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
Swords Dance is the main STAB option after a Swords Dance boost. Life Orb gives Silvally extra damage on every hit for a health trade to survive the setup turn, and max Attack and Speed EVs make the boosted hits count. The remaining moves catches resists.
Best Build
Best Silvally Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Flame Charge
- Multi Attack
- Zen Headbutt
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
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 ✓
At 570 BST, Silvally is built different. We rank it A-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 special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. 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