Xerneas vs Yveltal: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Xerneas | Stat | Yveltal |
|---|---|---|
| 126 | HP | 126 |
| 131 | Attack | 131 |
| 95 | Defense | 95 |
| 131 | Sp. Atk | 131 |
| 98 | Sp. Def | 98 |
| 99 | Speed | 99 |
| 680 | Total | 680 |
Stat Spread
- Xerneas
- Yveltal
Quick Verdict
Xerneas owns the type matchup, landing 2× on Yveltal with STAB. They share 99 Speed, so it's a coin-flip speed tie.
Type Matchup
Xerneas → Yveltal: 2×
Yveltal → Xerneas: 1×
Xerneas
Weak toPoison 2×Steel 2×
ResistsFighting 0.5×Bug 0.5×Dark 0.5×
Immune toDragon 0×
Yveltal
Weak toElectric 2×Ice 2×Rock 2×Fairy 2×
ResistsGrass 0.5×Ghost 0.5×Dark 0.5×
Immune toGround 0×Psychic 0×
Xerneas vs common attackers: no common weaknesses, and resists Fighting (0.5×). Yveltal vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ice (2×), Rock (2×), Electric (2×), but resists Grass (0.5×). It is immune to Ground (0×).
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Xerneas if…
- you want the type edge (2× STAB into Yveltal)
- you prefer fewer weaknesses (2 vs 4)
Choose Yveltal if…
- you like its Dark/Flying typing or design