Sigilyph (#0561) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP72132–179254–348

Atk5856–121108–236

Def8076–145148–284

SpA10397–170189–335

SpD8076–145148–284

Spe9791–163179–322

Total490Higher than 65% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 97). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+163Max149No SP117Min105Scarf244Tailwind326

At max Speed, Sigilyph outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Electric2×Ghost2×Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Grass½×Psychic½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFlyingPoisonBugSteelFireWaterDragonFairy

Abilities

Wonder Skin
Lowers incoming non-damaging moves' base accuracy to exactly 50%.
Magic Guard
Protects against damage not directly caused by a move.
Tinted LensHidden ability
Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Sigilyph does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

1GustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35

5GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5

10HypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

15Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

20PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

25WhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

30Cosmic PowerRaises the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

35Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

40PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

45TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

50Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

50ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

55Sky AttackUser charges for one turn before attacking. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingPhys14090%5

60Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 45

TM06FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM11Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM17Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM18ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM23ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM27Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM30Steel WingHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys7090%25

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM40SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM44ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM60Power SwapUser swaps Attack and Special Attack changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

TM62Speed SwapExchanges the user’s Speed with the target’s.PsychicStatus——10

TM69Psycho CutHas an increased chance for a critical hit.PsychicPhys70100%20

TM70Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM72Magic RoomNegates held items for five turns.PsychicStatus——10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM95Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TR05Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TR11PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR25PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR33Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TR34Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TR36Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TR38TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TR40Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TR44Cosmic PowerRaises the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TR49Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TR58Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TR69Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TR70Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TR82Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TR92Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

Egg moves 3

EggAncient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

EggPsycho ShiftTransfers the user’s major status effect to the target.PsychicStatus—100%10

EggRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

Tutor 2

TutorDual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TutorExpanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Avianoid Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Black
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#067Updated Unova#120Coastal Kalos#090Galar#297

A discovery was made in the desert where Sigilyph fly. The ruins of what may have been an ancient city were found beneath the sands.
Shield
Psychic power allows these Pokémon to fly. Some say they were the guardians of an ancient city. Others say they were the guardians’ emissaries.
Sword
The guardians of an ancient city, they always fly the same route while keeping watch for invaders.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
The guardians of an ancient city, they use their psychic power to attack enemies that invade their territory.
White · X · Omega Ruby
They never vary the route they fly, because their memories of guarding an ancient city remain steadfast.
Black

Names around the world

Japanese: シンボラー
Japanese (romaji): Symboler
Korean: 심보러
Chinese (Traditional): 象徵鳥
Chinese (Simplified): 象征鸟
French: Cryptéro
German: Symvolara
Spanish: Sigilyph
Italian: Sigilyph

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 SpA
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 172
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Flying
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield 13 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 51–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Motostoke RiverbankSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Flying Pokemon in the sky, Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword 13 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 51–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Motostoke RiverbankSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Flying Pokemon in the sky, Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Ultra Moon 1 area

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60

Ultra Sun 1 area

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60

Y 2 areas

Friend Safari (Psychic)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 19–21

X 2 areas

Friend Safari (Psychic)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 19–21

White 2 1 area

Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19

Black 2 1 area

Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19

White 1 area

Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20

Black 1 area

Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20