Sigilyph Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Sigilyph in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Sigilyph
Sigilyph is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 44.100 DPS.
Sigilyph can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Sigilyph is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Ground, Grass-type moves as Sigilyph resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Sigilyph is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (44.100 DPS), Mega Gengar (40.000 DPS), and Regieleki (39.647 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Sigilyph: After defeating Sigilyph, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1420 and 1493 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1766-1858 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Sigilyph from raids will have exactly 1493 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Sigilyph?
The best counter for Sigilyph is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 44.100 DPS. Other top options include Mega Gengar (40.000 DPS) and Regieleki (39.647 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Sigilyph?
Sigilyph can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Sigilyph weak to?
Sigilyph is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Ground, Grass, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Sigilyph be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Sigilyph's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Sigilyph from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Sigilyph from raids will have 1493 CP at level 20, or 1858 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1420. If you see 1493 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Sigilyph worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Sigilyph is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Sigilyph?
For the best moveset for Sigilyph itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Sigilyph stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Sigilyph without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Sigilyph can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (39.647 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (37.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Sigilyph in raids?
Weather boost information for Sigilyph is not currently available. Psychic-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.