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Silcoon

SilcoonBug
  • rain
Silcoon is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Silcoon is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 553 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bug Bite / Struggle. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

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

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Silcoon PvE Analysis

Silcoon is a pure Bug-type Pokémon with a max CP of 626. It is not useful for PvE, even with its best moveset of Bug Bite and Struggle.

⚔️ Raids

Silcoon actually maxes out at a lower CP than Wurmple, meaning you would be better off using Wurmple. Which is wild!

🛡️ Gyms

There are much better options available.

Silcoon PvP Analysis

Silcoon's best moveset for PvP is Bug Bite and Struggle, but sadly, it is not a particularly useful PvP Pokémon.

🧸 Little Cup

Silcoon only has access to the Charged Move Struggle, making it useless in any kind of battle.

🔵 Great League

At a tiny 626 CP, Silcoon is way too small for the Great League.

🟡 Ultra League

No.

🟣 Master League

No.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Silcoon Type Chart

Silcoon takes increased damage from:Silcoon takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Silcoon takes reduced damage from:Silcoon takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%

Silcoon best moveset

Moves

Bug Bite + Struggle

BugBug Bite
NormalStruggle
Silcoon's best moveset is Bug Bite and Struggle, with 3.28 DPS (damage per second) and 24.0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Partly Cloudy weather.
1.BugBug BiteNormalStruggle2.443.2824.0
2.PoisonPoison StingNormalStruggle2.363.1623.1
1–2 of 2

Fast Attacks

  • BugBug Bite560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy3

    Effects
    Bug Bite has no special effects.
    See Bug Bite details page ↗
  • PoisonPoison Sting460.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Poison Sting
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy9

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

Charged Attacks

  • NormalStruggle3502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Struggle
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage35
    Energy0
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage35
    Energy100

    Effects
    Struggle has no special effects.
    See Struggle details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Silcoon's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Silcoon's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Silcoon has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Silcoon CP Chart

CP Chart

Silcoon reaches a maximum of 553 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 282–316 CP, rising to 353–395 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 211–237 CP.

Max CPMax CP553 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch211 CP - 237 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs282 CP - 316 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids282 CP - 316 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
353 CP - 395 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have 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. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Silcoon Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
17 CP224 CP341 CP
457 CP574 CP691 CP
7108 CP8124 CP9141 CP
10158 CP11174 CP12189 CP
13205 CP14221 CP15237 CP
16253 CP17269 CP18284 CP
19300 CP20316 CP21332 CP
22348 CP23364 CP24379 CP
25395 CP26411 CP27427 CP
28443 CP29459 CP30474 CP
31482 CP32490 CP33498 CP
34506 CP35514 CP36522 CP
37530 CP38538 CP39546 CP
40553 CP41560 CP42568 CP
43575 CP44582 CP45589 CP
46596 CP47604 CP48611 CP
49618 CP50626 CP

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#266
Height0.61 m
Weight10 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
WurmpleWurmple
  • 12 Candy12 Candy
SilcoonSilcoon
SilcoonSilcoon
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
BeautiflyBeautifly
  • Wurmple evolves into Silcoon which costs 12 Candy.
  • Silcoon evolves into Beautifly which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Silcoon

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Silcoon's Bug-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Silcoon.

Bug Bug

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

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.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Silcoon Candy296 Silcoon Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Silcoon Candy10 Silcoon Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Silcoon Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Silcoon Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Silcoon Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Silcoon Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Silcoon Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Silcoon Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Silcoon Candy-

Silcoon Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Silcoon from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Silcoon in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Silcoon family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Silcoon in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

WurmpleWurmple
SilcoonSilcoon
BeautiflyBeautifly
CascoonCascoon
DustoxDustox

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
SilcoonSilcoonSilcoonScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmSilcoonSilcoon
0.3 m0.31 m0.61 m0.92 m1.07 m

Silcoon's height ranges from 0.3 m to 1.07 m, with the average being 0.61 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Silcoon in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.2989 m0.305 m
0′12″1′00″
XS0.305 m0.61 m
1′00″2′00″
M0.4575 m0.7625 m
1′06″2′06″
XL0.7625 m0.915 m
2′06″3′00″
XXL0.915 m1.0675 m
3′00″3′06″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability5.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Silcoon

Silcoon high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Silcoon. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Silcoon Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

SilcoonSilcoonSilcoonSilcoon

Silcoon Pokédex entries

Hoenn
VersionsPokédex entry
RubySILCOON 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.
SapphireSILCOON 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.
EmeraldIt prepares for evolution using the energy it stored while it was a WURMPLE. It keeps watch over the surroundings with its two eyes.
FireRed, LeafGreenIt conserves its energy by moving as little as possible. It awaits evolution while drinking only a little rainwater.
DiamondIt anchors itself by wrapping twigs with the silk from its body. It motionlessly awaits evolution.
PearlIt drinks dew that collects on its silk and waits for evolution. Its hard cocoon repels attacks.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It wraps silk around the branches of a tree. It drinks rainwater on its silk while awaiting evolution.
HeartGold, SoulSilverHaving wrapped silk around the branches of a tree, it quiescently awaits evolution.
XIt wraps silk around the branches of a tree. It drinks rainwater on its silk while awaiting evolution.
YIt drinks dew that collects on its silk and waits for evolution. Its hard cocoon repels attacks.
Omega RubySilcoon 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 SapphireSilcoon 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: ArceusWraps 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 Silcoon’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Bug-type Pokémon, Silcoon is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Silcoon in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Silcoon in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and Struggle. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 3.277 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 24.013.

How does Silcoon perform in Raids?

Silcoon's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Silcoon rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Silcoon's performance as a Bug-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Silcoon?

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

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

Silcoon’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 553 CP 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.