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No. 0266 · Generation III · Hoenn

Silcoon

The Cocoon Pokémon

TL;DR. Silcoon is a pure bug-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 205. SILCOON tethers itself to a tree branch using silk to keep from falling. There, this POKéMON hangs quietly while it awaits evolution. It peers out of the silk cocoon through a small hole.

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SILCOON tethers itself to a tree branch using silk to keep from falling. There, this POKéMON hangs quietly while it awaits evolution. It peers out of the silk cocoon through a small hole.

Height0.6 m
Weight10.0 kg
AbilitiesShed Skin
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 205. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50
Attack 35
Defense 55
Sp. Attack 25
Sp. Defense 25
Speed 15
Total205
205 base stat total, the 1007th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 82nd among Bug-types.
55 base Defense, Silcoon's strongest stat, ranking 52nd of 92 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Silcoon 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, Silcoon reaches 553 CP at level 40 and 633 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack60
GO Defense77
GO Stamina137
Max CP (L40)553
Max CP (L50)626
Best buddy (L51)633
Raid catch CP 282–316 (L20). Weather boosted 353–395 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Silcoon.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Silcoon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Silcoon?

Silcoon is a pure Bug-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Silcoon weak to?

Silcoon takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Silcoon resistant to?

Silcoon resists Grass, Fighting, Ground. It has no full immunities.

How does Silcoon evolve?

Silcoon evolves from Wurmple (Level 7). Silcoon evolves into Beautifly (Level 10).

What generation is Silcoon from?

Silcoon was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0266.

What are Silcoon's base stats?

Silcoon has HP 50, Attack 35, Defense 55, Special Attack 25, Special Defense 25, and Speed 15. Total base stat total: 205.

What are Silcoon's abilities?

Silcoon can have the ability Shed Skin.

Is Silcoon legendary or mythical?

No. Silcoon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Silcoon's best stat?

Silcoon's highest base stat is Defense at 55, which ranks 52nd of 92 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Silcoon good?

Silcoon has a base stat total of 205, the 1007th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 82nd among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Silcoon as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Silcoon in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Silcoon in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Silcoon in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Silcoon in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Silcoon in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Silcoon 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Silcoon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fire Flying Rock
½× Resists
Grass Fighting Ground
Comparison

Silcoon vs. the average Bug-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 92 Bug-type Pokémon.

Stat Silcoon Bug avg Difference
HP 50 57 -7
Attack 35 68 -33
Defense 55 69 -14
Special Attack 25 57 -32
Special Defense 25 64 -39
Speed 15 60 -45
Total 205 375 -170
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Game appearances

Silcoon appears in 20 games.

Every mainline release where Silcoon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Silcoon in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 5 games have a known habitat.

Diamond
Eterna ForestFloaroma MeadowFuego IronworksSinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CitySinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 206Sinnoh Route 207Sinnoh Route 208Sinnoh Route 209Sinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon TownSinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 211 East Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CitySinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CitySinnoh Route 213Sinnoh Route 214Sinnoh Route 215Sinnoh Route 218Sinnoh Route 221Sinnoh Route 222Valley Windworks
Platinum
Eterna ForestSinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna City
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Petalburg Woods
Pokémon anime

Silcoon appears in 7 episodes.

From AG024 (2003-05-08) through JN022 (2020-04-19).

TCG Pocket appearances

1 Silcoon card across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.