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The best guide on how to play Sylveon in Pokemon UNITE for Nintendo Switch and Mobile. Check here for the best build, its price, cost, and role, Held and Battle items, moveset and skills, as well as the latest nerfs, buffs, counters, matchups, and more!

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Sylveon Latest Nerfs & Buffs (11/16)

Version 1.7.1.11 Balance Patch Notes

Sylveon Move Changes (November 16)
Mystical Fire Image
Mystical Fire
• Damage dealt to opposing Pokemon increased from 2126 to 2330. (+10%)
Draining Kiss Image
Draining Kiss
• Cooldown reduced from 10s to 9s. (-1s)
• HP recovery effect increased.
Draining Kiss+: HP recovery effect increased.

Standard Attack

1.7.1.7 General bug fixes.

Pixilate

1.3.1.2 Bug Fixes

Mystical Fire

1.2.1.6 Damage dealt decreased from 3602/2890 to 6006/4825. (-20%)
1.5.1.6 Fixed bug(s) causing one or more effects not to trigger.
1.7.1.11 Damage dealt to opposing Pokemon increased from 2126 to 2330. (+10%)

Hyper Voice

1.3.1.7 Fixed a bug where Syvleon's Sp Def would decrease when it uses a move.
1.2.1.6 Damage dealt decreased from 3346 to 2126. (-37%)

Fairy Frolic

1.3.1.2 Fixed a bug where HP was not recovered due to attack damage (excluding damage caused by special attacks) after use.
1.2.1.11 Fixed a bug where the health recovery effect would not activate with Mystical Fire or Hyper Voice after using Sylveon's Unite Move.

Draining Kiss

1.7.1.11 Cooldown reduced from 10s to 9s. (-1s) HP recovery effect increased. Draining Kiss+: HP recovery effect increased.

Sylveon Basic Info

Sylveon
Sylveon.jpg
Tier Rating: A Rank Icon

Role: Attacker
Attack Type: Ranged
Damage Type: Special
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cost:
"Sylveon is effective against Sp.Atk. Pokemon, weakening their damage output while increasing both its Sp.Atk. and Sp.Def. stats."

Pokemon Unite Tier List

Sylveon Best Lanes

Top Icon.pngTop Jungle Icon.pngJungle Bot Icon.pngBottom
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3 Stars.png
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Tips & Strategies for Every Lane

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths Weaknesses
✔︎ Great balance between offense and defense.
✔︎ Has great early and late game scaling.
✖︎ Quite difficult to use effectively.
✖︎ Needs proper setup from teammates.

Best Builds for Sylveon

Sylveon Builds
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Sustain Build

Sustain Build
Pokemon UNITE - Best Build Icon
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +63
Defense: +30
Sp. Def: +30
Cooldown: -4.50%
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Jungle Recommendation Yes Jungle
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
Attack
Defense
Sp. Def
Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Sustain Build Explanation

Build Explanation
This is a high-sustain build centered on leaping towards targets with Mystical Fire and staying on top of them using Draining Kiss. It can also be used as a jungle build since Mystical Fire is an effective gank move.
· Wise Glasses provides Sylveon with a large Sp. Atk. stat boost thanks to its percentage bonus, increasing its overall damage and healing.
· Shell Bell gives Sylveon more Sp. Atk. stat and another source of healing. It also gives a slight cooldown reduction for the Pokemon's moves.
· Focus Band provides Sylveon more durability through increased defenses and acts as another sustain tool.
· Potion gives Sylveon a quick and easy way to recover HP during combat. It synergizes when will Sylveon's relatively high HP plus the healing from Focus Band.
· X Speed can also work with the build, exchanging sustain for more mobility.
· The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 7 Black Emblems for some move cooldown reduction and 6 Green Emblem to maximize its damage.
· This can be achieved by equipping at least three (3) Emblems that are both Black and Green.
· Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk. to further improve Sylveon's move damage and healing, particularly from Draining Kiss.
· Attack, Sp. Def., Defense, and Critical-Hit Rate can be freely traded for the other stats.

Sustain Build Damage and Healing Test

Items
(@Lvl 30)
Mystical Fire
(@ Lvl 15)
Draining Kiss
(Damage)
(@ Lvl 15)
Draining Kiss
(Healing)
(@ Lvl 15)
Wise Glasses
+
Shell Bell
(Includes effect)
1278 697
1777

Since the build is centered mainly around healing, equipping items that will maximize Sylveon's sustainability is the best item combination. Focus Band is a core item for the build, leaving only two (2) items for consideration.

Out of all the item combinations, Wise Glasses and Shell Bell will produced the best outcomes for the build. The item combination had the best Draining Kiss healing result for a non-stacking and non-activation item combination.

As for alternatives, replacing Wise Glasses with Choice Specs would be the best choice. The item combination emphasizes more on damage but still heals decently.


These damage tests are conducted in Practice Mode with Goodra as the Training Partner. The Pokemon is set to level 15 and has no items equipped. The results are taken by substracting the Pokemon's max HP and its HP after taking damage.

Note:
The numbers in bold are the highest result for a specific test.
Items
(@Lvl 30)
Mystical Fire
(@ Lvl 15)
Draining Kiss
(Damage)
(@ Lvl 15)
Draining Kiss
(Healing)
(@ Lvl 15)
Wise Glasses
+
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
1602 922
1359
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
1511 769
1337
Wise Glasses
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1456 741
1418
Wise Glasses
+
Shell Bell
(Includes effect)
1278 697
1777
Wise Glasses
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
1632 829
1310
Choice Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Slick Spoon
1594 977
1325
Choice Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1636 847
1388
Choice Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Shell Bell
(Includes effect)
1530 878
1722
Choice Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
1817 994
1284
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1540 784
1363
Slick Spoon
+
Shell Bell
(Includes effect)
1448 738
1693
Slick Spoon
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
1721 827
1261
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Shell Bell
(Includes effect)
1300 720
1812
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
1660 700
1337
Shell Bell
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
1557 794
1655

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Hyper Voice Build

Hyper Voice Build
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +108
HP: +210
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Jungle Recommendation Yes Jungle
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
Attack
Defense
Sp. Def
Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Hyper Voice Build Explanation

Build Explanation
This build focuses on dealing continuous burst damage using Hyper Voice while protecting Sylveon using Calm Mind. Remember to use Calm Mind first before Hyper Voice to increase Sylveon's damage and defense while channeling.
· Wise Glasses provides Sylveon with a large Sp. Atk. stat boost thanks to its percentage bonus, increasing its overall damage.
· Choice Specs gives Sylveon more Sp. Atk. stat and increases its minimum move damage.
· Slick Spoon further boosts Sylveon's damage and allows it to ignore a portion of its targets' Sp. Def., increasing its damage overall, especially for Hyper Voice.
· X Speed improves Sylveon's overall mobility, which is useful for various situations.
· The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 7 Black Emblems for some move cooldown reduction and 6 Green Emblem to maximize its damage.
· This can be achieved by equipping at least three (3) Emblems that are both Black and Green.
· Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk. to give Sylveon more damage, particularly for Hyper Voice.
· Attack, Sp. Def., Defense, and Critical-Hit Rate can be freely traded for the other stats.

Hyper Voice Build Damage Test

Items
(@Lvl 30)
Hyper Voice
(Min Dmg.)
(@ Lvl 15)
Hyper Voice
(Min Dmg.
w/ Calm Mind)
(@ Lvl 15)
Hyper Voice
(Max Dmg.)
(@ Lvl 15)
Hyper Voice
(Max Dmg.
w/ Calm Mind)
(@ Lvl 15)
Wise Glasses
+
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Slick Spoon
2821
3444
4447
5541

Since the build revolves around Hyper Voice, equipping items that will maximize its damage is the ideal item combination.

Out of all the item combinations, Wise Glasses, Choice Specs, and Slick Spoon will yield the best outcome for the build. Although the item combination did not generate the highest results, it does not require Sylveon to stack an item to achieve maximum damage and gives a consistent damage boost from the start.

As for alternatives, replacing Wise Glasses with Sp. Atk. Specs would be the best option. The item combination produced the best results but does require Sylveon to fully stack Sp. Atk. Specs first to maximize Hyper Voice's damage.


These damage tests are conducted in Practice Mode with Goodra as the Training Partner. The Pokemon is set to level 15 and has no items equipped. The results are taken by substracting the Pokemon's max HP and its HP after taking damage.

Note:
The numbers in bold are the highest result for a specific test.
Items
(@Lvl 30)
Hyper Voice
(Min Dmg.)
(@ Lvl 15)
Hyper Voice
(Min Dmg.
w/ Calm Mind)
(@ Lvl 15)
Hyper Voice
(Max Dmg.)
(@ Lvl 15)
Hyper Voice
(Max Dmg.
w/ Calm Mind)
(@ Lvl 15)
Wise Glasses
+
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Slick Spoon
2821
3444
4447
5541
Wise Glasses
+
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
2884
3542
4627
5683
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
2716
3318
4509
5523
Choice Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
2888
3578
4647
5753

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Sylveon Best Items & Moveset

Best Held Items

Item Explanation
Buddy Barrier.pngBuddy Barrier Buddy Barrier adds some durability to Sylveon via increased HP. It also synergizes with its Unite Move, granting an extra layer of shield after using it.
Focus Band.pngFocus Band Focus Band adds another layer of Sp. Atk. defense on top of Calm Mind. It's also a reliable survivability tool during teamfights.
Wise Glasses.pngWise Glasses Wise Glasses gives a massive boost to Sylveon's Sp. Atk. stat. It synergizes with Sylveon's passive ability since it increases its Sp. Atk. stat each time Sylveon deals damage or receives it.
Choice Specs.pngChoice Specs Choice Specs functions the same as Wise Glasses, providing a decent amount of Sp. Atk stat.
Slick Spoon.pngSlick Spoon Slick Spoon's Sp. Def. penetration works well with Sylveon's stat-increasing mechanics, allowing the Pokemon to deal even more damage. It also provides increased Sp. Atk. and HP, which are essential to the Pokemon.

List of Held Items

Best Battle Items

Item Explanation
Eject Button.pngEject Button Eject Button is primarily used to reposition in and out of battle quickly, making Sylveon harder to catch.
X Speed.pngX Speed X Speed is similar to Eject Button but has a lower cooldown and provides immunity from slows for a short duration. It's particularly useful for staying on top of your target during Hyper Voice.
Potion.pngPotion Potion gives Sylveon an additonal sustain tool on top of Draining Kiss.

List of Battle Items

Best Moveset

Move Explanation
Draining Kiss ImageDraining Kiss Draining Kiss acts as both a damage and sustain move. It can potentially burst down a target if you get close enough.
Mystical Fire ImageMystical Fire Mystical Fire gives Sylveon the ability to dash around the battlefield while passively deal damage to opponents. Having a short cooldown allows you to keep Sylveon mobile while maintaining pressure.

This moveset gives Sylveon a good mix of damage, mobility, and survivability, and allows the Pokemon to more freedom to move around. Mystical Fire acts as Sylveon's main damage move while also improving its overall mobility. Draining Kiss is a recovery tool that can also deal pretty decent damage. It can turn to some what of a burst damage move if used in close proximity of a target.

Mystical Fire and Hyper Voice are Sylveon's primary damage move but each offer some other benefit.

Mystical Fire is a dash move but passively deals damage to random targets close to Sylveon. It gives the Pokemon more freedom to move around while dealing damage, which is great for making creative plays. However, since it targets opponents randomly, its damage will be scattered, dealing less damage to a single target.

Hyper Voice is Sylveon's strongest damage-dealing move. It allows the Pokemon to deal increasing amounts of damage from a relatively long range. However, it's also difficult to execute properly since it restricts Sylveon's facing angle to the chosen direction for the move's duration, making it easy for opponents to dodge it.

On the other hand, Draining Kiss and Calm Mind are Sylveon's utility moves. They compliment each of the other move from the first moveset.

Draining Kiss slows and deals damage to the target while healing Sylveon. It's useful for chasing targets down and/or staying in a fight longer. Its downside is that the move ends instantly when Sylveon or its target move too far away from each other, forcing Sylveon to stay within range of its target, which can be dangerous in certain situations.

Calm Mind is a strong buff move. It improves Sylveon's Sp. Atk., Sp. Def, and movement speed for its duration. Also, once the move is upgraded, it can protect the Pokemon from the opponents' move damage by nullifying it when they hit.

Choosing which pair of moves to select is entirely up to player preference due to how well Sylveon's moves synergize with each other.

Which Moveset Do You Think is Best For Sylveon?

Hyper Voice & Calm Mind 21
Votes
Hyper Voice & Draining Kiss 6
Votes
Mystical Fire & Calm Mind 4
Votes
Mystical Fire & Draining Kiss 64
Votes

Let us know why in the comments!

Previous Poll Result

Hyper Voice & Calm Mind 46
Votes
Hyper Voice & Draining Kiss 3
Votes
Mystical Fire & Calm Mind 3
Votes
Mystical Fire & Draining Kiss 44
Votes

How to Play Sylveon

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Set Up Moves with Baby-Doll Eyes

In the early game, using Baby-Doll Eyes will reduce the targeted opponent's movement speed. This will make your level 4 move - Mystical Fire or Hyper Voice - easy to set up and ensures maximum damage output.

Keep Pixilate Stacks Up

Thanks to its passive ability, Pixilate, Sylveon can stack up on bonus Sp. Atk and Sp. Def whenever Sylveon deals or receives damage. Try to keep Pixilate stacks up as much as you can by continuously dealing damage using your attacks or moves. You can also soak some damage, but be extremely careful as you can be bursted down.

Pixilate: Sylveon Move Effect and Cooldown

Focus on Getting to Level 4 at the Start

Just like all Eeveelutions, Sylveon gets its first move at level 4. Utiize this early power spike by focusing on farming wild Pokemon to get to level 4 as soon as you can at the start of the game.

Get Mystical Fire for Mobility

Mystical Fire is a great mobility move. If you like roaming around the map and hunting targets, consider getting Mystical Fire.

Mystical Fire: Sylveon Move Effect and Cooldown

Keep Mystical Fire Active

When using Mystical Fire, take advantage of its low cooldown speed and activate it as soon as it is available. Activating the move does not require a target, so you can have the flames ready before confronting an enemy. Doing so will help you put out damage faster.

Aim for Sp. Atk Pokemon

Apart from its damage, Mystical Fire also reduces the Sp. Atk stat of the target it hits, making it effective against Sp. Atk. Pokemon. Aim for Sp. Atk Pokemon as much as you can so you can reduce their damge output, especially during teamfights.

List of Special Pokemon (Special Attack Stat Users)

Get Hyper Voice for Damage

Hyper Voice offers a more reliable source of damage for Sylveon due to its scaling damage. If your focus is providing consistent damage, especially in a teamfight, getting Hyper Voice is the best choice.

Hyper Voice: Sylveon Move Effect and Cooldown

Keep Enemies at Max Range

When using Hyper Voice, make sure to keep enemies at the move's max range by moving around, maximizing the move's damage output.

Always Choose the Direction

It's best to always choose Hyper Voice's direction before using it instead of relying on the auto-lock function. This prevents you from facing the wrong direction and wasting the move.

Choose Your Compimentary Move

Draining Kiss and Calm Mind compliment your other move. Although both offer damage, they have their differences. Choose the one that best fits your playstyle.

Get Calm Mind for Flexibility

Calm Mind gives you flexibility since it buffs some of your stats, allowing you to be offensive or defensive depending on the situation. It also gives you some survivability once you upgrade it thanks to the nullifying effect and shield.

Calm Mind: Sylveon Move Effect and Cooldown

Get Draining Kiss for More Offense

Draining Kiss elevates your offensive capabilities while also providing some sustainability, reinforcing your aggression.

Draining Kiss: Sylveon Move Effect and Cooldown

Avoid Damage Using Fairy Frolic

There is a small window of invulnerability that you can exploit to avoid all incoming damage from attacks or moves once you cast Fairy Frolic. You can bait the enemy to use their moves on you, then use Fairy Frolic to avoid them, wasting their moves, and opening an oppurtunity for a counter-attack.

Fairy Frolic: Sylveon Move Effect and Cooldown

Leap Over Walls With Your Unite Move

When Sylveon leaps into the air with Fairy Frolic, you can control the direction of the leap and where it will land. Additionally, you can use Sylveon's Unite Move to leap over walls and other impassable terrain. Use this to surprise your opponents from a flank, or use it to escape pursuing enemies.

Progression and Leveling Guide

Top or Bottom Lane Guide

Level Objectives
1 - 3 • Secure as many wild Pokemon as you can to reach level 4 quickly
4 - 8 • Get aggressive once you have Hyper Voice or Mystical Fire
• Once you reach level 6 and have Calm Mind or Draining Kiss, roam around, and help your allies get kills and push lanes
• If possible, try to reach level 8 and get Fairy Frolic before or when boss Pokemon spawn
• Help your team secure Regieleki and/or Regice, Registeel, or Regirock
9+ • Stick with your allies to hunt targets, secure objectives, and push lanes
• Level up as much as you can before Rayquaza
• Help your team win teamfights to secure Rayquaza

Jungle Guide

Level Objectives
1 - 5 • Clear the first wave of jungle camps to reach level 5
• Help the top lane first by securing Altaria and Swablus, getting kills, and scoring points using Hyper Voice or Mystical Fire
6 - 8 • Clear the second wave of jungle camps to reach level 6 and get Calm Mind or Draining Kiss
• Help the bottom lane by securing Altaria and Swablus, getting kills, and scoring points
• Reach level 8 and get Fairy Frolic
• Help your allies secure Regice, Registeel, or Regirock
9+ • Stick with your allies to hunt targets, secure objectives, and push lanes
• Level up as much as you can before Rayquaza
• Help your team win teamfights to secure Rayquaza

Sylveon Combos

Damage and Sustain Combo

Damage and Sustain Combo
Mystical Fire IconDraining Kiss IconStandard Attack Icon ~

Pokemon UNITE - Sylveon Damage and Sustain Combo
Mystical FireDraining KissStandard Attack ~
This combo gives you a good balance of damage and healing. Dash around opponents with Mystical Fire, trigger a standard attack to fire the projectiles, then use Draining Kiss to damage enemies and recover lost Hp. This combo is potent enough to allow Sylveon to get aggressive, as long as you get multiple Draining Kiss heals.

Hyper Voice Combos

This set of combos utilizes both movesets using Hyper Voice as the main damage-dealing move.

Enhanced Hyper Voice Combo

Enhanced Hyper Voice Combo
Calm Mind IconHyper Voice Icon

Pokemon UNITE - Sylveon Enhanced Hyper Voice Combo
This combo gives you less mobility than the other combos, but allows you to potentially deal high damage to multiple opponents at a time. Hyper Voice is a powerful move, but requires proper positioning and maneuvering to deal maximum damage. Using Calm Mind first will bolster your movement speed and stats, allowing you to have an easier time moving around while casting Hyper Voice.

Hyper Voice Sustain Combo

Hyper Voice Sustain Combo
Draining Kiss IconHyper Voice Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Sylveon Hyper Voice Sustain Combo
This combo sacrifices any notion of mobility for pure damage. Once you manage to use Draining Kiss on a target, follow up with Hyper Voice to deal damage while the kiss is still bouncing between you and the target.

Ultimate Fairy Frolic Pressure Combo

Ultimate Fairy Frolic Pressure Combo
Fairy Frolic IconMystical Fire IconDraining Kiss IconStandard Attack Icon ~

Pokemon UNITE - Sylveon Ultimate Fairy Frolic Pressure Combo
Fairy FrolicMystical FireDraining KissStandard Attack ~
This combo use Fairy Frolic aggressively to initiate a fight. It is similar to the Damage and Sustain combo, where you encircle the target with Mystical Fire and Draining Kiss, but Sylveon's movement and attack speed are increased thanks to the bonus from activating its Unite Move.

Matchups & Counters for Sylveon

Hard Counter
AbsolAegislashAlolan NinetalesBlazikenBlisseyCinderaceDragapultDragoniteGengarGreedentGreninjaLucarioMamoswineMeowscaradaMimikyuScizorSlowbroTalonflameTsareenaTyranitarUrshifuWigglytuffZeraoraZoroark
Fair Matchup
BlastoiseBuzzwoleChandelureCramorantDecidueyeDodrioDuraludonEspeonGarchompGardevoirGlaceonGoodraInteleonLaprasLeafeonMachampMega Mewtwo XMega Mewtwo YMewPikachuSableyeUmbreonVenusaurZacian
Good Matchup
AzumarillCharizardClefableComfeyCrustleDelphoxEldegossHoopaMr. MimeSnorlaxTrevenant
Matchup Notes
Hard CounterHard Counter Even MatchupEven Matchup Easy MatchupEasy Matchup
1. The chart is based on our own experience playing Sylveon.
2. Pokemon within each tier are unordered
3. Any Pokemon not shown here are still under investigation.

Hard Counters With Disables and High Mobility

Sylveon turns into an easy target once its momentum gets stopped. Since it cannot burst down a target fast enough, Sylveon can be outpaced by Pokemon that can clear out of its attacks or disable it before it gets the damage flowing. When faced against its counters, it is best to save up a Fairy Frolic activation just in case you get cornered.

Best Counters

Pokemon Explanation
Greedent ImageGreedent Rating: ★★★★★
• Can lock down Sylveon using constantly disabling it with Covet.
• Can easily recover loss HP with Cheek Pouch.
• One hit of Belch will make Sylveon play defensively.
Talonflame ImageTalonflame Rating: ★★★★★
• Can dodge, dive, and burst down Sylveon quickly using any of its mobility moves.
Greninja ImageGreninja Rating: ★★★★
• Can make itself difficult to target with the use of Smokescreen or Double Team.
• Deadly at both long and melee ranged.
Urshifu ImageUrshifu Rating: ★★★★
• Easily crippled with Wicked Blow.
• Can chase and lock down Sylveon with Surging Strikes or Flowing Fists.
Wigglytuff ImageWigglytuff Rating: ★★★
• Can disrupt Sylveon's moves using Sing
• Can deal considerable damage with Double Slap.
• Can negate Sylveon's damage using Starlight Recital.

Even Matchups for Sylveon

Although it cannot deal burst damage like other Attackers in the roster, Sylveon has access to HP recovery with Draining Kiss and protection from Calm Mind, which allows you to get aggressive during brawls.

Outmaneuver and Keep Pressuring

Pokemon with Crowd Control
Blastoise Image Buzzwole Image Garchomp Image Goodra Image Lapras Image Machamp Image Sableye Image Umbreon Image Venusaur Image Zacian Image
How to Beat
• Get aggressive using the mobility you get from Mystical Fire while maintaining your distance for Draining Kiss Triggers. Doing so will give you enough sustain to keep you alive during the brawl.
• When low on HP, disengage from the fight with Fairy Frolic.

Win the Sp. Attack Race

Pokemon with Sp. Attack Stat
Chandelure Image Espeon Image Gardevoir Image Glaceon Image Inteleon Image Mew Image Pikachu Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon can deal high amounts of Sp. Attack, but are also weak against it. Use Calm Mind to increase your overall Sp. Attack damage. Additionally, once upgraded, it will help negate damage taken from these Pokemon.
• Counter attack and exploit their lack of mobility moves with Hyper Voice.

Outplay with Mobility

Pokemon Weak to Sp. Attack
Cramorant Image Decidueye Image Duraludon Image Leafeon Image
How to Beat
Mystical Fire will be key when facing these Pokemon as they will be unable to properly target you when you jump around. Since you will find these Pokemon at the back lines, go around and attack from behind to ensure that all orbs from Mystical Fire will hit and further decrease the move's cooldown.

Easy Matchups for Sylveon

Take advantage of Sylveon's high Sp. Attack damage and great early game scaling to get ahead of Pokemon.

Circle with Mobility

Pokemon with Crowd Control Moves
Crustle Image Mr. Mime Image Snorlax Image Sylveon Image
How to Beat
• Outmaneuver their crowd control moves with Mystical Fire.
• Apply constant pressure from a distance with Hyper Voice.

Prolong the Fight with Sustain

All-Rounder Pokemon
Azumarill Image Charizard Image
How to Beat
• When engaged in a brawl, recover lost HP by getting Draining Kiss triggers. If you have it learned, maintain your distance with Mystical Fire.
• If they used their Unite moves on you, quickly disengage from the fight with Fairy Frolic so that they won't be able to follow through.

Easy Targets

Pokemon with Low HP
Clefable Image Comfey Image Delphox Image Eldegoss Image Hoopa Image
How to Beat
• Dodge their moves using Mystical Fire and/or Fairy Frolic
• Chip away their HP using Hyper Voice.

Best Teammates for Sylveon

Pokemon Explanation
Pikachu ImagePikachu Slowbro ImageSlowbro Wigglytuff ImageWigglytuff Disablers
Pokemon with disabling moves makes it easier for Sylveon to dish out damage. Strong single-target disabling moves like Slowbeam are the perfect set up for Hyper Voice due to its long duration, ensuring that each wave hits the target with maximum damage. Alternatively, AoE disabling moves that also weaken the enemy's defenses like Sing keeps enemies in place while amplifying Sylveon's move damage. For an full-on damage combo, using a move like Thunderbolt or Volt Tackle with Hyper Voice can quickly burst down most targets.
Machamp ImageMachamp Mr. Mime ImageMr. Mime Snorlax ImageSnorlax Aggressive Frontliners
Pokemon that can tank and deal damage in the frontlines have great synergy with Sylveon. They can turn the enemy's attention away from Sylveon and unto themselves, giving the Pokemon space to freely and safely dish out damage. Consequently, they also benefit from Sylveon's damage output, which can lead to a quick knock out. Moreover, they can help set up Sylveon's moves using their disabling moves like Heavy Slam and Submission.
Blissey ImageBlissey Dedicated Supporters
Pokemon that can constantly heal, shield, and buff Sylveon improve the Pokemon's gameplay. Since Sylveon needs to move around a lot to dish out damage, having Pokemon with moves like Helping Hand and Soft-Boiled further increases Sylveon's mobility and survivability during fights. This also enables Sylveon to be more aggressive as a result.

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Sylveon Moves

Move Slot 1 (R)

Swift ImageSwift
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Ranged
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 7s
Starting Damage: 824 (Excludes Pixilate effect)
Damage per projectile: 206 (Excludes Pixilate effect), Number of projectiles: 4
Final Damage: 908 (Excludes Pixilate effect)
Damage per projectile: 227 (Excludes Pixilate effect), Number of projectiles: 4
Shoots star-shaped rays at opposing Pokemon, dealing damage to them.
Hyper Voice ImageHyper Voice
(Lv. 4)
Upgrade Lv. 10
Move Type: Area
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 5s
Starting Damage: 1802
Short range damage: 1077, Long range damage: 1802, Number of waves: 6
Final Damage: 4825
Short range damage: 2890, Long range damage: 4825, Number of waves: 6
Unleashes an attack of multiple sound waves that deal damage when they hit. The damage they deal increases farther the target is from the user. Every time a sound wave hits, the next sound wave's damage increases.
Upgrade: Increase the number of sound waves by one.
Mystical Fire ImageMystical Fire
(Lv. 4)
Upgrade Lv. 10
Move Type: Dash
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 7s
Starting Damage: 1088
First projectile damage: 620, Succeeding projectile damage: 155 (Excludes Pixilate effect), Number of projectiles: 4
Final Damage: 2330
First projectile damage: 1150, Succeeding projectile damage: 290 (Excludes Pixilate effect), Number of projectiles: 6
Has the user create four small flames while advancing in the designated direction. The flames shoot toward opposing Pokemon one by one, dealing damage and decreasing the opposing Pokemon's Sp. Atk. for a short time when they hit. Each time a flame hits, it reduces the cooldown of this move.
Upgrade: Increase the number of flames by one.

Move Slot 2 (ZR)

Baby Doll Eyes ImageBaby Doll Eyes
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Ranged
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 5s
Starting Damage: 361
Final Damage: 517
Has the user stare at an opposing Pokemon with its baby-doll eyes, dealing damage and decreasing the opposing Pokemon's Attack and movement speed for a short time when this move hits
Calm Mind ImageCalm Mind
(Lv. 6)
Upgrade Lv. 12
Move Type: Buff
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 10s
Starting Damage: N/A
Final Damage: N/A
Has the user quietly focuses its mind and calm its spirit to increase its Sp. Atk., Sp. Def, and movement speed for a short time.
Upgrade: One time only when using this move, if the user is hit by an opposing Pokemon's move, the damage is completely nullified and the user is granted a shield.
Draining Kiss ImageDraining Kiss
(Lv. 6)
Upgrade Lv. 12
Move Type: Sure Hit
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 9s
Starting Damage: 704
Damage per instance: 233 (Excludes Pixilate effect), Heal per instance: 183, Number of instances: 3
Final Damage: 1189
Damage per instance: 392 (Excludes Pixilate effect), Heal per instance: 407, Number of instances: 3
Has the user blow a kiss at an opposing Pokemon that goes back and forth between the user and the opposing Pokemon multiple times. When the kiss touches the user, it restores its HP. When it hits the opposing Pokemon, it deals damage to it and decreases its movement speed for a short time. If the user and the opposing Pokemon move too far away from each other, the kiss will disappear faster than normal.
Upgrade: Increases the amount of HP this move restores.

Unite Moves (ZL)

Fairy Frolic ImageFairy Frolic
(Lv. 8)
Move Type: Buff
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 138s
Starting Damage: 998
Final Damage: 1508
Has the user jump into the air and briefly become invincible. The moment the user lands, it deals damage to the opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and restores its own HP. for a short time afterward, a set percentage of damage dealt by the user is converted into HP for the user.

Standard Attack

Standard Attack Image Standard Attack Evee: Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing increased damage when it hits.
Sylveon: Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing increased damage and increasing the user's movement speed for a short time when it hits.

Ability (Passive)

Adaptability ImageAdaptability
Eevee IconEevee

Every time the Pokemon deals or receives damage, its Sp. Atk is increased for a short time.
Pixilate ImagePixilate
Sylveon IconSylveon

Every time the Pokemon deals or receives damage, its Sp. Atk and SP. Def is increased for a short time.

Sylveon Stats & Evolutions

Sylveon Evolutions

1st Evolution Final Evolution
Eevee.pngEevee
(Lv. 1)
Eevee.pngSylveon
(Lv. 4)

Eevee Notation For Sylveon

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Eevee That Evolves to Sylveon

Sylveon Stats

Level HP Defense Special Defense Attack Damage
1 3406 52 38 167
2 3489 57 41 171
3 3584 62 45 176
4 4068 89 65 201
5 4195 96 70 208
6 4340 104 76 216
7 4507 113 83 225
8 4699 124 91 235
9 4920 136 100 247
10 5174 150 110 260
11 5467 166 122 275
12 5804 185 136 293
13 6191 207 152 313
14 6636 232 170 336
15 7148 260 191 363

Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.

Sylveon In-Game Stat Listings

Offense Endurance Mobility Scoring Support
3.5 Stars.png 1.5 Stars.png 1.5 Stars.png 3.5 Stars.png 3.5 Stars.png

Sylveon Skins (Holowear)

Holowear
SylveonPoncho StylePoncho Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 400
SylveonCheckered StyleCheckered Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 1200
SylveonTheater StyleTheater Style
SylveonKnight StyleKnight Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 1200
SylveonNew Year StyleNew Year Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 400

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Sylveon Achievements

Hyper Voice Achievement

Hyper Voice
Pokemon Move
Sylveon ImageSylveon Hyper Voice ImageHyper Voice
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