Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Silvally-Bug

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Silvally-Bug.

Bug
Silvally-Bug Pokémon sprite

Silvally-Bug

#0773

Quick answer

Silvally-Bug is best pressured by Fire, Flying, and Rock-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Fire×2Flying×2Rock×2

Top weaknesses (3)

Fire×2Flying×2Rock×2

Type matchup table

Fire type iconFire2x
Flying type iconFlying2x
Rock type iconRock2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Fighting type iconFighting0.5x
Ground type iconGround0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Togekiss Pokémon sprite

Togekiss

#0468

Bulky switch-inStrong special attacker
FairyFlying
  • Deals 2x damage with Flying-type attacks
  • Has STAB Flying-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Bug 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFlying×2

Safe into Bug 0.25x

120 offense · 80 Speed

Cinderace Pokémon sprite

Cinderace

#0815

Bulky switch-inFast pressureBudget option
Fire
  • Deals 2x damage with Fire-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fire-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Bug 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFire×2

Safe into Bug 0.5x

116 offense · 119 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fire×2Flying×2Rock×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Fire type pageFlying type pageRock type page

Counter notes for Silvally-Bug

  • Silvally-Bug is a Bug Pokémon with 95 base Speed and stronger mixed offenses. Fire, Flying, and Rock attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Silvally-Bug has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Bug STAB.
  • Known abilities include RKS System. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Bug unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Silvally-Bug has alternate forms that can change this matchup, including Silvally, Silvally-Dark, and Silvally-Dragon. Check the specific form before relying on this defensive profile.

What not to use

Grass×0.5Fighting×0.5Ground×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Silvally-Bug weakness chartSilvally-Bug PokédexBug countersFire type pageFlying type pageRock type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Silvally-Bug?

Silvally-Bug is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fire, Flying, and Rock (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Bug STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Silvally-Bug?

Fire, Flying, and Rock are the strongest attacking types against Silvally-Bug, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Silvally-Bug super-effectively?

Silvally-Bug has 3 super-effective attacking options: Fire, Flying, and Rock. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Bug STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Silvally-Bug counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Silvally-Bug?

Avoid relying on Grass, Fighting, and Ground attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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