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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
GarchompDragonGround9.2%
KingambitDarkSteel7.3%
Charizard-Mega-YFire6.8%
FarigirafNormalPsychic6.7%
BasculegionWaterGhost6.2%
Aerodactyl-MegaRock5.2%
IncineroarFireDark3.8%
SinistchaGrassGhost3.7%
Fairy FeatherHeld: Fairy-type moves from holder do 10% more damage.91.5%
Life OrbHeld: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.4.5%
LeftoversHeld: Restores 1/16 (6.25%) holder’s max HP at the end of each turn.1.6%
Sitrus BerryHeld: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.1.6%
Choice ScarfHeld: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.0.3%High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Metagross×2
Excadrill×2Kingambit×2
Gholdengo×2
Gengar×2
Scizor×2Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-05)
Sylveon sits at 2.03% usage in the 1760 singles bracket (rank 57), a legitimate presence as a bulky Fairy-type attacker. Base 130 Special Defense combined with Pixilate converts Hyper Voice into a Fairy-type move with considerable power. Smogon rates it A-, GameWith rates it A, and top players note it applies growing pressure as Fairy-type representation in the meta expands. It has 4 ladder top-300 appearances and 296 tournament appearances.
Playstyle：Dominant builds use Bold or Modest nature with Fairy Feather (48.8%) or Leftovers (38.5%), and Pixilate (99.4%). Hyper Voice (24.5%) is the main special move, Yawn (17.3%) disrupts opponent momentum, Mystical Fire (12.1%) handles Steel-types, Hyper Beam (4%) serves as a finisher, and Wish (7.6%) sustains longevity. Commentators note that 'Hyper Voice puts out extremely high damage and chips opponents into range for Charizard or Farigiraf coverage moves.' Sitrus Berry lets it 'survive nearly any hit twice' before pivoting with Yawn. Calm Mind (6%) enables a Stored Power sweep variant.
Sylveon is one of the top-tier doubles cornerstones, with 17.9% usage at the 1760 rating tier (rank 9) and 296 tournament appearances. GameWith rates it S-tier in doubles. Pixilate-boosted Hyper Voice hits both opponents simultaneously, and Quick Attack provides useful priority finishing. With a near-even 49.5% doubles win rate, its consistently high adoption reflects how reliably it contributes across diverse team compositions.
Playstyle：Doubles builds concentrate on Fairy Feather (94.3%) and Pixilate (99.8%). Hyper Voice (25%) and Quick Attack (19.8%) form the offensive core; Detect/Protect (12-12.5%) ensures survival; Hyper Beam (12.1%) closes games out; Moonblast (7.5%) provides a single-target option. Commentary describes a front-line high-pressure role: 'Maushold pairs with Sylveon to charge the front row while Basculegion and Garchomp clean up.' Top teammates: Basculegion (12.2%), Garchomp (9.7%), Charizard-Mega-Y (9.5%).