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Wo-Chien

Ruinous Pokémon

Wo-Chien official artwork
Official art

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
Legendary
It drains the life-force from vegetation, causing nearby forests to instantly wither and fields to turn barren.
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Base stats

HP85160–192280–374
Atk8594–150157–295
Def100108–167184–328
SpA95103–161175–317
SpD135139–205247–405
Spe7081–134130–262
Total570Higher than 88% of Pokémon
HP85Atk85Def100Spe70SpD135SpA95

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.

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Type matchups

DarkGrassshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Bug (because of Dark and Grass)
2×
Fairy (because of Dark)Fighting (because of Dark)Fire (because of Grass)Flying (because of Grass)Ice (because of Grass)Poison (because of Grass)

Resists

½×
Dark (because of Dark)Electric (because of Grass)Ghost (because of Dark)Grass (because of Grass)Ground (because of Grass)Water (because of Grass)

Immune to

0×
Psychic (because of Dark)
Takes normal damage from 4 types
NormalRockSteelDragon

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); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf (Choice Scarf)201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Wo-Chien outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Wo-Chien against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
134Wo-Chien · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
122Wo-Chien · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90Wo-Chien · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · 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

  • Tablets of Ruin

    Active Pokémon without this Ability have their Attack multiplied by 0.75.

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesPUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

2.5% of teams · rank #58 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Nature
Modest
EVs
252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Tera Type
Poison
  1. Leech Seed, Status, accuracy 90%
  2. Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%
  3. Protect, Status
  4. Ruination, Special, accuracy 90%

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

Oct 20252.5%

Abilities

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

Common teammates

Evolution

Wo-Chien does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 19

1AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpecial20100%25
1Mean LookPrevents the target from switching out.NormalStatus——5
1SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
5TickleLowers the target's Attack and Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%20
10PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhysical50100%10
15Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35
15Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30
20Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpecial40100%15
25Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
30GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.NormalStatus——20
35IngrainTraps/grounds user; heals 1/16 max HP per turn.GrassStatus——20
40Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpecial80100%15
45Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpecial75100%10
50RuinationDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.DarkSpecial—90%10
55Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhysical95100%15
60Power WhipNo additional effect.GrassPhysical12085%10
65Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
70Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhysical65100%20
75Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpecial13090%5

TM / HM / TR 40

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpecial20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhysical50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpecial65100%10
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpecial5595%15
TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpecial60—20
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpecial5595%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhysical25100%30
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhysical8090%15
TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhysical95100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhysical80100%15
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpecial—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhysical80100%10
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpecial80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpecial75100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpecial90100%10
TM131Pollen PuffIf the target is an ally, heals 50% of its max HP.BugSpecial90100%15
TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpecial13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpecial120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhysical65100%20
TM190Solar BladeCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassPhysical125100%10
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhysical75100%5

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

Category
Ruinous Pokémon
Debut
Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color
Brown
Shape
Paldea#393
  1. It drains the life-force from vegetation, causing nearby forests to instantly wither and fields to turn barren.

    Violet
  2. The 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

Catch rate
6 ≈0.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

Egg groups
Undiscovered
Gender
Genderless
Hatch time
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.