This is a side-by-side look at Xerneas and Yveltal. Xerneas is a pure Fairy type from Generation VI. Yveltal is a Dark/Flying type from Generation VI.
Xerneas vs Yveltal statistics
Xerneas's base stat total is 680. Yveltal's is 680. Their totals are identical, which is rare for two different Pokemon.
Xerneas wins in no individual categories. Yveltal wins in no individual categories. HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed come out even.
Stat-by-stat breakdown
| Stat | Xerneas | Yveltal | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 126 | 126 | Tie |
| Attack | 131 | 131 | Tie |
| Defense | 95 | 95 | Tie |
| Special Attack | 131 | 131 | Tie |
| Special Defense | 98 | 98 | Tie |
| Speed | 99 | 99 | Tie |
| Total | 680 | 680 | Tie |
Type matchup
Xerneas is a pure Fairy type. Yveltal is a Dark/Flying type. They weather hits differently.
Physical profile
Xerneas stands at 3.0 meters and weighs 215.0 kilograms. Yveltal is 5.8 meters tall and 203.0 kilograms. Yveltal is the taller of the two. Xerneas is heavier by 12.0 kilograms.
Evolution and origin
Both Xerneas and Yveltal debuted in Generation VI. They come from separate evolution lines.
Xerneas is a Legendary Pokemon. Yveltal is a Legendary Pokemon.
Move overlap
Xerneas and Yveltal share 31 moves in common across all games. Xerneas learns 38 moves that Yveltal cannot. Yveltal learns 35 moves that Xerneas cannot.
Both learn
Only Xerneas
Only Yveltal
Game availability
Both Xerneas and Yveltal appear in 3 games, so you can catch and use both in a single playthrough of any of them.
Both appear in
Which one wins?
On base stats alone, the two are evenly matched. In an actual battle, the winner depends on moves, abilities, held items, levels, and who moves first. Base stats are a starting point, not the whole picture.
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