#265
Wurmple
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- III (Hoenn)
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Armor
- Habitat
- Forest
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 255 (100.0%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 56
- EV Yield
- 1 HP
- Height
- 0.3 m (0'12")
- Weight
- 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Generation VI
It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a Starly, it will defend itself with its spiked rear.
It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
Using the spikes on its rear end, Wurmple peels the bark off trees and feeds on the sap that oozes out. This Pokémon’s feet are tipped with suction pads that allow it to cling to glass without slipping.
Wurmple is targeted by Swellow as prey. This Pokémon will try to resist by pointing the spikes on its rear at the attacking predator. It will weaken the foe by leaking poison from the spikes.
Generation VIII
Likes sap and is abundant in the wild. Why it evolves into various different forms is unknown. One cannot tell from a Wurmple's appearance which form it will take when it evolves.
Show older entries (Gen III, IV, V)
Generation III
Using the spikes on its rear end, WURMPLE peels the bark off trees and feeds on the sap that oozes out. This POKéMON’s feet are tipped with suction pads that allow it to cling to glass without slipping.
WURMPLE is targeted by SWELLOW as prey. This POKéMON will try to resist by pointing the spikes on its rear at the attacking predator. It will weaken the foe by leaking poison from the spikes.
It sticks to tree branches and eats leaves. The thread it spits from its mouth, which becomes gooey when it touches air, slows the movement of its foes.
It lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe.
Generation IV
It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a STARLY, it will defend itself with its spiked rear.
It spits a white silk that turns sticky when it contacts air. It is used to immobilize foes.
Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
Generation V
Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
Level Up
4 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot | bug | N | — | 95% | 40 |
| 5 | Poison Sting | poi | P | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 6 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 15 | Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Move Tutor
2 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| String Shot | bug | N | — | 95% | 40 |
Items that wild Wurmple may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Wurmple
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About Wurmple
Wurmple is a Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). Likes sap and is abundant in the wild. Why it evolves into various different forms is unknown. One cannot tell from a Wurmple's appearance which form it will take when it evolves. Wurmple stands 0.3 m (0'12") tall and weighs 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Wurmple Base Stats
Wurmple has a base stat total of 195, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is HP at 45 (below average), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 20 (poor). Wurmple is slow with a base Speed of 20.
Wurmple Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Bug-type, Wurmple is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves, resists Grass, Fighting, Ground-type attacks. This gives Wurmple 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Wurmple Abilities
Wurmple's abilities include Shield Dust, Run Away. Shield Dust protects against incoming moves' extra effects. Its Hidden Ability is Run Away, which ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Wurmple Moves & Learnset
Wurmple can learn 6 moves in Generation 8, including 4 by leveling up, and 2 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Bug Bite (Bug, 60 power). For coverage, Wurmple can learn Tackle (Normal), Poison Sting (Poison).
Training Wurmple
Wurmple has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Wurmple yields 1 HP EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Wurmple belongs to the Bug egg group. Wurmple is part of a 5-stage evolution line (Wurmple → Silcoon → Beautifly → Cascoon → Dustox). Wild Wurmple may be found holding Pecha Berry or Bright Powder.
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