Silcoon
Bug-type, Generation 3. Evolves into Beautifly for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bug Bite Struggle
Same-type attack bonus on Bug Bite.
Type effectiveness
Damage Silcoon takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 274
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 316 CP
Silcoon moves
2 fast · 1 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite Best STAB | Bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle Best | Normal | 35 | 0 | 2.0s | 17.5 | — |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle | Normal | 35 | 100 | 0.35 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Silcoon is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Silcoon
How to get Silcoon
- Evolve from
- Wurmple · 12 Candy
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 11 | 478 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 11 | 518 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 289 | 324 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 360 | 403 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 289 | 324 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 218 | 245 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 289 | 324 |
Is Silcoon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Silcoon has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (77 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 24 |
| Lv 3 | 41 |
| Lv 4 | 57 |
| Lv 5 | 74 |
| Lv 6 | 91 |
| Lv 7 | 108 |
| Lv 8 | 124 |
| Lv 9 | 141 |
| Lv 10 | 158 |
| Lv 11 | 174 |
| Lv 12 | 189 |
| Lv 13 | 205 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 221 |
| Lv 15 | 237 |
| Lv 16 | 253 |
| Lv 17 | 269 |
| Lv 18 | 284 |
| Lv 19 | 300 |
| Lv 20 | 316 |
| Lv 21 | 332 |
| Lv 22 | 348 |
| Lv 23 | 364 |
| Lv 24 | 379 |
| Lv 25 | 395 |
| Lv 26 | 411 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 427 |
| Lv 28 | 443 |
| Lv 29 | 459 |
| Lv 30 | 474 |
| Lv 31 | 482 |
| Lv 32 | 490 |
| Lv 33 | 498 |
| Lv 34 | 506 |
| Lv 35 | 514 |
| Lv 36 | 522 |
| Lv 37 | 530 |
| Lv 38 | 538 |
| Lv 39 | 546 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 553 |
| Lv 41 | 560 |
| Lv 42 | 568 |
| Lv 43 | 575 |
| Lv 44 | 582 |
| Lv 45 | 589 |
| Lv 46 | 596 |
| Lv 47 | 604 |
| Lv 48 | 611 |
| Lv 49 | 618 |
| Lv 50 | 626 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0266
- Height
- 0.61 m
- Weight
- 10.00 kg
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0266_POKEMON_SILCOON
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Silcoon in Pokemon GO?
Silcoon's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with Struggle (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Silcoon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Silcoon takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Silcoon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Silcoon reaches 626 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 553 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Silcoon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Silcoon shows 316 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 395 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Silcoon in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Wurmple (12 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Silcoon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Silcoon depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.