#0700
— Intertwining Pokémon
Sylveon
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Sylveon is a fairy-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Defense — at 525 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 60) and a special attacking profile. Its Cute Charm ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Sylveon. Build around what Sylveon actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Sylveon is a Fairy-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Sylveon is a Fairy-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Poison, Steel. It resists Fighting, Bug, Dark. It is immune to Dragon.
- Poison2× damage
- Steel2× damage
- Fighting0.5× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Dark0.5× damage
- Dragon0× damage
To counter Sylveon in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Poison or Steel moves and can withstand its Fairy STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Sylveon's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
