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Wurmple.

national dex #265 · gen III
BST 195 · bug
Wurmple official artwork
bug
#265 · gen III
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HP
45
ATK
45
DEF
35
SPA
20
SPD
30
SPE
20
BST 195 · best HP 45 · worst Sp. Atk 20 · meters scale to 200

Wurmple is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock and resists Grass, Fighting, Ground.

Typingbug
AbilitiesShield Dust, Run Away
Height, weight0.3 m / 3.6 kg
Catch rate255 / 255
Egg groupsBug
Previous
#264linoone
Dex position
#265 of 1025
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#266silcoon

Wurmple base stats

BST 195 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP45200294
Atk4585207
Def3567185
SpA2040152
SpD3058174
Spe2040152
BST195bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 HP

Wurmple weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir2
wat1
ele1
gra½
ice1
fig½
poi1
gro½
fly2
psy1
bug1
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Fire, Flying, Rock
Resists
Grass, Fighting, Ground
Immune to
nothing

Wurmple abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Shield DustProtects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Run AwayhiddenEnsures success fleeing from wild battles.

Wurmple evolution line

5 stages

Wurmple has 2 evolutions: Silcoon (level it up to 7 or higher) and Cascoon (level it up to 7 or higher). How to evolve Wurmple, every game

Best Wurmple moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
bugBug BitePHYS60
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalTacklePHYS40
poisonPoison StingPHYS15

Wurmple moves

gen 8 · 6 moves · 4 level-up · 2 tutor
2 moves · Wurmple appears in 12 games
Poison StingL5TackleL6
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
String ShotbugSTAT-95%40Level 1
Poison StingpoisonPHYS15100%35Level 5
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 6
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Level 15
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
String ShotbugSTAT-95%40Tutor

Wurmple Pokédex entries

5 generations · newest first
Generation VIII1 entry
Legends: Arceus

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.

Generation VI4 entries
X

It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a Starly, it will defend itself with its spiked rear.

Y

It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

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 V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.

Generation IV4 entries
Diamond

It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a STARLY, it will defend itself with its spiked rear.

Pearl

It spits a white silk that turns sticky when it contacts air. It is used to immobilize foes.

Platinum

Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby

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.

Sapphire

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.

Emerald

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.

FireRed, LeafGreen

It lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe.

Wurmple species data

gen III species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIII (Hoenn)
ColorRed
ShapeArmor
HabitatForest
Height0.3 m (0'12")
Weight3.6 kg (7.9 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate255 (100.0%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience56
EV yield1 HP
Regional dex numbers
National#265
Hoenn#014
Sinnoh#048
Sinnoh (Pt)#048
Hoenn (ORAS)#014
Hisui#018
Wild held items
Pecha Berry50%
50% in Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Bright Powder5%
5% in Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread45 Atk / 20 SpA
Best statHP 45below average
Speed tier20 Speslow
Defensive load3 weak / 3 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty255 / 255easy, about 100.0% per ball

About Wurmple

Wurmple is a Bug-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

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 and 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 and 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.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Wurmple. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Wurmple, or use the team builder to see how Wurmple fits into your squad.

Tools for Wurmple
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