Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Sigilyph
Say it: SI-gi-ly-ph
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Sigilyph is the Avianoid Pokémon — Psychic and Flying. In Pokémon GO it is a Psychic/Flying attacker with Air Slash + Air Cutter / Psybeam. Psychic helps against Fighting and Poison; Flying helps against Grass, Fighting, and Bug. Dark, Ghost, Electric, Ice, and Rock punish it. Catch Sigilyph from the wild, eggs, or events.
Say it: SI-gi-ly-ph
Sigilyph (#561) is a Psychic / Flying Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Psychic/Flying attacker with Air Slash / Zen Headbutt + Air Cutter / Psybeam / Ancient Power / Signal Beam. Against Sigilyph, lead with Dark, Ghost, Electric, Ice, or Rock. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Sigilyph is a Psychic / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0561. Use the Psychic/Flying type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Air Slash + Air Cutter / Psybeam is the usual kit. Low priority versus stronger Psychic types. Shadow Sigilyph is a novelty — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
When Sigilyph is your opponent, Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 204
- Defense
- 167
- Stamina
- 176
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Sigilyph’s always-available TM pool. Air Slash + Air Cutter covers Flying/Psychic niche needs.
Fast
- Air Slash · Standard
Flying energy / default
- Zen Headbutt · Standard
Psychic damage
Charged
- Air Cutter · Standard
Flying nuke
- Psybeam · Standard
Psychic nuke
- Ancient Power · Standard
Rock coverage
- Signal Beam · Standard
Bug coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- air slash
- zen headbutt
Charged
- air cutter
- psybeam
- ancient power
- signal beam
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #741 of 954 · CP 1493
Air Slash + Signal Beam
- Ultra League · rank #519 of 747 · CP 2495
Air Slash + Signal Beam
- Master League · rank #559 of 1023 · CP 2883
Air Slash + Signal Beam
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
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When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.