Competitive Information for Sylveon [Scarlet/Violet]
Fairy
Abilities:
30% chance of infatuating Pokemon of the opposite gender if they make contact.
This Pokemon's Normal-type moves become Fairy type and have 1.2x power.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Sylveon? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Sylveon, an awesome Pokémon with Fairy typing. It's a sight to see Sylveon out in the 9th generation battlefield. It has the potential to be a game-changer in the meta. Its only type-related weaknesses are Poison and Steel. Explore the movesets below to see how Sylveon performs in battles.
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Mud-Slap
Sylveon is a decent Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with formidable special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Cute Charm
Nature: Calm (+SpD, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Moonblast
- Wish
- Shadow Ball
- Protect
Sylveon is a marvelous Special Wall for single battles. This moveset is formulated to take a large amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Sylveon last longer regaining it's HP every turn. With Cute Charm, 30% chance of infatuating pokemon of the opposite gender if they make contact.
◆ Wish is a status move (next turn, 50% of your Sylveon's max hp is restored).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Sylveon this turn).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Sylveon? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam / Misty Explosion
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Mud-Slap
Sylveon is a brilliant Special Sweeper for double battles. This moveset is formulated to take down the opponent's team with brute special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
◆ Misty Explosion is a special STAB-boosted 100-base power Fairy-type move (Sylveon faints. Sylveon on misty terrain: 1.5x power).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Poison moves are bad against Steel.
Steel moves are bad against Water/Steel/Electric/Fire.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Sylveon is: Steel
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Sylveon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
Sylveon is a phenomenal Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Sylveon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
Sylveon is a decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Sylveon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
Sylveon is a fabulous Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Sylveon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
Sylveon is an extraordinary Special Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Sylveon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Mud-Slap
Sylveon is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Sylveon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
Sylveon is a sensational Special Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Sylveon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
Sylveon is a marvelous Special Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Sylveon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
Sylveon is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Sylveon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball / Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Mud-Slap
Sylveon is a phenomenal Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Sylveon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
Sylveon is a sensational Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Sylveon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Tera Blast / Mud-Slap
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
Sylveon is a pretty decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
♦ Mud-Slap is a special TERA-boosted 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Sylveon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
Sylveon is an outstanding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Sylveon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Mud-Slap
Sylveon is pretty popular Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Sylveon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
Sylveon is a spectacular Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Sylveon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Mud-Slap
Sylveon is a stupendous Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Psychic is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Sylveon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
Sylveon is an astounding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Sylveon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
Sylveon is a spectacular Special Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Water moveset for Sylveon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
Sylveon is a remarkable Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sylveon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sylveon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pixilate, Sylveon's normal-type moves become fairy type and have 1.2x power.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Sylveon can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 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 Sylveon.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Sylveon can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Sylveon
- Moves: Wish + Baton pass
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Moves: Psyshock + Tickle
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Baby-Doll Eyes, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn
Moves that boost Sylveon's stats
- Calm Mind
- Curse
- Trailblaze
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Sylveon
- Baton Pass
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Stored Power
Common Effort Values for Sylveon in Scarlet and Violet
- 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 Sylveon's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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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