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Silcoon: Weakness, Best Moveset & Builds
BugIllegal
Silcoon is a balanced Pokémon, led by its Defense (55) and HP (50), with a base stat total of 205.
Build a team with SilcoonWhat is Silcoon weak to?
How much damage Silcoon takes from each attacking type.
Silcoon takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground.
Best moveset for Silcoon
Silcoon has no significant ranked usage this month, so here are its strongest attacking options by type coverage:
- Bug BiteBug60
- ElectrowebElectric55
- SnoreNormal50
- Poison StingPoison15
Best nature for Silcoon
Careful or Bold. Silcoon's mixed stats mean the best nature depends on the set: boost whichever defense or attacking stat your build leans on.
Abilities
- Shed SkinThis Pokemon has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn.
Evolution line
Wurmple
Cascoon
Beautifly
DustoxFull learnset (6 moves; tap to expand)
Silcoon is not obtainable in Scarlet/Violet, so this is its National Dex movepool.
| Move | Type | Power | Acc. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100% | Physical |
| Electroweb | Electric | 55 | 95% | Special |
| Snore | Normal | 50 | 100% | Special |
| Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100% | Physical |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100% | Physical |
| String Shot | Bug | - | 95% | Status |