TL;DR. Sigilyph is a psychic/flying-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 490. They never vary the route they fly, because their memories of guarding an ancient city remain steadfast.
They never vary the route they fly, because their memories of guarding an ancient city remain steadfast.
Stat spread.
Total of 490. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Sigilyph in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Sigilyph reaches 2,550 CP at level 40 and 2,917 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Sigilyph first appeared on February 21, 2025, during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova.
Sigilyph in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Sigilyph across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1100 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Sigilyph.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Sigilyph, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Sigilyph?
Sigilyph is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Sigilyph weak to?
Sigilyph takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Sigilyph resistant to?
Sigilyph is immune to Ground. It also resists Grass, Psychic, Fighting.
Does Sigilyph evolve?
Sigilyph does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Sigilyph from?
Sigilyph was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0561.
What are Sigilyph's base stats?
Sigilyph has HP 72, Attack 58, Defense 80, Special Attack 103, Special Defense 80, and Speed 97. Total base stat total: 490.
What are Sigilyph's abilities?
Sigilyph can have the abilities Wonder Skin, Magic Guard, plus the Hidden Ability Tinted Lens.
Is Sigilyph legendary or mythical?
No. Sigilyph is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Sigilyph's best stat?
Sigilyph's highest base stat is Special Attack at 103, which ranks 53rd of 205 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Sigilyph good?
Sigilyph has a base stat total of 490, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 74th among Psychic-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Sigilyph as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Sigilyph is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Sigilyph vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 205 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Sigilyph | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 72 | 72 | +0 |
| Attack | 58 | 72 | -14 |
| Defense | 80 | 69 | +11 |
| Special Attack | 103 | 79 | +24 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 76 | +4 |
| Speed | 97 | 77 | +20 |
| Total | 490 | 445 | +45 |
Sigilyph appears in 11 games.
Every mainline release where Sigilyph is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Sigilyph.
Every main-series game Sigilyph is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildLake of Outrage, Stony Wilderness, Motostoke Riverbank
- RaidRolling Fields, East Lake Axewell, Motostoke Riverbank, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildUltra Space Wilds (Cliff World)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 10
- WildFriend Safari (Psychic) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildDesert Resort
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildDesert Resort
- WildDesert Resort (N's Pokémon)
- Transferfrom Dream Radar
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield. From HOME it can move into Sword and Shield.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Sigilyph appears in 3 episodes.
From BW064 (2012-01-26) through XY093 (2015-10-22).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Sigilyph partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Sigilyph partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Sigilyph in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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