Type matchups
Damage Sylveon takes from each attacking type.
As a Fairy type, Sylveon has 2 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 21 other Pokémon share the Fairy typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 95
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Atk
- 110
- Sp. Def
- 130
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 525
Sylveon has a base stat total of 525, higher than 73% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (130). With Sp. Atk (110) well above Attack (65), it works best as a special attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 95 HP, 65 Defense and 130 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Sylveon can have the abilities Cute Charm and Pixilate.
How to beat Sylveon
Sylveon takes 2× damage from Poison and Steel moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Dragon moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Fairy moves. Iron Moth hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Fairy moves. Revavroom hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Fairy moves.
Evolution
Sylveon is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Eevee → Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon or Sylveon), evolving from Eevee.
Best counters to Sylveon
Other Fairy Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Sylveon weak to?
As a Fairy type, Sylveon takes super-effective damage from Poison and Steel moves.
What is Sylveon resistant to?
Sylveon resists Fighting, Bug and Dark moves. It is immune to Dragon.
What are the best counters to Sylveon?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Iron Moth and Revavroom, which hit Sylveon with super-effective attacks.