Free switch-ins on Psychic moves make Wo-Chien useful in any team that needs that coverage. Part of the Gen 9 roster. Needs some investment to avoid getting outsped.
Wo-Chien's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Special bulk with Sp. Def doing the heavy lifting. And the slow 1.25M XP grind means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 3 Sp. Def EVs.
The grudge of a person punished for writing the king’s evil deeds upon wooden tablets has clad itself in dead leaves to become a Pokémon.
It drains the life-force from vegetation, causing nearby forests to instantly wither and fields to turn barren.
Wo Chien Weakness
FragileBug, Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, and Fairy-type moves hit Wo Chien for super-effective damage. Bug hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Psychic-type moves can't touch it at all. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Wo Chien's special bulk (base 135 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
A Dark/Grass-type legendary, Wo Chien doesn't evolve or breed. At 570 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own.
How to Evolve
The recommended build leans into Wo Chien's strengths as a defensive wall. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, and max HP and Sp. Def EVs back that up. Tabletsofruin rounds out the package.
Best Build
Best Wo-Chien Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Foul Play
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Wo Chien's Fighting and Normal coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Leaf Storm and Solar Blade for same-type damage.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Wo-Chien waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to South Province (Area One) for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
Best Locations
At 570 BST, Wo-Chien is built different. We rank it B-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a balanced.
Watch for Genesect (Bug), Cinderace (Fire), and Lapras (Ice) when using Wo-Chien. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Genesect is the most dangerous since Bug moves deal 4x damage. Fighting, Poison, Flying, and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 7 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Wo-Chien has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Wo-Chien doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Dark/Grass type with 570 BST.
Tablets Of Ruin lowers Attack of all Pokémon except itself — that's the one you want on Wo-Chien. It's the only ability Wo-Chien has.
Wo-Chien is a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 70 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Wo-Chien can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Since Scarlet & Violet, Wo Chien has appeared in 1 games. Legendary Pokemon like Wo Chien are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
- 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