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.
Description
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.
Abilities
Shed Skin
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Technical Specs
has a 24.9% capture chance
has a 33.8% capture chance
has a 41.9% capture chance
Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.
Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.
History across games
See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.
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.
Evolutionary Chain
Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")
These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:
Bases from Silcoon
Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.
When attacking
Damage dealt by Silcoon’s Types against each opposing Type.
Super effective
Deals increased damage.
Not very effective
Deals reduced damage.
No effect
Does not deal damage.
No Types in this relation.
When defending
Damage received by Silcoon based on its combination of Types.
Weak to
Receives increased damage.
Resists
Receives reduced damage.
Immune to
Receives no damage.
No Types in this relation.
Moves
Learning by game
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Learning by game
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Learning by game
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Learning by game
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Learning by game
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Learning by game
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Learning by game
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Learning by game
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