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Sigilyph Weakness & Counters

Weak toRock2×Ghost2×Electric2×Ice2×Dark2×
Sigilyph

Type matchups

Damage Sigilyph takes from each attacking type.

2×
½×

Resists (½×)

¼×

Resists (¼×)

0×

Immune to (0×)

As a Psychic/Flying type, Sigilyph has 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 8 other Pokémon share the Psychic/Flying typing.

Base stats

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

Sigilyph has a base stat total of 490, higher than 59% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (103) well above Attack (58), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 97 beats 79% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 72 HP, 80 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.

Sigilyph can have the abilities Wonder Skin, Magic Guard and Tinted Lens.

How to beat Sigilyph

Sigilyph takes 2× damage from Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Grass and Psychic moves are resisted.

Good counters: Tyranitar hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and is immune to Sigilyph's Psychic moves and resists its Flying moves. Iron Boulder hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Flying moves. Stakataka hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Flying moves.

Evolution

Sigilyph does not evolve.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sigilyph weak to?

As a Psychic/Flying type, Sigilyph takes super-effective damage from Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark moves.

What is Sigilyph resistant to?

Sigilyph resists Grass, Psychic and Fighting (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.

What are the best counters to Sigilyph?

Strong type-based picks include Tyranitar, Iron Boulder and Stakataka, which hit Sigilyph with super-effective attacks.