Competitive Information for Silvally (Bug) [Sword/Shield]
Bug
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is a Silvally, its type changes to match its held Memory.
SilvallySilvally-bug
Silvally-darkSilvally-dragon
Silvally-electricSilvally-fairy
Silvally-fightingSilvally-fire
Silvally-flyingSilvally-ghost
Silvally-grassSilvally-ground
Silvally-iceSilvally-poison
Silvally-psychicSilvally-rock
Silvally-steelSilvally-water
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Silvally-bug? 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-Bug, an exceptional Pokémon with Bug typing. It's to see Silvally-Bug show up as a Sword/Shield opponent. It is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-typed attacks. Explore the movesets below to see how Silvally-Bug performs in battles.
Item: Bug Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Multi-Attack
- Double-Edge / Shadow Claw
- Outrage
- X-Scissor / U-turn
Dominating single battles, Silvally is a acclaimed Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with potent physical moves. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Bug Memory will change Silvally's typing to Bug. With a Bug Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is bug type.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Silvally afterwards).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Silvally switches out after damaging the target).
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Item: Bug Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Steel Beam
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam / Hyper Voice
Prepare for single battles with Silvally as a iconic Special Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with devastating special moves. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Bug Memory will change Silvally's typing to Bug. Ice Beam was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Bug Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is bug type.
◆ Draco Meteor is a special 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Silvally's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ 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-bug? 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: Bug Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Multi-Attack
- Rock Slide
- Double-Edge / X-Scissor
- Outrage
In double battles, Silvally is known as a renowned Physical Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with intense physical power. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Bug Memory will change Silvally's typing to Bug. With a Bug Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is bug type.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Silvally afterwards).
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Item: Bug 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
- Steel Beam
Prepare for double battles with Silvally as a acclaimed Special Sweeper. It's designed to crush rivals using potent special power. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Bug Memory will change Silvally's typing to Bug. Icy Wind was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Bug Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is bug 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).
◆ 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-bug 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-bug.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Silvally-bug 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-bug
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Double Hit + Item: King's Rock
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Psychic Fangs
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Silvally-bug's stats
- Iron Defense
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Silvally-bug
- Ice Beam
- Parting Shot
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Silvally-bug in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Silvally-bug'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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