Competitive Information for Sigilyph [Black/White]
Psychic / Flying
Abilities:
This Pokemon can only be damaged by direct attacks.
This Pokemon's attacks that are not very effective on a target deal double damage.
Status moves with accuracy checks are 50% accurate when used on this Pokemon.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Sigilyph? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
SkarmoryDragoniteVolcaronaCloysterConkeldurrEelektrossHippowdonEspeonGastrodonMedicham
Sigilyph is here! This incredible Pokémon is Psychic and Flying-typed and ready to shine! It's a sight to see Sigilyph out in the 5th generation battlefield. It is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Sigilyph's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Wonder Skin
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam
- Heat Wave
Sigilyph excels as a distinguished Special Sweeper during single battles. This technique aims to take down the opponent's team with intense special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sigilyph's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sigilyph's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Wonder Skin, status moves with accuracy checks are 50% accurate when used on Sigilyph.
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Heat Wave is a special 100-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Magic Guard
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dark Pulse
- Calm Mind
- Thunder Wave
- Ice Beam
For single battles, Sigilyph is a wonderful Special Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to crush rivals using formidable special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Sigilyph's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Magic Guard negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage making it an amazing item for Sigilyph. With Magic Guard, Sigilyph can only be damaged by direct attacks.
◆ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Sigilyph's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Sigilyph? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Wonder Skin
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Heat Wave
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
Dominating double battles, Sigilyph is an exceptional Special Sweeper. This moveset is formulated to crush rivals using intense special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sigilyph's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sigilyph's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Wonder Skin, status moves with accuracy checks are 50% accurate when used on Sigilyph.
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Heat Wave is a special 100-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Synchronoise is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (hits adjacent pokemon sharing your Sigilyph's type).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Sharp Beak
Ability: Wonder Skin
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam
- Trick Room
For single battles, Sigilyph is a prestigious Offensive Trick Roomer. Life Orb boosts the power of Sigilyph's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Wonder Skin, status moves with accuracy checks are 50% accurate when used on Sigilyph. With a Sharp Beak equipped to it, Sigilyph's flying-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Sigilyph can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Sigilyph.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Sigilyph can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Sigilyph
- Moves: Gravity + Hypnosis
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Ability: Magic guard + Item: Life orb
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Hypnosis, Toxic
Moves that boost Sigilyph's stats
- Ancient Power
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Cosmic Power
- Steel Wing
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Sigilyph
- Air Slash
- Cosmic Power
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Psychic
- Psycho Shift
- Reflect
- Rest
- Roost
- Stored Power
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Sigilyph in Black and White
- Calm Nature ( 248/0/0/8/252/0/ )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/200/0/0/56/ )
- Optimize Sigilyph's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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