No. 0988
Slither Wing
Paradox Pokémon
Slither Wing is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Flying and 2× weak to Fire, Psychic and Fairy, with a base stat total of 570. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 3.2 m 10′06″
- Weight
- 92 kg 202.8 lbs
- Base stat total
- 570 Higher than 88% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
This Pokémon somewhat resembles an ancient form of Volcarona that was introduced in a dubious magazine.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
BugFightingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 81); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Slither Wing outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
active or Booster Energy used: highest stat is 1.3×, or 1.5× if Speed.
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13.3% of teams · rank #12 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Booster Energy- Ability
- Nature
- Adamant
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fire
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games9.5%
- 1500 weighting10.9%
- 1630 weighting13.3%
- 1760 weighting12.7%
Usage by month
Moves
- Earthquake63.8%
- U-turn62.7%
- Close Combat59.7%
- First Impression52.9%
- Leech Life38.4%
- Flame Charge35.0%
- Bulk Up34.4%
- Flare Blitz28.2%
- Morning Sun8.8%
- Will-O-Wisp6.7%
Items
- Booster Energy35.1%
Choice Scarf20.2%
Assault Vest20.1%
Choice Band10.2%
Heavy-Duty Boots8.8%
Rocky Helmet4.6%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe35.9%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe28.4%
- Adamant 136 Atk / 192 SpD / 180 Spe10.9%
- Impish 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def3.5%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe2.5%
Tera types
- Fire47.5%
- Bug23.7%
- Water14.2%
- Steel5.3%
Common teammates
Latios26.5%
Venusaur24.8%
Heatran23.4%
Arcanine-Hisui23.1%
Greninja22.0%
Ninetales20.4%
Excadrill20.0%
Thundurus-Therian19.4%
Checks & counters
Sinistcha73.3%- Arcanine-Hisui59.7%
Hippowdon62.3%
Skeledirge61.0%
Azumarill64.0%- Thundurus-Therian62.1%
2.6% of teams · rank #56 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heavy-Duty Boots
- Ability
- Nature
- Impish
- EVs
- 248 HP / 176 Def / 84 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fairy
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.7%
- 1500 weighting2.1%
- 1695 weighting2.6%
- 1825 weighting2.0%
Usage by month
Moves
- First Impression96.3%
- U-turn95.6%
- Morning Sun59.0%
- Will-O-Wisp56.6%
- Close Combat36.0%
- Flare Blitz19.6%
- Wild Charge14.5%
- Earthquake11.4%
- Bulk Up3.0%
- Acrobatics2.6%
Items
- Heavy-Duty Boots41.1%
- Assault Vest23.4%
- Rocky Helmet17.1%
- Choice Band13.5%
- Booster Energy2.9%
Sitrus Berry0.8%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Impish 248 HP / 176 Def / 84 Spe23.4%
- Impish 248 HP / 64 Atk / 196 Def14.0%
- Adamant 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Spe12.6%
- Adamant 40 HP / 252 Atk / 216 Spe6.3%
- Impish 252 HP / 28 Atk / 220 Def / 8 Spe5.9%
Tera types
- Fairy27.7%
- Bug21.1%
- Fire19.4%
- Electric12.7%
Common teammates
Walking Wake49.8%
Great Tusk47.3%
Gliscor30.4%
Torkoal30.1%
Dragonite25.9%
Corviknight25.7%
Hatterene25.3%
Weavile24.2%
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Cresselia1.7% of teams · rank #95 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heavy-Duty Boots
- Ability
- Nature
- Adamant
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.2%
- 1500 weighting2.1%
- 1630 weighting1.7%
- 1760 weighting1.6%
Usage by month
Moves
- Earthquake88.3%
- First Impression86.1%
- Close Combat81.1%
- U-turn50.3%
- Flare Blitz29.0%
- Morning Sun24.4%
- Will-O-Wisp18.8%
- Leech Life4.2%
- Bulk Up4.2%
- Wild Charge3.8%
Items
- Heavy-Duty Boots36.1%
Life Orb33.7%- Assault Vest17.7%
Leftovers7.1%
Occa Berry1.5%- Choice Band1.4%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe34.0%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe12.9%
- Jolly 216 Atk / 68 SpD / 224 Spe11.3%
- Careful 252 HP / 24 Atk / 148 SpD / 84 Spe9.6%
- Adamant 88 HP / 252 Atk / 168 Spe6.3%
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Ribombee0.2% of teams · rank #161 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fire
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.4%
- 1500 weighting0.4%
- 1695 weighting0.2%
- 1825 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Close Combat99.6%
- First Impression87.9%
- U-turn71.5%
- Protect35.0%
- Wild Charge31.4%
- Leech Life28.1%
- Flare Blitz15.8%
- Acrobatics11.3%
- High Horsepower6.3%
- Trailblaze6.2%
Items
- Life Orb56.2%
- Assault Vest16.5%
- Booster Energy11.5%
Silver Powder7.4%- Choice Scarf4.8%
Clear Amulet1.6%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe47.9%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe31.5%
- Brave 252 HP / 196 Atk7.4%
- Brave 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def6.6%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe1.4%
Tera types
- Fire45.9%
- Water26.4%
- Bug14.8%
- Dark11.1%
Common teammates
- Torkoal58.6%
- Walking Wake37.6%
Roaring Moon34.2%
Chi-Yu31.8%
Incineroar30.1%
Gardevoir25.5%
Houndstone25.5%
Tyranitar25.5%
0.2% of teams · rank #199 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Assault Vest
- Ability
- Nature
- Adamant
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.4%
- 1500 weighting0.3%
- 1630 weighting0.2%
- 1760 weighting0.3%
Usage by month
Moves
- U-turn96.2%
- Close Combat86.9%
- First Impression85.7%
- Flare Blitz39.5%
- Earthquake23.4%
- Morning Sun17.7%
- Will-O-Wisp13.6%
- Temper Flare9.9%
- Leech Life7.3%
- Flame Charge6.0%
Items
- Assault Vest31.5%
- Choice Band24.8%
- Heavy-Duty Boots17.5%
- Choice Scarf8.8%
Custap Berry5.5%
Protective Pads4.4%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe44.3%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe16.0%
- Lax 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def5.1%
- Adamant 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def3.4%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe3.4%
Common teammates
Charizard-Mega-Y45.1%- Great Tusk44.3%
Raging Bolt30.6%- Torkoal24.0%
- Hatterene20.2%
- Venusaur19.4%
Sandy Shocks12.5%- Gliscor12.2%
0.1% of teams · rank #218 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Booster Energy
- Ability
- Nature
- Adamant
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fire
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.3%
- 1500 weighting0.2%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Close Combat52.9%
- Earthquake52.5%
- Bulk Up46.7%
- Leech Life46.7%
- Flame Charge46.4%
- First Impression44.8%
- U-turn38.1%
- Dual Wingbeat27.8%
- Flare Blitz21.3%
- Wild Charge9.7%
Items
- Booster Energy52.6%
- Life Orb41.2%
- Choice Band5.4%
- Assault Vest0.3%
- Clear Amulet0.2%
Eject Button0.2%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe43.3%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe28.3%
- Adamant 104 HP / 212 Atk / 192 Spe8.4%
- Adamant 160 HP / 252 Atk / 56 Def / 40 Spe8.1%
- Jolly 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spe5.2%
Tera types
- Fire47.4%
- Flying27.9%
- Bug13.0%
- Ground8.1%
Common teammates
Espurr34.6%- Great Tusk31.9%
Ninetales-Alola29.4%- Thundurus-Therian29.4%
Flutter Mane28.5%
Koraidon27.9%
Toxtricity26.0%- Weavile25.6%
Evolution
Slither Wing does not evolve.
Moves
Level up 17
| 1 | Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Bug | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ember10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop. | Spec | 40 | 100% | 35 | |
| 7 | Poison PowderPoisons the target. | Poison | Status | — | 75% | 35 |
| 7 | Stun SporeParalyzes the target. | Grass | Status | — | 75% | 30 |
| 14 | Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Fire | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 21 | Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch. | Normal | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 35 | Morning SunHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 42 | Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 49 | SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| 56 | Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 63 | Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn. | Phys | 40 | 90% | 10 | |
| 70 | First ImpressionNearly always goes first. First turn out only. | Bug | Phys | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 77 | WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 84 | Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 91 | ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM / TR 47
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM12 | Low KickMore power the heavier the target. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM14 | AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item. | Phys | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| TM20 | Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Grass | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Phys | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM38 | Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Fire | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM39 | Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM51 | SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM58 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM59 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TM60 | U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM64 | Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM84 | Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed. | Ground | Phys | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM89 | Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation. | Fighting | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM95 | Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM107 | Will-O-WispBurns the target. | Fire | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM111 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM118 | Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s). | Fire | Spec | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| TM121 | Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target. | Steel | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM134 | ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM147 | Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil. | Electric | Phys | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM149 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM160 | Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain. | Spec | 110 | 70% | 10 | |
| TM162 | Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Bug | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM165 | Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user. | Fire | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM167 | Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM182 | Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Bug | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM185 | Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM186 | High HorsepowerNo additional effect. | Ground | Phys | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| TM189 | Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target. | Fire | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM197 | Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn. | Phys | 40 | 90% | 10 | |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM207 | Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed. | Fire | Phys | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM219 | Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| TM224 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
Egg moves 1
| Egg | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
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Biology
Slither Wing is an ancient Paradox Pokémon, a Pokémon which hails from a different time period than normal Pokémon. It hails from the distant past; such Pokémon are sometimes dubbed "Ancient Pokémon", and the Paradox Pokémon are stated to hail from alternative realities. Slither Wing resembles the Pokémon Volcarona, a moth-like Pokémon.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Pokédex entries
- Paradox Pokémon
- Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
- Color
- Red
- —
This Pokémon somewhat resembles an ancient form of Volcarona that was introduced in a dubious magazine.
VioletThis mysterious Pokémon has some similarities to a creature that an old book introduced as Slither Wing.
Scarlet
Names around the world
- English
- Slither Wing
- Japanese
- チヲハウハネ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Chiwohauhane
- Korean
- 땅을기는날개
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 爬地翅
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 爬地翅
- French
- Rampe-Ailes
- German
- Kriechflügel
- Spanish
- Reptalada
- Italian
- Alirasenti
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- 3 Atk
- 30 ≈3.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 0
- 285
- Slow
Breeding
- Undiscovered
- Genderless
- 50 egg cycles ≈13,005 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.