Sigilyph Best Moveset
AbilityMagic Guard blocks all indirect damage, letting Held ItemLife Orb boost moves at zero HP cost and ignoring hazards entirely. 103 Sp. Atk at 97 Speed with Psychic/Flying TermStab gives the moveset fast, recoil-free special offense. B-tier because immunity to chip damage and clean offensive output is consistently valuable.
Magic Guard ignored all indirect damage in Gen V (Black & White). Cosmic Power boosted both defenses, and Stored Power scaled with every boost. The snowball wall.
Best Moves
Best Build
Sigilyph best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Roost
- Cosmic Power
- Stored Power
- Psycho Shift
Recommended Teammates
Same Cosmic Power formula in Gen VI (X & Y). Psycho Shift threw burn onto physical attackers. Two gens of the same niche as a setup wall.
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Stored Power
- Cosmic Power
- Psycho Shift
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Knock Off removed Flame Orb, disrupting the Psycho Shift strategy. Dark coverage punished the Psychic/Flying typing.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Heat Wave
- Psyshock
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Magic Guard plus Cosmic Power still worked in lower formats, but the format above had answers to every defensive setup.
Wall Moveset
- Psychic
- Roost
- Cosmic Power
- Psycho Shift
Recommended Teammates
Sigilyph Weakness
Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Sigilyph for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Psychic |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Sigilyph Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Sigilyph
Gholdengo deals 74-87% with Shadow Ball.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Sigilyph View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin24-28% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Sigilyph View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn14-17% Scald12-14% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Sigilyph View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball 2x74-87% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Sigilyph View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch 2x73-86% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Sigilyph View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x18-21% Draco Meteor59-69% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Clodsire builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Sigilyph View Corviknight builds →U Turn19-23% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Sigilyph View Gliscor builds →Knock Off 2x38-45% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Sigilyph View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse 2x80-94% Ice Beam 2x90-106%KO Surf45-53% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Sigilyph View Pelipper builds →Hurricane31-37% U Turn12-15% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
No evolution chain to worry about here. Sigilyph is a standalone Pokemon with plenty of partners for breeding through one egg group. Its eggs take an average time to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Sigilyph easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying egg group.
Shiny Sigilyph
Where the blues and greens normally sit, Sigilyph's shiny fills in with orange and gold. On a Pokemon this visually busy, that color replacement creates something almost entirely new. A tier.
Shiny Sigilyph Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Sigilyph Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologySigilyph Locations
Sigilyph appears at high spawn rates across 19 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Sigilyph in Sword & Shield
You'll find Sigilyph across 19 walking encounters from Lv. 26-58, sorted by game progression. Earlier spots show up first so you can grab one as soon as it's reachable.
Sigilyph is one of the wanderers you can only meet in the Ultra Space Wilds, floating out of an Ultra Wormhole at level 60 on late-story trips.
How to Get Sigilyph in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Sigilyph in Sun & Moon. It can be transferred in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Sigilyph cannot be caught in the wild in Sun & Moon, but you can still get it via these paths:
Obtain and trade from these games:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Sigilyph can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Transfer one in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y.
Sigilyph cannot be caught in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, but you can still get it via these paths:
Catch in the wild and trade from these games:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
Sigilyph's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Attack trails, 4 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
A discovery was made in the desert where Sigilyph fly. The ruins of what may have been an ancient city were found beneath the sands.
Sigilyph Guide
Sigilyph's hidden ability is Tinted Lens. Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Use Sigilyph as an attacker. Special attacks are the main output. Speed is middling, Psychic is the primary attack.
Build your team around Reshiram, Excadrill, and Eelektross. These have the highest co-usage rates with Sigilyph in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Run Modest on Sigilyph. +Sp. Atk is what matters, and the -Attack cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the attacker role.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Sigilyph has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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