What are Yveltal's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Pokemon GO's Luminous Legends Y event is about to begin, and along with it, the Legendary Flying/Dark-type Pokemon, Yveltal, will be introduced to the mobile game.

Yveltal will be featured in Five Star Raids during the event, finally giving players a chance to battle and capture the Legendary Pocket Monster. Of course, in order to do so, a trainer must first strategize which Pokemon to battle the Legendary with.

Here are all of Yveltal's weaknesses in Pokemon GO.

Related: Pokemon GO: When will Yveltal be in Raids?

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All of Yveltal's weaknesses and counters in Pokemon GO

The key to defeating the Legendary Yveltal is all about bringing Pokemon with the correct type-advantages to battle it. Being a Dark/Flying-type, Yveltal is especially vulnerable against Electric, Fairy, Ice, and Rock-types attacks.

It is not recommended to use solely Ground or Psychic-types against Yveltal, as the Pokemon is especially resistant to the damage dealt by these types of Pocket Monsters. Ultimately, there are only a few creatures that make for a good choice to rival the 'destruction Pokemon'.

The following are the best mons to use to counter Yveltal in Raids:

Zekrom - that knows Charge Beam and Wild Charge.

Rhyperior - although it is a dual Ground/Rock-type, a Rhyperior that knows Smack Down and Rock Wrecker can help take out Yveltal.

Mega Manectric - using Charge Beam and Wild Charge.

Rampardos - this Rock-type makes for an excellent choice if it has the moves Smack Down and Rock Slide in its arsenal.

Therian Thunderus - electrify Yveltal with the fast attack, Volt Switch, and the charged attack, Thunderbolt.

Alternatively, if a player wishes to go with an Ice-type counter, Mega Abomasnow that knows Powder Snow and Weather Ball may just do the trick. In order for a Pokemon GO trainer to have the best chance of defeating Yveltal, they should head into the raid alongside 5-7 other players. A group-effort is essentially a must when it comes to beating the Legendary Pokemon.