Competitive Information for Silvally (poison) [Sword/Shield]
Poison
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Silvally-poison? 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 a sensational Poison-typed Pokemon. It's a frequent sight to see Silvally out in the 8th generation battlefield. Silvally's only type-related weaknesses are Ground and Psychic.
Item: Poison Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Multi-Attack
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Crunch / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Silvally-Poison (RKS System)
Silvally is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's meant 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, Poison Memory will change Silvally's typing to Poison. Crunch was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Poison Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is poison type.
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Silvally afterwards).
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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: Poison 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
Special Sweeper Silvally-Poison (RKS System)
Silvally is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is 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, Poison Memory will change Silvally's typing to Poison. With a Poison Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is poison 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
What is a good doubles moveset for Silvally-poison? 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: Poison Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Multi-Attack
- Rock Slide
- Outrage
- Shadow Claw / Double-Edge
Doubles Physical Sweeper Silvally-Poison (RKS System)
Silvally is a legendary Physical Sweeper for double battles. It's primary goal is 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, Poison Memory will change Silvally's typing to Poison. Shadow Claw was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Poison Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is poison 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Item: Poison Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Snarl / Hyper Voice
- Heat Wave
- Surf
- Steel Beam
Doubles Special Sweeper Silvally-Poison (RKS System)
Silvally is a legendary Special Sweeper for double battles. It is designed 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, Poison Memory will change Silvally's typing to Poison. Snarl was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Poison Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is poison 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
Wondering what moves can Silvally-poison learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Silvally-poison 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-poison
- 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-poison's stats
- Flame Charge
- Iron Defense
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Silvally-poison
- Ice Beam
- Parting Shot
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Silvally-poison in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Silvally-poison's EV spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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