Pokémon Silvally

[STEELDRAGON]

Silvally
Normal
Ability: RKS System
HP: 95
Atk: 95
Def: 95
SpAtk: 95
SpDef: 95
Spe: 95
BST: 570

Learn Set:

Level Up

L0 - Multi-Attack
L1 - Multi-Attack
L1 - Heal Block
L1 - Imprison
L1 - Iron Head
L1 - Poison Fang
L1 - Fire Fang
L1 - Ice Fang
L1 - Thunder Fang
L1 - Tackle
L5 - Rage
L10 - Pursuit
L15 - Bite
L20 - Aerial Ace
L25 - Crush Claw
L30 - Scary Face
L35 - X-Scissor
L40 - Take Down
L45 - Metal Sound
L50 - Crunch
L55 - Double Hit
L60 - Air Slash
L65 - Punishment
L70 - Razor Wind
L75 - Tri Attack
L80 - Double-Edge
L85 - Parting Shot

TMs:
TM01 - Work Up
TM02 - Dragon Claw
TM05 - Roar
TM06 - Toxic
TM07 - Hail
TM10 - Hidden Power
TM11 - Sunny Day
TM13 - Ice Beam
TM15 - Hyper Beam
TM17 - Protect
TM18 - Rain Dance
TM21 - Frustration
TM24 - Thunderbolt
TM27 - Return
TM30 - Shadow Ball
TM32 - Double Team
TM35 - Flamethrower
TM37 - Sandstorm
TM40 - Aerial Ace
TM42 - Facade
TM43 - Flame Charge
TM44 - Rest
TM48 - Round
TM51 - Steel Wing
TM64 - Explosion
TM65 - Shadow Claw
TM66 - Payback
TM68 - Giga Impact
TM73 - Thunder Wave
TM75 - Swords Dance
TM80 - Rock Slide
TM81 - X-Scissor
TM87 - Swagger
TM88 - Sleep Talk
TM89 - U-turn
TM90 - Substitute
TM91 - Flash Cannon
TM94 - Surf
TM95 - Snarl
TM100 - Confide

Tutor:
Draco Meteor

No Egg moves

RKS System: Changes the Pokémon’s type to match the memory disc it holds.

New Move:

Multi-Attack: Cloaking itself in high energy. the user slams into the target. The memory held determines the type of the Attack. Its Base power is 90 and is Physical.

Silvally is one of the most versatile pokemon in the game being able to be every type. It even has its own judgment like clone and has a whopping 570 BST one of the highest of the Non-legendaries. It also has some of the most well rounded stats in the game and can easily surprise its checks.

Potential Movesets:

CB Silvally
Silvally @ Choice Band
Ability: RKS System
EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
Adamant/Jolly Nature
- Explosion
- Double-Edge
- Parting Shot
- Crunch/Iron Head/Fire Fang

This set is very dangerous as it can nuke things with Double edge most of the time and it can provide set up opportunities with Parting Shot. Its CB Explosion does increbible damage OHKOing most of the Tier. The last slot is mostly a filler and can be tailored to your teams needs. Crunch does decent damage to Ghost types who may try to switch in. Iron Head is mainly for Rock and Fairy Types. Fire Fang primarily for Scizor and Ferrothorn.

Mixed LO Silvally
Silvally @ Life Orb/Expert Belt
Ability: RKS System
EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
Naughty/Naive Nature
-Double-Edge/Return
-Flamethrower
-Ice Beam
-Parting Shot

This set is designed to be a lure for Landorous/Gliscor and Skarmory/Ferrothorn and do massive damage and be able to pivot out with Parting Shot. Double Edge isnt very conductive with LO but it needs all the power it can get. A pretty dangerous set thay can surprise the usual switch ins off guard. You can tweak the Evs to get certain OHKOes or 2KOES.


SD Silvally
Silvally @ Life Orb/Lum Berry
Ability: RKS System
EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Speed
Jolly/Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Double Edge
- Crunch/Flamethrower
- Flame Charge/Explosion

This is probably the closest Silvally is going to get to Sweeping. It can be a threat in the lower tiers but its greatest hinderance is that it only has base 95 speed and usually dies quickly due to LO and DE recoil. It can also take out checks with a boosted Explosion so it can let others like Mega Lopunny sweep more easily.

Stallbreaker Silvally
Silvally @Psychiczium-Z
Ability: RKS System
EVs: 252HP/4 Def/252 SpA
Modest Nature
- Heal Block
- Tri-Attack
- Flamethrower
- Surf/Shadow Ball/Work Up

A very interesting set that I have been using. For those who dont know Z-Heal order gives you a +2 Special Attack boost and doesnt allow foes heal. With Silvallys good 95/95/95 bulk it can be a menance in the lower tiers. Its not outclassed by Porygon-z due to greater bulk, Heal Block and Flamethower. It is pretty niche but it does have it uses. It isnt very powerful though so try to save for late game. You can adjust the Evs to make it Faster but it already outspeeds many walls.


Overall Silvally is one of the most versatile and It can function almost like a mini Arceus in some aspects and be tailored to whatever your team needs. Unfortunately I dont see it as OU material as it has a somewhat limited move pool, it just misses out on the base 100s and is weak with out a LO or a SD. Its saving grace is access to Parting Shot. Many of Silvally's other types are just straight up outclassed. They have to run SD and its signature move or Parting shot to have a Niche. I have also tried a fairy SD set, A Dragon Draco Meteor+Parting Shot+Flamethrower+Thunderwave and a gimmicky Z-work up with Double Edge, Crunch and Flamethrower but it is just too weak and slow. A Assault vest may have a niche in the lower tiers.

 

[MaVolt]

Pretty interesting sets, Silvally sounds like the Arceus of UU (but it's way too soon to say that).
Although, you make it sounds like Silvally is safer in Doubles, for example his SD set can pair nicely with a Follow Me Togekiss, allowing him time to set up a bit to become dangerous.
This is exciting, I like this Pokémon a lot just for that versatility !

 

[nameless90]

Alolan scientist tried to copy Arceus, but failed because this thing lacks several thing to be good in OU:
(1) on defensive sets, the lack of Recover is bad ===> Eviolite Porygon outclasses it (both Leftovers Silvally and Eviolite Type Null).
(2) on offensive sets, aside from unpredictability, Silvally has unspecialised stats. It doesn't have even a priority move. Parting Shot seems the only good thing as support move.

King of UU for sure, but I don't see OU material here.

 

[Zé Capáu]

Alolan scientist tried to copy Arceus, but failed because this thing lacks several thing to be good in OU:
(1) on defensive sets, the lack of Recover is bad ===> Eviolite Porygon outclasses it (both Leftovers Silvally and Eviolite Type Null).
(2) on offensive sets, aside from unpredictability, Silvally has unspecialised stats. It doesn't have even a priority move. Parting Shot seems the only good thing as support move.

King of UU for sure, but I don't see OU material here.

uhh... what about the usage of RKS System?

If Arceus does have usage with its Multitype, so Silvally does with its RKS System.

 

[TheTMTrainerEffect]

Acording to Serebii, Type: Null and Silvally is unbreedable, which completely breaks my heart when it comes to this mon.

Such a unique mon with it's movepool and stats, and super flexible.

Silver Ally
Silvally @ Darkinium Z
Ability: RKS System
EVs: 4 Atk/252 Def/252 Speed
Jolly Nature
- Parting Shot
- U-Turn / X-Scissor / Pursuit
- Return / Heal Block
- Explosion

I'm in love with the idea of Parting Shot Z, and this guy can simply be an annoyance with it's rather unique set of skills and ambiguous stats (there is nothing you can really expect from mons with 6 identical stats... there are always a few builds for them).

 

[nameless90]

I'm in love with the idea of Parting Shot Z, and this guy can simply be an annoyance with it's rather unique set of skills and ambiguous stats (there is nothing you can really expect from mons with 6 identical stats... there are always a few builds for them).

Z-Parting Shot heals your switch-in to 100% HP, which is good, but you can use this trick once before being stuck with regular Parting Shot.
The problem I see with Silvally is about its unfocused stats and not many sets that aren't outclassed by other Pokemon in the tier (i.e. mixed attacking ones or physically/specially attacking ones). This new pokemon reminds me another pseudo legendary monster used in OU: Mew.
Even Mew can -potentially- run many sets, but some of them are better than the others, so the choice is -in actual fact- limited.

Parting Shot is one of its niche because there are two users of this move: Pangoro (which is slower) and Alolan-Persian (which is faster, but not OU). Is this enough to justify ots use in OU? In my opnion no.

 

[MaVolt]

This new pokemon reminds me another pseudo legendary monster used in OU: Mew.
Even Mew can -potentially- run many sets, but some of them are better than the others, so the choice is -in actual fact- limited.

Which is the reason why Silvally will probably need many tests to pin down exactly how it works best. Before we can finally say "Oh he is better for [something something]", it's purely speculation, as I feel Silvally really can still go with the flow of the metagame, because of his ability and the moves he can learn, of course not as perfectly as Arceus, because he does lack some recovery and speed moves.
I really root for this Pokémon, we may be surprised by what he can do.

 

[STEELDRAGON]

Acording to Serebii, Type: Null and Silvally is unbreedable, which completely breaks my heart when it comes to this mon.

Such a unique mon with it's movepool and stats, and super flexible.

Silver Ally
Silvally @ Darkinium Z
Ability: RKS System
EVs: 4 Atk/252 Def/252 Speed
Jolly Nature
- Parting Shot
- U-Turn / X-Scissor / Pursuit
- Return / Heal Block
- Explosion

I'm in love with the idea of Parting Shot Z, and this guy can simply be an annoyance with it's rather unique set of skills and ambiguous stats (there is nothing you can really expect from mons with 6 identical stats... there are always a few builds for them).

That set looks like a pretty decent set. I would suggest putting the 252 Def evs into HP as it would be overall bulkier. With the remaining Moveslots I think Explosion and Parting shot should be Mandatory. Other options are HP fighting to Hit Bisharp but Flamethrower would probably be better as it hits Most Steels harder. Thunder Wave is another utility option.

 

[mew-2Chainz]

Silvally @ Poison Memory
Ability: RKS System
EVs: 252 Atk / 200 SpD / 56 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Multi-Attack
- Parting Shot
- Crunch
- Fire Fang

This is my favorite set with him, as it allows him to check all of the Tapu Pokemon. Multi Attack OHKO's all of them, has good enough bulk to live through an attack.

 

[MaVolt]

Sub SD Silvally
Silvally @ Poison Memory
Evs : 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spe if Adamant Nature
Evs : 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spe if Jolly Nature

- Substitute
- Multi Attack
- Sword Dance / Pursuit
- Fire Fang / Ice Fang / Crunch

Considering its stats, Silvally has a decent bulk but will probably have trouble setting up on its own.
With a nice 202 Hp stat at level 50, a sub could be considered, but it's up to you to decide if you want to play safe and try to outspeed most Pokémon with a Jolly nature, or believe in your strength and go full-in for an Adamant Nature.
Multi Attack (Poison) sounds very nice, considering the rising threath of Fairy type Pokémon, Silvally can be a really good counter.
In addition, SD can give it the necessary force to be dangerous. Pursuit is an option to lock in a bad switch from your opponent, giving an opportunity for Silvally to get a free KO.
Fire Fang is of course for all the heavy steel type Pokémon, Ice Fang and Crunch are good answers for Ground type or Psychic type that may take advantage of Silvally typing change.

 

[MaVolt]

After some tests here's another set that i would like to share with you :

All out Special Attacker
Silvally @ Assault Vest
Modest Nature
Ability: RKS System
Evs : 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe

- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Surf / U-Turn / Tri Attack

Very simple set, we just take advantage of the linear spread of his stats. Considering his versatility in offensive moves, it is something we can look upon.
Basically, have the most coverage possible, and hit as hard as possible.
Assault vest gives Silvally some additional Special Defense.
Tri Attack is a neat little option that benefits from STAB and has a little chance of inflicting status effect.
In addition you can sacrifice one move for U-turn to act as an exit door in a bad situation.

A Timid nature can be considered to outspeed as much pokémon as possible.

 

[Kejmur]

After some tests here's another set that i would like to share with you :

All out Special Attacker
Silvally @ Assault Vest
Modest Nature
Ability: RKS System
Evs : 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe

- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Surf / U-Turn / Tri Attack

Very simple set, we just take advantage of the linear spread of his stats. Considering his versatility in offensive moves, it is something we can look upon.
Basically, have the most coverage possible, and hit as hard as possible.
Assault vest gives Silvally some additional Special Defense.
Tri Attack is a neat little option that benefits from STAB and has a little chance of inflicting status effect.
In addition you can sacrifice one move for U-turn to act as an exit door in a bad situation.

A Timid nature can be considered to outspeed as much pokémon as possible.

I think you must have STAB attack in your arsenal, even if it normal based. Something with 95 SpA needs as much power against neutral targets as possible. So I would slash it first on this set.

I guess bulkier version of this set with Eviolite Type: Null should work as well if you are willing to trade Speed for more overall bulk.

It's a shame that his movepool is still missing nice thing like instant recovery which would make it far stronger.

 

[MaVolt]

It's a shame that his movepool is still missing nice thing like instant recovery which would make it far stronger.

Well, there's always the possibility of Sleep / Chesto berry, but I don't really think wasting an attack slot and an HP / defensive object is viable. Who knows.

 

[STEELDRAGON]

Well, there's always the possibility of Sleep / Chesto berry, but I don't really think wasting an attack slot and an HP / defensive object is viable. Who knows.

I could see its pre-evolution Type: Null being able to run a set of Rest/Swords Dance/Return and for the last slot having Sleep Talk, Payback or Flame Charge with its ridiculous bulk.

 

[Kietharr]

I could see its pre-evolution Type: Null being able to run a set of Rest/Swords Dance/Return and for the last slot having Sleep Talk, Payback or Flame Charge with its ridiculous bulk.

I'm very sad that it doesn't get calm mind because it'd be absolutely nasty as a crocune clone with tri-attack's status hax. Granted, these shenanigans sets are hard countered by a ghost regardless. Ghost type's immunity to trapping compounds the issue otherwise you could get around it with a dugtrio or M-Gengar in metas where its allowed. Scrappy wouldn't necessarily help because battle armor is basically an ideal ability for restalk setup sets.

 

[Iceydude168]

really underwhelming pokemon i think, really would be better with recover and calm mind - the swords dance set is ok but it has a lot of competition, and the LO mixed set is also outclassed by a lot of other pokemon

the pivot set is actually pretty good though - afaik it's the only pokemon with access to Parting Shot alongside the pangoro line and smeargle.

 

[Gengarzilla]

the pivot set is actually pretty good though - afaik it's the only pokemon with access to Parting Shot alongside the pangoro line and smeargle.

Alolan Persian gets it too, just saying.

 

[Heroes and Cons]

It's such a shame that Silvally doesn't get Extremespeed and Recover, like its Legendary counterpart. :(

Still, Silvally is definitely one of the most interesting mons of the new generation. Its stat are very reminiscent of Kingdra or the base-100 Mythicals (Mew, etc.) which means very well-rounded but not excelling in any particular area. Swords Dance is nice to set up with and can be done relatively easily thanks to its great bulk (95/95/95 is enormous for an offensive-based mon, roughly on par with Garchomp) and ability to take advantage of any type with Arceus System [tm]. I think a LO mixed attacker, or a Memory one that takes advantage of Multi-Attack on a good offensive typing such as Flying or Fairy and its fantastic special attacking movepool, is its best bet, possibly with Flame Charge to help clean up late game.

Honestly it's probably not gonna end up in OU when the meta has settled, but wherever it ends up it's a safe bet it will be one to watch and always be wary for.

 

[STEELDRAGON]

It's such a shame that Silvally doesn't get Extremespeed and Recover, like its Legendary counterpart. :(

Still, Silvally is definitely one of the most interesting mons of the new generation. Its stat are very reminiscent of Kingdra or the base-100 Mythicals (Mew, etc.) which means very well-rounded but not excelling in any particular area. Swords Dance is nice to set up with and can be done relatively easily thanks to its great bulk (95/95/95 is enormous for an offensive-based mon, roughly on par with Garchomp) and ability to take advantage of any type with Arceus System [tm]. I think a LO mixed attacker, particularly one that takes advantage of Multi-Attack on a good offensive typing such as Flying or Fairy and its fantastic special attacking movepool, is its best bet, possibly with Flame Charge to help clean up late game.

Honestly it's probably not gonna end up in OU when the meta has settled, but wherever it ends up it's a safe bet it will be one to watch and always be wary for.

It cant hold Life Orb and be a different type due to the memory items and how its ability works.

 

[Heroes and Cons]

It cant hold Life Orb and be a different type due to the memory items and how its ability works.

oops, thanks for catching that. i need sleep :P Corrected my post now.

 

[MaVolt]

It really feels like Poison Memory is a great attribute for Silvally. It's making it one of the best Poison Pokémon with decent bulk and speed, and it can specialize in Attack, unlike Salazzle stuck in Special Attack. It can answer back to a potential Steel type, and with the rise of the Fairy hype train and grassy terrain, he is kind of a big deal. Some people dislike the fact that he cannot learn earthquake, but I don't think he can play a good role as a Ground type. Dark / Poison / Fire / Ice Memory could play big roles.
We should also not forget that Silvally can learn Draco Meteor.

 

[Pushinguplilacs]

It really feels like Poison Memory is a great attribute for Silvally. It's making it one of the best Poison Pokémon with decent bulk and speed, and it can specialize in Attack, unlike Salazzle stuck in Special Attack. It can answer back to a potential Steel type, and with the rise of the Fairy hype train and grassy terrain, he is kind of a big deal. Some people dislike the fact that he cannot learn earthquake, but I don't think he can play a good role as a Ground type. Dark / Poison / Fire / Ice Memory could play big roles.
We should also not forget that Silvally can learn Draco Meteor.

Okay I mostly agree with the others but why ice? Pure ice is an awful typing that gives silvally basically nothing beneficial

 

[KingCrazy88]

Sub SD Silvally
Silvally @ Poison Memory
Evs : 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spe if Adamant Nature
Evs : 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spe if Jolly Nature

- Substitute
- Multi Attack
- Sword Dance / Pursuit
- Fire Fang / Ice Fang / Crunch

Considering its stats, Silvally has a decent bulk but will probably have trouble setting up on its own.
With a nice 202 Hp stat at level 50, a sub could be considered, but it's up to you to decide if you want to play safe and try to outspeed most Pokémon with a Jolly nature, or believe in your strength and go full-in for an Adamant Nature.
Multi Attack (Poison) sounds very nice, considering the rising threath of Fairy type Pokémon, Silvally can be a really good counter.
In addition, SD can give it the necessary force to be dangerous. Pursuit is an option to lock in a bad switch from your opponent, giving an opportunity for Silvally to get a free KO.
Fire Fang is of course for all the heavy steel type Pokémon, Ice Fang and Crunch are good answers for Ground type or Psychic type that may take advantage of Silvally typing change.

Could Steel Silvally do the same thing or am I missing something? A lot of people are talking poison typing.

 

[MaVolt]

Pure Ice isn't a good typing, I was saying this as he could be a good asset to counter Dragon type or counter walls like Gliscor (although with both a Jolly nature it's a speed tie).
Might not work best but still is something to consider.

 

[mew-2Chainz]

Even with Adamant/Jolly, Flamethrower/ice beam still does more damage than ice/fire fang. For example, Ice beam 2HKOs landorus, even with adamant, while Ice fang 4hko's, 3hko's w/o intimidate