
| Max CP | 3,360 |
| Generation | Paldea (Gen 9) |
| Buddy Distance | 20km |
| Released | ❌ No |
| Shiny | ❌ No |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Wo-Chien is a Dark/Grass-type Pokémon from Paldea (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,360 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Wo-Chien has base stats of 186 Attack, 242 Defense, and 198 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 626.
With a strong Defense stat of 242, Wo-Chien is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles.
In Fog weather, Wo-Chien receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Wo-Chien is 20km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magical Leaf | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Snarl STAB | Dark | 12 | +12 | 10.9 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse STAB | Dark | 80 | -50 | - | 80 | -50 |
| Grass Knot STAB | Grass | 90 | -50 | - | 90 | -50 |
| Leaf Storm | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Wo-Chien takes increased damage from these types:
Wo-Chien takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Wo-Chien in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 2 |
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 4 |
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 5 |
| Poison Dragon | 278 | 192 | 268 | 5,067 |
| 6 |
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 7 |
| Dragon Fire | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 8 |
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 9 |
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 10 |
| Bug Fire | 264 | 189 | 198 | 4,155 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 1,498 |
| 2 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 1,495 |
| 4 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 1,490 |
| 5 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 1,497 |
| 6 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 7 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 1,493 |
| 8 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 1,495 |
| 9 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 1,500 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 20 | 1,500 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 35 | 2,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 35 | 2,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 35 | 2,498 |
| 4 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 34 | 2,492 |
| 5 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 34 | 2,498 |
| 6 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 35 | 2,495 |
| 7 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 34 | 2,500 |
| 8 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 35 | 2,494 |
| 9 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 35 | 2,497 |
| 10 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 35 | 2,494 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,517 | 1,258 | 1,678 | 2,098 | 2,937 | 3,330 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,511 | 1,255 | 1,674 | 2,093 | 2,930 | 3,322 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,512 | 1,256 | 1,675 | 2,093 | 2,931 | 3,323 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,494 | 1,247 | 1,662 | 2,078 | 2,910 | 3,299 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,496 | 1,248 | 1,663 | 2,080 | 2,911 | 3,301 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,471 | 1,235 | 1,647 | 2,059 | 2,883 | 3,268 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,448 | 1,224 | 1,632 | 2,040 | 2,856 | 3,238 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,455 | 1,227 | 1,636 | 2,045 | 2,864 | 3,247 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,402 | 1,201 | 1,601 | 2,001 | 2,802 | 3,177 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,179 | 1,089 | 1,453 | 1,816 | 2,542 | 2,883 |
Important CP values for Wo-Chien with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,330 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,937 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,601 - 1,678 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,001 - 2,098 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,601 - 1,678 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,201 - 1,258 CP |
Maximum CP for Wo-Chien with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 26 | 2,937 |
| 2 | 2,937 | 27 | 2,937 |
| 3 | 2,937 | 28 | 2,937 |
| 4 | 2,937 | 29 | 2,937 |
| 5 | 396 | 30 | 2,517 |
| 6 | 2,937 | 31 | 2,937 |
| 7 | 2,937 | 32 | 2,937 |
| 8 | 2,937 | 33 | 2,937 |
| 9 | 2,937 | 34 | 2,937 |
| 10 | 839 | 35 | 2,727 |
| 11 | 2,937 | 36 | 2,937 |
| 12 | 2,937 | 37 | 2,937 |
| 13 | 2,937 | 38 | 2,937 |
| 14 | 2,937 | 39 | 2,937 |
| 15 | 1,258 | 40 | 2,937 |
| 16 | 2,937 | 41 | 2,937 |
| 17 | 2,937 | 42 | 2,937 |
| 18 | 2,937 | 43 | 2,937 |
| 19 | 2,937 | 44 | 2,937 |
| 20 | 1,678 | 45 | 3,141 |
| 21 | 2,937 | 46 | 2,937 |
| 22 | 2,937 | 47 | 2,937 |
| 23 | 2,937 | 48 | 2,937 |
| 24 | 2,937 | 49 | 2,937 |
| 25 | 2,098 | 50 | 3,330 |
Wo-Chien (#1001) is a Dark/Grass-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,360 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Wo-Chien is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Wo-Chien in 2026.
Wo-Chien's Attack stat is 186 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Wo-Chien to contribute meaningful damage.
With 242 Defense (Elite) and 198 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 626. This gives Wo-Chien reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Dark-type Pokémon, Wo-Chien's stat distribution favors defense.
The best moveset for Wo-Chien depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Magical Leaf (Fast) with Dark Pulse (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Wo-Chien has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Wo-Chien can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Dark/Grass typing provides useful matchups against Psychic, Ghost, Dark-type threats while being weak to Bug, Fighting, Fairy types.
In Master League, Wo-Chien faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
Wo-Chien appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Bug, Fighting, Fairy-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Wo-Chien at Level 20 (1,601 - 1,678 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,001 - 2,098 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,678 CP.
Wo-Chien can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Foggy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 20km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Shiny Wo-Chien is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.
Wo-Chien gets a weather boost in Foggy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,001 - 2,098 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.
Q: What is Wo-Chien's max CP?
A: 3,330 CP at Level 50, or 2,937 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Wo-Chien good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Wo-Chien be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.
Q: What is Wo-Chien weak to?
A: Bug, Fighting, Fairy, Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Magical Leaf + Dark Pulse for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.