Silcoon

Silcoon is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Pokédex data

National № 0266
Type Bug
Species Cocoon Pokémon
Height 0.6 m (2′00″)
Weight 10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)
Abilities 1. Shed Skin
Local № 0015 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0049 (Diamond/Pearl)
0049 (Platinum)
0015 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0049 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
0019 (Legends: Arceus)

Training

EV yield 2 Defense
Catch rate 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 72
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP 50
210 304
Attack 35
67 185
Defense 55
103 229
Sp. Atk 25
49 163
Sp. Def 25
49 163
Speed 15
31 141
Total 205 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Silcoon.

Evolution chart

Wurmple#0265
Wurmple
Bug
(Level 7, random based on personality)
Silcoon#0266
Silcoon
Bug
(Level 10)
(Level 7, random based on personality)
Cascoon#0268
Cascoon
Bug
(Level 10)
Dustox#0269
Dustox
Bug · Poison

Silcoon changes

Pokédex entries

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.
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.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It conserves its energy by moving as little as possible. It awaits evolution while drinking only a little rainwater.
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.
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 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.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It wraps silk around the branches of a tree. It drinks rainwater on its silk while awaiting 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.
Brilliant Diamond It anchors itself by wrapping twigs with the silk from its body. It motionlessly awaits evolution.
Shining Pearl It drinks dew that collects on its silk while it waits for evolution. Its hard cocoon repels attacks.
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.

Moves learned by Silcoon

Moves learnt by level up

Silcoon learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HardenNormalStatus

Moves learnt on evolution

Silcoon learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HardenNormalStatus

Egg moves

Silcoon does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by TM

Silcoon cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by level up

Silcoon learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
?Iron DefenseSteelStatus
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical 15 100
6TackleNormalPhysical 40 100

Silcoon sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Silcoon sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Silcoon sprite from Diamond & Pearl Silcoon sprite from Black & White Silcoon sprite from X & Y Silcoon sprite from Legends: Arceus
Shiny Silcoon Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Silcoon Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Silcoon Shiny sprite from Black & White Silcoon Shiny sprite from X & Y Silcoon Shiny sprite from Legends: Arceus

Where to find Silcoon

Ruby
Sapphire
Petalburg Woods
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Petalburg Woods
Diamond Route 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks
Pearl Evolve Wurmple
Platinum Route 205, Eterna Forest
HeartGold
SoulSilver
National Park
Black Trade/migrate from another game
White Evolve Wurmple
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Petalburg Woods
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond Eterna Forest, Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern
Shining Pearl Evolve Wurmple
Legends: Arceus The Heartwood, Floaro Gardens
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Silcoon
Japanese カラサリス (Karasalis)
German Schaloko
French Armulys
Italian Silcoon
Spanish Silcoon
Korean 실쿤 (silkun)
Chinese (Simplified) 甲壳茧
Chinese (Traditional) 甲殼繭

 

English Cocoon Pokémon
Japanese さなぎポケモン
German Kokon-Pokémon
French Pokémon Cocon
Italian Pokémon Bozzolo
Spanish Pokémon Capullo
Korean 번데기포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 蛹宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 蛹寶可夢

Name origin

silk
material produced by some insects
cocoon
a pupal casing made by some insects