Type matchups
Damage Silcoon takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug type, Silcoon has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 22 other Pokémon share the Bug typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 35
- Defense
- 55
- Sp. Atk
- 25
- Sp. Def
- 25
- Speed
- 15
- Total
- 205
Silcoon has a base stat total of 205, higher than 1% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (55). With Attack (35) well above Sp. Atk (25), it works best as a physical attacker. At 15 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 55 Defense and 25 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Silcoon's only ability is Shed Skin.
How to beat Silcoon
Silcoon takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Galarian Zapdos hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Silcoon is the middle stage of its line (Wurmple → Silcoon or Cascoon → Beautifly or Dustox): it evolves from Wurmple and into Beautifly or Dustox.
Best counters to Silcoon
Other Bug Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Silcoon weak to?
As a Bug type, Silcoon takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
What is Silcoon resistant to?
Silcoon resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.
What are the best counters to Silcoon?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Galarian Zapdos, which hit Silcoon with super-effective attacks.