Competitive Information for Silvally [Sword/Shield]
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 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 Silvally, an exceptional Pokémon with Normal typing. Silvally is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Delve into Silvally's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Life Orb / Normal Gem
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Flamethrower
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Grass Pledge
- Parting Shot
Silvally stands out as a powerful Special Tank in single battles. This moveset was constructed to take a hefty amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. 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 Normal Gem equipped to it, Silvally's first successful normal-type attack will have 1.3x power then the Normal Gem gets consumed.
◆ Hyper Voice is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Silvally cannot move next turn).
◆ Grass Pledge is a special 80-base power Grass-type move (use with fire or water pledge for added effect).
◆ Parting Shot is a status move (lowers target's atk, special attack by 1 stage. Silvally switches).
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Item: Life Orb / Normal Gem
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Explosion / Multi-Attack
- Rock Slide
- U-turn
- Parting Shot / Crunch
For single battles, Silvally is a mythical Physical Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using powerful physical attacks. 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 Normal Gem equipped to it, Silvally's first successful normal-type attack will have 1.3x power then the Normal Gem gets consumed.
◆ Multi-Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (type varies based on the held memory).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Silvally switches out after damaging the target).
◆ 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).
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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 / Crush Claw
- Outrage
- Shadow Claw
For those intense single battles, Silvally is a prominent Physical Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with lethal physical attacks. 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).
◆ Crush Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Normal-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Silvally afterwards).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Throat Spray / Eject Pack
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Tri Attack
- Steel Beam
- Draco Meteor
- Thunderbolt
For those intense single battles, Silvally is a remarkable Special Sweeper. It was designed to crush rivals using overwhelming special moves. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and enhances Silvally's special attack stat by 2 stages. 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 Eject Pack equipped to it, if Silvally's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Tri Attack is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
◆ Steel Beam is a special 140-base power Steel-type move (Silvally loses 50% max hp).
◆ Draco Meteor is a special 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Silvally's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze 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 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: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Multi-Attack
- Double-Edge / Crush Claw
- Rock Slide
- Outrage
Silvally thrives as a revered Physical Sweeper perfect for double battles. The intention of this moveset is to crush rivals using devastating physical moves. 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).
◆ Crush Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Normal-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Tri Attack
- Heat Wave
- Surf
- Steel Beam
For those intense double battles, Silvally is a legendary Special Sweeper. This moveset was created to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Silvally's special attack stat by 2 stages. 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.
◆ Tri Attack is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
◆ 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).
◆ Steel Beam is a special 140-base power Steel-type move (Silvally loses 50% max hp).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Silvally 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 Silvally.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Silvally 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 Silvally
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- 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: Endure, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog, Psychic Fangs
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Silvally's stats
- Flame Charge
- Iron Defense
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Silvally
- Crunch
- Draco Meteor
- Explosion
- Flamethrower
- Grass Pledge
- Hyper Beam
- Hyper Voice
- Ice Beam
- Imprison
- Iron Head
- Multi-Attack
- Parting Shot
- Protect
- Rest
- Rock Slide
- Shadow Claw
- Snarl
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Silvally in Sword and Shield
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/4/252/0/0 )
- Adamant Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Optimize Silvally'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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