Xerneas and Yveltal facts for kids

Xerneas (ゼルネアス, Zeruneasu, zur-NEE-us) and Yveltal (イベルタル, Iberutaru, ee-VELL-tall) are two powerful legendary Pokémon from the Pokémon world. They were first seen in the 2013 Nintendo 3DS games, Pokémon X and Y. These Pokémon are very important to the story of those games.

Ken Sugimori and Atsuko Nishida worked together to design Xerneas and Yveltal. Their designs were inspired by old Norse mythology stories. Xerneas is known as the Life Pokémon, and Yveltal is called the Destruction Pokémon. They are said to have played a big part in shaping the history of the Pokémon world. You can find Xerneas and Yveltal in many other Pokémon games and shows.

How Xerneas and Yveltal Were Created

The games Pokémon X and Y started being made in 2010. They were released all over the world on October 12, 2013. The game titles, X and Y, were chosen early on. They represent the x-axis and y-axis, like in math. They also show different ways of thinking.

The game director, Junichi Masuda, wanted the main legendary Pokémon to look like the letters "X" and "Y". So, Xerneas and Yveltal were designed to fit these shapes. Usually, Ken Sugimori designs the legendary Pokémon by himself. But for these two, he needed help from another designer, Atsuko Nishida. It took about 18 months to finish their designs. This was three times longer than it usually takes!

What Do They Look Like?

Xerneas looks like a big stag with glowing antlers. Yveltal is a large, bird-like Pokémon shaped like the letter "Y". It also has some dragon features.

Their designs are based on old Norse mythology stories. Xerneas is like Eikþyrnir, a stag from Norse myths. Yveltal is inspired by Hræsvelgr, a giant eagle that creates wind by flapping its wings.

What Are Their Powers?

Xerneas and Yveltal represent important ideas. Xerneas stands for eternity and life. It can give eternal life to others. Yveltal represents destruction. It can absorb life energy.

Xerneas is a new type of Pokémon called a Fairy-type. It has a special ability called Fairy Aura. This ability makes all Fairy-type attacks stronger during a battle. Xerneas also has a unique attack called Geomancy.

Yveltal is a Dark-type and Flying-type Pokémon. It has a special ability called Dark Aura. This ability makes all Dark-type attacks stronger in battle. Yveltal also has its own unique attack called Oblivion Wing.

Where Can You Find Xerneas and Yveltal?

In Video Games

In the main Pokémon games, Xerneas was first only in Pokémon X. Yveltal was only in Pokémon Y. But later, in 2017, they became available again in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

In Pokémon X and Y, these Pokémon are very important to the story. They give energy to a group called Team Flare for their super weapon. You must catch them to continue the game's story. You can only find them once in these games.

Sometimes, special versions of these Pokémon are given out. For example, a shiny Xerneas was given to players in May 2016. A shiny Yveltal was given out the week after.

Yveltal also appears in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon. It turns many characters to stone while controlled by a bad guy called Dark Matter. Xerneas appears in that game too. It helps players evolve their Pokémon after Dark Matter is defeated.

Xerneas and Yveltal are in many other Pokémon games. These include Pokémon Art Academy, Pokémon Rumble World, and Pokémon Shuffle. Yveltal is an assist character in the fighting game Pokkén Tournament. Xerneas is an assist character and trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. It is also a spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

In Other Media

Xerneas and Yveltal have appeared in Pokémon movies and TV shows. They were in the movie Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction. They also had small parts in the Pokémon: XY anime series. Yveltal was briefly seen in Pokémon Generations.

These legendary Pokémon also appear in the Pokémon Adventures manga comic series. They play their roles from the X and Y games. They have also appeared on many cards in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Pokémon de la sexta generación para niños