1v1 Sylveon

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[SET]
name: Custap Berry
move 1: Hyper Beam
move 2: Hyper Voice
move 3: Endure
move 4: Fake Tears
item: Custap Berry
ability: Pixilate
nature: Modest
evs: 252 HP / 148 Def / 92 SpA / 16 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Set Description
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Custap Berry gives Sylveon a one-off chance to move before the foe when in range of activating. Hyper Beam is a strong STAB move that OHKOes frail threats like Naganadel and Regieleki. Hyper Voice is for Endure and Substitute users like Galarian Moltres and Dragapult, as well as Sturdy Pokemon like non-Custap Berry Sawk and Shell Smash Crustle. Endure is needed to survive moves like Choice Band Kartana's Smart Strike, Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan's Giga Impact, and Choice Band Dracozolt's Bolt Beak, allowing Custap Berry to activate to outspeed and OHKO the foe, while letting Sylveon play mind games against recharge move users like Shell Smash Crustle and Porygon-Z. Fake Tears is useful versus bulky Pokemon like Necrozma, non-Taunt Tapu Koko, and Zygarde.

EVs
========
The EVs allow Sylveon to survive Choice Specs Necrozma's Prismatic Laser and Jolly Choice Band Haxorus's Poison Jab. The remainder of the EVs is placed in Special Attack to maximize damage.

Usage Tips
=============
Against most Pokemon that don't threaten to OHKO Sylveon, it is best to use Fake Tears Turn 1, followed by Hyper Beam once the foe's Special Defense has been sufficiently lowered. Against Substitute users like Dragapult or Endure users like Galarian Moltres, it is better to use Hyper Voice over Hyper Beam. When it is in range of being KOed, Sylveon should use Endure to activate Custap Berry next turn. Urshifu-R can 2HKO Sylveon and counter Custap Berry with Aqua Jet, so it's best to just use Hyper Beam Turn 1 in that matchup.

[SET]
name: Yawn
move 1: Yawn
move 2: Protect
move 3: Hyper Voice
move 4: Fake Tears / Hyper Beam
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Pixilate
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 176 Def / 64 SpA / 16 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Set Description
=============
With Yawn and Protect, Sylveon can safely put many Pokemon that don't OHKO it to sleep, giving it several turns to rack up damage. Hyper Voice is the STAB move of choice, as it bypass Substitute users like Zygarde and Dragapult. Fake Tears lets Sylveon lower the defenses of bulky Pokemon like non-Taunt Spectrier, Stall Necrozma, and Clefable, while Hyper Beam improves its matchup against some frail targets like Choice Specs Regieleki and Life Orb Naganadel, as well as Aromatisse. Sitrus Berry helps Sylveon avoid the 2HKO from moves like Roseli Berry Urshifu-R's Surging Strikes and Choice Specs Necrozma's Photon Geyser, meaning it's not forced to use Protect Turn 2 in those matchups.

EVs
========
The EVs allow Sylveon to survive Choice Specs Necrozma's Prismatic Laser while tanking any two moves from Roseli Berry Urshifu R, assuming Poison Jab doesn't poison it Turn 1. The rest is put in Special Attack to maximize damage.

Usage Tips
=============
Sylveon should almost always use Yawn Turn 1, only using Hyper Voice if it predicts a Taunt or Substitute. Afterwards, it should use Protect if the foe threatens to KO it next turn or is a faster Encore user like Primarina or Togekiss. Against potential Trick users like Choice Scarf Tapu Fini and Togekiss, it is good to use Protect Turn 1 to scout their move, then use Hyper Voice if they used Trick. Fake Tears should be used once against most targets, followed by Hyper Voice spam, but against passive stall Pokemon like Clefable and Stored Power Necrozma, Sylveon should keep using the move until it's able to OHKO or 2HKO. Against Mirror Coat users like Stall Avalugg and Swampert, Sylveon should only attack when it is guaranteed to OHKO or during the opponent's first sleep turn. Sylveon should only use Hyper Beam against a foe likely to be OHKOed, as the recharge turn means that Hyper Voice will otherwise be better. Note that Maranga Berry Zapdos can beat Sylveon by using Substitute Turn 1 and stalling out Hyper Voice with Pressure and Roost.

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Hyper Beam
move 2: Hyper Voice
move 3: Echoed Voice
move 4: Psyshock
item: Choice Specs
ability: Pixilate
nature: Modest
evs: 72 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpA / 176 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
The extra power provided by Choice Specs allows Sylveon to OHKO several Pokemon that would otherwise counter it, such as non-Assault Vest Tyranitar and Roseli Berry Haxorus. Hyper Beam is its strongest STAB move, OHKOing Pokemon like non-Assault Vest Tyranitar, Roseli Berry Urshifu-R, Roseli Berry Haxorus, and specially defensive Necrozma. Hyper Voice remains useful against Endure and Substitute users like Dragapult and Galarian Moltres. Echoed Voice beats some bulkier Substitute users like Maranga Berry Zapdos and Suicune, as well as stall Tapu Koko. Psyshock OHKOes Power Herb Nihilego before it can KO Sylveon back.

EVs
========
The EVs allow Sylveon to survive Choice Specs Regieleki's Thunder, as well as non-Choice Band Haxorus's Poison Jab. Maximum Special Attack investment is used for the best matchup against Pokemon like Tapu Fini and Primarina, while the rest of the EVs are put in Speed to outspeed Pokemon like Primarina and Necrozma as well as possible while also reducing the damage of Regieleki's Electro Ball.

Usage Tips
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Usually, Sylveon should use Hyper Beam Turn 1. It should use Hyper Voice against Pokemon OHKOed by that move, like Urshifu-S and Blaziken, for its better accuracy. Sylveon should beware of using Hyper Beam on Endure and Substitute users like Dragapult and Galarian Moltres and use Hyper Voice instead if it predicts either of those moves.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A Babiri Berry lets Yawn Sylveon survive strong Steel-type attacks from Pokemon like Choice Band Avalugg and Choice Band Kartana, but it is relatively useless outside of those matchups. Babiri Berry Sylveon should run 220 HP / 252 Def / 36 SpA with a Bold nature to survive a Rock Wrecker from Choice Band Crustle while investing as much in Special Attack as possible. However, this set sacrifices reliability against Urshifu-R and Necrozma. If it is used, Mystical Fire could be considered as an option over Fake Tears or Hyper Beam, as it improves the matchup against certain Volcanion sets as well as Magnezone. Sylveon can also run Quick Attack over Fake Tears to improve its matchups against Pokemon like Custap Berry Sawk and Lum Berry Crustle, but this is not recommended given the great utility of Fake Tears. A Chilan Berry allows Yawn Sylveon to reliably survive the powerful Normal-type moves of Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan and Choice Specs Porygon-Z, but it is fairly useless outside of those specific matchups.

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[SET]
name: Custap Berry
move 1: Hyper Beam
move 2: Hyper Voice
move 3: Endure
move 4: Fake Tears
item: Custap Berry
ability: Pixilate
nature: Modest
evs: 252 HP / 148 Def / 92 SpA / 16 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
========
Hyper Beam is a strong STAB move that OHKOs threats like Naganadel and Regieleki. Hyper Voice is useful against Endure and Substitute users like Galarian Moltres and Dragapult, as well as Sturdy Pokemon like non-Custap Berry Sawk and Crustle. Fake Tears is useful versus bulky pokemon like Necrozma and Primarina. and opposing Sylveon (unreliable). Endure is needed to survive moves like Choice Band Kartana's Smart Strike, Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan's Giga Impact, and Choice Band Dracozolt's Bolt Beak while letting Sylveon play mind games against recharge move users like Crustle and Rhyperior. A Custap Berry allows Sylveon to outspeed foes the turn after it uses Endure. (move this up next to the Endure point and highlight why Custap Berry is such a useful item against offensive Pokemon )

EVs
========
The EVs allow Sylveon to survive Choice Specs Necrozma's Prismatic Laser, allowing Sylveon to always win that matchup by clicking Fake Tears turn 1. They also let Sylveon live Choice Band Haxorus's Poison Jab. The remainder of the EVs is placed in Special Attack.

Strategy & Support
========
Against most Pokemon, it is best to click Fake Tears t1, followed by Hyper Beam once the opponent's Special Defense has been sufficiently lowered. (examples? what is this good against) Versus the aforementioned Substitute and Endure users, it is better to use Hyper Voice. When in range of a KO, Sylveon should use Endure to activate Custap next turn.

Versus Pokemon that might use Trick, like Porygon-Z, Togekiss, Cresselia, and Tapu Fini (especially a Tapu Fini not running Misty Terrain), Hyper Voice should be used turn one, to ensure maximum damage is dealt even if Sylveon gets Tricked a Choice item.

While Sylveon matches up well against most Fighting-types, it can be lured by Roseli Berry Urshifu-R or Galarian Zapdos, and suffers from a bad matchup against Custap Berry Sawk and Choice Band Sawk with the latter having greater odds to inflict Sylveon with Poison and prevent it from using Endure. Choiced sets have better-than-even odds to poison Sylveon and prevent Custap activation, while Poison Jab Custap Sawk is prediction-based at best and a guaranteed victory for Sawk (if it runs Endure) at worst. (just reworded to make it easier for readers) Sylveon typically beats passive Water-types but has trouble with Calm Mind Encore Primarina and Taunt Tapu Fini.

Soundproof Substitute Kommo-O is notable for being a Dragon-type that can beat Sylveon, being immune to Hyper Voice and absorbing Hyper Beams with Substitute. (very uncommon u can keep this if u like but I would remove it as it isn't common in the metagame)

Sylveon pairs well with Pokemon that threaten physical attackers through bulk or moves, like Spectrier, Zygarde, and Urshifu. (What does Sylveon do in return for them) Custap Sylveon is rather weak to strong physical attackers combined with priority attacks such as Rillaboom and Roseli Berry Urshifu-R, so pokemon that share such a weakness like Sawk, Garchomp, and Blaziken might not be ideal partners even if their typings are complementary. (don't need to mention what they both lose to lol just mention Pokemon that combat that weakness)

- Add Sylveon's weakness to Fire- and Steel-types and partners that alleviate this issue.

[SET]
name: Yawn + Babiri Berry
move 1: Hyper Voice
move 2: Yawn
move 3: Protect
move 4: Fake Tears/ Hyper Beam/ Mystical Fire
item: Babiri Berry
ability: Pixilate
nature: Bold
evs: 220 HP / 252 Def / 36 SpA

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
========
A Babiri Berry lets Sylveon survive the Steel-type moves of would-be counters like Aggron, Choice Band Crustle, Choice Band Avalugg, and Choice Band Glastrier, giving it a chance to win through sleep turns. (mention this with Yawn and Protect as it is Yawn and Protect + Babiri Berry which allows it to win these mus)

Hyper Voice serves as primary spammable STAB that additionally punishes anything that tries to use Substitute on a Yawn such as?. Yawn and Protect let Sylveon get multiple free turns at minimal risk. Fake Tears remains essential in breaking past bulky pokemon like Primarina and opposing Sylveon, while Hyper Beam offers more immediate power, which removes RNG from some matchups and Mystical Fire is an option that improves Sylveon's odds against Magnezone, Ferrothorn, Assault Vest Kartana (uncommon just put Kartana), and special variants of Genesect.

EVs
========
The EVs allow Sylveon to tank Choice Band Crustle's Rock Wrecker. The remainder is put in Special Attack.

Strategy & Support
========
This set shares many of its matchups with Custap Sylveon. Notable differences are outlined here. (Don't mention other sets when talking about a different set)

It is notably weaker to frail breakers Wallbreakers such as Naganadel, Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan, and Choice Specs Porygon-Z can break through Sylveon due to their overwhelming offense so it should be avoided upon the team preview. as it can no longer Endure on these pokemon.

- A mention of how it usually loses to Fire-type Pokemon but can beat stall Arcanine should be added.

Yawn Sylveon performs better versus Fairy-resistant Pokemon than Custap Sylveon, though some of these matchups remain unreliable.

Generally, Sylveon should be sent against Pokemon that rely on tanking a single hit, like Roseli Berry Urshifu-R and Sturdy Pokemon like Choice Band Crustle and Avalugg. (make this the first point) , generally lose versus this set while beating Custap Sylveon. (again don't compare other sets). A notable exception is Lum Berry Crustle, which is assured victory against Yawn sets but has trouble with Custap Sylveon.

When using Mystical Fire, this set notably beats some of the main Steel-type Pokemon that are neutral to Ground like Genesect, Ferrothorn, and Kartana, meaning that Ground-types such as? are even better partners for it than they normally would be. It also appreciates fast teammates like Volcarona and Dragapult, as they match up well against the strong but frail breakers that threaten to OHKO Sylveon.
- Add Sylveon's weakness to Fire- and Steel-types and partners that alleviate this issue here as well.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Sylveon can use a Choice Specs set with Hyper Beam, Hyper Voice, Mystical Fire and a fourth move like Psyshock or Shadow Ball, which catches some would-be checks such as Roseli Berry Urshifu-Rapid and Assault Vest Glastrier off-guard thanks to its greater immediate power. However, it sacrifices the stallbreaking potential of Fake Tears and forces extra prediction, as Hyper Beam is easily punished by Endure or Substitute users.

Yawn sets may choose to run a Petaya Berry over their usual item, with Endure replacing Protect on those sets. This lets Sylveon beat Urshifu-Rapid lures, who previously hit through its protect, while also boosting damage dealt during the opponent's sleep turns and turning the Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan matchup into a 50-50. However, it drastically reduces Sylveon's longevity, and matchups that it could formerly win by Yawning multiple times like AV Primarina become much more difficult.

Grassy Seed is an extremely niche item that gives Yawn Sylveon reasonable odds versus Life Orb and Choice Band Rillaboom. However, it is useless in any other matchup (with the exception of the rare Tapu Bulu).

Leftovers is another usable item on Yawn Sylveon, notably giving it more reliable matchups versus Necrozma and Togekiss. If it is run, the EVs should be shifted to 232 HP / 236 Def / 40 SpA. This improves Sylveon's offenses and special bulk slightly, while still allowing it to survive a Wood Hammer from Grassy Seed Rillaboom.

Quick Attack can be used over Fake Tears for a somewhat easier Sawk and Crustle matchup, and, on Custap Berry sets, a more reliable matchup versus stall Avalugg.

Checks and Counters
===================
Fairy-Resists: Pokemon like Jirachi, Registeel, Volcanion and Nihilego all resist Fairy-type moves and are consequently very reliable Sylveon counters.

Physical Wallbreakers: Pokemon like Rillaboom, Gunk Shot Genesect, and Lum Berry Crustle threaten all Sylveon sets by targeting its relatively low Defense stat.

Special Walls: Even though they do not resist Fairy-type attacks (well this is just wrong Registeel does resist Fairy-type attacks) Pokemon like Snorlax, Registeel, and Taunt Tapu Fini can use their great natural bulk to survive Sylveon's attacks and set up on it.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Here Comes Team Charm, 501918]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2], [username3, userid3]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
 
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[SET]
name: Custap Berry
move 1: Hyper Beam
move 2: Hyper Voice
move 3: Endure
move 4: Fake Tears
item: Custap Berry
ability: Pixilate
nature: Modest
evs: 252 HP / 148 Def / 92 SpA / 16 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
========
A Custap Berry allows Sylveon to outspeed faster Pokemon after using Endure, (Worded poorly. You're currently implying that Custap activates after Endure, which isn't the case if a) they don't do enough damage, or b) they use a status move.) allowing it to defeat pokemon that are capable of OHKOing it. (Not necessarily true. Just because you can endure vs something that could OHKO Sylveon, doesn't mean that you can do anything back.) Hyper Beam is a strong STAB move that OHKOs threats like Naganadel and Regieleki. (You wouldn't Hyper Beam vs Regieleki because of miss chance. Hyper Voice + Endure is safer for this matchup, so find another example where you would need to OHKO.) Hyper Voice is very useful against for Endure and Substitute users like Galarian Moltres and Dragapult, as well as Sturdy Pokemon like non-Custap Berry Sawk and Crustle. Fake Tears is useful versus bulky pokemon like Necrozma, non-Encore Primarina, and Zygarde. Endure is needed to survive moves like Choice Band Kartana's Smart Strike, Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan's Giga Impact, and Choice Band Dracozolt's Bolt Beak, while letting Sylveon play mind games against recharge move users like Crustle and Rhyperior.

EVs
========
The EVs allow Sylveon to survive Choice Specs Necrozma's Prismatic Laser and allowing Sylveon to always win that matchup by clicking Fake Tears turn 1. They also let Sylveon live Choice Band Haxorus's Poison Jab. The remainder of the EVs is placed in Special Attack. (Talk about the Necrozma matchup in the next section.)

Strategy & Support
========
Against most Pokemon, like Necrozma, Zygarde, and Tapu Lele, it is best to click Fake Tears t1, followed by Hyper Beam once the opponent's Special Defense has been sufficiently lowered. Versus aforementioned Substitute and Endure users, it is better to use Hyper Voice. When in range of a KO, Sylveon should use Endure to activate Custap next turn.

Versus Pokemon that might use Trick, like Porygon-Z, Togekiss, Cresselia, and Tapu Fini, Hyper Voice should be used turn one, to ensure maximum damage is dealt even if Sylveon gets Tricked a Choice item.

While Sylveon matches up well against most Fighting-types, it can be lured by Roseli Berry Urshifu-R or Galarian Zapdos, and suffers from a bad matchup against Custap Berry Sawk and Choice Band Sawk, with the latter having better-than-even odds to inflict Sylveon with Poison and prevent it from using Endure. Despite Fake Tears, Sylveon typically beats passive struggles against bulky Water-types such as Volcanion, , but has trouble with Calm Mind Encore Primarina and Taunt Tapu Fini. (Tapu Fini and Primarina are hardly passive. I figured it's better to broaden the parametres slightly to include another mention.)

Soundproof Substitute Kommo-O is notable for being a Dragon-type that can beat Sylveon, being immune to Hyper Voice and absorbing Hyper Beams with Substitute.

Sylveon pairs well with Pokemon such as Spectrier, Zygarde, and Urshifu that are able to threaten physical attackers that threaten Sylveon such as... through bulk or moves, like Spectrier, Zygarde, and Urshifu. In return, it Sylveon beats powerful special wallbreakers like Porygon-Z and Regieleki, as well as Dark- and Fighting-types such as Urshifu and Galarian Moltres. Custap Berry Sylveon is quite weak to Pokemon that combine physical offense with priority, susceptible to Pokemon that are able to bypass Custap Berry with priority such as Rillaboom and Roseli Berry Urshifu-R, and appreciates teammates that cover this weakness, such as Genesect and Necrozma. (No need to state that they're physical threats here considering that it's their priority that make them threatening.)

Sylveon tends to lose loses to Fire- and Steel-types like Heatran, Jirachi, and Volcarona. Pokemon like Urshifu, Zygarde, and Volcanion match up well against these types, and make for good teammates as a result. (Something I've noticed while doing this check so far is that you're not specific enough with fairly basic statements. Eg, "tends to lose" implies that Sylveon might not lose against the following threats, when obviously we know it's not going to be beating down Heatran or Jirachi. So Sylveon doesn't "tend to" lose against these mons, because it should flat out always lose against them. In general, try and keep small things like that in mind when writing.)

[SET]
name: Yawn + Babiri Berry
move 1: Hyper Voice
move 2: Yawn
move 3: Protect
move 4: Fake Tears/Hyper Beam/Mystical Fire
item: Babiri Berry
ability: Pixilate
nature: Bold
evs: 220 244 HP / 252 228 Def / 36 SpA (Lives the same thing but gives more HP which is slighly better for special matchups. Nothing major but worth changing.)

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
========
A Babiri Berry lets Sylveon survive the Steel-type moves of would-be counters like Aggron (You need perfect sleep turns for this which isn't reliable enough to bank on. Are there any other examples that aren't Choice Band which can be included here?) and Choice Band Pokemon such as Crustle, Avalugg, and Glastrier. Crustle, Choice Band Avalugg, and Choice Band Glastrier. It can proceed to put them to sleep with Yawn + Protect and defeat them through sleep turns.

Hyper Voice serves as primary spammable STAB that additionally punishes anything that tries to use Substitute on a Yawn, like Dragapult and Zygarde. Yawn and Protect let Sylveon get multiple free turns at minimal risk. Fake Tears remains essential in breaking past bulky pokemon like non-Encoure Primarina and opposing Sylveon, while Hyper Beam offers more immediate power, which removes RNG from some matchups. Mystical Fire is an option that improves Sylveon's odds against Magnezone, Ferrothorn, Kartana, and special variants of Genesect.

EVs
========
The EVs allow Sylveon to tank Choice Band Crustle's Rock Wrecker. The remainder is put in Special Attack.

Strategy & Support
========
Generally, Sylveon should be sent against Pokemon that rely on tanking a single hit, like Roseli Berry Urshifu-R and Sturdy Pokemon like Choice Band Crustle and Avalugg. (Why though? Explain why Sylveon should be sent in against those Pokemon.)

Yawn Sylveon is quite weak to wallbreakers such as Naganadel, Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan, and Choice Specs Porygon-Z, who can OHKO it turn one.

When using Mystical Fire, this set notably beats some Steel-type Pokemon that are neutral to Ground, like Genesect, Ferrothorn, and Kartana, meaning that Ground-types such as Zygarde and Landorus-T are even better partners for it than they normally would be. It also appreciates fast teammates like Regieleki and Dragapult, as they match up well against the strong but frail wallbreakers that threaten to OHKO Sylveon. (Strong but fail wallbreakers such as?)

Although Sylveon tends to loses to Fire- and Steel-types like Heatran, Jirachi, and Volcarona, although it has a chance to beat stall Arcanine if running Fake Tears. Pokemon like Urshifu, Zygarde, and Volcanion match up well against these types, and make for good teammates as a result.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Sylveon can use a Choice Specs set with Hyper Beam, Hyper Voice, Mystical Fire and a fourth move like Psyshock or Shadow Ball, which catches some would-be checks such as Roseli Berry Urshifu-Rapid and Assault Vest Glastrier off-guard thanks to its greater immediate power. However, it sacrifices the stallbreaking potential of Fake Tears and forces extra prediction, as Hyper Beam is easily punished by Endure or Substitute users.

Yawn sets may choose to run a Petaya Berry over their usual item, with Endure replacing Protect on those sets. This lets Sylveon beat Urshifu-Rapid lures, who previously hit through its protect, while also boosting damage dealt during the opponent's sleep turns and turning the Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan matchup into a 50-50. However, it drastically reduces Sylveon's longevity, and matchups that it could formerly win by Yawning multiple times (like AV Primarina) become much more difficult.

Grassy Seed is an extremely niche item that gives Yawn Sylveon reasonable odds versus Life Orb and Choice Band Rillaboom. However, it is useless in any other matchup (with the exception of the rare Tapu Bulu).

A Sitrus Berry along Baby-Doll Eyes let Yawn Sylveon beat Rillaboom and improve its matchup against a few other Pokemon, such as Custap Berry Sawk, Dracovish, and Dracozolt. It also allows for (risky) mindgames against Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan, who isn't guaranteed to OHKO with Icicle Crash but loses if it clicks Giga Impact when Sylveon uses Baby-Doll Eyes.

Leftovers are another usable item on Yawn Sylveon, notably giving it more reliable matchups versus Necrozma and Togekiss. If it is run, the EVs should be shifted to 232 HP / 236 Def / 40 SpA. This improves Sylveon's offenses and special bulk slightly, while still allowing it to survive a Wood Hammer from Grassy Seed Rillaboom.

Quick Attack can be used over Fake Tears for a somewhat easier Sawk and Crustle matchup, and, on Custap Berry sets, a more reliable matchup versus stall Avalugg.

Checks and Counters
===================
Fairy-Resists: Pokemon like Jirachi, Registeel, Volcanion and Nihilego all resist Fairy-type moves and are consequently very reliable Sylveon counters.

Physical Wallbreakers: Pokemon like Rillaboom, Gunk Shot Genesect, and Lum Berry Crustle threaten all Sylveon sets by targeting its relatively low Defense stat.

Special Walls: Even though they do not resist Fairy-type attacks, pokemon like Snorlax, Suicune, and Taunt Tapu Fini can use their great natural bulk to survive Sylveon's attacks and set up on it.
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[SET]
name: Custap Berry
move 1: Hyper Beam
move 2: Hyper Voice
move 3: Endure
move 4: Fake Tears
item: Custap Berry
ability: Pixilate
nature: Modest
evs: 252 HP / 148 Def / 92 SpA / 16 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Set Description
=============
Custap Berry gives Sylveon a one-off chance to move before the opponent when its berry is in range of activating. Hyper Beam is a strong STAB move that OHKOs threats like Naganadel and Regieleki. Hyper Voice is for Endure and Substitute users like Galarian Moltres and Dragapult, as well as Sturdy Pokemon like non-Custap Berry Sawk and Shell Smash Crustle. (You lose to Choice Band Crustle) Endure is needed to survive moves like Choice Band Kartana's Smart Strike, Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan's Giga Impact, and Choice Band Dracozolt's Bolt Beak, while letting Sylveon play mind games against recharge move users like Shell Smash Crustle (refer to above) and Porygon-Z. Fake Tears is useful versus bulky Pokemon like Necrozma, Tapu Koko, and Zygarde.

EVs
========
The EVs allow Sylveon to survive Choice Specs Necrozma's Prismatic Laser and Jolly Choice Band Haxorus's Poison Jab. The remainder of the EVs is placed in Special Attack to maximize damage.

Usage Tips
=============

Against most Pokemon that don't threaten to OHKO Sylveon, it is best to click Fake Tears turn one, followed by Hyper Beam once the opponent's Special Defense has been sufficiently lowered. Versus Substitute users like Dragapult or Endure users like Galarian Moltres, it is better to use Hyper Voice. When it is in range of being KOed, Sylveon should use Endure to activate Custap next turn.
- I think a mention of what to do against Urshifu-R is pretty important as people will assume that Sylveon automatically wins which isn’t the case.

[SET]
name: Yawn
move 1: Yawn
move 2: Protect
move 3: Hyper Voice
move 4: Fake Tears / Hyper Beam
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Pixilate
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 176 Def / 64 SpA / 16 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Set Description
=============

With Yawn and Protect, Sylveon can safely put every Pokemon that doesn't OHKO it to sleep (well no there are still Substitute/Taunt and other Pokemon that dont care about Yawn so be more specific), giving it several turns to rack up damage. Hyper Voice is the STAB move of choice, as it can break Sawk's and Crustle's Sturdy (well yes but doesn’t mean it necessarily wins, it still loses to Lum/Choice Band) and bypass Substitute users like Zygarde and Dragapult. Fake Tears lets Sylveon lower the defenses of bulky Pokemon like Spectrier, Tapu Koko (Taunt Tapu Koko is pretty common and will beat Sylveon one-on-one), and Clefable (Unaware Clefable
does not care about Fake Tears at all)
, while Hyper Beam improves its matchup against some frail targets like Choice Specs Regieleki and Life Orb Naganadel, as well as Aromatisse (Eh, It really comes down to Sleep turns). A Sitrus Berry helps Sylveon avoid the 2HKO from moves such as Roseli Berry Urshifu-R’s Surging Strikes or Choice Specs Necrozma's Photon Geyser, meaning it's not forced to Protect turn two in those matchups.

EVs
========
The EVs allow Sylveon to survive Choice Specs Necrozma's Prismatic Laser, while tanking any two moves from Roseli Berry Urshifu-R (are you sure? Adamant Nature Surging Strikes from Urshifu-R has a good chance to 2HKO if 252+ Ada which is pretty common on ladder, it would only be relevant against non Max Atk or a speed boosting nature) The rest is put in Special Attack to maximize damage.

Usage Tips
=============

Sylveon should almost always use Yawn turn one, only using Hyper Voice if it predicts a Taunt or Substitute. Afterwards, it should Protect if the opponent threatens to KO Sylveon the next turn, or if the opponent is a faster Encore user like Primarina or Togekiss. Fake Tears should be used once against most targets, followed by Hyper Voice spam, but against passive stall like Clefable or Stored Power Necrozma - Sylveon should keep using the move until it's able to OHKO or 2HKO. Against Mirror Coat users like Avalugg (This only applies to non-Choice Band, Band will destroy it) or Swampert, Sylveon should only attack when it is guaranteed to OHKO or during the opponent's first sleep turn. Sylveon should only click Hyper Beam against a foe likely to be OHKOed, as the recharge turn means that Hyper Voice will otherwise be better.
- What does it do against Trick users like Tapu Fini.
- Also important to mention how it loses to Maranga Berry Zapdos even though it is a Substitute user.


[SET]
name: Specs
move 1: Hyper Beam
move 2: Hyper Voice
move 3: Echoed Voice
move 4: Psyshock
item: Choice Specs
ability: Pixilate
nature: Modest
evs: 72 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpA / 176 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
The extra power provided by Choice Specs allow Sylveon to OHKO several Pokemon that would otherwise counter it. Hyper Beam is its strongest STAB, OHKOing pokemon like non-AV Tyranitar, Roseli Berry Urshifu-Rapid, Roseli Berry Haxorus, and Assault Vest Glastrier. (252+ SpA Choice Specs Pixilate Sylveon Hyper Beam vs. 252 HP / 48 SpD Assault Vest Glastrier: 253-298 (62.6 - 73.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO) Hyper Voice remains useful against Endure and Substitute users like Dragapult and Galarian Moltres. Echoed Voice beats some bulkier Substitute users like Maranga Berry Zapdos and Suicune. Psyshock OHKOes Power Herb Nihilego before it can KO Sylveon back.

EVs
========
The EVs allow Sylveon to survive Choice Specs Regieleki's Thunder, as well as non-Choice Band Haxorus's Poison Jab. Maximum Special Attack is used for the best matchup against Pokemon like Tapu Fini and Primarina, the rest of the EVs are put into Speed to outspeed Pokemon like Primarina and Necrozma as well as possible, with the added benefit of reducing the damage of Regieleki's Electro Ball.

Usage Tips
=============
Usually, Sylveon should click Hyper Beam turn one. It should use Hyper Voice against Pokemon OHKOd by that move, like Urshifu-S or Blaziken, for better accuracy and to not lose to Endure. Sylveon should beware of clicking Hyper Beam on Endure or Substitute users like Dragapult and Moltres-G, and use Hyper Voice instead if it predicts either of those moves.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

A Babiri Berry lets Yawn Sylveon survive Steel-type attacks from Pokemon like Steel Beam Genesect, Choice Band Avalugg, and Choice Band Kartana, but is relatively useless outside of those matchups. If used, Mystical Fire could be considered as an option over Fake Tears or Hyper Beam, as it improves the matchup against various Genesect sets as well as Magnezone. Babiri Berry Sylveon should run 220 HP / 252 Def / 38 SpA, to survive a Rock Wrecker from Choice Band Crustle while investing as much in Special Attack as possible. However, this set sacrifices reliability against Urshifu-R.


Sylveon can also run Quick Attack over Fake Tears to improve its matchups against pokemon like Custap Berry Sawk and Lum Berry Crustle, but given the relative rarity of those Pokemon (Custap Sawk is pretty common only rare one would be Crustle) and the great utility of Fake Tears, this is not recommended.

A Chilan Berry allows Yawn Sylveon to survive the powerful Normal-type moves of Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan and Choice Specs Porygon-Z, but is fairly useless outside of those specific matchups.

Life Orb Rillaboom is usually a hard Sylveon counter, but a Grassy Seed activates in its terrain to give Sylveon sufficient bulk to survive a Wood Hammer. As the item is completely useless outside of this matchup, it is not recommended. (Very, Very Niche not worth mentioning)

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Here Comes Team Charm, 501918]]
- Quality checked by: [[PA, 430787], [username2, userid2]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]


I’d like to take another look once implemented, hit me up on discord if you have any questions.
 

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[SET]
name: Custap Berry
move 1: Hyper Beam
move 2: Hyper Voice
move 3: Endure
move 4: Fake Tears
item: Custap Berry
ability: Pixilate
nature: Modest
evs: 252 HP / 148 Def / 92 SpA / 16 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Set Description
=============
Custap Berry gives Sylveon a one-off chance to move before the opponent when its berry is in range of activating. Hyper Beam is a strong STAB move that OHKOs frailer threats like Naganadel and Regieleki. Hyper Voice is for Endure and Substitute users like Galarian Moltres and Dragapult, as well as Sturdy Pokemon like non-Custap Berry Sawk and Shell Smash Crustle. Endure is needed to survive moves like Choice Band Kartana's Smart Strike, Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan's Giga Impact, and Choice Band Dracozolt's Bolt Beak, while letting Sylveon play mind games against recharge move users like Shell Smash Crustle and Porygon-Z. Fake Tears is useful versus bulky Pokemon like Necrozma, non-Taunt Tapu Koko, and Zygarde.

EVs
========
The EVs allow Sylveon to survive Choice Specs Necrozma's Prismatic Laser and Jolly Choice Band Haxorus's Poison Jab. The remainder of the EVs is placed in Special Attack to maximize damage.

Usage Tips
=============
Against most Pokemon that don't threaten to OHKO Sylveon, it is best to click Fake Tears t1, followed by Hyper Beam once the opponent's Special Defense has been sufficiently lowered. Versus Substitute users like Dragapult or Endure users like Galarian Moltres, it is better to use Hyper Voice over Hyper Beam. When it is in range of being KOed, Sylveon should use Endure to activate Custap next turn. Urshifu-Rapid can 2hko Sylveon and counter Custap with Aqua Jet, so it's best to just click Hyper Beam t1 in that matchup.

[SET]
name: Yawn
move 1: Yawn
move 2: Protect
move 3: Hyper Voice
move 4: Fake Tears / Hyper Beam
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Pixilate
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 176 Def / 64 SpA / 16 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Set Description
=============
With Yawn and Protect, Sylveon can safely put many Pokemon that don't OHKO it to sleep, giving it several turns to rack up damage. Hyper Voice is the STAB move of choice, as it bypass Substitute users like Zygarde and Dragapult. Fake Tears lets Sylveon lower the defenses of bulky Pokemon like non-Taunt Spectrier, Stall Necrozma, and Clefable, while Hyper Beam improves its matchup against some frail targets like Choice Specs Regieleki and Life Orb Naganadel, as well as Aromatisse. A Sitrus Berry helps Sylveon avoid the 2hko from moves like Roseli Berry Urshifu-R's Surging Strikes or Choice Specs Necrozma's Photon Geyser, meaning it's not forced to Protect turn two in those matchups.

EVs
========
The EVs allow Sylveon to survive Choice Specs Necrozma's Prismatic Laser, while tanking any two moves from Roseli Berry Urshifu Rapid-Strike, assuming Poison Jab doesn't Poison it turn 1. The rest is put in Special Attack to maximize damage.

Usage Tips
=============
Sylveon should almost always use Yawn turn 1, only using Hyper Voice if it predicts a Taunt or Substitute. Afterwards, it should Protect if the opponent threatens to KO it next turn or if the opponent is a faster Encore user like Primarina or Togekiss. (Moving it right after yawn for clarity) Against potential Trick users like Choice Scarf Tapu Fini or Togekiss it might be is good to Protect turn 1 to scout their move, then click Hyper Voice if they used Trick. Afterwards, it should Protect if the opponent threatens to KO it next turn or if the opponent is a faster Encore user like Primarina or Togekiss. Fake Tears should be used once against most targets, followed by Hyper Voice spam, but against passive stall like Clefable or Stored Power Necrozma Sylveon should keep using the move until it's able to OHKO or 2HKO. Against Mirror Coat users like Stall Avalugg or Swampert, Sylveon should only attack when it is guaranteed to OHKO or during the opponent's first sleep turn. Sylveon should only click Hyper Beam against a foe likely to be OHKOed, as the recharge turn means that Hyper Voice will otherwise be better. Note that Maranga Zapdos can beat Sylveon by using Substitute turn 1 and stalling out Hyper Voices with Pressure and bulk Roost.

[SET]
name: Specs
move 1: Hyper Beam
move 2: Hyper Voice
move 3: Echoed Voice
move 4: Psyshock
item: Choice Specs
ability: Pixilate
nature: Modest
evs: 72 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpA / 176 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
The extra power provided by Choice Specs allow Sylveon to OHKO several Pokemon that would otherwise counter it. Hyper Beam is its strongest STAB move, OHKOing pokemon like non-AV Tyranitar, Roseli Berry Urshifu-R, Roseli Berry Haxorus, and specially defensive Necrozma. Hyper Voice remains useful against Endure and Substitute users like Dragapult and Galarian Moltres. Echoed Voice beats some bulkier Substitute users like Maranga Berry Zapdos and Suicune, as well as stall Tapu Koko. Psyshock OHKOes Power Herb Nihilego before it can KO Sylveon back.

EVs
========
The EVs allow Sylveon to survive Choice Specs Regieleki's Thunder, as well as non-Choice Band Haxorus's Poison Jab. Maximum Special Attack is used for the best matchup against Pokemon like Tapu Fini and Primarina, the rest of the EVs are put in speed to outspeed Pokemon like Primarina and Necrozma as well as possible, with the added benefit of while also reducing the damage of Regieleki's Electro Ball.

Usage Tips
=============
Usually, Sylveon should click Hyper Beam turn one. It should use Hyper Voice against Pokemon OHKOd by that move, like Urshifu-S or Blaziken, for better accuracy and to not lose to Endure. Sylveon should beware of clicking Hyper Beam on Endure or Substitute users like Dragapult and Moltres-G, and use Hyper Voice instead if it predicts either of those moves.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A Babiri Berry lets Yawn Sylveon survive Steel-type attacks from pokemon like Steel Beam Genesect, (not the best example because they often just click gunk shot) Choice Band Avalugg and Choice Band Kartana, but is relatively useless outside of those matchups. Babiri Berry Sylveon should run 220 HP / 252 Def / 36 SpA, to survive a Rock Wrecker from Choice Band Crustle while investing as much in Special Attack as possible. However, this set sacrifices reliability against Urshifu-R. (Moving the evs for Babiri sylv next to the explanation.) If it is used, Mystical Fire could be considered as an option over Fake Tears or Hyper Beam, as it improves the matchup against various Genesect sets as well as Magnezone. Babiri Berry Sylveon should run 220 HP / 252 Def / 36 SpA, to survive a Rock Wrecker from Choice Band Crustle while investing as much in Special Attack as possible. However, this set sacrifices reliability against Urshifu-R.

Sylveon can also run Quick Attack over Fake Tears to improve its matchups against pokemon like Custap Berry Sawk and Lum Berry Crustle, but given the great utility of Fake Tears this is not recommended.

A Chilan Berry allows Yawn Sylveon to survive the powerful Normal-type moves of Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan and Choice Specs Porygon-Z, but is fairly useless outside of those specific matchups.

Really good. Just implement these few things and let me know when it is done or if you have any questions, or if you just want to.
 
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[SET]
name: Custap Berry
move 1: Hyper Beam
move 2: Hyper Voice
move 3: Endure
move 4: Fake Tears
item: Custap Berry
ability: Pixilate
nature: Modest
evs: 252 HP / 148 Def / 92 SpA / 16 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Set Description
=============
Custap Berry gives Sylveon a one-off chance to move before the opponent when its berry is in range of activating. Hyper Beam is a strong STAB move that OHKOs frail threats like Naganadel and Regieleki. Hyper Voice is for Endure and Substitute users like Galarian Moltres and Dragapult, as well as Sturdy Pokemon like non-Custap Berry Sawk and Shell Smash Crustle. Endure is needed to survive moves like Choice Band Kartana's Smart Strike, Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan's Giga Impact, and Choice Band Dracozolt's Bolt Beak at one HP, allowing Custap Berry to activate to outspeed and OHKO, while letting Sylveon play mind games against recharge move users like Shell Smash Crustle and Porygon-Z. Fake Tears is useful versus bulky Pokemon like Necrozma, non-Taunt Tapu Koko, and Zygarde.

Everything else is good. QC 2/2 when implemented. Really good work!

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[SET]
name: Custap Berry
move 1: Hyper Beam
move 2: Hyper Voice
move 3: Endure
move 4: Fake Tears
item: Custap Berry
ability: Pixilate
nature: Modest
evs: 252 HP / 148 Def / 92 SpA / 16 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Set Description
=============
Custap Berry gives Sylveon a one-off chance to move before the opponent foe when its berry is in range of activating. (spacing) Hyper Beam is a strong STAB move that OHKOes frail threats like Naganadel and Regieleki. Hyper Voice is for Endure and Substitute users like Galarian Moltres and Dragapult, as well as Sturdy Pokemon like non-Custap Berry Sawk and Shell Smash Crustle. Endure is needed to survive moves like Choice Band Kartana's Smart Strike, Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan's Giga Impact, and Choice Band Dracozolt's Bolt Beak at one HP, allowing Custap Berry to activate to outspeed and OHKO the foe, while letting Sylveon play mind games against recharge move users like Shell Smash Crustle and Porygon-Z. Fake Tears is useful versus bulky Pokemon like Necrozma, non-Taunt Tapu Koko, and Zygarde.

EVs
========
The EVs allow Sylveon to survive Choice Specs Necrozma's Prismatic Laser and Jolly Choice Band Haxorus's Poison Jab. The remainder of the EVs is placed in Special Attack to maximize damage.

Usage Tips
=============
Against most Pokemon that don't threaten to OHKO Sylveon, it is best to click Fake Tears t1 use Fake Tears Turn 1, followed by Hyper Beam once the opponent's foe's Special Defense has been sufficiently lowered. Versus Against Substitute users like Dragapult or Endure users like Galarian Moltres, it is better to use Hyper Voice over Hyper Beam. When it is in range of being KOed, Sylveon should use Endure to activate Custap Berry next turn. Urshifu-Rapid can 2hko 2HKO Sylveon and counter Custap Berry with Aqua Jet, so it's best to just click Hyper Beam t1 use Hyper Beam Turn 1 in that matchup.

[SET]
name: Yawn
move 1: Yawn
move 2: Protect
move 3: Hyper Voice
move 4: Fake Tears / Hyper Beam
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Pixilate
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 176 Def / 64 SpA / 16 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Set Description
=============
With Yawn and Protect, Sylveon can safely put many Pokemon that don't OHKO it to sleep, giving it several turns to rack up damage. Hyper Voice is the STAB move of choice, as it bypass Substitute users like Zygarde and Dragapult. Fake Tears lets Sylveon lower the defenses of bulky Pokemon like non-Taunt Spectrier, Stall Necrozma, and Clefable, while Hyper Beam improves its matchup against some frail targets like Choice Specs Regieleki and Life Orb Naganadel, as well as Aromatisse. A Sitrus Berry helps Sylveon avoid the 2hko 2HKO from moves like Roseli Berry Urshifu-R's Surging Strikes or and Choice Specs Necrozma's Photon Geyser, meaning it's not forced to use Protect turn two Turn 2 in those matchups.

EVs
========
The EVs allow Sylveon to survive Choice Specs Necrozma's Prismatic Laser, (RC) while tanking any two moves from Roseli Berry Urshifu Rapid-Strike Urshifu-R, assuming Poison Jab doesn't poison it Turn 1. The rest is put in Special Attack to maximize damage.

Usage Tips
=============
Sylveon should almost always use Yawn Turn 1, only using Hyper Voice if it predicts a Taunt or Substitute. Afterwards, it should use Protect if the opponent foe threatens to KO it next turn or if the opponent is a faster Encore user like Primarina or Togekiss. Against potential Trick users like Choice Scarf Tapu Fini or and Togekiss, (AC) it is good to use Protect Turn 1 to scout their move, then click use Hyper Voice if they used Trick. Fake Tears should be used once against most targets, followed by Hyper Voice spam, but against passive stall Pokemon like Clefable or and Stored Power Necrozma, (AC) Sylveon should keep using the move until it's able to OHKO or 2HKO. Against Mirror Coat users like Stall Avalugg or and Swampert, Sylveon should only attack when it is guaranteed to OHKO or during the opponent's foe's first sleep turn. Sylveon should only click use Hyper Beam against a foe likely to be OHKOed, as the recharge turn means that Hyper Voice will otherwise be better. Note that Maranga Berry Zapdos can beat Sylveon by using Substitute Turn 1 and stalling out Hyper Voices with Pressure and Roost.

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Hyper Beam
move 2: Hyper Voice
move 3: Echoed Voice
move 4: Psyshock
item: Choice Specs
ability: Pixilate
nature: Modest
evs: 72 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpA / 176 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
The extra power provided by Choice Specs allows Sylveon to OHKO several Pokemon that would otherwise counter it (such as?). Hyper Beam is its strongest STAB move, OHKOing Pokemon like non-AV non-Assault Vest Tyranitar, Roseli Berry Urshifu-R, Roseli Berry Haxorus, and specially defensive Necrozma. Hyper Voice remains useful against Endure and Substitute users like Dragapult and Galarian Moltres. Echoed Voice beats some bulkier Substitute users like Maranga Berry Zapdos and Suicune, as well as stall Tapu Koko. Psyshock OHKOes Power Herb Nihilego before it can KO Sylveon back.

EVs
========
The EVs allow Sylveon to survive Choice Specs Regieleki's Thunder, as well as non-Choice Band Haxorus's Poison Jab. Maximum Special Attack investment is used for the best matchup against Pokemon like Tapu Fini and Primarina, while the rest of the EVs are put in Speed to outspeed Pokemon like Primarina and Necrozma as well as possible, (RC) while also reducing the damage of Regieleki's Electro Ball.

Usage Tips
=============
Usually, Sylveon should click Hyper Beam turn one use Hyper Beam Turn 1. It should use Hyper Voice against Pokemon OHKOed by that move, like Urshifu-S or and Blaziken, for its better accuracy. Sylveon should beware of clicking using Hyper Beam on Endure or and Substitute users like Dragapult and Moltres-G, (RC) Galarian Moltres and use Hyper Voice instead if it predicts either of those moves.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A Babiri Berry lets Yawn Sylveon survive strong Steel-type attacks from Pokemon like Choice Band Avalugg and Choice Band Kartana, but it is relatively useless outside of those matchups. Babiri Berry Sylveon should run 220 HP / 252 Def / 36 SpA, (RC) to survive a Rock Wrecker from Choice Band Crustle while investing as much in Special Attack as possible. However, this set sacrifices reliability against Urshifu-R and Necrozma. If it is used, Mystical Fire could be considered as an option over Fake Tears or Hyper Beam, as it improves the matchup against certain Volcanion sets as well as Magnezone. Sylveon can also run Quick Attack over Fake Tears to improve its matchups against Pokemon like Custap Berry Sawk and Lum Berry Crustle, but given the great utility of Fake Tears this is not recommended given the great utility of Fake Tears. A Chilan Berry allows Yawn Sylveon to reliably survive the powerful Normal-type moves of Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan and Choice Specs Porygon-Z, but it is fairly useless outside of those specific matchups. (merged these all into one paragraph)

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Here Comes Team Charm, 501918]]
- Quality checked by: [[PA, 430787], [Murman, 520168]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
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