Silcoon Best Moveset
Bug cocoon stage at 35 Attack and 15 Speed. The moveset has nothing to offer. Evolve to Beautifly for 100 Sp. Atk and Bug/Flying TermStab that at least has special power.
Silcoon was a niche pick at best in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald), rarely seen in standard play. This was Silcoon's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran shed skin with Nothing, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Silcoon best EVs are Attack
Utility Moveset
- Harden
- Harden
Silcoon was a niche pick at best in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum), rarely seen in standard play. Silcoon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran shed skin with Nothing, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Bug Bite
- String Shot
- Harden
- Iron Defense
Silcoon was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. Silcoon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran shed skin with Eviolite, favoring a Naughty nature.
Utility Moveset
- Bug Bite
- Electroweb
- Electroweb
- Iron Defense
Silcoon was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Silcoon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran shed skin with Eviolite, favoring a Hardy nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Iron Defense
- Bug Bite
- Electroweb
- Electroweb
Silcoon was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Silcoon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran shed skin with Eviolite, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Iron Defense
- Electroweb
- Harden
- Bug Bite
Silcoon Weakness
Type-wise, Silcoon takes extra damage from Fire, Flying, and Rock. Silcoon's physical bulk (base 55 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
What is Silcoon Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Silcoon
Arcanine can KO Silcoon with Flare Blitz (235-276%). Terrakion threatens a KO with Stone Edge (219-258%).
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Silcoon View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed52-61% Flare Blitz 2x235-276%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Silcoon View Terrakion builds →Close Combat66-77% Stone Edge 2x219-258%KO Earthquake36-43% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
Wurmple can evolve into Silcoon and Cascoon. Silcoon sits before the split, so check the evolution methods below to pick your path. Defense has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 190 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Silcoon to get Wurmple eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
How to Get Silcoon
decent spawn rates for Silcoon across 2 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Silcoon in PLA
The path to Silcoon starts with Wurmple at Lv. 2-32 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch WurmpleFloaro GardensLv.2-6GrassRate 15%Horseshoe PlainsLv.2-6GrassRate 15%The HeartwoodLv.3-6GrassRate 15%
Step 2Silcoon ✓Floaro GardensLv.5-7GrassRate 15%DayThe HeartwoodLv.7-9GrassRate 15%Dayor evolve from Wurmple (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into BeautiflyThe HeartwoodLv.13-16GrassRate 15%DayGrueling GroveLv.15-18GrassRate 15%DayFloaro GardensLv.18-22GrassRate 15%DayVeilstone CapeLv.29-32GrassRate 15%Dayor evolve from Silcoon (Step 2)
decent spawn rates across 5 locations for Silcoon in early-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Silcoon in BDSP
The path to Silcoon starts with Wurmple at Lv. 10-51 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch WurmpleEterna ForestLv.10-11GrassRate 30%Morning/dayEterna ForestLv.10GrassRate 20%NightGrassland CaveLv.16-20CaveRiverbank CaveLv.16-20CaveStill-Water CavernLv.16-20CaveSunlit CavernLv.16-20Cave
Step 2Silcoon ✓Eterna ForestLv.10GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 20%Grassland CaveLv.16-20CaveBrilliant DiamondRiverbank CaveLv.16-20CaveBrilliant DiamondStill-Water CavernLv.16-20CaveBrilliant DiamondSunlit CavernLv.16-20CaveBrilliant Diamondor evolve from Wurmple (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into BeautiflyEterna ForestLv.12GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 2%Route 224Lv.23GrassRate 5%Route 230Lv.51GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 10%or evolve from Silcoon (Step 2)
Silcoon can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Wurmple from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Diamond & Pearl and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Silcoon in USUM
Step 1Obtain WurmpleLATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 101. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Route 101. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Honey tree · Route 208. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Silcoon ✓
Step 3Evolve into Beautifly
Silcoon can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Wurmple from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Diamond & Pearl and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Silcoon in SM
- Step 1Obtain WurmpleBREEDINGAvailableLeave Silcoon with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Wurmple egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 101. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Route 101. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Honey tree · Route 208. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Silcoon ✓
- Step 3Evolve into Beautifly
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Silcoon's spread. It leans mixed with Defense out front. And you'll get 2 Defense EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
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.
Silcoon Guide
For a casual playthrough, Silcoon works as a placeholder. Bug coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Cascoon. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Silcoon appears in 14 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves