[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 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
=============
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.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Here Comes Team Charm, 501918]]
- Quality checked by: [[PA, 430787], [Murman, 520168]
- Grammar checked by: [[Estronic, 240732]
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 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
=============
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.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Here Comes Team Charm, 501918]]
- Quality checked by: [[PA, 430787], [Murman, 520168]
- Grammar checked by: [[Estronic, 240732]
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