Sylveon Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,470, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Sylveon good in Pokemon GO?

Sylveon has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 3,470 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Sylveon in Pokemon GO?

Sylveon has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Sylveon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Sylveon is a Fairy-type Pokemon weak to Poison, Steel-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Sylveon, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Sylveon resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fighting-type moves.

Q: What is Sylveon's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Sylveon's maximum CP is 3,470 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,069 at level 40. Its base stats are 203 Attack, 205 Defense, and 216 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 624. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Sylveon?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Sylveon has 1753 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2192 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 3,470 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Sylveon showing 1753 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Sylveon in Pokemon GO?

Sylveon can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, and trading with other trainers. Walking Sylveon as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.

Q: Can Sylveon be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Sylveon availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Charm Shadow Ball

Same-type attack bonus on Charm. Shadow Ball costs 50 energy for 100 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Sylveon takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Poison1.6× Steel1.6×

Resists

Dragon0.39× Bug0.625× Dark0.625× Fighting0.625×

Base stats

Attack 203

Defense 205

Stamina 216

Stat total: 624
Buddy distance: 5.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 75,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,753 CP

Editor's notes

As a Fairy-type Pokémon, Sylveon takes extra damage from Poison and Steel attacks, while resisting Dragon, Bug, Dark and Fighting.

Knowing that shapes how you use it: lean on its Fairy moves where they hit hard, and bench it against its weaknesses. It caps at 3,470 CP.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Sylveon is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Sylveon moves

3 fast · 6 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Charm Best STAB	Fairy	20	11	1.5s	13.3	7.3
Fairy Wind STAB	Fairy	9	13	1.0s	9	13
Quick Attack	Normal	10	13	1.0s	10	13

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Dazzling Gleam STAB	Fairy	100	50	3.5s	28.6	2.00
Draining Kiss STAB	Fairy	60	50	2.5s	24	1.20
Moonblast STAB	Fairy	130	100	4.0s	32.5	1.30
Shadow Ball Best	Ghost	100	50	3.0s	33.3	2.00
Last Resort Elite	Normal	90	50	3.0s	30	1.80
Psyshock Elite	Psychic	60	33	2.5s	24	1.82

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Charm	Fairy	12	8	2	6.00	4.00
Fairy Wind	Fairy	4	9	1	4.00	9.00
Quick Attack	Normal	5	8	1	5.00	8.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	90	55	1.64	—
Draining Kiss	Fairy	60	55	1.09	—
Moonblast	Fairy	110	60	1.83	Buff / debuff
Shadow Ball	Ghost	100	50	2.00	—
Last Resort	Normal	90	55	1.64	—
Psyshock	Psychic	70	40	1.75	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Charm (13.3 DPS); Fairy Wind builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Last Resort, Psyshock are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Evolution

Eevee

25 Candy

Vaporeon 25 Candy

Jolteon 25 Candy

Flareon 25 Candy Buddy required Daytime only

Espeon 25 Candy Buddy required Nighttime only

Umbreon 25 Candy Mossy Lure Module

Leafeon 25 Candy Glacial Lure Module

Glaceon 25 Candy

Sylveon

Family

Eevee

Vaporeon

Jolteon

Flareon

Espeon

Umbreon

Leafeon

Glaceon

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Raids

Not in raids

Status: Sylveon is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Sylveon

1

Mega LucarioMega Bullet PunchMeteor Mash 29.5DPS 457TDO 2

Shadow MetagrossShadow Bullet PunchMeteor Mash 29.3DPS 549TDO 3

Mega MetagrossMega Bullet PunchMeteor Mash 28.8DPS 820TDO 4

Mega BeedrillMega Poison JabSludge Bomb 27.6DPS 344TDO 5

Mega GengarMega LickSludge Bomb 27.6DPS 440TDO 6

Shadow DialgaShadow Metal ClawIron Head 27.6DPS 516TDO

Counters carrying Poison, Steel moves deal the most damage.

How to get Sylveon

Evolve from: Eevee · 25 Candy
Trading: Can be traded between trainers

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	78	2,653
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	78	2,872
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,717	1,797
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,136	2,236
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,717	1,797
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,298	1,359
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,717	1,797

Is Sylveon good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Sylveon has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Bulk-leaning spread (205 Defense / 216 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	43
Lv 2	136
Lv 3	228
Lv 4	321
Lv 5	414
Lv 6	506
Lv 7	599
Lv 8	691
Lv 9	784
Lv 10	877
Lv 11	964
Lv 12	1,052
Lv 13	1,140

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,227
Lv 15	1,315
Lv 16	1,403
Lv 17	1,490
Lv 18	1,578
Lv 19	1,666
Lv 20	1,753
Lv 21	1,841
Lv 22	1,929
Lv 23	2,017
Lv 24	2,104
Lv 25	2,192
Lv 26	2,280

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,367
Lv 28	2,455
Lv 29	2,543
Lv 30	2,631
Lv 31	2,674
Lv 32	2,718
Lv 33	2,762
Lv 34	2,806
Lv 35	2,850
Lv 36	2,894
Lv 37	2,937
Lv 38	2,981
Lv 39	3,025

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,069
Lv 41	3,108
Lv 42	3,147
Lv 43	3,187
Lv 44	3,226
Lv 45	3,266
Lv 46	3,306
Lv 47	3,347
Lv 48	3,388
Lv 49	3,428
Lv 50	3,470

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0700
Height: 1.00 m
Weight: 23.50 kg
Family forms: 9 released forms
Game ID: V0700_POKEMON_SYLVEON

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Sylveon in Pokemon GO?

Sylveon's best moveset is Charm (fast) with Shadow Ball (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Sylveon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Sylveon takes super effective damage from Poison, Steel-type moves. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fighting, so avoid those types against it.

What is Sylveon's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Sylveon reaches 3,470 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,069 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Sylveon?

A perfect 15/15/15 Sylveon shows 1,753 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,192 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

How do you get Sylveon in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Eevee (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.

Can Sylveon be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Sylveon depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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