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NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0266

Silcoon

Bug

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.

Category
Cocoon Pokémon
Height
0.6 m
Weight
10 kg
Generation
III
Abilities
Shed Skin

Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

SilcoonCocoon Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.
50
AttackStrength of physical moves.
35
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
55
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
25
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
25
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
15
Base stat total 205

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Fire
×2
Flying
×2
Rock
×2

Resists

Grass
×0.5
Fighting
×0.5
Ground
×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

TacklePhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 6
Poison StingPhysical · PoisonPower 15Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 1
String ShotStatus · BugPower —Accuracy 95%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
HardenStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 7
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 7
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 7
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 7
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 7
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 7
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 7
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 7
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 7
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 7
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 7
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 7
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 0
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 0
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 0
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Iron DefenseStatus · SteelPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 0
Bug BitePhysical · BugPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
ElectrowebSpecial · ElectricPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Ruby

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.

Sapphire

SILCOON was thought to endure hunger and not consume anything before its evolution. However, it is now thought that this POKéMON slakes its thirst by drinking rainwater that collects on its silk.

Emerald

It prepares for evolution using the energy it stored while it was a WURMPLE. It keeps watch over the surroundings with its two eyes.

Firered · Leafgreen

It conserves its energy by moving as little as possible. It awaits evolution while drinking only a little rainwater.

Diamond

It anchors itself by wrapping twigs with the silk from its body. It motionlessly awaits evolution.

Pearl · Y

It drinks dew that collects on its silk and waits for evolution. Its hard cocoon repels attacks.

Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X

It wraps silk around the branches of a tree. It drinks rainwater on its silk while awaiting evolution.

Heartgold · Soulsilver

Having wrapped silk around the branches of a tree, it quiescently awaits evolution.

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

Silcoon was thought to endure hunger and not consume anything before its evolution. However, it is now thought that this Pokémon slakes its thirst by drinking rainwater that collects on its silk.

Legends Arceus

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.

POKÉMON TCG

Silcoon trading cards

10 cards

Browse cards featuring Silcoon. Select a card to view its details without leaving the Pokédex.

Card data and images: TCGdex.

Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12