Attack and Sp. Def carry most of Slither Wing's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Attack EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Slither Wing is weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic, and Fairy. Watch out for Flying attacks, those deal 4x damage. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Slither Wing's special bulk (base 105 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Flying |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground, Bug, Dark |
Rillaboom's Wood Hammer hits Slither Wing for 34-41%.
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Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Slither Wing View Rillaboom builds →Wood Hammer34-41% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Slither Wing View Slowking builds →Scald27-32% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Umbreon builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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Slither Wing is a Bug/Fighting type packing 570 total stats. Can't breed it and it doesn't evolve, so what you catch is what you work with. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Slither Wing keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Booster Energy gives it a one-time stat boost from its ability, max Attack and Speed EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and Ground coverage prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Slither Wing best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- U Turn
- Leech Life
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- First Impression
- U Turn
- Flare Blitz
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Slither Wing learns Superpower and Close Combat naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Fire and Flying and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A few locations for Slither Wing with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Slither Wing in Scarlet & Violet
We rate Slither Wing B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 570 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 135 Attack stands out.
Protosynthesis is the go-to ability for Slither Wing. It raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy. It's Slither Wing's only ability.
Base 81 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Slither Wing is a physical attacker with base 135 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
The core moveset is Close Combat, Earthquake, U Turn, and Leechlife. Close Combat leads at 15% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Slither Wing joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1Y
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Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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Emerald - Gen 4Pt
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Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
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