Volcarona vs Slither Wing
Slither Wing has the higher base stat total (570 vs 550), Volcarona is faster (base Speed 100 vs 81), and Volcarona’s Fire moves hit Slither Wing for 2×, while Slither Wing’s own types do only ½× to Volcarona.
Slither Wing is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a wild cousin of Volcarona.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Volcarona | Slither Wing |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 85 | 85 |
| Attack | 60 | 135 (higher) |
| Defense | 65 | 79 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 135 (higher) | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 105 | 105 |
| Speed | 100 (higher) | 81 |
| Total | 550 | 570 (higher) |
| Bulk | 255 | 269 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Volcarona is faster (100 vs 81 base Speed), has the higher Sp. Atk (135 vs 85), hits Slither Wing for 2× with its Fire moves, and resists Slither Wing’s own-type moves (½× at best), but Slither Wing has the higher Attack (135 vs 60) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (269 vs 255).
Volcarona is ahead on
- is faster (100 vs 81 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (135 vs 85)
- hits Slither Wing for 2× with its Fire moves
- resists Slither Wing’s own-type moves (½× at best)
Slither Wing is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (135 vs 60)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (269 vs 255)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Volcarona: Flame Body, Swarm; Slither Wing: Protosynthesis), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Volcarona has 152 Speed and Slither Wing has 133, so Volcarona moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Volcarona | Slither Wing |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 100 | 81 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 152 | 133 |
Type matchup, both ways
Volcarona (Bug/Fire) attacking Slither Wing
Bug ½×, Fire 2×. Using only its own types, Volcarona hits Slither Wing for ½× with Bug moves (not very effective) and 2× with Fire moves (super effective).
Slither Wing (Bug/Fighting) attacking Volcarona
Bug ½×, Fighting ½×. Using only its own types, Slither Wing hits Volcarona for ½× with Bug moves (not very effective) and ½× with Fighting moves (not very effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Volcarona: Water 2× (super effective), Flying 2× (super effective), Rock 4× (super effective).
- Slither Wing: Fire 2× (super effective), Flying 4× (super effective), Psychic 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Volcarona
- Flame Body. Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
- Swarm (hidden ability). Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Slither Wing
- Protosynthesis. Raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy.
Size, generation and evolution
Slither Wing is taller (3.2 m vs 1.6 m for Volcarona), and Slither Wing is heavier (92 kg vs 46 kg for Volcarona).
| Detail | Volcarona | Slither Wing |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.6 m | 3.2 m |
| Weight | 46 kg | 92 kg |
| Generation | 5 (Unova) | 9 (Paldea) |
| Evolution line | Larvesta → Volcarona | Slither Wing (does not evolve) |
Volcarona (#0637) is a Bug/Fire-type Sun Pokémon from Unova, first seen in Generation 5. Its evolution line is Larvesta → Volcarona.
Slither Wing (#0988) is a Bug/Fighting-type Paradox Pokémon from Paldea, first seen in Generation 9, a Paradox Pokémon. Slither Wing does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Volcarona and Slither Wing in the Compare tool
- Volcarona and Slither Wing Pokédex pages
- Bug/Fire weaknesses · Bug/Fighting weaknesses
- Speed tiers