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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 205. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Wurmple family appeared on January 16, 2020.
- Wurmple
- Silcoon and Cascoon by encounter
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Silcoon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Silcoon appears in 20 games.
Every mainline release where Silcoon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Silcoon.
Every main-series game Silcoon is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldNot in the game
- Brilliant DiamondObtainable
- WildEterna Forest
- WildRoutes 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (Honey Trees)
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern
- Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveWurmple (Level 7)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Floaro Gardens (day), Horseshoe Plains (day) (Alpha), The Heartwood (day), massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveWurmple (Level 7)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildPetalburg Woods
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- EvolveWurmple (Level 7)
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- DiamondObtainable
- WildEterna Forest
- WildRoutes 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (Honey Trees)
- PearlObtainable
- EvolveWurmple (Level 7)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 205, Eterna Forest
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Thursdays)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildPetalburg Woods
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Silcoon appears in 7 episodes.
From AG024 (2003-05-08) through JN022 (2020-04-19).
TCG Pocket appearances
Silcoon in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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