Competitive Information for Silvally (dragon) [Sword/Shield]
Dragon
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Silvally-dragon? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
Silvally is an interesting Dragon-typed Pokemon. It's a usual sight to see Silvally out in the 8th generation battlefield. Silvally is weak to Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-typed attacks.
Item: Dragon Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Multi-Attack
- Double-Edge / Psychic Fangs
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Silvally-Dragon (RKS System)
Silvally is a legendary Physical Sweeper. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Dragon Memory will change Silvally's typing to Dragon.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Multi-Attack is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (type varies based on the held memory).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
Item: Dragon Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor
- Steel Beam
- Flamethrower / Hyper Voice
- Surf
Special Sweeper Silvally-Dragon (RKS System)
Silvally is a legendary Special Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Dragon Memory will change Silvally's typing to Dragon. Flamethrower was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Steel Beam is a special 140-base power Steel-type move (Silvally loses 50% max hp).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. double damage on dive).
Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Silvally-dragon? These builds have been optimized for Sword/Shield Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
Item: Dragon Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Multi-Attack
- Rock Slide
- Double-Edge / Shadow Claw
Doubles Physical Sweeper Silvally-Dragon (RKS System)
Silvally is a legendary Physical Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Dragon Memory will change Silvally's typing to Dragon.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Multi-Attack is a physical 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 flinch the foes).
♦ 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).
Item: Dragon Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice
- Draco Meteor
- Heat Wave
- Surf
Doubles Special Sweeper Silvally-Dragon (RKS System)
Silvally is a legendary Special Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Dragon Memory will change Silvally's typing to Dragon.
♦ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Silvally's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ 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).
Movepool
Wondering what moves can Silvally-dragon learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Silvally-dragon 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-dragon
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- 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, Magic Coat
- Moves that Break Screens: Psychic Fangs
Most notable and possible best moves for Silvally-dragon
- Protect
- Rest
Common Effort Values for Silvally-dragon in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Silvally-dragon's EV spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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