Counter guide · Psychic / Flying · Gen V

What beats Sigilyph?

The 5 hardest counters to Sigilyph ranked by type effectiveness, base-stat total, and Speed. Iron Boulder outspeeds and hits for 2× with rock-type STAB.

Sigilyph
No. 561
Sigilyph
Psychic Flying
BST 490 · Speed 97 · Atk 58 · SpA 103

Top 5 counters

  1. #1
    Iron Boulder
    No. 1022
    Iron Boulder
    Rock Psychic
    Hits Sigilyph for 2× via rock-type STAB Takes ½× back from psychic-type STAB Speed: 124 > 97 (outspeeds) Lean: Physical (Atk 120)
  2. #2
    Yveltal
    No. 717
    Yveltal
    Dark Flying
    Hits Sigilyph for 2× via dark-type STAB Takes 1× back from flying-type STAB Speed: 99 > 97 (outspeeds) Lean: Physical (Atk 131)
  3. #3
    Miraidon
    No. 1008
    Miraidon
    Electric Dragon
    Hits Sigilyph for 2× via electric-type STAB Takes 1× back from psychic-type STAB Speed: 135 > 97 (outspeeds) Lean: Special (SpA 135)
  4. #4
    Tyranitar
    No. 248
    Tyranitar
    Rock Dark
    Hits Sigilyph for 2× via rock-type STAB Takes ½× back from flying-type STAB Speed: 61 ≤ 97 (slower) Lean: Physical (Atk 134)
  5. #5
    Stakataka
    No. 805
    Stakataka
    Rock Steel
    Hits Sigilyph for 2× via rock-type STAB Takes ½× back from psychic-type STAB Speed: 13 ≤ 97 (slower) Lean: Physical (Atk 131)

Sigilyph's type weaknesses

How this list is computed

Each candidate is scored on best-STAB damage into Sigilyph, the damage taken back, Speed comparison, base-stat total, and offensive lean (Attack vs Sp. Attack). Candidates that Sigilyph hits super-effectively for 2× or more without taking comparable damage back are filtered out — they die first. Type-immune candidates are excluded entirely.

Counters are theoretical type-chart matchups, not damage calculations. Item, ability, and move-set choices can swing real battles. Use this list as a starting point, not a final answer.