Slither Wing (#0988) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP85145–192280–374

Atk135126–205247–405

Def7975–144146–282

SpA8581–150157–295

SpD10599–172193–339

Spe8177–146150–287

Total570Higher than 88% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 81). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+146Max133No SP101Min90Scarf219Tailwind292

At max Speed, Slither Wing outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Flying4×Fairy2×Fire2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Fighting½×Grass½×Ground½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonRockGhostSteelWaterElectricIceDragon

Abilities

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

Competitive

SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

13.31% of teams · rank #12 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Booster Energy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fire

Earthquake
U-turn
Close Combat
First Impression

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players9.46%
Rated 1500+10.91%
Rated 1630+13.31%
Rated 1760+12.67%

Usage by month

Oct 202513.31%

Moves

Earthquake63.8%
U-turn62.7%
Close Combat59.7%
First Impression52.9%
Leech Life38.4%
Flame Charge35%
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%

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

Checks & counters

Evolution

Slither Wing does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

1GustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35

7Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35

7Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30

14Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

21StompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20

28Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

35Morning SunHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.NormalStatus——5

42LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

49SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

56Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

63Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

70First ImpressionCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle.BugPhys90100%10

77WhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

84Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

91ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 47

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf 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.NormalSpec80100%10

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM189Heat CrashPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.FirePhys—100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 1

EggSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

Pokédex entries

Category: Paradox Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#380

This Pokémon somewhat resembles an ancient form of Volcarona that was introduced in a dubious magazine.
Violet
This mysterious Pokémon has some similarities to a creature that an old book introduced as Slither Wing.
Scarlet

Names around the world

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Atk
Catch rate: 30 ≈3.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 0
Base experience: 285
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 50 egg cycles ≈13,005 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).