Competitive Information for Silvally (Water) [Sword/Shield]
Water
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-water? 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!
Prepare for battle with Silvally-Water, a spectacular Pokémon boasting Water attributes. It's a sight to see Silvally-Water out in the 8th generation battlefield. Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass. Want to master Silvally-Water's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Water Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Multi-Attack
- Double-Edge / Psychic Fangs
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Shadow Claw
Silvally thrives as a legendary Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. This build is crafted to take down the opponent's team with potent physical attacks. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Water Memory will change Silvally's typing to Water. With a Water Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is water type.
◆ 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).
◆ 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 nice amount of damage.
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Water Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf
- Steel Beam
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower
Prepare for single battles with Silvally as a unforgettable Special Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with lethal special attacks. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Water Memory will change Silvally's typing to Water. With a Water Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is water type.
◆ Steel Beam is a special 140-base power Steel-type move (Silvally loses 50% max hp).
◆ 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).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Silvally-water? 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: Water Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Multi-Attack
- Rock Slide
- Double-Edge / Shadow Claw
- Outrage
Silvally thrives as a eminent Physical Sweeper perfect for double battles. The purpose of this moveset is to crush rivals using devastating physical attacks. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Water Memory will change Silvally's typing to Water. With a Water Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is water 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).
◆ 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).
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Item: Water Memory
Ability: RKS System
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf
- Icy Wind / Hyper Voice
- Heat Wave
- Steel Beam
Silvally proves to be a prestigious Special Sweeper for double battles. This setup is intended to crush rivals using overwhelming special power. Silvally's ability RKS System changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Water Memory will change Silvally's typing to Water. Icy Wind was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Water Memory equipped to it, Silvally's multi-attack is water type.
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ 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-water 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-water.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Silvally-water 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-water
- 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-water's stats
- Iron Defense
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Silvally-water
- Ice Beam
- Parting Shot
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Silvally-water 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-water'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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