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.
Fighting 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Annihilape's Drain Punch hits Silvally for 62-73%. Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (144-169%).
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Silvally View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x62-73% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Silvally View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed32-37% Close Combat 2x144-169%KO | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Silvally best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Flame Charge
- Multi Attack
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Pivot Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Parting Shot
- Tri Attack
- Metal Sound
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hyper Voice
- Heat Wave
- Icy Wind
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Snarl
- Thunder Wave
- Parting Shot
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Parting Shot
- Defog
- Flamethrower
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Snarl
- Thunder Wave
- Parting Shot
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Parting Shot
- Defog
- Flamethrower
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 NPC Lv.60 RoutePostGift from Wicke (post-Elite Four)Ancient Poni PathUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.60 RoutePostGift 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 NPC Lv.40LateGift from Gladion (post-Elite Four)Aether Paradise - 2FMoonGift from NPC Lv.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.
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Silvally has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fighting-type attackers hit hardest.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves