Competitive Information for Silvally [Sun/Moon]
Normal
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? 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!
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Discover Silvally, a brilliant Pokémon with Normal attributes! Silvally is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Discover how Silvally excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Sitrus Berry / Normalium Z
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Spe
Moveset:
- Explosion / Double-Edge
- Defog
- Parting Shot / Crunch
- Thunder Wave
Taking on single battles? Silvally is a glorious Physical Tank. This build is crafted to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Silvally's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. Silvally's default typing becomes Normal when it's not holding a RKS System triggering item. With a Normalium Z equipped to it, if Silvally has a normal move, this item allows it to use a normal z-move.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Defog is a status move (-1 evasion; clears Silvally and target side's hazards).
◆ Parting Shot is a status move (lowers target's atk, special attack by 1 stage. Silvally switches).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Item: Sitrus Berry / Normalium Z
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 188 Def / 64 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Ice Beam
- Defog / Air Slash
- Parting Shot
- Thunder Wave
In single battles, Silvally is known as a noteworthy Physical Wall. It is meant to take a considerable amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Silvally's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. Silvally's default typing becomes Normal when it's not holding a RKS System triggering item. With a Normalium Z equipped to it, if Silvally has a normal move, this item allows it to use a normal z-move.
◆ Defog is a status move (-1 evasion; clears Silvally and target side's hazards).
◆ Air Slash is a special 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Parting Shot is a status move (lowers target's atk, special attack by 1 stage. Silvally switches).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Multi-Attack
- Double-Edge / Return
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Shadow Claw
In single battles, Silvally is known as a iconic Physical Sweeper. It was designed to overwhelm foes with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Silvally's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Silvally recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. Silvally's default typing becomes Normal when it's not holding a RKS System triggering item.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ 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 large amount of damage.
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Normalium Z / Life Orb
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Tri Attack
- Draco Meteor
- Surf
- Ice Beam
Silvally is a glorious Special Sweeper to use for single battles. It is primarily designed to crush rivals using heavy-hitting special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Silvally's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. Silvally's default typing becomes Normal when it's not holding a RKS System triggering item. With a Normalium Z equipped to it, if Silvally has a normal move, this item allows it to use a normal z-move.
◆ Tri Attack is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
◆ 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).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Silvally? 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!
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Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Multi-Attack
- Double-Edge / Return
- Rock Slide
- Outrage
When it comes to double battles, Silvally shines as a glorious Physical Sweeper. It is designed to overwhelm foes with lethal physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Silvally's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Silvally recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. Silvally's default typing becomes Normal when it's not holding a RKS System triggering item.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ 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).
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Item: Normalium Z / Life Orb
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Razor Wind
- Heat Wave / Flamethrower
- Surf
- Draco Meteor
For double battles, Silvally is a epic Special Sweeper. This moveset is formulated to overwhelm foes with potent special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Silvally's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. Silvally's default typing becomes Normal when it's not holding a RKS System triggering item. With a Normalium Z equipped to it, if Silvally has a normal move, this item allows it to use a normal z-move.
◆ Razor Wind is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (charges, then hits foes turn 2. High crit ratio).
◆ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ 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 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.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Silvally 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
- 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's stats
- Flame Charge
- Iron Defense
- Rage
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Silvally
- Air Slash
- Crunch
- Defog
- Double-Edge
- Explosion
- Flamethrower
- Hidden Power
- Ice Beam
- Multi-Attack
- Nothing
- Parting Shot
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Thunder Wave
- Thunderbolt
- Toxic
- U-turn
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Silvally in Sun and Moon
- Adamant Nature ( 252/252/0/0/0/4/ )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/4/0/0/252/ )
- Optimize Silvally'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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