Competitive Information for Silvally (Dark) [Sword/Shield]
Dark
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-dark? 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!
Discover the strength of Silvally-Dark, an awesome Pokémon known for its Dark typing! It's to see Silvally-Dark show up as a Sword/Shield opponent. It is weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Silvally-Dark's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Dark Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Multi-Attack
- Outrage
- Crunch / Bite
- Psychic Fangs / Iron Head
In single battles, Silvally is known as a iconic Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using formidable physical power. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Dark Memory will change Silvally's typing to Dark. Psychic Fangs or Iron Head are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Dark Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is dark type.
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Silvally afterwards).
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Dark Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Steel Beam
- Draco Meteor
- Surf
- Flamethrower
Ready for single battles? Silvally is a prominent Special Sweeper. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with forceful special attacks. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Dark Memory will change Silvally's typing to Dark. With a Dark Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is dark 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).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Silvally-dark? 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: Dark Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Multi-Attack
- Rock Slide
- Outrage
- Crunch / Bite
Ready for double battles? Silvally is a mythical Physical Sweeper. This setup is intended to crush rivals using forceful physical power. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Dark Memory will change Silvally's typing to Dark. With a Dark Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is dark type.
◆ 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).
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Dark Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Steel Beam / Hyper Voice
- Heat Wave
- Snarl
- Surf
Silvally excels as a epic Special Sweeper during double battles. It's designed to crush rivals using lethal special power. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Dark Memory will change Silvally's typing to Dark. Steel Beam was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Dark Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is dark 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).
◆ Snarl is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Silvally-dark 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-dark.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Silvally-dark 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-dark
- 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-dark's stats
- Flame Charge
- Iron Defense
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Silvally-dark
- Ice Beam
- Parting Shot
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Silvally-dark 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-dark'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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