silcoon

Silcoon is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Bug

Abilities:

• Shed Skin: May heal its own status conditions.

Physical Characteristics:

• Silcoon is a small, cocoon-like Pokémon that resembles a tightly woven ball of silk.
• It has a white, spherical body with a slightly rough texture due to its silk fibers.
• Its face features two simple, oval-shaped eyes that are often depicted as red.
• The surface of its silk cocoon may have a few small, sharp spikes.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Silcoon is commonly found in forests and wooded areas, often attached to tree branches.
• It remains motionless and camouflaged, relying on its silk for protection against predators.
• During this stage, Silcoon is in a dormant state, conserving energy as it prepares to evolve.
• It is known to be patient, enduring this phase silently and steadfastly.

In Battle:

• Silcoon is primarily defensive, relying on its hard silk shell to withstand attacks.
• It doesn't possess a wide range of attacking moves, but it can use Harden to boost its defense.
• Because of its limited mobility and attack options, it is generally used as a strategic pivot in battle to evolve into its next form.
• Silcoon's main role is to withstand attacks until it evolves into Beautifly.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Wurmple at level 7.
• Evolves into Beautifly starting at level 10.
• The evolution path from Wurmple depends on its personality value, with Silcoon being one of the possible forms.

Interesting Facts:

• Silcoon's silk is said to be softer and more durable than cotton, making it highly sought after in the Pokémon world for crafting.
• Despite its passive nature, Silcoon is a crucial stage in the evolution process, showcasing the transition from a simple caterpillar to a vibrant butterfly.
• It is often used by trainers as an example of patience and the rewards of enduring hardship for future growth.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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.
• 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.
• Firered: It conserves its energy by moving as little as possible. It awaits evolution while drinking only a little rainwater.
• Leafgreen: It conserves its energy by moving as little as possible. It awaits evolution while drinking only a little rainwater.
• 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: Having wrapped silk around the branches of a tree, it quiescently awaits evolution.
• Soulsilver: Having wrapped silk around the branches of a tree, it quiescently awaits evolution.
• Black: It wraps silk around the branches of a tree. It drinks rainwater on its silk while awaiting evolution.
• White: It wraps silk around the branches of a tree. It drinks rainwater on its silk while awaiting evolution.
• Black-2: It wraps silk around the branches of a tree. It drinks rainwater on its silk while awaiting evolution.
• 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.
• 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.