Competitive Information for Silvally (Steel) [Sun/Moon]


Steel
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-steel? 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!
Discover Silvally-Steel, a superior Pokémon with Steel attributes! It's a sight to see Silvally-Steel out in the 7th generation battlefield. It's an underrated pick that could surprise many in the meta. It is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Silvally-Steel below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Steel Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Multi-Attack
- Double-Edge / Return
- Iron Head / Steel Wing
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
Prepare for single battles with Silvally as a heroic Physical Sweeper. It's designed to crush rivals using devastating physical attacks. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Steel Memory will change Silvally's typing to Steel. With a Steel Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is steel type.
◆ 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).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Steel Wing is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Silvally's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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.
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Item: Steel Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Flash Cannon
- Draco Meteor
- Surf
- Ice Beam / Hyper Voice
Silvally is a iconic Special Sweeper to use for single battles. This moveset was created to overwhelm foes with formidable special power. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Steel Memory will change Silvally's typing to Steel. Ice Beam was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Steel Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is steel type.
◆ Draco Meteor is a special 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Silvally's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Silvally-steel? 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: Steel Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Rock Slide
- Multi-Attack
- Double-Edge / Return
- Iron Head / Steel Wing
In double battles, Silvally's Physical Sweeper role is a revered. This moveset focuses to crush rivals using intense physical attacks. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Steel Memory will change Silvally's typing to Steel. With a Steel Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is steel type.
◆ Multi-Attack is a physical 90-base power Normal-type move (type varies based on the held memory).
◆ 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).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Steel Wing is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Silvally's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Steel 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
- Flash Cannon
When it comes to double battles, Silvally shines as a illustrious Special Sweeper. It's designed to overwhelm foes with destructive special moves. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Steel Memory will change Silvally's typing to Steel. Icy Wind was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Steel Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is steel 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).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Silvally-steel 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-steel.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Silvally-steel 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-steel
- 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-steel's stats
- Flame Charge
- Iron Defense
- Rage
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Silvally-steel
- Hidden Power
- Ice Beam
- Parting Shot
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Silvally-steel 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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