Sylveon — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Sylveon is a bulky attacker built around special attacks (110 Sp. Atk). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its fairy typing only has 2 weaknesses, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Sylveon can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Sylveon actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Sylveon the way we do
- Bulky enough to survive mistakes
Base Stats
Total: 525Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Sylveon shows up
#57
Usage ~3.61% · Win rate ~53.58%
#13
Usage ~12.66% · Win rate ~54.67%
Sylveon FAQ
- What are Sylveon's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Sylveon can run cute-charm, pixilate. The competitive default is usually cute-charm — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Sylveon weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Sylveon takes extra damage from poison, steel. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Sylveon?
- The best moveset for Sylveon depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Sylveon in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Sylveon are Pokémon with strong poison, steel attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Sylveon good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Sylveon's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.