Flying is a dangerous matchup for Slither Wing — quadruple damage means one hit can end things. Known as the Paradox Pokemon. Built to hit on the physical side.
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 Weakness
VulnerableSlither Wing is weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic, and Fairy-type moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Slither Wing Moveset
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- U Turn
- Leech Life
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
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.
Slither Wing doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Bug/Fighting-type Pokemon with strong stats at 570 BST — no evolution needed.
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.
Slither Wing can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Slither Wing joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 1 generation of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A