#0266 · Gen 3 · 205 BST
Silcoon
A starter-form Bug-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with modest stats. Common ability: Shed Skin.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
125/49/67/40/40/31
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
157/95/117/84/84/73
Abilities
The Pokémon may heal its own status conditions by shedding its skin.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Silcoon
Silcoon is a Bug/None-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with a Base Stat Total of 205. A starter-form Bug-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with modest stats. Common ability: Shed Skin.
Best stat: Defense (55 base)
Silcoon's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 35 base Attack and 15 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Shed Skin
How to use Silcoon competitively
Open the damage calculator with Silcoon selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Silcoon appears in the species dropdown. Drop Silcoon into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0266 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Type | Bug / None |
| Abilities | Shed Skin |
| Base Stat Total | 205 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 50 / 35 / 55 / 25 / 25 / 15 |