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.
Evolution chart
Silcoon changes
- In Generation 3, Silcoon has a base experience yield of 71.
- In Generations 3-7, Silcoon has a base Friendship value of 70.
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.
Moves learnt on evolution
Silcoon learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).
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 Defense | Steel |  | — | — |
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison |  | 15 | 100 |
| 6 | Tackle | Normal | | 40 | 100 |
Silcoon sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal |
 |
 |
 |
 |
— |
 |
— |
| Shiny |
 |
 |
 |
 |
— |
 |
— |
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