Competitive Information for Sigilyph [Sword/Shield]
Psychic / Flying
Abilities:
This Pokemon can only be damaged by direct attacks.
This Pokemon's attacks that are not very effective on a target deal double damage.
Status moves with accuracy checks are 50% accurate when used on this Pokemon.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Sigilyph? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Sigilyph, an exquisite Pokémon with Psychic and Flying typing. It's a sight to see Sigilyph out in the 8th generation battlefield. It is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Want to master Sigilyph's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Focus Sash / Flame Orb
Ability: Magic Guard
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Gravity / Psychic
- Hypnosis
- Psycho Shift
- Tailwind / Air Slash
In single battles, Sigilyph is known as a stunning Special Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using formidable special moves. Focus Sash helps protect Sigilyph from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Flame Orb will burn Sigilyph at the end of the turn. With Magic Guard, Sigilyph can only be damaged by direct attacks.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hypnosis is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
◆ Psycho Shift is a status move (transfers your Sigilyph's status ailment to the target).
◆ Tailwind is a status move (for 4 turns, allies' speed is doubled).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Wonder Skin
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Ice Beam
- Energy Ball
Prepare for single battles with Sigilyph as a noteworthy Special Sweeper. This approach seeks to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sigilyph's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sigilyph's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Wonder Skin, status moves with accuracy checks are 50% accurate when used on Sigilyph.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Sigilyph on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Magic Guard
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dark Pulse
- Calm Mind
- Thunder Wave
- Ice Beam
In single battles, Sigilyph is known as a remarkable Special Sweeper. This moveset is designed to crush rivals using devastating special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sigilyph's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Magic Guard negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage making it an amazing item for Sigilyph. With Magic Guard, Sigilyph can only be damaged by direct attacks.
◆ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Sigilyph's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
◆ 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 Sigilyph? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Wonder Skin
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Heat Wave
- Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic / Psyshock
Sigilyph thrives as a phenomenal Special Sweeper perfect for double battles. The intention of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with devastating special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sigilyph's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sigilyph's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Wonder Skin, status moves with accuracy checks are 50% accurate when used on Sigilyph.
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
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Item: Life Orb / Twisted Spoon
Ability: Wonder Skin
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Ice Beam
- Trick Room
Ready for single battles? Sigilyph is popular Offensive Trick Roomer. Life Orb boosts the power of Sigilyph's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Wonder Skin, status moves with accuracy checks are 50% accurate when used on Sigilyph. With a Twisted Spoon equipped to it, Sigilyph's psychic-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Sigilyph on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Sigilyph can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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 Sigilyph.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Sigilyph can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Sigilyph
- Moves: Gravity + Hypnosis
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Ability: Magic guard + Item: Life orb
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Sigilyph's stats
- Ancient Power
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Cosmic Power
- Steel Wing
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Sigilyph
- Air Slash
- Gravity
- Hypnosis
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Psychic
- Psycho Shift
- Reflect
- Rest
- Roost
- Stored Power
- Tailwind
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Sigilyph in Sword and Shield
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/4/252/0 )
- Optimize Sigilyph's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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