[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Hyper Voice
move 2: Wish
move 3: Protect
move 4: Heal Bell / Mystical Fire
item: Leftovers
ability: Pixilate
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
While Sylveon is strongly outshined by Clefable in SS OU, its higher Special Defense brings an upside, especially against Kyurem and Hydreigon, while acting as an even better check to Keldeo and Dragapult. However, the lack of Magic Guard and Teleport makes Clefable far better in comparison and undermines Sylveon's niche almost entirely. Hyper Voice is used alongside Pixilate to hit Kyurem, Hydreigon, Dragapult, and Keldeo. The last move in its arsenal can be either Heal Bell or Mystical Fire. The former helps Sylveon itself and teammates avoid the burdens from status effects, especially damage from Toxic, while also making Sylveon an even better check to Hex Dragapult, whereas the latter provides useful coverage for denting Ferrothorn, Excadrill, and Aegislash on the switch.
Corviknight, Hippowdon, Ferrothorn, and Kommo-o are all great teammates, covering for the physical attackers Sylveon can't properly check, such as Excadrill and Dracovish. Ferrothorn and Kommo-o also greatly appreciate Sylveon's Wish support. Steel-types like Aegislash and Excadrill can take advantage of Sylveon, especially if Sylveon lacks Mystical Fire; thus, having switch-ins to them like Corviknight and Seismitoad are always helpful. Rotom-H is a problem for Sylveon as well, so checks to it like the aforementioned Seismitoad are quite welcome.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[lyd, 303291]]
- Quality checked by: [[Jordy, 395754], [Rabia, 336073]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Estronic, 240732]]
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