Pokemon has prior to attacking inflicting damage. This is great for Unaware sets, (AC) as the opponent's foe's boosts are ignored and can be stolen for Yveltal to take advantage of instead. Stolen Special Attack boosts can power up Revelation Dance so Yveltal can knock out the frailer offensive foes it might face, (comma) while stolen defensive boosts help it live take big hits to handle offensive threats better. Revelation Dance is a powerful utility move that maintains a Dark typing even if Yveltal's ability has been replaced with Normalize by Entrainment Mega Gengar. It also forces out walls like Giratina, Aegislash, and Cresselia to help with spinning and gaining momentum and chip damage. This move is a must on the set and helps make Yveltal less passive. Shore Up is a great recovery move to keep Yveltal healthy and provides boosted healing while in sand. U-turn is a nice pivot move to bring out teammates and maintain momentum after forcing out setup sweepers like Mega Sceptile, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Primal Kyogre. Pursuit can be used to hit offensive threats like Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y for big damage if they switch out. It can also damage other walls that don't want to stay in on Yveltal like Giratina and Aegislash. This is useful chip damage that can prevent them from switching in against other attackers. Baneful Bunker is an option for scouting opponents’ moves while also punishing physical contact from common moves like U-turn and Fake Out by inflicting poison. Scouting with this can also help against Choice item users by making them reveal their selected move. Rapid Spin is another option if the team is in need of an entry hazard clearer. This pairs well with Revelation Dance, which forces out spinblockers like Giratina. However, Yveltal's susceptibility to being worn down by Stealth Rock makes it a less reliable hazard remover and also makes it more difficult to perform its job as a setup stop.

Set Details
========

Safety Goggles keeps Yveltal safe from Spore and chip damage from weather. The Speed investment with a negative nature allows Yveltal to be slower than most offensive foes to steal boosts on the turn of boosting and also outspeed them the next turn. A Sassy nature is used for checking special threats like Triage Mega Rayquaza, Mega Sceptile, and Ultra Necrozma. Note that Sassy guarantees the survival of at least three hits from non-Life Orb Triage Mega Rayquaza without a Life Orb (RC) but a neutral nature does not. A Relaxed nature is used to check physical threats better like Simple Shell Smash users and Poison Heal Mega Gyarados and to better take Secret Sword from Mega Gengar or Mega Mewtwo Y. Unaware lets Yveltal ignore opposing stat boosts so that it can stop potential setup sweepers like the ones mentioned above.

Usage Tips
========

If the opponent opposing Pokemon has boosted its defenses, such as with Contrary V-create or Super Power Superpower, Spectral Thief should be used to steal these boosts and aid Yveltal in checking the threat. This helps Yveltal is even more effective because it Yveltal ignores the threat's boosts while the threat doesn't ignore Yveltal's boosts. High health is important for Yveltal to perform its job, so recover when necessary and keep Stealth Rock off the field. Once the opponent realizes it Yveltal is Unaware, they will likely stop boosting in order to wear down Yveltal's health with unboosted damage. Yveltal can generally hard switch into common Mega Gengar sets such as Normalize, Dazzling, and Adaptability as long as it is relatively healthy. Yveltal can and force it them out or KO it them with Revelation Dance. However, Stealth Rock chip can hurt Yveltal's chances of walling Adaptability Mega Gengar with Poison STAB attacks or boosted Normalize Boomburst. Avoid attempting to stop setup sweepers like Xerneas, Kyurem-B, and Zekrom, as their super effective STAB attacks will overwhelm Yveltal. It is helpful to scout for coverage moves on Pokemon that may lure Yveltal, such as Pixilate Boomburst on Mega Mewtwo X, to prevent surprise KOs. In general, scout sets when possible, (AC) as certain Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y sets can hit Yveltal for big damage, like Adaptability with a Poison STAB attack or Sheer Force with Bolt Strike, respectively. Volt Switch from these threats or from Choice Specs users can also hit Yveltal really hard. Revelation Dance is a spammable move due to its high PP and solid Base Power as well as its ability to keep its typing through Normalize to nail Mega Gengar. If opposing Pokemon that resist Dark have been removed, Yveltal can put pressure on the opposing team due to this move's strength.

Team Options
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Bulky Steel-types like Registeel and Solgaleo pair well with Yveltal, (AC) as they are able to take on the –ate Pokemon and Fairy- and Ice-types that give Yveltal trouble. Prankster users like Registeel, Aegislash, and Giratina are also welcome teammates, (AC) as they can deal with setup sweepers that can overpower Yveltal, like Mega Diancie with Magic Guard, Regigigas, and Primal Groudon, and Magic Guard Mega Diancie. Also, Yveltal will be able to easily switch in against Imposter users that have copied the Prankster teammate to gain momentum. Solid entry hazard removal or Magic Bounce on users support from Pokemon like Mega Audino and Giratina, are is appreciated so that Yveltal can switch in to check threats without losing 25% of its health. Setup sweepers that can’t overpower Yveltal are nice teammates, AC) as Yveltal can help Imposter-proof them. Some examples include Contrary Mega Mewtwo Y with Pixie Plate Judgment or and Triage Mega Rayquaza. More reliable checks to Mega Mewtwo X are appreciated, such as Mega Slowbro and Cresselia. Yveltal also covers their weakness to Ghost-types like Mega Gengar. Primal Groudon is a nice partner than that can switch into many Primal Kyogre sets that try to overpower Yveltal with unresisted Water STAB attacks. In return, Yveltal can put pressure on Giratina so that it can't check Groudon as well. Imposter users are an option to scout for potentially dangerous coverage moves from threats like Mega Mewtwo Y or Mega Gengar. Defensive Fairy-types like Mega Audino and Magearna make nice teammates to check opposing Dark-types that can threaten Yveltal, like Diamond Storm Mega Tyranitar, as well as help take advantage of Imposter users that have copied Yveltal.

[SET]
name: RegenVest Pivot
move 1: Revelation Dance
move 2: Spectral Thief / Pursuit / Nuzzle
move 3: Beak Blast / Rapid Spin / Knock Off
move 4: U-turn
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Revelation Dance allows Yveltal to hit offensive threats like Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y and defensive walls like Giratina and Aegislash for super effective damage and is its most consistent damage option. It also gives Yveltal the ability to hit with Dark STAB even through Normalize. Spectral Thief steals any boosts the opponent has prior to attacking. This is great for defensive pivots to help force out opponents Pokemon trying to set up such as Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y. Pursuit is useful for hitting Psychic- and Ghost-types like Mega Gengar or Cresselia that don't want to stay in on Yveltal. Nuzzle is an option to cripple Contrary users like Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Sceptile as well as pester walls with the inability to move. Beak Blast is a powerful utility move for a secondary STAB option that usually hits last, so offensive threats can't come in safely, and burns opponents Pokemon that make contact it with Yveltal. This makes foes like Mega Mewtwo X and Registeel hesitant to use their STAB moves or pivot moves, respectively, in fear of a burn. However, this stops Yveltal from being able to U-turn on its Imposter users without being burned. Rapid Spin can be used if Yveltal is the team's primary method of entry hazard removal; (SC) Rapid Spin while it gives up the momentum and utility that Beak Blast brings, but it is a good move for Yveltal, (AC) as Revelation Dance forces out the Ghost-types that try to spinblock. Regenerator also somewhat mitigates Yveltal’s Stealth Rock weakness, making it more reliable for hazard clearing than other sets. Knock Off can be used to remove useful items but also makes Yveltal prone to losing its Assault Vest when facing Imposter users. This move is nice for hitting foes with frail poor Defense like Mega Mewtwo Y. U-turn is for pivoting out to bring in your teammates while also gaining momentum.

Set Details
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Assault Vest increases Yveltal’s special bulk and allows it to take hits for less damage than normal, such as special attacks from Pokemon like Shell Smash Mega Mewtwo Y and Poison Heal Primal Kyogre for less damage than normal. At full health, it can even survive Choice Specs Boomburst from Aerilate Mega Rayquaza and Fleur Cannon from Mega Mewtwo Y (RC) and then pivot out. The downside of the Assault Vest is Yveltal can't run valuable status moves like recovery or Defog, which can be inconvenient. A Sassy nature further increases Yveltal’s ability to take special attacks. For example, Sassy prevents Pixilate Boomburst from Pixie Plate Mega Diancie from OHKOing Yveltal, while Relaxed makes it fall 43.8% of the time. This important because Yveltal can stay in if absolutely necessary to chip Diancie with U-turn or hit it with Knock Off. Regenerator allows Yveltal to passively gain health when switching out to keep it healthy longer and make up for not running a recovery move.

Usage Tips
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Yveltal can be sent in on special attackers like Mega Gengar and Ultra Necrozma to steal their boosts or remove their items and pivot out while regaining health. It is a good blanket check to most special attackers as long as they don’t have super effective STAB moves. Yveltal can also come in on most walls, especially Giratina, Aegislash, Solgaleo, and Mega Slowbro, and force them out, (AC) and then safely pivot out itself. Try to avoid slow Core Enforce users or other ability-removing moves like Entrainment, (AC) as not gaining 1/3 health on the switch could be detrimental. Beak Blast helps avoid the additional effects of Core Enforcer, so that can be used if needed. Try to keep Stealth Rock off the field if Yveltal isn’t the team's entry hazard clearer so that it doesn't take an extra 25% when switching into special threats. Beak Blast is a spammable move due to its high PP and ability to punish slow pivots using U-turn. However, it can be good sometimes to not reveal it until later, if you want to surprise a wall using U-turn with a burn. Avoid Knock Off or Trick users so that Yveltal's Assault Vest is not lost and it isn't crippled with a useless item. Avoid status if possible, as burns and poison chip at Yveltal's health quickly. Scouting for potential lure coverage moves with Imposter users and other teammates can help protect Yveltal from surprise KOs.

Team Options
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Even with increased special bulk, Yveltal doesn’t like to take –ate Boomburst from Diancie and Mega Rayquaza, (AC) and this makes Registeel and Solgaleo valuable partners. Magic Bounc Bounce users and entry hazard clearers like Mega Audino and Giratina help Yveltal by keeping Stealth Rock off its side of the field and relieving Yveltal of hazard removal duty. Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y make good offensive teammates, (AC) as Yveltal is immune to Psychic and Ground and resists Dark and Ghost. This allows Yveltal to force out Ghost or Psychic foes so that it can bring in Gengar and Mewtwo safely. Yveltal can also serve as the backup Imposter-proof to these sets, depending on the chosen coverage moves. Physically bulky teammates like Giratina and Zygarde-C are nice to switch into physical wallbreakers like Regigigas, Kartana, and Primal Groudon. Mega Mewtwo X checks like Slowbro or Giratina with great defensive bulk pair nicely as well, (AC) to as they resist both of its STAB moves. Conversely, Mega Mewtwo X also makes a good teammate because Yveltal helps it deal with Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gengar, and Giratina.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Yveltal can run Poison Heal sets with similar movesets to have an alternative form of passive recovery. Beak Blast pairs nicely with this ability so Yveltal can go last to avoid Core Enforcer and cripple Imposter users when paired with running Knock Off. Poison Heal isn't as effective as Yveltal's main sets, however, because it misses out on the added bulk from Assault Vest and the utility of Unaware, all while being prone susceptible to Toxic damage if the ability is lost. Yveltal can also play offense with Unburden + White Herb for an Imposter-proof setup sweeper with a powerful Power Trip that can overwhelm unsuspecting opponents foes. This typically runs Shell Smash, Imprison, Power Trip, and Sunsteel Strike. The Unburden set is weak to priority attacks like –ate Extreme Speed, but Dazzling or Queenly Majesty can be used to block priority but sacrifice being self-Imposter proof. (RH) However, both sets are walled by Prankster Haze, which is a very common method of stopping setup sweepers. Regenerator sets can swap the Assault Vest for a Choice Scarf for a surprise fast Knock Off on Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar while forgoing the added special bulk. Choice Scarf sets drop Beak Blast and use Knock Off and can swap Spectral Thief for Trick. Dragon Ascent is also an option to surprise foes like Mega Sceptile or Mega Beedrill. However, this set is not as effective at playing a defensive role without the Assault Vest. Fur Coat is an option to better check Mega Mewtwo X and also hang with powerful physical attackers like Primal Groudon and Regigigas. However, this is a more niche option, (AC) as while Unaware sets are normally overpowered by these Pokemon, but this set is not able to check as many threats as Unaware and RegenVest are. However, Furthermore, Fur Coat is still not the most reliable check to these threats, (AC) as Adaptability Mega Mewtwo X still threatens to 2HKO with chip damage and Primal Groudon can hit it with Fleur Cannon. Prankster is an option that has good role compression in that it checks setup sweepers and Mega Gengar. However, unlike common Steel-type Prankster users, this set is forced out by Mega Diancie and Xerneas and can end up giving up momentum versus threats that overpower it without boosts.

Checks and Counters
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**Fairy-types**: Yveltal is forced out by every viable Fairy-type, most commonly Mega Diance, Xerneas, and Mega Audino. They resist Yveltal's most common STAB attacks and threaten to hit back with super effective STAB moves.

**-ate Users**: Yveltal is weak to every –ate user outside of Aerilate. Without an Assault Vest, -ate Boomburst is usually a OHKO, (AC) and without Fur Coat, Fake Out + Extreme Speed can KO Yveltal. While it Yveltal isn't weak to Aerilate, it doesn't resist it and takes massive damage from Boomburst.

**Strong Attacks**: High-powered attacks like Mega Rayquaza's Choice Specs Aerilate Boomburst, Primal Groudon's V-create, and Poison Heal Regigigas's Facade hit Yveltal for massive damage. Strong, unresisted STAB moves and super effective moves can wear Yveltal down very quickly.

**Sturdy Shedinja**: Yveltal is forced out by Sturdy Shedinja, (AC) as Shedinja can drop Yveltal down to 1 HP with Endeavor and stay in on Yveltal's attacks due to Sturdy. Most Shedinja also run Protective Pads, so keep this in mind when trying to burn it with Beak Blast.

**Stealth Rock**: Yveltal is weak to Stealth Rock and doesn’t like losing 25% when coming in to check setup threats. This damage adds up over the battle and can make a difference in Yveltal winning and losing a matchup.

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- Written by: [[,loser2017 ]]
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