
| Max CP | 2,917 |
| Generation | Unova (Gen 5) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Sigilyph is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,917 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Sigilyph has base stats of 204 Attack, 167 Defense, and 176 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 547.
Sigilyph can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Windy weather, Sigilyph receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Sigilyph is 5km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash STAB | Flying | 14 | +10 | 11.7 | - | - | - |
| Zen Headbutt STAB | Psychic | 12 | +10 | 10.9 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Psybeam | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ancient Power | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Signal Beam | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sigilyph takes increased damage from these types:
Sigilyph takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Sigilyph in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 2 |
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
| Rock | 295 | 109 | 219 | 3,773 |
| 4 |
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 5 |
| Dark | 285 | 198 | 172 | 4,278 |
| 6 |
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 7 |
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 8 |
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
| 9 |
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 10 |
| Ghost Poison | 261 | 149 | 155 | 3,292 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 22 | 1,496 |
| 2 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 1,499 |
| 4 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 22 | 1,499 |
| 5 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 22 | 1,489 |
| 6 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 1,493 |
| 7 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 1,492 |
| 8 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 1,496 |
| 9 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 22 | 1,495 |
| 10 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 1,499 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 43 | 2,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 44 | 2,494 |
| 3 | 1 | 12 | 15 | 44 | 2,499 |
| 4 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 44 | 2,495 |
| 5 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 45 | 2,500 |
| 6 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 44 | 2,500 |
| 7 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 44 | 2,495 |
| 8 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 45 | 2,500 |
| 9 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 44 | 2,500 |
| 10 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 45 | 2,498 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,186 | 1,093 | 1,457 | 1,821 | 2,550 | 2,891 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,180 | 1,090 | 1,453 | 1,816 | 2,543 | 2,883 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,180 | 1,090 | 1,453 | 1,816 | 2,543 | 2,883 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,164 | 1,082 | 1,442 | 1,803 | 2,524 | 2,862 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,162 | 1,081 | 1,441 | 1,802 | 2,522 | 2,860 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,142 | 1,071 | 1,428 | 1,785 | 2,499 | 2,834 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,121 | 1,060 | 1,414 | 1,767 | 2,474 | 2,806 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,136 | 1,068 | 1,423 | 1,780 | 2,492 | 2,825 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,078 | 1,039 | 1,385 | 1,732 | 2,425 | 2,749 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,872 | 936 | 1,248 | 1,560 | 2,184 | 2,476 |
Important CP values for Sigilyph with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 2,891 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,550 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,385 - 1,457 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,732 - 1,821 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,385 - 1,457 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,039 - 1,093 CP |
Maximum CP for Sigilyph with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 26 | 2,550 |
| 2 | 2,550 | 27 | 2,550 |
| 3 | 2,550 | 28 | 2,550 |
| 4 | 2,550 | 29 | 2,550 |
| 5 | 343 | 30 | 2,186 |
| 6 | 2,550 | 31 | 2,550 |
| 7 | 2,550 | 32 | 2,550 |
| 8 | 2,550 | 33 | 2,550 |
| 9 | 2,550 | 34 | 2,550 |
| 10 | 728 | 35 | 2,368 |
| 11 | 2,550 | 36 | 2,550 |
| 12 | 2,550 | 37 | 2,550 |
| 13 | 2,550 | 38 | 2,550 |
| 14 | 2,550 | 39 | 2,550 |
| 15 | 1,093 | 40 | 2,550 |
| 16 | 2,550 | 41 | 2,550 |
| 17 | 2,550 | 42 | 2,550 |
| 18 | 2,550 | 43 | 2,550 |
| 19 | 2,550 | 44 | 2,550 |
| 20 | 1,457 | 45 | 2,727 |
| 21 | 2,550 | 46 | 2,550 |
| 22 | 2,550 | 47 | 2,550 |
| 23 | 2,550 | 48 | 2,550 |
| 24 | 2,550 | 49 | 2,550 |
| 25 | 1,821 | 50 | 2,891 |
Sigilyph (#561) is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,917 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Sigilyph can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Sigilyph in 2026.
Sigilyph's Attack stat is 204 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Sigilyph a strong damage dealer.
With 167 Defense (Good) and 176 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 547. This gives Sigilyph reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Psychic-type Pokémon, Sigilyph's stat distribution leans toward offense.
The best moveset for Sigilyph depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Air Slash (Fast) with Air Cutter (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Sigilyph has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Sigilyph can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Psychic/Flying typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Ground, Psychic-type threats while being weak to Ghost, Dark, Electric types.
In Ultra League, Sigilyph reaches 2,550 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.
In Master League, Sigilyph faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
As a raid attacker, Sigilyph's effectiveness depends on its typing and 204 Attack stat. It can deal solid damage as a Psychic-type attacker. Best counters against Sigilyph use Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Sigilyph can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Windy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Shiny Sigilyph is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Sigilyph gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,732 - 1,821 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
Q: What is Sigilyph's max CP?
A: 2,891 CP at Level 50, or 2,550 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Sigilyph good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Sigilyph be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Sigilyph is available.
Q: What is Sigilyph weak to?
A: Ghost, Dark, Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Air Slash + Air Cutter for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.