Yveltal
A sturdy one-prize attacker that can pin the opponent in place.
What this card does
It can lock the opponent's Active Pokémon so it cannot retreat for a turn.
It also throws out a solid 110-damage hit as a reliable single-Prize attacker.
Dark Feather
No game text. (110 damage)
Dark Feather is Yveltal's main attack and deals a steady 110 damage. Paired with its 110 HP, that makes Yveltal a dependable single-Prize attacker for Darkness decks. Its other attack, Clutch, can stop the opponent retreating to set up a trap.
Attacks
During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.
Which deck it belongs in
It is a sturdy one-Prize beater for Darkness decks, such as N's Zoroark ex builds.
- •Hits a reliable 110 with Dark Feather
- •Only gives up one Prize when knocked out
- •Clutch can trap the opponent's Active in place
- •Clutch only deals 20, so it is a setup attack
- •It has no built-in way to boost past 110 damage
Pairs well with
It backs up the Dark deck with a hard-hitting single-Prize attacker.
Use Clutch to trap a weakened attacker, then finish with Dark Feather the next turn.
Top players who use this deck
Noah Sakadijan · United States
Champion, Orlando Regional Championships 2026 (2,735 players)
Liam Halliburton · United States
Champion, Pittsburgh Regional Championships 2026
A reliable performer that has won multiple regionals on the 2026 circuit and is a regular in the Top 16. We have not yet recorded a major Oceania result with it.
Yveltal is a Darkness legend whose wings and tail glow red when it releases energy.
This card trades hits well without giving up extra Prizes, so it is a steady, forgiving choice for a learning player.
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