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Sigilyph is a Psychic and Flying-type Pokemon known for its ancient guardian theme, strong special movepool, useful abilities and unique design. This guide covers Sigilyph’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Sigilyph guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Sigilyph is a Psychic and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. It is often described as the guardian of an ancient city and is known for flying the same route while watching for threats.
Competitive Overview
Sigilyph can be a useful special attacker or utility Pokemon because of its Speed, Special Attack, Psychic and Flying coverage and abilities like Magic Guard and Tinted Lens. It can use offensive sets, support moves and setup options depending on the format.
Sigilyph’s biggest concerns are its weaknesses to Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark-type moves. It can be effective with the right support, but it needs to avoid strong super effective attacks.
Here are the key facts to know about Sigilyph, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Sigilyph
National Dex
#0561
Type
Psychic / Flying
Species
Avianoid Pokemon
Height
4’07” / 1.4 m
140 cm
Weight
30.9 lbs / 14.0 kg
14.0 kg
Abilities
Wonder Skin, Magic Guard, Tinted Lens
Sigilyph has strong Special Attack and good Speed, backed by balanced defensive stats. It is usually best as a special attacker, utility Pokemon or setup option.
Sigilyph has a special movepool built around Psychic, Flying, Fire, Ghost, Grass and support moves. These are some of Sigilyph’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Psychic-type special attack and one of Sigilyph’s main STAB options.
A Flying-type special attack with a chance to make the target flinch.
A Psychic-type attack that becomes stronger after Sigilyph boosts its stats.
A setup move that raises Defense and Special Defense.
A recovery move that helps Sigilyph stay healthy in longer battles.
Raises Special Attack and Special Defense for special attacking sets.
Coverage that helps Sigilyph hit Steel, Bug, Grass and Ice-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.
Sigilyph can learn a deep move pool across different Pokemon games, including Psychic, Flying, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Ice and utility moves. Use the section below to view Sigilyph’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Sigilyph is a Psychic and Flying-type Pokemon. This gives it useful Fighting, Grass and Psychic resistances plus a Ground immunity, but it is weak to Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark-type moves.
Type
Psychic / Flying
Weaknesses
Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark
Resistances
Fighting, Grass and Psychic
Immunity
Ground
Sigilyph’s abilities support its unusual battle style, helping it avoid passive damage, change some accuracy interactions or improve damage against resisted targets.
Makes status moves used against Sigilyph less accurate. This can help it avoid some forms of disruption.
Prevents indirect damage, including damage from weather, poison, burn, entry hazards and recoil from some effects. This is often one of Sigilyph’s most valuable abilities.
The hidden ability doubles the damage of not very effective moves, helping Sigilyph pressure targets that would normally resist its attacks.
Sigilyph does not evolve from or into another Pokemon. Its evolution line contains only Sigilyph.
Single Stage
Does not evolve
Sigilyph’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games it is found in ancient or desert-themed areas, while in others it must be transferred or is not available.
| Game | Where to Find Sigilyph |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Sigilyph had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Sigilyph had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Sigilyph had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Sigilyph |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Sigilyph had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Sigilyph had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Sigilyph had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Sigilyph |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Sigilyph had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Sigilyph had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Sigilyph had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Sigilyph had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Sigilyph had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Sigilyph |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Sigilyph had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Sigilyph had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Sigilyph had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Sigilyph had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Sigilyph had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Sigilyph |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Desert Resort. |
 Pokemon White |
Desert Resort. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Desert Resort. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Desert Resort. |
| Game | Where to Find Sigilyph |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Route 10. |
 Pokemon Y |
Route 10. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Sigilyph |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Ultra Space Wilds. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space Wilds. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Sigilyph |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank and Stony Wilderness. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank and Stony Wilderness. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Sigilyph |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Sigilyph |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Sigilyph. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Sigilyph is a Psychic and Flying-type Pokemon.
Sigilyph is weak to Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark-type moves.
No, Sigilyph does not evolve from or into another Pokemon.
Sigilyph’s abilities are Wonder Skin and Magic Guard. Its hidden ability is Tinted Lens.
Sigilyph’s best moves often include Psychic, Air Slash, Stored Power, Cosmic Power, Roost, Calm Mind, Heat Wave and Shadow Ball.
Sigilyph can be useful as a special attacker, setup Pokemon or utility option because of its movepool, Speed and abilities.
Sigilyph is commonly found in Desert Resort in the Unova games, Route 10 in Pokemon X and Y, Ultra Space Wilds in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon and several Wild Area locations in Sword and Shield.
Yes, Shiny Sigilyph exists in Pokemon games where Sigilyph can be encountered or transferred and shiny hunting is supported.
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