Competitive Information for Silvally (Bug) [Sun/Moon]
Bug
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is a Silvally, its type changes to match its held Memory.
Type: NullSilvally
Silvally-bugSilvally-dark
Silvally-dragonSilvally-electric
Silvally-fairySilvally-fighting
Silvally-fireSilvally-flying
Silvally-ghostSilvally-grass
Silvally-groundSilvally-ice
Silvally-poisonSilvally-psychic
Silvally-rockSilvally-steel
Silvally-water
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Silvally-bug? 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 Silvally-Bug, a marvelous Pokémon ready to dominate with its Bug typing! It's a sight to see Silvally-Bug out in the 7th generation battlefield. It is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Silvally-Bug's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Bug Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Multi-Attack
- Iron Head / Double-Edge
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- X-Scissor / U-turn
Silvally makes an a celebrated Physical Sweeper in single battles. The objective of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting physical moves. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Bug Memory will change Silvally's typing to Bug. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Bug Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is bug type.
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Silvally afterwards).
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Silvally switches out after damaging the target).
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Item: Bug Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor
- Signal Beam
- Flamethrower
- Thunderbolt
Silvally shows a venerated Special Sweeper prowess in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with lethal special moves. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Bug Memory will change Silvally's typing to Bug. With a Bug Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is bug type.
◆ Signal Beam is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Silvally-bug? 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: Bug Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Multi-Attack
- Rock Slide
- Outrage
- Double-Edge / Return
For those intense double battles, Silvally is a famous Physical Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with destructive physical attacks. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Bug Memory will change Silvally's typing to Bug. With a Bug Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is bug type.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Silvally afterwards).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
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Item: Bug Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Icy Wind / Hyper Voice
- Heat Wave
- Surf
- Draco Meteor
Silvally stands out as a powerful Special Sweeper in double battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting special attacks. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Bug Memory will change Silvally's typing to Bug. Icy Wind was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Bug Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is bug type.
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Draco Meteor is a special 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Silvally's special attack by 2 stages).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Silvally-bug 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 Silvally-bug.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Silvally-bug 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 Silvally-bug
- Moves: Swagger + Punishment
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Double Hit + Item: King's Rock
- Moves with Priority: Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Silvally-bug's stats
- Flame Charge
- Iron Defense
- Rage
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Silvally-bug
- Hidden Power
- Ice Beam
- Parting Shot
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Silvally-bug in 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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