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Slither Wing Weakness & Counters

Weak toFlying4×Fire2×Psychic2×Fairy2×
Slither Wing

Type matchups

Damage Slither Wing takes from each attacking type.

4×

Weak to (4×)

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

As a Bug/Fighting type, Slither Wing has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Bug/Fighting typing.

Base stats

HP
85
Attack
135
Defense
79
Sp. Atk
85
Sp. Def
105
Speed
81
Total
570

Slither Wing has a base stat total of 570, higher than 82% of Pokémon. With Attack (135) well above Sp. Atk (85), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 81 is middling (faster than 64% of Pokémon). With 85 HP, 79 Defense and 105 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.

Slither Wing's only ability is Protosynthesis.

How to beat Slither Wing

The best way to beat Slither Wing is with Flying moves, which deal 4× damage. Fire, Psychic and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground, Bug, Grass and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Enamorus hits for 4× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug and Fighting moves. Therian Enamorus hits for 4× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug and Fighting moves. Togekiss hits for 4× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug and Fighting moves.

Evolution

Slither Wing does not evolve.

Other Bug/Fighting Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Slither Wing weak to?

As a Bug/Fighting type, Slither Wing takes super-effective damage from Flying (4×), Fire, Psychic and Fairy moves.

What is Slither Wing resistant to?

Slither Wing resists Fighting, Ground, Bug, Grass and Dark moves.

What are the best counters to Slither Wing?

Strong type-based picks include Enamorus, Therian Enamorus and Togekiss, which hit Slither Wing with super-effective attacks.