#988 Slither Wing

#988 Slither Wing

Height3.2 m(10'06")
Weight92 kg(202.8 lbs)
GenderGenderless
Gen 9

Slither Wing Evolution

Slither Wing's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 85
311
Attack 135
306
Defense 79
194
Sp. Atk 85
206
Sp. Def 105
246
Speed 81
198
1461
Type Effectiveness

Slither Wing Abilities

Raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy.

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Slither Wing Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Gustflyingspecial40100Level 1A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
Emberfirespecial40100Level 1The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Bug Bitebugphysical60100Level 1The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Poison Powderpoisonstatus75Level 7The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target.
Stun Sporegrassstatus75Level 7The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
Flame Chargefirephysical50100Level 14Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks the target. Then, building up momentum, the user boosts its Speed stat.
Stompnormalphysical65100Level 21The user attacks by stomping on the target with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.
Low Sweepfightingphysical65100Level 28The user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat.
Morning SunnormalstatusLevel 35The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Lungebugphysical80100Level 42The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Superpowerfightingphysical120100Level 49The user attacks the target with great power. This also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
Bulk UpfightingstatusLevel 56The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting its Attack and Defense stats.
Dual Wingbeatflyingphysical4090Level 63The user slams the target with its wings to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row.
First Impressionbugphysical90100Level 70Although this move has great power, it works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.
WhirlwindnormalstatusLevel 77The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Leech Lifebugphysical80100Level 84The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Thrashnormalphysical120100Level 91The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Acrobaticsflyingphysical55100TMThe user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.
Aerial Aceflyingphysical60TMThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Body Pressfightingphysical80100TMThe user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Brick Breakfightingphysical75100TMThe user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Bug Buzzbugspecial90100TMThe user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Close Combatfightingphysical120100TMThe user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.
CurseghoststatusTMA move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Double Edgenormalphysical120100TMA reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Earthquakegroundphysical100100TMThe user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Flare Blitzfirephysical120100TMThe user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot and may leave the target with a burn.
Giga Draingrassspecial75100TMA nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Heat Crashfirephysical100TMThe user slams into the target with its flame-covered body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power.
Heat Wavefirespecial9590TMThe user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave them with a burn.
Heavy Slamsteelphysical100TMThe user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power.
High Horsepowergroundphysical9595TMThe user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Hurricaneflyingspecial11070TMThe user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind. This may also confuse the target.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Low Kickfightingphysical100TMA powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Reversalfightingphysical100TMAn all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
SandstormrockstatusTMA five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
Skitter Smackbugphysical7090TMThe user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Stomping Tantrumgroundphysical75100TMDriven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Temper Flarefirephysical75100TMSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Trailblazegrassphysical50100TMThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
U Turnbugphysical70100TMAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Wild Chargeelectricphysical90100TMThe user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
Will O Wispfirestatus85TMThe user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.
Zen Headbuttpsychicphysical8090TMThe user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Sunny DayfirestatusEggThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.

Slither Wing Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Scarlet

This mysterious Pokémon has some similarities to a creature that an old book introduced as Slither Wing.

Violet

This Pokémon somewhat resembles an ancient form of Volcarona that was introduced in a dubious magazine.

In Other Languages

Slither Wing's Japanese name is Chiwohauhane (チヲハウハネ). Here are all the official names for Slither Wing across different languages:

JapaneseチヲハウハネChiwohauhane
Korean땅을기는날개
Chinese (Traditional)爬地翅
FrenchRampe-Ailes
GermanKriechflügel
SpanishReptalada
ItalianAlirasenti
Chinese (Simplified)爬地翅

Slither Wing Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time12,800 steps(50 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate30
Base Friendship0
Growth RateSlow
Base Experience285

How to Get Slither Wing

Slither Wing is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Slither Wing in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers
FAQ

About Slither Wing

Slither Wing is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 9. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 570, Slither Wing is classified as a Paradox Pokémon and is part of the Slither Wing evolution line.

In competitive play, Slither Wing is placed in the UU tier where it holds a 14.08% usage rate. Its key abilities are Protosynthesis, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Slither Wing is weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic, Fairy-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Slither Wing can learn 57 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include U Turn, Close Combat, Earthquake, First Impression. Standing at 3.2m tall and weighing 92kg, Slither Wing has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Paldea region games.