
[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Multi-Attack
move 3: Flame Charge
move 4: X-Scissor / Protect
item: Psychic Memory
ability: RKS System
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Swords Dance Silvally-Psychic functions as one of PU's deadliest wallbreakers and sweepers due to its attribute as a physical Psychic-type attacker, allowing it to threaten common Psychic-type answers such as Assault Vest Throh, Lapras, and Beheeyem. Flame Charge allows Silvally-Psychic to outspeed offensive checks such as Raichu and Silvally-Bug as well as damage Steel-types such as Mawile and Klang. X-Scissor is preferred fourth move, providing coverage against opposing Psychic- and Dark-types like Mr. Rime, Beheeyem, Thievul, and Galarian Linoone. Protect can be slotted instead to block First Impression from Falinks and Fraxure while letting Silvally-Psychic scout for moves from Choice-locked Manectric and Stonjourner. U-turn can also be utilized over X-Scissor to allow Silvally-Psychic to pivot early-game, allowing it to escape from the aforementioned checks while retaining offensive momentum at the cost of reduced power, not OHKOing Beheeyem at +2.
Swords Dance Silvally-Psychic fits on offensive teams that appreciate its ability to break down common defensive walls such as Throh, Gloom, and Mareanie. Fellow setup sweepers such as No Retreat Falinks and Shell Smash Crustle benefit from the weakening of aforementioned walls; In turn, they can threaten opposing Bug- and Dark-types such as Silvally-Bug, Pawniard, and Thievul that trouble Silvally-Psychic and potentially utilize them as setup fodder. Physically defensive Mawile is a common partner, capable of switching into First Impression from Fraxure while providing crucial chip damage with Stealth Rock. Spikes setters such as Roselia and Crustle complement Silvally-Psychic by providing residual damage that weakens foes such as Mawile, Klang, Musharna, and Type: Null, easing its ability to break through these checks. Checks to Dark-types such as Throh, Hitmontop, and First Impression Fraxure are also appreciated.
[SET]
name: Defog
move 1: Defog
move 2: Multi-Attack
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: U-turn
item: Psychic Memory
ability: RKS System
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
This set highlights Silvally-Psychic's unique role as a fast Psychic-type Defogger, outspeeding and pressuring common entry hazard setters such as Roselia and Mareanie. Flamethrower punishes Steel-type switch-ins such as Mawile, Klang, and Pawniard, allowing Silvally-Psychic to Defog against Mawile while forcing the opponent to be wary of carelessly switching Pawniard to get a free Defiant boost from Defog. U-turn provides additional utility, allowing Silvally-Psychic to function as a pivot while weakening bulky Psychic-types such as Beheeyem and Musharna.
Defog Silvally-Psychic primarily finds itself on offensive teams that appreciate its ability to check Poison- and Fighting-types. Electric-types such as Manectric and Raichu appreciate Silvally-Psychic weakening Gloom and Roselia; in turn, they form a formidable VoltTurn core with Silvally-Psychic while pressuring Steel-types with Overheat and Focus Blast, respectively. Fighting-types such as Falinks, Throh, and Hitmontop can pressure Dark-type threats such as Pawniard and Thievul while valuing Silvally-Psychic's ability to threaten Poison-types like Mareanie. Setup sweepers such as Nasty Plot Gourgeist and Dragon Dance Fraxure appreciate Silvally-Psychic clearing entry hazards, especially Toxic Spikes, that jeopardize their longevity. In return, they can set up and break through its checks such as Silvally-Bug, Crustle, and Type: Null. Hazard setters such as Palpitoad and Crustle benefit from Silvally-Psychic threatening Roselia and Mareanie for them, respectively, to reliably get up their hazards. Palpitoad can return the favor by posing good matchups against Carkol and opposing Crustle, hazard setters that Silvally-Psychic struggle to beat.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Dreamcatcher, 449990]]
- Quality checked by: [[gum, 434150], [Megazard, 202117]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
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