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sigilyph
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Sigilyph

Avianoid Pokémon

PsychicFlying

They never vary the route they fly, because their memories of guarding an ancient city remain steadfast.

Base Stats

HP 72
Attack 58
Defense 80
Sp. Atk 103
Sp. Def 80
Speed 97
Total 490

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Evolution Chain

Moves

Locations

Details

Category Avianoid Pokémon
Height 1.4 m
Weight 14.0 kg
Base Exp 172
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 45
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat
Egg Groups Flying

Sprites

sigilyph Front Front
sigilyph Back Back
sigilyph Front Shiny Front Shiny
sigilyph Back Shiny Back Shiny
sigilyph Official Art Official Art
sigilyph Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

ru Usage: 9.1%
Offensive
Moves
Psychic / Psyshock
Air Slash / Energy Ball
Item
Life Orb
Ability
Magic Guard
Nature
Timid
EVs
HP 4
SpA 252
Spe 252
Cosmic Power
Item
Flame Orb
Ability
Magic Guard
Nature
Timid
EVs
HP 252
Def 16
Spe 240
Offensive Calm Mind
Moves
Psychic / Psyshock
Item
Life Orb
Ability
Magic Guard
Nature
Timid
EVs
HP 4
SpA 252
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

Sigilyph is one of those Pokemon that has always been able to stand out in RU. With an amazing ability in Magic Guard giving it an immunity to any residual damage, Sigilyph can become a well-rounded threat in any match. Its good Special Attack and Speed give it scary offensive potential. BW2 made it even better, as Heat Wave was added to its arsenal, making an offensive set more viable and not as easily walled. Sigilyph can also perform a defensively inclined role with Cosmic Power, Roost, and Stored Power to effectively deal damage. It's not absolutely flawless, however. Sigilyph is not very bulky before setting up, with only 72/80/80 defenses and a multitude of common weaknesses. Don't let that deter you from using Sigilyph, though, because it can be a very effective Pokemon when given the right circumstances.

Most Used Moves

Heat Wave
80.0%
Roost
78.5%
Psychic
78.1%
Calm Mind
54.2%
Air Slash
35.8%

Most Used Items

Life Orb
79.7%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc