# Sylveon - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sylveon in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Sylveon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Sylveon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Hyper Beam**: 96.123%
- **Moonblast**: 95.466%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 59.073%
- **Psyshock**: 57.146%
- **Detect**: 39.444%
- **Helping Hand**: 36.618%
- **Other**: 16.129%

## Common Abilities
- **Pixilate**: 99.608%
- **Cute Charm**: 0.392%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 56.257%
- **Pixie Plate**: 38.631%
- **Life Orb**: 2.389%
- **Other**: 2.723%

## Common Teammates
- **Pheromosa**: 56.219%
- **Mimikyu**: 55.665%
- **Snorlax**: 55.531%
- **Incineroar**: 55.424%
- **Exeggutor-Alola**: 55.413%
- **Salamence**: 37.490%

## FAQ for Sylveon in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Sylveon?
The most common moves for Sylveon are Hyper Beam, Moonblast, Dazzling Gleam, Psyshock. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sylveon?
Sylveon is frequently paired with Pheromosa, Mimikyu, Snorlax, Incineroar. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Sylveon?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sylveon?
The top build for Sylveon features a **Quiet** nature with an EV spread of `120/0/76/252/56/0`. This configuration accounts for 55.355% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sylveon?
Sylveon is most effectively run with the ability **Pixilate** (99.608%) and the item **Choice Specs** (56.257%).

### What is the most common role for Sylveon?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Sylveon often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the vgc2017-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Sylveon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 110 |
| Sp. Def | 130 |
| Speed | 60 |
| **BST** | **525** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Sylveon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Sylveon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Sylveon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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