Competitive Information for Silvally (psychic) [Sun/Moon]
Psychic
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Silvally-psychic? 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 an awesome Psychic-typed Pokemon. It's super common to see Silvally show up as a Sun/Moon opponent. Silvally is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks.
Item: Psychic Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Shadow Claw
- X-Scissor / U-turn
- Iron Head
Physical Sweeper Silvally-Psychic (RKS System)
Silvally is a legendary Physical Sweeper. It was designed 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, Psychic Memory will change Silvally's typing to Psychic.
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ X-Scissor is a physical 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a good 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: Psychic 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-Psychic (RKS System)
Silvally is a legendary Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is 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, Psychic Memory will change Silvally's typing to Psychic.
♦ 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-psychic? 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: Psychic Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Rock Slide
- Double-Edge / Return
- Shadow Claw
- X-Scissor / U-turn
Doubles Physical Sweeper Silvally-Psychic (RKS System)
Silvally is a legendary Physical Sweeper. It's goal 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, Psychic Memory will change Silvally's typing to Psychic.
♦ 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).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ X-Scissor is a physical 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a great 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: Psychic 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-Psychic (RKS System)
Silvally is a legendary Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts 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, Psychic Memory will change Silvally's typing to Psychic.
♦ 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-psychic 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-psychic 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-psychic
- 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: Protect, Magic Coat
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Silvally-psychic's stats
- Flame Charge
- Iron Defense
- Rage
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Silvally-psychic
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Silvally-psychic in Sun and Moon
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