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[OVERVIEW]
Silvally-Poison carves a small niche on defensive teams thanks to its role compression, well-rounded stats, and solid defensive typing that lets it check prominent Fighting- and Grass-types such as Hitmonchan and Lilligant. Also, it serves as a good teammate on semistall and stall teams given its defensive typing and rather decent bulk. At base 95, its Speed tier is good, allowing it to outspeed and check Qwilfish, which can set Spikes, and Lilligant, which can set up with Quiver Dance and potentially sweep. In particular, Silvally-Poison can fulfill the role of a defogger while also being able to generate momentum with Parting Shot, allowing it to adequately support its team. Given its Poison-typing, it can absorb the Toxic Spikes should they be on the field which is nice for bulky teams. However, it does find itself in a tier where it is outclassed by other Poison-types such as Skuntank, Qwilfish, and even Muk. Skuntank has more versatility with physical and special Defog sets that can be used in tandem with a Z-Move. Muk is able to build up its bulk with Curse, and if no checks for it are present, it can serve as a wincon, while Qwilfish can set up Spikes and Toxic Spikes and can fit on a wider array of builds. Silvally-Poison also gets walled by common Pokemon such as Mudsdale and Regirock, both of which can keep up Stealth Rock against it. Mesprit is also a problem along with the two aforementioned Pokemon, since Silvally-Poison has a hard time defogging against them because all three just beat it offensively. It also does not have any reliable recovery, which makes it tough to stick around for a whole battle, especially given that fact that it's a hazard remover. It does not function very well outside of stall, balance, or bulky offense given that its roles are extremely limited compared to other Poison-types such as Skuntank, which is more versatile with its many sets.
[SET]
name: Bulky Pivot
move 1: Parting Shot
move 2: Defog
move 3: Multi-Attack
move 4: Hidden Power Ground
item: Poison Memory
ability: RKS System
nature: Jolly
evs: 232 HP / 36 Atk / 240 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Hidden Power Ground allows Silvally-Poison to hit the Steel-types such as Aggron and Alolan Sandslash that would otherwise wall it, and it also lets Silvally-Poison hit fellow Poison-types such as Skuntank and Qwilfish. Parting Shot gives Silvally-Poison the ability to gain momentum and maintain its longevity as well as soften the blow for things it switches into. Poison Fang could also be used over Multi Attack, but Silvally-Poison loses out getting a OHKO on Lilligant after Stealth Rock damage. However, being able to possibly cripple a defensive switch-in is very valuable.
Set Details
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The 36 Attack EVs let Silvally-Poison OHKO Lilligant after Stealth Rock, and 240 Speed with a Jolly nature let it Speed creep Oricorio-E.
Usage Tips
========
Silvally-Poison is used more as a sponge to absorb hits for an extended period of time. It can come in on Fighting-types such as Hitmonchan and either get a free hit in, pivot out with Parting Shot to a teammate to gain the upper hand on the opposing Pokemon, or remove entry hazards. Parting Shot should be used almost every time Silvally-Poison is in play given that its attacks don't do much damage. Furthermore, it is prone to being set up by Pokemon like Oricorio-E and Oricorio-G. Pokemon that Parting Shot works well against include Jellicent, Gurdurr, and Quagsire. Since Silvally-Poison can remove entry hazards and is affected by both Spikes and Stealth Rock, it's best to use Defog whenever possible. Spikes users such as Froslass and Qwilfish both have access to Taunt and can prevent Silvally-Poison from doing this. However, it is best to do this when checks such as Mesprit, Regirock, and Mudsdale are possible switch-ins on the opposing team. Since Toxic Spikes can cripple Silvally-Poison's team, removing them comes easy when they're on the field. It should also not be switched in recklessly due to a lack of reliable recovery.
Team Options
========
Silvally-Poison fits best on stall teams given its defensive typing and role compression. It can also work on balanced and bulky offensive teams. Stall partners for Silvally-Poison include Bronzor, Articuno, and Wish Audino. Since Fighting-type moves could potentially be a problem for all three of these Pokemon, Silvally-Poison can eat them up and fight back. Audino's Wish passing helps Silvally-Poison too, since it lacks reliable recovery. Bronzor has a 4x resistance to Psychic-type moves and it is immune to Ground-type moves, which both hit Silvally-Poison for super-effective damage. Since it's an important part of stall, Articuno is a good teammate that beats foes such as Mesprit and Mudsdale lacking Rock Slide; it also appreciates Stealth Rock removal before switching in and is immune to Ground-type moves. Ground-types such as Mudsdale, Quagsire, and Golurk are also an issue for Silvally-Poison, so a Water-, Grass-, or Ice-type such as Poliwrath, Lilligant, or Froslass can help Silvally-Poison deal with those particular threats. Pokemon that appreciate Toxic Spikes removed from the field, such as Sableye and Tangela, work well with Silvally-Poison. Taunt users work well with Silvally-Poison to stop setup sweepers such as Oricorio-E, Calm Mind Mesprit, and Omastar in their tracks. Examples include Sableye and Froslass.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Thunderbolt is an option over Hidden Power Ground for coverage. It hits Qwilfish harder than Hidden Power Ground and also hits Jellicent and Oricorio-G but loses out on hitting other Poison-types and Aggron. Flamethrower and Ice Beam are also options in place of Hidden Power Ground to beat Alolan Sandslash and Mudsdale, respectively. Finally, Air Slash is an option to run over Hidden Power Ground, letting Silvally-Poison hit Gurdurr for super effective special damage, since Gurdurr is normally physically bulky.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Ground-types**: Ground-types such as Mudsdale, Alolan Dugtrio, Gastrodon, Golurk, and Quagsire have the ability to wall Silvally-Poison, since neither of its moves hits them effectively and it gets checked by all of them. Silvally-Poison also has a hard time using Defog against Stealth Rock Mudsdale and Golurk.
**Psychic-types**: Given Silvally-Poison's two attacks, it can't really do much to Calm Mind Mesprit and Musharna, whereas Nasty Plot Alolan Raichu threatens it offensively, which in turn allows all three of these Pokemon to potentially set up.
**Physically Bulky Pokemon**: Physically bulky Pokemon such as Bronzor, Regirock, and Jellicent either wall Silvally-Poison's moves completely, prevent a Parting Shot, or even recover HP just to make life difficult for it. This in turn allows these aforementioned Pokemon to bring out Stealth Rock again or get a free Taunt off.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Oathkeepre, 83980]]
- Quality checked by: [[UberSkitty, 355061], [tondas, 442732], [TJ, 331538]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Nixhex, 40064], [The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
[OVERVIEW]
Silvally-Poison carves a small niche on defensive teams thanks to its role compression, well-rounded stats, and solid defensive typing that lets it check prominent Fighting- and Grass-types such as Hitmonchan and Lilligant. Also, it serves as a good teammate on semistall and stall teams given its defensive typing and rather decent bulk. At base 95, its Speed tier is good, allowing it to outspeed and check Qwilfish, which can set Spikes, and Lilligant, which can set up with Quiver Dance and potentially sweep. In particular, Silvally-Poison can fulfill the role of a defogger while also being able to generate momentum with Parting Shot, allowing it to adequately support its team. Given its Poison-typing, it can absorb the Toxic Spikes should they be on the field which is nice for bulky teams. However, it does find itself in a tier where it is outclassed by other Poison-types such as Skuntank, Qwilfish, and even Muk. Skuntank has more versatility with physical and special Defog sets that can be used in tandem with a Z-Move. Muk is able to build up its bulk with Curse, and if no checks for it are present, it can serve as a wincon, while Qwilfish can set up Spikes and Toxic Spikes and can fit on a wider array of builds. Silvally-Poison also gets walled by common Pokemon such as Mudsdale and Regirock, both of which can keep up Stealth Rock against it. Mesprit is also a problem along with the two aforementioned Pokemon, since Silvally-Poison has a hard time defogging against them because all three just beat it offensively. It also does not have any reliable recovery, which makes it tough to stick around for a whole battle, especially given that fact that it's a hazard remover. It does not function very well outside of stall, balance, or bulky offense given that its roles are extremely limited compared to other Poison-types such as Skuntank, which is more versatile with its many sets.
[SET]
name: Bulky Pivot
move 1: Parting Shot
move 2: Defog
move 3: Multi-Attack
move 4: Hidden Power Ground
item: Poison Memory
ability: RKS System
nature: Jolly
evs: 232 HP / 36 Atk / 240 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Hidden Power Ground allows Silvally-Poison to hit the Steel-types such as Aggron and Alolan Sandslash that would otherwise wall it, and it also lets Silvally-Poison hit fellow Poison-types such as Skuntank and Qwilfish. Parting Shot gives Silvally-Poison the ability to gain momentum and maintain its longevity as well as soften the blow for things it switches into. Poison Fang could also be used over Multi Attack, but Silvally-Poison loses out getting a OHKO on Lilligant after Stealth Rock damage. However, being able to possibly cripple a defensive switch-in is very valuable.
Set Details
========
The 36 Attack EVs let Silvally-Poison OHKO Lilligant after Stealth Rock, and 240 Speed with a Jolly nature let it Speed creep Oricorio-E.
Usage Tips
========
Silvally-Poison is used more as a sponge to absorb hits for an extended period of time. It can come in on Fighting-types such as Hitmonchan and either get a free hit in, pivot out with Parting Shot to a teammate to gain the upper hand on the opposing Pokemon, or remove entry hazards. Parting Shot should be used almost every time Silvally-Poison is in play given that its attacks don't do much damage. Furthermore, it is prone to being set up by Pokemon like Oricorio-E and Oricorio-G. Pokemon that Parting Shot works well against include Jellicent, Gurdurr, and Quagsire. Since Silvally-Poison can remove entry hazards and is affected by both Spikes and Stealth Rock, it's best to use Defog whenever possible. Spikes users such as Froslass and Qwilfish both have access to Taunt and can prevent Silvally-Poison from doing this. However, it is best to do this when checks such as Mesprit, Regirock, and Mudsdale are possible switch-ins on the opposing team. Since Toxic Spikes can cripple Silvally-Poison's team, removing them comes easy when they're on the field. It should also not be switched in recklessly due to a lack of reliable recovery.
Team Options
========
Silvally-Poison fits best on stall teams given its defensive typing and role compression. It can also work on balanced and bulky offensive teams. Stall partners for Silvally-Poison include Bronzor, Articuno, and Wish Audino. Since Fighting-type moves could potentially be a problem for all three of these Pokemon, Silvally-Poison can eat them up and fight back. Audino's Wish passing helps Silvally-Poison too, since it lacks reliable recovery. Bronzor has a 4x resistance to Psychic-type moves and it is immune to Ground-type moves, which both hit Silvally-Poison for super-effective damage. Since it's an important part of stall, Articuno is a good teammate that beats foes such as Mesprit and Mudsdale lacking Rock Slide; it also appreciates Stealth Rock removal before switching in and is immune to Ground-type moves. Ground-types such as Mudsdale, Quagsire, and Golurk are also an issue for Silvally-Poison, so a Water-, Grass-, or Ice-type such as Poliwrath, Lilligant, or Froslass can help Silvally-Poison deal with those particular threats. Pokemon that appreciate Toxic Spikes removed from the field, such as Sableye and Tangela, work well with Silvally-Poison. Taunt users work well with Silvally-Poison to stop setup sweepers such as Oricorio-E, Calm Mind Mesprit, and Omastar in their tracks. Examples include Sableye and Froslass.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Thunderbolt is an option over Hidden Power Ground for coverage. It hits Qwilfish harder than Hidden Power Ground and also hits Jellicent and Oricorio-G but loses out on hitting other Poison-types and Aggron. Flamethrower and Ice Beam are also options in place of Hidden Power Ground to beat Alolan Sandslash and Mudsdale, respectively. Finally, Air Slash is an option to run over Hidden Power Ground, letting Silvally-Poison hit Gurdurr for super effective special damage, since Gurdurr is normally physically bulky.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Ground-types**: Ground-types such as Mudsdale, Alolan Dugtrio, Gastrodon, Golurk, and Quagsire have the ability to wall Silvally-Poison, since neither of its moves hits them effectively and it gets checked by all of them. Silvally-Poison also has a hard time using Defog against Stealth Rock Mudsdale and Golurk.
**Psychic-types**: Given Silvally-Poison's two attacks, it can't really do much to Calm Mind Mesprit and Musharna, whereas Nasty Plot Alolan Raichu threatens it offensively, which in turn allows all three of these Pokemon to potentially set up.
**Physically Bulky Pokemon**: Physically bulky Pokemon such as Bronzor, Regirock, and Jellicent either wall Silvally-Poison's moves completely, prevent a Parting Shot, or even recover HP just to make life difficult for it. This in turn allows these aforementioned Pokemon to bring out Stealth Rock again or get a free Taunt off.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Oathkeepre, 83980]]
- Quality checked by: [[UberSkitty, 355061], [tondas, 442732], [TJ, 331538]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Nixhex, 40064], [The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
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