No. 1001
Wo-Chien
Ruinous Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Wo-Chien is a Dark/Grass-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Bug and 2× weak to Fighting, Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice and Fairy, with a base stat total of 570. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1.5 m 4′11″
- Weight
- 74.2 kg 163.6 lbs
- Base stat total
- 570 Higher than 88% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
It drains the life-force from vegetation, causing nearby forests to instantly wither and fields to turn barren.
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 SpD.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
DarkGrassshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 4 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 70); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Wo-Chien outspeeds 13 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
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 Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 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
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 Pokémon without this Ability have their Attack multiplied by 0.75.
Everything about Tablets of Ruin →
Competitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
2.5% of teams · rank #58 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Leftovers- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
- Tera Type
- Poison
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.7%
- 1500 weighting2.5%
- 1630 weighting2.5%
- 1760 weighting3.4%
Usage by month
Moves
- Leech Seed67.7%
- Knock Off65.7%
- Protect65.1%
- Ruination46.3%
- Giga Drain42.1%
- Foul Play26.1%
- Dark Pulse23.3%
- Pollen Puff23.3%
- Rest10.3%
- Sleep Talk10.3%
Items
- Leftovers72.2%
Assault Vest17.5%
Choice Specs5.8%
Heavy-Duty Boots4.4%
Choice Scarf0%
Eject Pack0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD17.5%
- Bold 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe16.6%
- Careful 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD12.0%
- Careful 252 HP / 240 SpD / 16 Spe9.9%
- Careful 252 HP / 40 Def / 4 SpD / 212 Spe8.7%
Tera types
- Poison75.8%
- Ghost12.7%
- Fairy6.7%
- Dark4.6%
Munkidori
Swampert
Flamigo
Bronzong
Copperajah
Vaporeon
Gligar
Tsareena2.0% of teams · rank #68 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Careful
- EVs
- 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
- Tera Type
- Poison
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.0%
- 1500 weighting2.1%
- 1630 weighting2.0%
- 1760 weighting2.0%
Usage by month
Moves
- Leech Seed99.5%
- Knock Off97.0%
- Protect75.7%
- Foul Play61.5%
- Rest22.0%
- Sleep Talk18.5%
- Ruination11.3%
- Giga Drain8.0%
- Mean Look3.5%
- Taunt1.7%
Items
- Leftovers78.8%
- Heavy-Duty Boots21.2%
Sitrus Berry0%
Rocky Helmet0%
Wiki Berry0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Careful 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD62.6%
- Careful 252 HP / 80 Def / 176 SpD9.3%
- Careful 252 HP / 120 SpD / 136 Spe9.1%
- Calm 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD5.6%
- Careful 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe2.9%
Tera types
- Poison72.9%
- Ghost13.1%
- Dragon10.4%
- Fairy2.3%
Noivern
Quagsire
Gastrodon
Registeel
Jirachi
Entei
Gardevoir
Krookodile0.9% of teams · rank #78 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Calm
- EVs
- 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
- Tera Type
- Poison
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.4%
- 1500 weighting0.5%
- 1630 weighting0.9%
- 1760 weighting0.7%
Usage by month
Moves
- Leech Seed99.8%
- Protect96.6%
- Ruination93.9%
- Foul Play81.5%
- Knock Off15.7%
- Taunt3.2%
- Snarl1.7%
- Giga Drain1.6%
- Stun Spore1.5%
- Hex1.0%
Items
- Leftovers97.4%
- Heavy-Duty Boots1.8%
Big Root0.5%- Assault Vest0.1%
- Rocky Helmet0.1%
Light Clay0.1%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Calm 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD54.7%
- Calm 252 HP / 16 Def / 240 SpD17.1%
- Calm 252 HP / 68 Def / 188 SpD7.8%
- Calm 252 HP / 20 Def / 236 SpD7.2%
- Calm 252 HP / 32 Def / 224 SpD6.1%
Tera types
- Poison76.2%
- Dark21.3%
- Fairy1.2%
- Steel1.0%
Common teammates
Scream Tail58.7%
Skeledirge41.1%
Iron Treads38.5%
Araquanid28.1%
Lunala27.1%
Iron Bundle24.3%
Bellibolt22.3%
Muk-Alola16.2%
Checks & counters
Zacian-Crowned83.1%
Koraidon57.0%
Ho-Oh52.3%
Kyogre42.3%
Arceus-Water39.0%- Lunala31.5%
0.7% of teams · rank #87 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Bold
- EVs
- 232 HP / 176 Def / 100 Spe
- Tera Type
- Poison
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%
- 1695 weighting0.7%
- 1825 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Foul Play97.1%
- Leech Seed63.6%
- Protect50.0%
- Stun Spore48.0%
- Leaf Storm40.7%
- Dark Pulse35.5%
- Mud Shot28.6%
- Ruination13.5%
- Taunt9.0%
- Knock Off6.5%
Items
- Leftovers58.8%
- Eject Pack40.7%
Life Orb0.4%- Choice Specs0%
- Rocky Helmet0%
- Heavy-Duty Boots0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Bold 232 HP / 176 Def / 100 Spe25.8%
- Modest 216 HP / 24 Def / 252 SpA / 16 Spe17.8%
- Bold 248 HP / 204 Def / 56 SpD9.8%
- Modest 232 HP / 20 Def / 252 SpA / 4 Spe9.2%
- Modest 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA8.8%
Tera types
- Poison54.6%
- Water27.0%
- Ground11.9%
- Ghost4.7%
Common teammates
Kyurem41.1%
Gholdengo40.6%
Hawlucha39.9%
Rillaboom39.9%- Iron Treads35.0%
Ogerpon-Wellspring34.7%
Cresselia32.5%
Glimmora30.2%
Checks & counters
Great Tusk57.8%- Gholdengo44.1%
Kingambit32.6%
Pecharunt41.3%
Gliscor30.9%- Ogerpon-Wellspring29.0%
0.3% of teams · rank #150 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Bold
- EVs
- 252 HP / 248 Def / 8 Spe
- Tera Type
- Poison
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.7%
- 1500 weighting0.7%
- 1695 weighting0.3%
- 1825 weighting0.5%
Usage by month
Moves
- Leech Seed93.8%
- Protect84.3%
- Snarl77.3%
- Foul Play46.7%
- Pollen Puff31.9%
- Giga Drain17.2%
- Ruination16.4%
- Substitute5.2%
- Ingrain5.0%
- Leaf Storm4.9%
Items
- Leftovers84.3%
- Assault Vest5.1%
- Rocky Helmet4.3%
- Light Clay3.1%
- Big Root1.9%
Throat Spray0.8%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Bold 252 HP / 248 Def / 8 Spe34.9%
- Bold 252 HP / 116 Def / 4 SpA / 136 SpD15.0%
- Calm 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD8.9%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD7.0%
- Calm 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD5.7%
Tera types
- Poison45.3%
- Water35.4%
- Ghost10.7%
- Dark6.9%
Common teammates
- Glimmora62.4%
Incineroar48.9%
Chansey38.9%
Ting-Lu38.5%
Raging Bolt38.5%- Gliscor32.1%
- Pecharunt17.9%
- Ogerpon-Wellspring15.4%
0.1% of teams · rank #225 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Impish
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.2%
- 1500 weighting0.1%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Leech Seed99.2%
- Knock Off97.9%
- Substitute50.7%
- Foul Play50.7%
- Ruination46.6%
- Protect34.8%
- Body Press10.6%
- Taunt3.0%
- Dark Pulse2.5%
- Ingrain1.7%
Items
- Leftovers99.0%
- Assault Vest0.7%
- Rocky Helmet0.1%
- Heavy-Duty Boots0.1%
- Choice Specs0%
- Big Root0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD50.5%
- Sassy 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD30.0%
- Sassy 252 HP / 244 Def / 12 SpD10.5%
- Impish 252 HP / 80 Def / 176 Spe3.0%
- Careful 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD2.7%
Common teammates
Hydrapple83.3%
Whimsicott58.0%
Amoonguss56.7%
Sinistcha48.8%
Ogerpon-Hearthflame40.9%
Meowscarada32.7%
Brambleghast26.9%- Ogerpon-Wellspring25.5%
Evolution
Wo-Chien does not evolve.
Moves
Level up 19
| 1 | AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 20 | 100% | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mean LookPrevents the target from switching out. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 1 | SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 5 | TickleLowers the target's Attack and Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 10 | PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target. | Dark | Phys | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 15 | Poison PowderPoisons the target. | Poison | Status | — | 75% | 35 |
| 15 | Stun SporeParalyzes the target. | Grass | Status | — | 75% | 30 |
| 20 | Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 25 | Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn. | Grass | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 30 | GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 35 | IngrainTraps/grounds user; heals 1/16 max HP per turn. | Grass | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 40 | Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 45 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 50 | RuinationDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP. | Dark | Spec | 1 | 90% | 10 |
| 55 | Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation. | Dark | Phys | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| 60 | Power WhipNo additional effect. | Grass | Phys | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| 65 | Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 70 | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 75 | Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Grass | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 40
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM06 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 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 |
| TM29 | HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment. | Ghost | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM30 | Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1. | Dark | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM33 | Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy. | Grass | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM35 | Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 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 |
| TM56 | Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Grass | Phys | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| TM59 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TM62 | Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation. | Dark | Phys | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| 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 |
| TM71 | Seed BombNo additional effect. | Grass | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM74 | ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM75 | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM81 | Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target. | Grass | Spec | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM87 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM89 | Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation. | Fighting | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM94 | Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM111 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM119 | Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Grass | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM131 | Pollen PuffIf the target is an ally, heals 50% of its max HP. | Bug | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM137 | Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM159 | Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Grass | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM168 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM177 | SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM181 | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM190 | Solar BladeCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Phys | 125 | 100% | 10 |
| TM199 | Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn. | Dark | Phys | 75 | 100% | 5 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Wo-Chien is one of a group of four Legendary Pokémon, alongside Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu, and Chi-Yu, which were trapped in shrines due to their rampage and destruction. Wo-Chien is a snail-like Pokémon composed of a moss-like substance, with a "shell" of numerous wooden tablets on its back.
The tablets are said to contain the misdeeds of the Paldean King from a thousand years ago, with the writer's grudge causing Wo-Chien to be given life. It can drain the life force of plants, leading to areas surrounding it becoming barren of life.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official eventTrainers won 6,078,885 Tera Raids against Shiny Wo-Chien worldwide, Jul 23 – Aug 3, 2025 (goal: 1,000,000)The Pokémon Company
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Ruinous Pokémon
- Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
- Color
- Brown
- —
It drains the life-force from vegetation, causing nearby forests to instantly wither and fields to turn barren.
VioletThe grudge of a person punished for writing the king’s evil deeds upon wooden tablets has clad itself in dead leaves to become a Pokémon.
Scarlet
Names around the world
- English
- Wo-Chien
- Japanese
- チオンジェン
- Japanese (romaji)
- Chionjen
- Korean
- 총지엔
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 古簡蝸
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 古简蜗
- French
- Chongjian
- German
- Chongjian
- Spanish
- Wo-Chien
- Italian
- Wo-Chien
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- 3 SpD
- 6 ≈0.8% 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.