Gyarados vs Yveltal: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: Yveltal is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.

Gyarados
#130
Gyarados
Water Flying
Atrocious Pokémon
Yveltal
#717
Yveltal
Dark Flying
Destruction Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

95 HP 126
125 Attack 131
79 Defense 95
60 Sp. Atk 131
100 Sp. Def 98
81 Speed 99
540 Total (BST) 680

Gyarados wins 1 stat, Yveltal wins 5 stats.

Gyarados attacking Yveltal

1x

Normal effectiveness

Yveltal attacking Gyarados

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 GyaradosYveltal
Height6.5m5.8m
Weight235.0kg203.0kg

Abilities

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Yveltal

Yveltal is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.

  • Yveltal has a higher base stat total (680 vs 540).
  • Yveltal wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).
  • Yveltal is faster (99 vs 81 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Gyarados vs Yveltal — FAQ

Is Gyarados better than Yveltal?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Yveltal is the better overall pick. Yveltal has a higher base stat total (680 vs 540); Yveltal wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).

Who would win a battle, Gyarados or Yveltal?

Neither has a type advantage (1x both ways). Yveltal is faster (99 vs 81 base Speed) and usually moves first. Yveltal hits harder (131 vs 125 best attacking stat).

Does Gyarados or Yveltal have better stats?

Yveltal has the higher base stat total (680 vs 540). Yveltal is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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