Competitive Information for Sigilyph [Sun/Moon]
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 Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Sigilyph, the fabulous Pokémon of Psychic and Flying types! It's to see Sigilyph show up as a Sun/Moon opponent. It deserves to see more play in the meta. 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: Flame Orb / Life Orb
Ability: Magic Guard
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam
- Cosmic Power / Stored Power
- Psycho Shift
- Roost / Air Slash
Taking on single battles? Sigilyph is a first-rate Special Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using brute special attacks. 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. Flame Orb will burn Sigilyph at the end of the turn. With Magic Guard, Sigilyph can only be damaged by direct attacks.
◆ Cosmic Power is a status move (raises your Sigilyph's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Stored Power is a special STAB-boosted 20-base power Psychic-type move (+ 20 power for each of your Sigilyph's stat boosts).
◆ Psycho Shift is a status move (transfers your Sigilyph's status ailment to the target).
◆ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Wonder Skin
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Energy Ball
- Ice Beam
Sigilyph proves to be a renowned Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to crush rivals using formidable special moves. 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 Psychium Z equipped to it, if Sigilyph has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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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
Sigilyph is an astounding Special Sweeper to use for single battles. This moveset focuses to overwhelm foes with destructive 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 90-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 Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Wonder Skin
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Heat Wave
- Dazzling Gleam
Sigilyph shows a stupendous Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. This moveset attempts to overwhelm foes with lethal 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. With Wonder Skin, status moves with accuracy checks are 50% accurate when used on Sigilyph. With a Psychium Z equipped to it, if Sigilyph has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ 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 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Wonder Skin
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Energy Ball
- Trick Room
Dominating single battles, Sigilyph is a distinguished 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 Psychium Z equipped to it, if Sigilyph has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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 Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon. 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 SM 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 Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Thunder Wave, 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
- Energy Ball
- Heat Wave
- Hidden Power
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Psychic
- Psycho Shift
- Reflect
- Rest
- Roost
- Stored Power
- Synchronoise
- Toxic
- Trick
Common Effort Values for Sigilyph in Sun and Moon
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Timid Nature ( 252/0/16/0/0/240/ )
- Optimize Sigilyph's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
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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