Silcoon (Japanese: カラサリス, Hepburn: Karasarisu) (sill-COON[1]) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III and one of the two evolved forms of Wurmple.
Silcoon evolves from Wurmple starting at level 7 and evolves into Beautifly starting at 10.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Silcoon is a small, ovular, fuzzy pupal Pokémon wrapped in soft silky fibers. The silk covering its ovular body is pure white, and it has spikes protruding from every side. It has two round red eyes protruding from beneath the mass of fluffy silk on its face.
Behavior[]
Because it is in a pupal form, encased in a silky chrysalis, Silcoon barely moves. It tethers itself to tree branches to keep itself from falling and silently waits for its evolution into Beautifly.
Game data[]
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
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
Beautifly has a long mouth like a coiled needle, which is very convenient for collecting pollen from flowers. This Pokémon rides the spring winds as it flits around gathering pollen.
- 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.
Game locations[]
| Locations | ||
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| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Ruby and Sapphire | Petalburg Woods | Uncommon |
| FireRed and LeafGreen | Trade | None |
| Emerald | Petalburg Woods | Uncommon |
| Diamond and Pearl | Eterna Forest, Honey trees (Diamond only) | Common |
| Platinum | Eterna Forest | Uncommon |
| HeartGold and SoulSilver | Bug-Catching Contest (after obtaining National Pokédex) | Unknown |
| Black and White | Evolve Wurmple (White only) | None |
| Black 2 and White 2 | Trade | None |
| X and Y | Evolve Wurmple | None |
| Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Petalburg Woods | Uncommon |
| Sun and Moon | Trade | None |
| Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon | Trade | None |
| Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! | Unobtainable | None |
| Sword and Shield | Unobtainable | None |
| Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl | Eterna Forest, Honey trees, Grassland Caves (Brilliant Diamond only) | Uncommon |
Side game locations[]
| Locations | |
|---|---|
| Game(s) | Area(s) |
| Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire | Petalburg Forest |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 15 Endless Level 17 Forever Level 17 Mr. Who's Den |
| Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Sinister Woods (4F-6F) |
| Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F) Lush Prairie (1F-5F) |
| Pokémon Ranger | Olive Jungle |
Stats[]
| Stats | |
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| Defense | |
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| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 151
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Type effectiveness[]
| Damage taken | Types | |
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None | |
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None | |
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None | |
| Note: If a type is not listed, it means it does normal damage to the Pokémon. | ||
Learnset[]
By leveling up[]
| Generation VII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Evo. | Harden | 
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Status | — | —% | 30 |
| 1 | Harden |
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Status | — | —% | 30 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By tutoring[]
| Generation VII | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| USUM | Bug Bite | 
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| USUM | Electroweb | 
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Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| USUM | Iron Defense | 
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Status | — | —% | 15 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By leveling up[]
| Generation VI | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Harden |
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Status | — | —% | 30 |
| 7 | Harden |
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Status | — | —% | 30 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By tutoring[]
| Generation VI | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| ORAS | Bug Bite |
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| ORAS | Electroweb |
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Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| ORAS | Iron Defense |
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Status | — | —% | 15 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By leveling up[]
| Generation V | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Harden |
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Status | — | —% | 30 |
| 7 | Harden |
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Status | — | —% | 30 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By tutoring[]
| Generation V | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| B2W2 | Bug Bite |
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| B2W2 | Electroweb |
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Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| B2W2 | Iron Defense |
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Status | — | —% | 15 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By leveling up[]
| Generation IV | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Harden |
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Status | — | —% | 30 |
| 7 | Harden |
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Status | — | —% | 30 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By tutoring[]
| Generation IV | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| HGSS | Bug Bite |
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Pt / HGSS | Iron Defense |
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Status | — | —% | 15 |
| HGSS | String Shot |
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Status | — | 95% | 40 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
Sprites[]
Appearances[]
Anime[]
May's Silcoon.
May's Beautifly used to be a Silcoon. Silcoon helped May in the episode Mudkip Mission when it used its String Shot to climb a cliff.
Trivia[]
Origin[]
Silcoon is based on a chrysalis (as it evolves into Beautifly, a butterfly-based Pokémon).
Etymology[]
Silcoon's name is derived from the words "silk" and "cocoon" (despite the fact that moths form cocoons, and butterflies form chrysalises).
Gallery[]
See also[]
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 338. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.