Sylveon in Pokémon GO
By Matt · Updated Quick answer
Sylveon is Fairy type, so it's weak to Poison and Steel.
What is Sylveon weak to?
Sylveon is Fairy type, so it takes extra damage from Poison and Steel attacks.
Defending Sylveon 
Fairy
Fairy Hits it hard
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Poison160% damage 1.6× -
Steel160% damage 1.6×
Bounces off
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Dragon39.1% damage -
Bug62.5% damage -
Dark62.5% damage -
Fighting62.5% damage
Leave Dragon, Bug, Dark and Fighting attackers at home: Sylveon resists them, and Dragon barely scratches it.
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FAQ
What is Sylveon weak to in Pokémon GO?
Sylveon is Fairy type. It's weak to Poison and Steel. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark and Fighting.
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