Silcoon

Silcoon is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Silcoon has a maximum CP of 626. It is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Silcoon is Bug Bite and Struggle.

Silcoon Stats and Max CP

60 ATK

77 DEF

137 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

626 CP

Lvl 40

553 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

395 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

316 CP

Lvl 15 Research

237 CP

Silcoon's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Silcoon Type Chart

Silcoon takes increased damage from:

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Rock160.0%

Silcoon takes reduced damage from:

Fighting62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ground62.5%

Silcoon best moveset

Bug Bite + Struggle

Bug Bite

Struggle

The best moveset for Silcoon in raids is Bug Bite and Struggle (3.28 DPS, 24.0 TDO).

2 of 2 matches

Data table

1.	Bug Bite	Struggle	2.44	3.28	24.0
2.	Poison Sting	Struggle	2.36	3.16	23.1

Rows per page1–2 of 2

Fast Attacks

Bug Bite560.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 6
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 3

Effects
Bug Bite has no special effects.
See Bug Bite details page ↗
Poison Sting460.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 6
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Poison Sting has no special effects.
See Poison Sting details page ↗

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	3

Damage	4
Energy	6
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Charged Attacks

Struggle3502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 35
Energy 0
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 35
Energy 100

Effects
Struggle has no special effects.
See Struggle details page ↗

Damage	35
Energy	0
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	35
Energy	100

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Silcoon can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Silcoon can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Silcoon CP Chart

At Level 50, Silcoon maxes out at 626 CP. Raid catches are 282 to 316 CP, or 353 to 395 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 211 to 237 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	626 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	211 CP - 237 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	282 CP - 316 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	282 CP - 316 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	353 CP - 395 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Silcoon’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	7 CP	2	24 CP	3	41 CP
4	57 CP	5	74 CP	6	91 CP
7	108 CP	8	124 CP	9	141 CP
10	158 CP	11	174 CP	12	189 CP
13	205 CP	14	221 CP	15	237 CP
16	253 CP	17	269 CP	18	284 CP
19	300 CP	20	316 CP	21	332 CP
22	348 CP	23	364 CP	24	379 CP
25	395 CP	26	411 CP	27	427 CP
28	443 CP	29	459 CP	30	474 CP
31	482 CP	32	490 CP	33	498 CP
34	506 CP	35	514 CP	36	522 CP
37	530 CP	38	538 CP	39	546 CP
40	553 CP	41	560 CP	42	568 CP
43	575 CP	44	582 CP	45	589 CP
46	596 CP	47	604 CP	48	611 CP
49	618 CP	50	626 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Silcoon

Mega Pokémon that boost Silcoon’s Bug-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Silcoon.

Bug

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#266
Height	0.61 m
Weight	10 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Wurmple	12 Candy	Silcoon
Silcoon	50 Candy	Beautifly

Wurmple evolves into Silcoon which costs 12 Candy.
Silcoon evolves into Beautifly which costs 50 Candy.

Silcoon family

Silcoon’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.3 m	0.31 m	0.61 m	0.92 m	1.07 m

Size bounds

Silcoon's height ranges from 0.2989 m to 1.0675 m, with the average being 0.61 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.2989 m1′00″	0.305 m1′00″
XS	0.305 m1′00″	0.4575 m1′06″
M	0.4575 m1′06″	0.7625 m2′06″
XL	0.7625 m2′06″	0.915 m3′00″
XXL	0.915 m3′00″	1.0675 m3′06″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 5%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Silcoon from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Silcoon

Silcoon high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Silcoon. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Silcoon Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Ruby	SILCOON tethers itself to a tree branch using silk to keep from falling. There, this POKéMON hangs quietly while itawaits evolution. It peers out of the silk cocoon through a small hole.
Sapphire	SILCOON was thought to endure hunger and not consume anything before its evolution. However, it is now thoughtthat this POKéMON slakes its thirst by drinking rainwater that collects on its silk.
Emerald	It prepares for evolution using the energy it stored while it was a WURMPLE. It keeps watch over the surroundings with its two eyes.
FireRed, LeafGreen	It conserves its energy by moving as little as possible. It awaits evolution while drinking only a little rainwater.
Diamond	It anchors itself by wrapping twigs with the silk from its body. It motionlessly awaits evolution.
Pearl	It drinks dew that collects on its silk and waits for evolution. Its hard cocoon repels attacks.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	It wraps silk around the branches of a tree. It drinks rainwater on its silk while awaiting evolution.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	Having wrapped silk around the branches of a tree, it quiescently awaits evolution.
X	It wraps silk around the branches of a tree. It drinks rainwater on its silk while awaiting evolution.
Y	It drinks dew that collects on its silk and waits for evolution. Its hard cocoon repels attacks.
Omega Ruby	Silcoon tethers itself to a tree branch using silk to keep from falling. There, this Pokémon hangs quietly while it awaits evolution. It peers out of the silk cocoon through a small hole.
Alpha Sapphire	Silcoon was thought to endure hunger and not consume anything before its evolution. However, it is now thought that this Pokémon slakes its thirst by drinking rainwater that collects on its silk.
Legends: Arceus	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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Silcoon in Pokémon GO?

Silcoon’s best moves are Bug Bite and Struggle, for 3.28 DPS and 24 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Silcoon’s strengths and weaknesses?

Bug-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type moves.

What is Silcoon’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Silcoon tops out at 553 CP at Level 40 and 626 CP at Level 50.

Can Silcoon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Silcoon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Silcoon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Silcoon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Silcoon?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Silcoon: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, and Primal Kyogre.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Bug Bite

Struggle

2.44

3.28

24.0

Poison Sting

Struggle

2.36

3.16

23.1

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	3

Damage

Energy

Damage	4
Energy	6
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Cloudy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage

Energy

Damage	35
Energy	0
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	35
Energy	100

Damage

Energy

100

Max CP

626 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

211 CP - 237 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

282 CP - 316 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

282 CP - 316 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

353 CP - 395 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

7 CP

24 CP

41 CP

57 CP

74 CP

91 CP

108 CP

124 CP

141 CP

158 CP

174 CP

189 CP

205 CP

221 CP

237 CP

253 CP

269 CP

284 CP

300 CP

316 CP

332 CP

348 CP

364 CP

379 CP

395 CP

411 CP

427 CP

443 CP

459 CP

474 CP

482 CP

490 CP

498 CP

506 CP

514 CP

522 CP

530 CP

538 CP

546 CP

553 CP

560 CP

568 CP

575 CP

582 CP

589 CP

596 CP

604 CP

611 CP

618 CP

626 CP

Pokédex Number

#266

Height

0.61 m

Weight

10 kg

Region

Generation 3

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

1 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

300

Additional Move Cost

10000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Wurmple

12 Candy

Silcoon

50 Candy

Beautifly

XXS

XXL

0.3 m

0.31 m

0.61 m

0.92 m

1.07 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.2989 m1′00″

0.305 m1′00″

0.4575 m1′06″

0.7625 m2′06″

0.915 m3′00″

XXL

0.915 m3′00″

1.0675 m3′06″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

Ruby

SILCOON tethers itself to a tree branch using silk to keep from falling. There, this POKéMON hangs quietly while itawaits evolution. It peers out of the silk cocoon through a small hole.

Sapphire

SILCOON was thought to endure hunger and not consume anything before its evolution. However, it is now thoughtthat this POKéMON slakes its thirst by drinking rainwater that collects on its silk.

Emerald

It prepares for evolution using the energy it stored while it was a WURMPLE. It keeps watch over the surroundings with its two eyes.

FireRed, LeafGreen

It conserves its energy by moving as little as possible. It awaits evolution while drinking only a little rainwater.

Diamond

It anchors itself by wrapping twigs with the silk from its body. It motionlessly awaits evolution.

Pearl

It drinks dew that collects on its silk and waits for evolution. Its hard cocoon repels attacks.

Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It wraps silk around the branches of a tree. It drinks rainwater on its silk while awaiting evolution.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Having wrapped silk around the branches of a tree, it quiescently awaits evolution.

It wraps silk around the branches of a tree. It drinks rainwater on its silk while awaiting evolution.

It drinks dew that collects on its silk and waits for evolution. Its hard cocoon repels attacks.

Omega Ruby

Silcoon tethers itself to a tree branch using silk to keep from falling. There, this Pokémon hangs quietly while it awaits evolution. It peers out of the silk cocoon through a small hole.

Alpha Sapphire

Silcoon was thought to endure hunger and not consume anything before its evolution. However, it is now thought that this Pokémon slakes its thirst by drinking rainwater that collects on its silk.

Legends: Arceus

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 Stats and Max CP

Silcoon's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Silcoon Type Chart

Silcoon takes increased damage from:

Silcoon takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Resisted by

Bug

Evolution Chart

Silcoon family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Silcoon

Silcoon high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Silcoon in Pokémon GO?

What are Silcoon’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Silcoon’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Silcoon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Silcoon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Silcoon?

Overview and stats

Silcoon Stats and Max CP

Silcoon's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Silcoon Type Chart

Silcoon takes increased damage from:

Silcoon takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Resisted by

Bug

Evolution Chart

Silcoon family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Silcoon

Silcoon high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Silcoon in Pokémon GO?

What are Silcoon’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Silcoon’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Silcoon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Silcoon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Silcoon?