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Best Counters for Silvally-Electric

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

Silvally-Electric Pokémon sprite

Silvally-Electric

#0773

Quick answer

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

Best move types

Biggest weakness

Type matchup table

Recommended practical counters

Krookodile Pokémon sprite

Krookodile

#0553

Immune to ElectricBudget option
GroundDark
  • Deals 2x damage with Ground-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ground-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Electric 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeGround×2

Safe into Electric 0x

117 offense · 92 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

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

Counter notes for Silvally-Electric

  • Silvally-Electric is a Electric Pokémon with 95 base Speed and stronger mixed offenses. Ground attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Because this matchup does not offer many secondary super-effective routes, reliable neutral damage and safe switching matter more after the main weakness is covered.
  • 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 Electric unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Silvally-Electric has alternate forms that can change this matchup, including Silvally, Silvally-Bug, and Silvally-Dark. Check the specific form before relying on this defensive profile.

What not to use

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.

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FAQ

What is the best counter for Silvally-Electric?

Silvally-Electric is best countered by Pokémon that can use Ground (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Electric 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-Electric?

Ground is the strongest attacking type against Silvally-Electric, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

Does Silvally-Electric only have one weakness?

Yes. From typing alone, Silvally-Electric only has one super-effective weakness: Ground. That makes defensive safety and reliable access to that attacking type especially important.

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-Electric 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-Electric?

Avoid relying on Electric, Flying, and Steel attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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