What is a good moveset for Sigilyph?
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Sigilyph (M) @ Lum BerryTrait: Tinted LensEVs: 4 Def / 248 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 SpdTimid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)- Psyshock- Air Slash- Ice Beam- Charge Beam
Here are two Stored Power sets: Defensive Inclined and Offensive Inclined
Defensive InclinedAbility: Magic GuardNature: Calm (+SpD, -Atk)EVs: 252 HP, 252 SpD, and 4 DefItem: Flame Orb- Stored Power- Psycho Shift- Roost- Cosmic Power
Offensive InclinedAbility: Magic GuardNature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)EVs: 252 HP, 252 Def, and 4 SpDItem: Flame Orb- Stored Power- Psycho Shift- Roost- Calm Mind
The point of these sets is to pass the burn from Flame Orb to your opponent. Then you start using either Calm Mind or Cosmic Power. When low on HP use Roost to heal. Then use Stored Power to finish the opponent. The only recommendation is to have a Fighting type on your team to cover the Dark types that these sets can’t defeat.
Nature: TimidEVs: 4 HP, 252 Sp. Atk, 252 SpeedItem: Life OrbAbility: Magic Guard
HypnosisDream EaterShadow BallHidden Power Fighting/Flash Cannon
If you can get your hands on a 70 base power HP fighting that’s good but Flash Cannon is a little big stronger but covers 2 weaknesses instead of 3.
My current Sand Sigilyph
Sigilyph (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Magic Guard
EVs: 4 HP / 16 Def / 236 SAtk / 16 SDef / 236 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
Magic Guard lets you not take Sandstorm damage, Hail damage if someone takes that approach as a counter, and gives you a damage free Life orb set.Psyshock hits for STAB, and I prefer it to Psychic. Shadow Ball covers other Psychics, and other Sigilyphs. Energy Ball gives great coverage, and roost can get you some Hp back if you take a hit.
Sigilyph @ Bright PowderAbility: Wonder SkinEVs: 252 SpAtk, 252 Spd, 4 HPModest Nature (+SpAtk, -Atk)- Heat Wave- Ice Beam\Hidden Power (Ground)- Roost\Double Team- Psychic
For those people who don’t like being hit.~HoodedScrafty
Good choice! Sigilyph is #1!!!
Item: Choice SpecsAbility: Tinted LensEVs: Hp-4/SpA-252/Sp-252Nature: Timid
Moves:-Ice Beam-Psychic-Flash Cannon-Dark Pulse
Any could be replaced w/ Trick.
Sigilyph @ Toxic OrbNature: Calm (+Sp Def) (-Atk)Ability: Magic GuardEV Spread: 252 HP/132 Def/124 Sp Def
Cosmic PowerRoostPsycho ShiftStored Power
Gen 8 NUSigilyph @ Life OrbAbility: Magic GuardEVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 SpeTimid NatureIVs: 0 Atk- Psyshock- Air Slash- Heat Wave- Calm Mind
Psyshock is STAB and hits special walls. Air Slash is also STAB. Heat Wave deals with steel types. Calm Mind is to raise your special attack.
Sigilyph @ LeftoversAbility: Tinted LensEVs: 252 Def / 252 SpDModest Natureitem: leftovers252 sp.def252 def4 speed- Stored Power- Charge Beam- Cosmic Power- Hypnosis
use hypnosis to make them fall asleep, and then get your cosmic powers up (rais D and sp.D by 1). If you are confident use charge beam to raise sp.atk. Stored power is psychic type, and has base 20 power. However, after 6 cosmic powers, it will have 260 power, because it gains 20 power per stat raise. After 6 charge beams it will have 380 power, and if you count the x4 boost by raising sp.atk, it has a whopping (including STAB) 2,280 power! That is gauranteed to knock anyone out, even resisting Pokemon thanks to tinted lens. You just have to watch out for krookodile, as both charge beam and stored power don’t affect it.
Sigilyph@Sticky BarbMagic GuardTimidEVs: 252 SpA/252 Spd/4 HP-Dazzling Gleam/Heat WaveCoverage, Heat Wave burns and deals with Steel types-Dark Pulse/Shadow Ball EDIT: you could run Trick to give the opponent the Sticky BarbCoverage, and as they’re basically the same you can take your pick.-PsychicPreferable STAB move-Energy Ball/Giga DrainCoverage, and in the case of the one I prefer, Giga Drain, healingBasically, this Sigilyph uses a varied moveset and Magic Guard to cripple opponents, and the Sticky Barb may hurt attackers. Also, Magic Guard prevents Sticky Barb damage. You could use a Life Orb instead, as Magic Guard also prevents Life Orb damage.
Remember this guy? No, you don’t.
Mega Unown (Sigilyph) @ Scope LensAbility: Magic GuardEVs: 252 Spd. 252 Sp. Atk 4 Sp. DefNature: Modest
SIGILIPH THE POKEMON GODThis is a great troll setSililyph>Arceus
Sigilyph @ Flame OrbAbility: Magic GuardEVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpDCalm Nature- Cosmic Power (Start off by using this and get a lot of defense going)- Psycho Shift (This is useful when they are using physical moves to half their attack)- Roost (Use this whenever your health gets below 50)- Stored Power (Use this whenever your ready to go ham)
Role: Annoying Staller/Wall (Double Battle)
Sigilyph @ Flame OrbTrait: Magic GuardNature: Timid [(+Speed, -Attack) so you can out speed some opponents]EVs: 252 HP, 128 Defense, 128 Sp. Defense
This guy is so good! You can run many different sets with Sigilyph. If you can’t get Psycho Shift, then use Trick instead.
Strategy: Start off with Reflect/Light Screen to boost Defense/Special Defense (Depending on weather it’s a Special or Physical Attacker). When the turn ends, you will get a burn. Because Sigilyph’s Ability is Magic Guard, it can’t take damage form the burn. Once you have the burn, use Psycho Shift to place the Burn on one opponent. (Preferably a Physical Attacker). Then either use Psycho Shift again on the other opponent or use Reflect. Use Protect then Psychic repeatedly until a new Pokemon comes out/Light Screen or Reflect wears off.
Note:
(Sighs) I’ve seen the Psycho Shift Flame Orb Sigilyph sets. Here’s another one that’s probably different.Gen 8 NUSigilyph @ Flame OrbAbility: Magic GuardEVs: 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 SpeTimid NatureIVs: 0 Atk- Air Slash- Calm Mind- Psycho Shift- Roost
The first thing you’ll probably notice different is the EV spread. Unlike the other Psycho Shift Flame Orb sets, this one runs Max HP and Max Speed EVs. Another different thing is the attacking move. This Sigilyph has Air Slash as its attacking move. This Sigilyph set also uses Calm Mind over Cosmic Power. Calm Mind boosts your Special Defense along with your Special Attack. Psycho Shift is to cripple physical attackers such as Copperajah and Pangoro. Roost is for healing.
Sigilyph @ Light Clay (Gen 9 Doubles)Ability: Magic GuardEVs: 252 Defense/ 252 Special Defense/ 4 Special AttackTimid Nature
Reflect and Light Screen are to reduce the damage of physical and special attacks. Light Clay makes screens last longer. Tailwind is for speed control and Heat Wave is spread damage to deal with Steel types. I hope you enjoy this set!
