Competitive Information for Silvally (ghost) [Sun/Moon]
Ghost
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Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Silvally-ghost? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Silvally is a stupendous Ghost-typed Pokemon. It's a super common sight to see Silvally out in the 7th generation battlefield. Silvally's only type-related weaknesses are Dark and Ghost.
Item: Ghost Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw
- Double-Edge / Return
- X-Scissor / U-turn
- Iron Head
Physical Sweeper Silvally-Ghost (RKS System)
Silvally is a legendary Physical Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Ghost Memory will change Silvally's typing to Ghost.
♦ 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).
♦ X-Scissor is a physical 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Silvally switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
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Item: Ghost Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tri Attack / Round
- Signal Beam
- Air Slash
- Icy Wind
Special Sweeper Silvally-Ghost (RKS System)
Silvally is a legendary Special Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Ghost Memory will change Silvally's typing to Ghost.
♦ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
♦ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Air Slash is a special 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Silvally-ghost? These builds have been optimized for Sun/Moon Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Item: Ghost Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw
- Rock Slide
- Double-Edge / Return
- X-Scissor / U-turn
Doubles Physical Sweeper Silvally-Ghost (RKS System)
Silvally is a legendary Physical Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Ghost Memory will change Silvally's typing to Ghost.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ 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).
♦ X-Scissor is a physical 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Silvally switches out after damaging the target).
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Item: Ghost Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Razor Wind / Tri Attack
- Icy Wind
- Signal Beam
- Air Slash
Doubles Special Sweeper Silvally-Ghost (RKS System)
Silvally is a legendary Special Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Ghost Memory will change Silvally's typing to Ghost.
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Air Slash is a special 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Silvally-ghost learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Silvally-ghost 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-ghost
- Moves: Swagger + Punishment
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- 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 inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Silvally-ghost's stats
- Flame Charge
- Iron Defense
- Rage
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Silvally-ghost
- Hidden Power
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Silvally-ghost in Sun and Moon
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