Free switch-ins on Ghost moves make Silvally useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 1 weaknesses keeps it safe in most matchups. Known as the Synthetic Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
You won't find a real weakness in Silvally's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Synthetic Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 3 HP EVs, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
A solid bond of trust between this Pokémon and its Trainer awakened the strength hidden within Silvally. It can change its type at will.
The final factor needed to release this Pokémon’s true power was a strong bond with a Trainer it trusts.
Silvally Weakness
GoodFighting-type moves hit Silvally for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Silvally's overall bulk (95/95/95) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
You get Silvally by evolving Type: Null by leveling up. This Normal-type legendary caps the chain at 570 total stats. The evolution from Type Null pushed Silvally to 570 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +36.
How to Evolve
Multiattack is the main STAB option after a Swords Dance boost. Silkscarf gives Silvally extra utility to survive the setup turn, and max Attack and Speed EVs make the boosted hits count. Fire coverage catches resists.
Best Build
Best Silvally Moveset
- Multi Attack
- Swords Dance
- Flame Charge
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Need something that threatens multiple types? Silvally's movepool delivers. Coverage across 14 types plus STAB from Explosion and Self-Destruct gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Silvally's movepool delivers. Coverage across 14 types plus STAB from Explosion and Giga Impact gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Silvally's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Explosion and Giga Impact gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
No wild encounters for Silvally in Sword & Shield. Bring Type: Null over from Sun or Ultra Sun, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Silvally in Sword & Shield
Step 1Obtain Type: Null
Step 2Silvally ✓
Silvally doesn't appear wild. Catch Type: Null instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it with high friendship to get Silvally. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Silvally in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch Type: NullAncient Poni PathUltra SunGift from NPCLv.60PostRouteGift from Wicke (post-Elite Four)Ancient Poni PathUltra MoonGift from NPCLv.60PostRouteGift from Wicke (post-Elite Four)
Step 2Silvally ✓
You're catching Type: Null first, not Silvally. Type: Null appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Silvally in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Catch Type: NullAether Paradise - 2FSunGift from NPCLv.40LateGift from Gladion (post-Elite Four)Aether Paradise - 2FMoonGift from NPCLv.40LateGift from Gladion (post-Elite Four)
- Step 2Silvally ✓
At 570 BST, Silvally is built different. We rank it C-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a balanced.
Watch for Lucario (Fighting) when using Silvally. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Type Null evolves into Silvally by leveling up. Silvally is the fully evolved form. At 570 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Rks System changes this Pokémon's type to match its held Memory — that's the one you want on Silvally. It's the only ability Silvally has.
Silvally is a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 95 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Silvally can be found in Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Since Sun & Moon, Silvally has appeared in 3 games. Legendary Pokemon like Silvally are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A