Wo-Chien Pokemon Guide

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Wo-Chien Pokemon Guide

Wo-Chien is a Dark / Grass-type Pokemon. This guide covers Wo-Chien’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

Normal Form

Wo-Chien

Shiny Form

Shiny Wo-Chien

Wo-Chien Description

Wo-Chien is a Dark / Grass-type Legendary Pokemon and one of the Treasures of Ruin from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It is tied to the purple shrine and is known for its Tablets of Ruin ability.

Wo-Chien Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Wo-Chien, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Wo-Chien

National Dex

#1001

Type

Dark / Grass

Species

Ruinous Pokemon

Height

4’11” / 1.5 m

Weight

163.1 lbs / 74.0 kg

Abilities

Tablets of Ruin

Wo-Chien Stats

Wo-Chien’s stats define how it performs in battle, including its offensive pressure, defensive value and speed tier.

Wo-Chien Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Wo-Chien can use a mix of same-type attacks and coverage moves. These are some of Wo-Chien’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Giga Drain

A Grass-type attack that also restores HP.

Dark Pulse

Reliable Dark-type special damage.

Leech Seed

A strong utility move for passive recovery and chip damage.

Ruination

A signature-style Ruin move that cuts into bulky targets.

Protect

Useful for scouting and stalling recovery turns.

Energy Ball

Consistent Grass-type special coverage.

Foul Play

Punishes physical attackers by using their Attack stat.

Poison Powder

Can spread status when available.

Wo-Chien All Moves

Use the section below to view Wo-Chien’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Absorb	Grass	Special	20	100
1	Mean Look	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Spite	Ghost	Status	–	100
5	Tickle	Normal	Status	–	100
10	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
15	Poison Powder	Poison	Status	–	75
15	Stun Spore	Grass	Status	–	75
20	Mega Drain	Grass	Special	40	100
25	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	–	90
30	Growth	Normal	Status	–	–
35	Ingrain	Grass	Status	–	–
40	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100
45	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
50	Ruination	Dark	Special	1	90
55	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100
60	Power Whip	Grass	Physical	120	85
65	Grassy Terrain	Grass	Status	–	–
70	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100
75	Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	130	90

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Body Press	Fighting	Physical	80	100
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100
TM	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	90	100
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100
TM	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	–	100
TM	Grassy Terrain	Grass	Status	–	–
TM	Hex	Ghost	Special	65	100
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100
TM	Lash Out	Dark	Physical	75	100
TM	Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	130	90
TM	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	–
TM	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
TM	Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
TM	Pollen Puff	Bug	Special	90	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Reflect	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Snarl	Dark	Special	55	95
TM	Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100
TM	Solar Blade	Grass	Physical	125	100
TM	Spite	Ghost	Status	–	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Taunt	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100
TM	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Wo-Chien Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Wo-Chien is a Dark / Grass-type Pokemon. This typing gives it specific strengths and weaknesses across Pokemon battles.

Type

Dark / Grass

Weaknesses

Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug, Fairy

Resistances

Water, Electric, Grass, Ground, Ghost, Dark

Immunity

Psychic

Wo-Chien Abilities

Wo-Chien’s abilities shape how it performs in battle and how it supports a team.

Wo-Chien Evolution

Wo-Chien’s evolution details depend on its Pokemon line and game availability.

Legendary Pokemon

Wo-Chien

Wo-Chien does not evolve into or from another Pokemon.

Where to Find Wo-Chien in Pokemon Games

Wo-Chien’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Use the table below for current location and availability notes.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Wo-Chien
Pokemon Scarlet	Wo-Chien is encountered in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet after pulling the purple stakes and opening the Grasswither Shrine in South Province.
Pokemon Violet	Wo-Chien is encountered in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet after pulling the purple stakes and opening the Grasswither Shrine in South Province.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Wo-Chien
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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