Silcoon

No. 0266

Type: Bug

Wraps itself in thin strings of silk while it stores energy for evolution. It can't extend its limbs and its movement is slow, but its eyes keep a sharp lookout—Silcoon is always on guard.

Base stats

HP50
Attack35
Defense55
Sp. Attack25
Sp. Defense25
Speed15

Total 205

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Ground — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Rock — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Flying) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Water — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Electric — Covers 1 weakness (Flying) — Electroweb
  • Fighting — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Grass — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Speed control
Ability
Shed Skin
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Lax
EVs
252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moves
Electroweb, Bug Bite, Harden

Frequently asked questions

What type is Silcoon?
Silcoon is a Bug type Pokémon.
What are Silcoon's base stats?
HP 50, Attack 35, Defense 55, Sp. Attack 25, Sp. Defense 25, Speed 15. That is a base stat total of 205.
What is Silcoon weak to?
Silcoon takes extra damage from Fire, Flying and Rock moves.
What abilities does Silcoon have?
Silcoon can have Shed Skin.
How do you get Silcoon?
Silcoon evolves from Wurmple: level 7.
What does Silcoon evolve into?
Silcoon evolves into Beautifly.
What moves does Silcoon learn?
Silcoon learns 3 moves by levelling up and 0 by TM.