Sigilyph (Pokémon)

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Sigilyph Avianoid Pokémon シンボラー Symboler #561 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Psychic Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Wonder Skin or Magic Guard Cacophony Cacophony Tinted Lens Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Flying Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 4'07" 1.4 m Sigilyph 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 30.9 lbs. 14.0 kg Sigilyph 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 172	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Sigilyph 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Black	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Sigilyph (Japanese: シンボラー Symboler) is a dual-type Psychic/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Sigilyph is a spherical Pokémon, possessing two cyan eyes with a third on a black appendage on top of its head. Sigilyph has a pair of wings and a tail that are yellow with blue and red stripes on each of the "feathers", two black-colored three-toed "feet", and two small spikes at its base. Sigilyph will use its psychic powers to attack anyone who invades its territory. Due to it retaining memories from when it guarded an ancient city, it apparently flies along the same route constantly.

In the anime

Sigilyph in the anime

In the main series

Major appearances

Sigilyph made its debut in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram, appearing under the ownership of Damon. He used its power to activate the energy harnessed by the Solosis and Duosion in the Sword of the Vale so he could lift it into the sky. A wild Sigilyph also appeared in the film's World of Pokémon intro, while several more Sigilyph were seen in the Sword of the Vale in the flashback scene to one thousand years prior.

A Sigilyph appeared in Explorers of the Hero's Ruin! as one of the guardians of the Hero's Ruin.

A Sigilyph appeared in Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!, under the ownership of Carrie which she used to attack Professor Sycamore and his assistants, Sophie and Cosette. Sigilyph was also used in a battle against Ash believing they were a threat that endangered Kalos.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW064 Sigilyph Ash's Pokédex Sigilyph, the Avianoid Pokémon. Sigilyph keeps enemies from invading its territory with its Psychic powers and was the guardian of cities long ago.

In Pokémon Generations

Sigilyph in Pokémon Generations

Sigilyph appeared in The Uprising under the ownership of some Team Plasma Grunts.

In the manga

Sigilyph in Pokémon RéBURST.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A Sigilyph was among several Pokémon attracted to Alder's wrestling match with his Bouffalant in Nimbasa City in A New Perspective.

A Trainer's Sigilyph appeared in Drawing Bridges.

A Sigilyph appears under the ownership of an unknown Trainer in The Transfer Student where it battled with Whitley's Foongy.

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga‎

A Sigilyph appears as a Burst form of Sabin.

Movie adaptations

Damon's Sigilyph appears in the manga adaptation of White—Victini and Zekrom. It is used by its trainer to trap Victini inside the Sword of the Vale.

In the TCG

Main article: Sigilyph (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black They never vary the route they fly, because their memories of guarding an ancient city remain steadfast. White The guardians of an ancient city, they use their psychic power to attack enemies that invade their territory. Black 2 The guardians of an ancient city, they always fly the same route while keeping watch for invaders. White 2
Generation VI X The guardians of an ancient city, they use their psychic power to attack enemies that invade their territory. Y The guardians of an ancient city, they always fly the same route while keeping watch for invaders. Omega Ruby The guardians of an ancient city, they use their psychic power to attack enemies that invade their territory. Alpha Sapphire The guardians of an ancient city, they always fly the same route while keeping watch for invaders.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Desert Resort Black 2 White 2 Desert Resort Desert Resort (N's Pokémon) Transfer from Dream Radar Dream World Windswept Sky*
Generation VI X Y Route 10, Friend Safari (Psychic) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Desert: Rugged Flats, Tower: All* PokéPark 2 Wish Park Rumble U Vehicle Gallery: A Flowing Desert (Boss)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Dragon Hill: Stage 2 Shuffle Event: The Daily Pokémon (#2) Rumble World Fairy Land: Guardian's Peak (All Areas, Entrance Boss), Legend Terrain: Meteorite Parkland (Special)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 72		132 - 179	254 - 348
Attack: 58		56 - 121	108 - 236
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 103		97 - 170	189 - 335
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 97		91 - 163	179 - 322
Total: 490	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35 011 Miracle Eye Psychic Status 0000— ——% 40 044 Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000— 06060% 20 088 Psywave Psychic Special 0000— 100100% 15 1111 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— ——% 15 1414 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 1818 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 2121 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 09595% 25 2424 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 2828 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 3131 Synchronoise Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10 3434 Mirror Move Flying Status 0000— ——% 20 3838 Gravity Psychic Status 0000— ——% 5 4141 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 4444 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 4848 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 5050 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 09090% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sigilyph Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sigilyph Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM03 TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM19 TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM23 TM23 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM51 TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM76 TM76 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM91 TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM92 TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM97 TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM99 TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sigilyph Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sigilyph Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5 Future Sight Psychic Special 120 100% 10 Psycho Shift Psychic Status — 100% 10 Roost Flying Status — —% 10 Skill Swap‡ Psychic Status — —% 10 Steel Wing Steel Physical 70 90% 25 Stored Power Psychic Special 20 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sigilyph in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Sigilyph in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sigilyph Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sigilyph Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Sigilyph can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Sigilyph cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sigilyph Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sigilyph Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: Until he met Darkrai and Reuniclus, he had been wandering around Wish Park and searching for friends he could talk to about this world's history and future.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Psychic Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Psychic Attack Power: 60 - 92 3 #165 Barrier Bash Removes one barrier-type disruption without fail.

Evolution

Unevolved Sigilyph  Psychic  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Sigilyph images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Sigilyph is the only Pokémon that can have the Ability Wonder Skin which does not have it as a Hidden Ability.

Origin

Sigilyph appears to have been inspired by the Nazca Lines, specifically the avian figures, and kachina dolls. Like Sigilyph, the Nazca Lines are found in a desert. It also resembles a wind chime.

Name origin

Sigilyph is a combination of sigil and glyph. It may also draw its name from "sylph", which was a spirit of the air according to folklore.

Symboler may be a combination of symbol and bora or Ra.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese シンボラー Symboler From symbol and bora or Ra French Cryptéro From Cryptogram and ptero Spanish Sigilyph Same as English name German Symvolara From Symbol and volare Italian Sigilyph Same as English name Korean 심보러 Symboler Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 象徵鳥 / 象征鸟 Xiàngzhēngniǎo Literally "Symbol bird" Cantonese Chinese

More languages Russian Сигилифф Sigiliff Transcription of English name

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