Sylveon Team Builder

Sylveon at a glance

Sylveon brings a Fairy typing and a 525 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Poison and Steel hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Where you can use Sylveon

• Availability is estimated from generation data and should be checked against the exact game before final planning.
• Planning contexts include X & Y, Ultra Sun & Moon, Sword & Shield, Scarlet & Violet, Legends Z-A.

Best teammates for Sylveon

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Sylveon's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

Meowscaradaadds grass pressure - adds dark pressure - fits at least one shared game contextFuecocoresists steel - adds fire pressure - fits at least one shared game contextCrocalorresists steel - adds fire pressure - fits at least one shared game contextSkeledirgeresists poison - resists steel - adds fire pressureQuaxlyresists steel - adds water pressure - fits at least one shared game contextQuaxwellresists steel - adds water pressure - fits at least one shared game context

Team pitfalls when building around Sylveon

• Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to poison and steel.
• Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.
• Defensive Pokemon still need offensive partners; avoid building a team that cannot pressure key types.