
Worst of the Silvallies
[OVERVIEW]
Despite Silvally-Bug's decent stats, its horrific defensive typing and useless item and ability make it completely outclassed. Other Silvally formes like Silvally-Dark and Silvally-Poison have better offensive and defensive utility by virtue of their superior typings. Crustle serves as a much better Bug-type physical sweeper thanks to its access to Shell Smash and Knock Off and additional Rock STAB. Silvally-Bug also suffers from being unable to fit all of its desired coverage and being terribly weak to entry hazards without being able to run Heavy-Duty Boots.
[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Multi-Attack
move 3: Rock Slide
move 4: Psychic Fangs
item: Bug Memory
ability: RKS System
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Silvally-Bug can attempt to leverage its decent bulk, Speed, and power to clean late-game and use its coverage to overwhelm the opposition. Due to its atrocious typing, vulnerability to residual damage, and awkward coverage choices, it is outclassed as a Bug-type physical sweeper by Crustle, which has Smell Smash, Knock Off, and additional STAB in Rock.
[SET CREDITS]
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Quality checked by:
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