Danny
ZU Circuit Champion
Sigilyph @ Flame Orb
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Air Slash
- Psycho Shift
- Roost
Psycho Shift Sigilyph is an excellent spin on an already strong win condition. This set focuses on Sigilyph’s ability to force in Steel and Dark types such as Registeel or Umbreon, and to inflict burn on them. This allows Sigilyph to wear down the otherwise hard checks over the course of the game with burn damage. Max HP and Max Speed allow Sigilyph to take hits better while still maintaining it’s solid speed tier. Once the Dark/Steel type is burnt, Sigilyph has an easier time setting up Calm Minds to break or even win versus some teams. Although effective when facing bulkier teams, psycho Shift Sigilyph struggles with the prevalence of Knock Off, especially from Incineroar, which is immune to burn. Sigilyph appreciates partners which can remove items or status Dark and Steel types.
Here is a replay of Psycho Shift Sigilyph, slowly wearing down its checks throughout the course of the game in RU Invitational Round 2!
Garay Oak vs Punny-
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen8ru-608675
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Air Slash
- Psycho Shift
- Roost
Psycho Shift Sigilyph is an excellent spin on an already strong win condition. This set focuses on Sigilyph’s ability to force in Steel and Dark types such as Registeel or Umbreon, and to inflict burn on them. This allows Sigilyph to wear down the otherwise hard checks over the course of the game with burn damage. Max HP and Max Speed allow Sigilyph to take hits better while still maintaining it’s solid speed tier. Once the Dark/Steel type is burnt, Sigilyph has an easier time setting up Calm Minds to break or even win versus some teams. Although effective when facing bulkier teams, psycho Shift Sigilyph struggles with the prevalence of Knock Off, especially from Incineroar, which is immune to burn. Sigilyph appreciates partners which can remove items or status Dark and Steel types.
Here is a replay of Psycho Shift Sigilyph, slowly wearing down its checks throughout the course of the game in RU Invitational Round 2!
Garay Oak vs Punny-
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen8ru-608675
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