Competitive Information for Silvally (Dragon) [Sword/Shield]
Dragon
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-dragon? 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!
Meet Silvally-Dragon, a superb Pokémon ready to dominate with its Dragon typing! It's to see Silvally-Dragon show up as a Sword/Shield opponent. It is weak to Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-typed attacks. Curious about Silvally-Dragon's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
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
Silvally is a legendary Physical Sweeper to use for single battles. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with lethal physical 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. With a Dragon Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is dragon type.
◆ 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).
◆ 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).
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Item: Dragon Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor
- Steel Beam
- Flamethrower
- Hyper Voice
In single battles, Silvally's Special Sweeper role is a renowned. It is primarily designed to overwhelm foes with formidable special 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. With a Dragon Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is dragon type.
◆ 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).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Silvally-dragon? 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: 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
Silvally is a esteemed Physical Sweeper to use for double battles. It's designed to crush rivals using brute physical 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. With a Dragon Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is dragon type.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent 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 make the foes flinch).
◆ 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).
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Item: Dragon Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice
- Draco Meteor
- Heat Wave
- Surf
Dominating double battles, Silvally is a revered Special Sweeper. It's meant to overwhelm foes with brute 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. With a Dragon Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is dragon type.
◆ 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).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Silvally-dragon 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-dragon.
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: 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-dragon's stats
- Iron Defense
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Silvally-dragon
- Ice Beam
- Parting Shot
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- U-turn
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 )
- 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-dragon'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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