Type Matchups
Sylveon is a Fairy-type Pokémon. It's weak to Poison, Steel moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Weak To
Immune To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Sylveon by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Sylveon excels as a defensive wall with a base stat total of 525.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Sylveon fits into these proven competitive cores:
Dragon-Steel-Fairy
Modern competitive staple with complementary resistances
Fighting-Steel-Fairy
Balanced offensive core with complementary resistances
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Build Team Around Sylveon →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylveon weak to?
Sylveon is weak to Poison (2×), Steel (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Sylveon?
The best teammates for Sylveon are Tentacool, Tentacruel, Magnemite because they resist Sylveon's key weaknesses.
Is Sylveon good for competitive?
Yes, Sylveon is competitively viable with a BST of 525. Sylveon excels as a defensive wall with a base stat total of 525.
Explore More
Sylveon is a Fairy-type Pokémon
Sylveon has a Build Around guide
Tentacool covers Sylveon's weaknesses
Tentacruel covers Sylveon's weaknesses
Magnemite covers Sylveon's weaknesses
Magneton covers Sylveon's weaknesses
Wooper covers Sylveon's weaknesses
Sylveon is available in Scarlet Violet
Sylveon is available in Sword Shield
Sylveon is available in Legends Arceus
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