Master League PvP guide
Sylveon Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Sylveon is a Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #70. Its recommended PvP moveset is Fairy Wind with Draining Kiss and Shadow Ball.
Master League
#70
Strong pick
Type
Fairy
Best Fast Move
Fairy Wind
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,470
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT SYLVEON
Is Sylveon Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Sylveon is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #70.
Sylveon is also a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #99 and a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #197.
Sylveon PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #197 | 82.9 | Fairy Wind, Psyshock, Draining Kiss |
| Ultra League | #99 | 85.9 | Fairy Wind, Draining Kiss, Shadow Ball |
| Master LeagueBest | #70 | 80.1 | Fairy Wind, Draining Kiss, Shadow Ball |
Best Moveset for Sylveon in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
The recommended PvP moveset for Sylveon is Fairy Wind with Draining Kiss and Shadow Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Sylveon in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Fast Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Sylveon PvP Move Counts
Fairy Wind → Draining Kiss
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Fairy Wind → Shadow Ball
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Sylveon Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Sylveon wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Sylveon Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Sylveon's Fairy typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- poison1.6×
- steel1.6×
Resistant to
- dragon0.391×
- bug0.625×
- dark0.625×
- fighting0.625×
Best Counters to Sylveon in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Sylveon in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Sylveon's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
49% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
21% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
34% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
102% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
68% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
25% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Resisted
31% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
71% HP
Ratings are shown from Sylveon's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Sylveon.
Best Teammates for Sylveon in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Sylveon should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 3 of Sylveon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Sylveon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Sylveon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Sylveon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Sylveon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Sylveon
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/12 | 1,500 | 18.5 | 1,931,411 |
| #2 | 0/13/14 | 1,500 | 18.5 | 1,928,462 | |
| #3 | 0/14/12 | 1,497 | 18.5 | 1,922,632 | |
| #4 | 0/14/13 | 1,500 | 18.5 | 1,922,632 | |
| #5 | 0/12/14 | 1,497 | 18.5 | 1,919,616 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 2,499 | 31.5 | 4,152,730 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 2,500 | 31.5 | 4,147,383 | |
| #3 | 0/15/13 | 2,500 | 31.5 | 4,141,813 | |
| #4 | 1/11/15 | 2,500 | 31.5 | 4,134,900 | |
| #5 | 1/14/15 | 2,497 | 31 | 4,133,944 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,470 | 50 | 6,569,762 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 3,462 | 50 | 6,539,899 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 3,454 | 50 | 6,539,625 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,462 | 50 | 6,535,897 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 3,454 | 50 | 6,510,037 |
Sylveon Stats in Pokémon GO
Sylveon's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Sylveon 0/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 116.6
- Defense
- 126.4
- HP
- 131
Ultra League
Sylveon 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 31.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 150.4
- Defense
- 161.5
- HP
- 171
Master League
Sylveon 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,470
- Attack
- 183.2
- Defense
- 184.9
- HP
- 194
Sylveon Evolution
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Sylveon Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Sylveon in Pokémon GO PvP?
Sylveon's recommended PvP moveset is Fairy Wind with Draining Kiss and Shadow Ball.
Is Sylveon good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Sylveon is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #70.
What counters Sylveon in Pokémon GO PvP?
Melmetal, Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Kyogre are among the strongest current counters to Sylveon in Master League.
What is Sylveon weak to in Pokémon GO?
Sylveon is weak to Poison (1.6×), Steel (1.6×).