Silcoon
#266 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Silcoon
The best moves for Silcoon are Bug Bite and Struggle when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 5 Pokémon in the Wurmple family. Silcoon evolves from Wurmple which costs 12 Candy, and evolves into Beautifly which costs 50 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Silcoon, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Silcoon is a Bug Pokémon which evolves from Wurmple. It is vulnerable to Flying, Rock and Fire moves. Silcoon's strongest moveset is Bug Bite & Struggle and it has a Max CP of 553. Silcoon evolves into Beautifly.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 60 | |
| Defense | 77 | |
| Stamina | 137 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
237 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
316 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
474 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 553 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 395 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 514 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 0.61 m |
| Weight | 10 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Best moveset for Silcoon
The best moves for Silcoon are Bug Bite and Struggle when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| Poison Sting | 5 | 11.7 | 8.3 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle | 35 | 0 | 15.9 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Silcoon?
Silcoon is a Bug type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Silcoon are:
- Reshiram,
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Chandelure,
- Darmanitan (Standard),
- Volcarona.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare | 100% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Overheat | 93% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Overheat | 89% |
| Chandelure | Fire Spin | Overheat | 89% |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Fire Fang | Overheat | 89% |
| Chandelure | Incinerate | Overheat | 89% |
| Volcarona | Fire Spin | Overheat | 88% |
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 87% |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Incinerate | Overheat | 86% |
| Moltres | Fire Spin | Sky Attack | 86% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Silcoon
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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