#265

Bug

POKÉDEX No. #265

Wurmple

Q: What abilities does Wurmple have?

Wurmple can have the Shield Dust ability. Its hidden ability is Run Away.

Worm Pokémon

Generation 3

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.

Weak to

Flying

Rock

Fire

Height0.3 m

Weight3.6 kg

AbilitiesShield Dust

Varieties1

Evolution Chain

Base Stats

Lv.100 Range

HP45
200–294
Attack45
85–207
Defense35
67–185
Sp. Atk20
40–152
Sp. Def30
58–174
Speed20
40–152

Total195

/ 720

BST195

1 percentile (1025)-215 vs Gen 3 avg (410)

Stat Radar

This PokémonAverage

Weak to

Flying

Rock

Fire

Resists

Fighting

Ground

Grass

Full Type Defense Chart ↓

Species Identity

Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.

Generation

Generation 3

Habitat

Forest

Color

Red

Shape

Armor

Gender Difference

Forms Switchable

Regional Pokédex Numbers

National	#265
Extended Sinnoh	#48
Hisui	#18
Hoenn	#14
Original Sinnoh	#48
Updated Hoenn	#14

Training Profile

Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.

Base Experience

EV Yield

+1 HP

Growth Curve

Medium Fast

x³

Exp at Lv. 50

125,000

Exp at Lv. 100

1,000,000

Wild Held Items

Pecha Berry

Max rarity: 50%

Versions: Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon

Bright Powder

Max rarity: 5%

Versions: Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon

Evolution Chain

#265

Wurmple

→

Level 7

Level 7

→

Level 10

Level 10

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

HeartGold

1 spots

65% max

Pewter City

65%

Method: Headbutting trees
Level Range: Lv. 5-9
Conditions: Headbutt Tree (Secret)

SoulSilver

1 spots

65% max

Pewter City

65%

Method: Headbutting trees
Level Range: Lv. 5-9
Conditions: Headbutt Tree (Secret)

Omega Ruby

1 spots

60% max

Petalburg Woods

60%

Method: Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave
Level Range: Lv. 3
Conditions: Any

Alpha Sapphire

1 spots

60% max

Petalburg Woods

60%

Method: Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave
Level Range: Lv. 3
Conditions: Any

Diamond

4 spots

40% max

Eterna Forest

40%

Method: Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.
Level Range: Lv. 5-15
Conditions: Honey Tree Group A (70% on normal trees / 20% on Munchlax trees)

Floaroma Meadow

40%

Method: Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.
Level Range: Lv. 5-15
Conditions: Honey Tree Group A (70% on normal trees / 20% on Munchlax trees)

Fuego Ironworks

40%

Method: Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.
Level Range: Lv. 5-15
Conditions: Honey Tree Group A (70% on normal trees / 20% on Munchlax trees)

Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

40%

Method: Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.
Level Range: Lv. 5-15
Conditions: Honey Tree Group A (70% on normal trees / 20% on Munchlax trees)

Pearl

4 spots

40% max

Eterna Forest

40%

Method: Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.
Level Range: Lv. 5-15
Conditions: Honey Tree Group A (70% on normal trees / 20% on Munchlax trees)

Floaroma Meadow

40%

Method: Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.
Level Range: Lv. 5-15
Conditions: Honey Tree Group A (70% on normal trees / 20% on Munchlax trees)

Fuego Ironworks

40%

Method: Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.
Level Range: Lv. 5-15
Conditions: Honey Tree Group A (70% on normal trees / 20% on Munchlax trees)

Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

40%

Method: Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.
Level Range: Lv. 5-15
Conditions: Honey Tree Group A (70% on normal trees / 20% on Munchlax trees)

Type Matchups

Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!

Weaknesses

2× Weakness

2×

Takes double damage from these types - watch out!

Flying

Rock

Fire

Resistances

½× Resistance

½×

Takes half damage from these types - good defense!

Fighting

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!

Full Type Defense Chart

Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types

1×

½×

2×

1×

½×

2×

1×

1×

1×

2×

1×

½×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Super effective against these types with STAB moves

Grass

Psychic

Dark

Strategic Insight

Wurmple's bug typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark types

Battle Strategy

Offensive Coverage

Grass

Psychic

Dark

Wurmple's Bug typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark types

Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution

Adamant

+Attack−Sp. Atk

Brave

+Attack−Speed

In-Depth Analysis

Wurmple's 195 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. HP (45) carries most matchups, but a low Special Attack stat of 20 means careful positioning matters.

Defensively, the Bug combination gives Wurmple 3 resistances and 3 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 3 types with super-effective STAB coverage.

With a catch rate of 255, Wurmple is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants HP +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.

Move Insights

High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.

Best STAB Options

Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.

Bug Bite

Learned at Lv. 15

X Y

Bug

Power: 60Accuracy: 100PP: 20Physical

If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.

Coverage Picks

Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.

Electroweb

Tutor Moves

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

Electric

Power: 55Accuracy: 95PP: 15Special

Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage.

Snore

Tutor Moves

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

Normal

Power: 50Accuracy: 100PP: 15Special

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

Tackle

Learned at Lv. 6

Legends Arceus

Normal

Power: 40Accuracy: 100PP: 35Physical

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Utility & Status

Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.

Poison Sting

Learned at Lv. 5

Poison

Power: 15Accuracy: 100PP: 35PhysicalPoison

Has a chance to poison the target.

String Shot

Learned at Lv. 1

Bug

Accuracy: 95PP: 40Status

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

Tackle

Learned at Lv. 6

Legends Arceus

Normal

Power: 40Accuracy: 100PP: 35Physical

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Bug Bite

Learned at Lv. 15

X Y

Bug

Power: 60Accuracy: 100PP: 20Physical

If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.

Related Guides & News

Guide

Evolution Strategies →

Guide

Stats & IVs Guide →

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TCG Cards

View all Wurmple trading cards and their competitive usage.

View Wurmple TCG Cards →

Reference Data

Names in Other Languages

English	Wurmple
Japanese	ケムッソ
Japanese (Kanji)	ケムッソ
Roomaji	Kemusso
Korean	개무소
French	Chenipotte
German	Waumpel
Spanish	Wurmple
Italian	Wurmple
Chinese (Traditional)	刺尾蟲
Chinese (Simplified)	刺尾虫

Sprite Gallery

Emerald

Ruby Sapphire

Wurmple shiny sprite (Ruby Sapphire) — Shiny

Wurmple shiny back sprite (Ruby Sapphire) — Shiny Back

Pokédex Data

Height

0.3 m

Weight

3.6 kg

Type

Bug

Abilities

Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Breeding Information

🥚

Egg Groups

Bug

⚧

Gender Ratio

♂

50%

♀

50%

🐣

Hatch Steps

3,825

Hatch Counter: 15

⚪

Capture Rate

255

Higher values mean easier to catch

❤️

Base Happiness

Initial friendship level

📈

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Experience points needed to level up

Move Name

Poison Sting

poison-sting

Lv. 5

String Shot

string-shot

Lv. 1

Tackle

tackle

Lv. 6

Bug Bite

bug-bite

Lv. 15

Pokédex Entries

Frequently Asked Questions

What type is Wurmple?

Wurmple is a Bug type Pokémon.

What are Wurmple's weaknesses?

Wurmple takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire type moves.

How does Wurmple evolve?

Wurmple evolves into Silcoon at level 7. Full evolution line: Wurmple → Silcoon → Beautifly.

What are Wurmple's base stats?

Wurmple has a base stat total of 195: HP 45, Attack 45, Defense 35, Sp. Atk 20, Sp. Def 30, Speed 20. Its highest stat is HP (45).

What abilities does Wurmple have?

Related Resources

Type Information

All Bug Type Pokémon
Explore the complete bug type guide
Type Effectiveness Chart
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Training Guides

Stats & IVs Guide
Understanding Pokémon stats and individual values
Evolution Strategies
Optimal evolution timing and methods
Move Selection Guide
Choose the best moves for your Pokémon

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

HeartGold

1 spots

65% max

Pewter City

65%

Method: Headbutting trees
Level Range: Lv. 5-9
Conditions: Headbutt Tree (Secret)

SoulSilver

1 spots

65% max

Pewter City

65%

Method: Headbutting trees
Level Range: Lv. 5-9
Conditions: Headbutt Tree (Secret)

Omega Ruby

1 spots

60% max

Petalburg Woods

60%

Method: Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave
Level Range: Lv. 3
Conditions: Any

Alpha Sapphire

1 spots

60% max

Petalburg Woods

60%

Method: Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave
Level Range: Lv. 3
Conditions: Any

Diamond

4 spots

40% max

Eterna Forest

40%

Method: Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.
Level Range: Lv. 5-15
Conditions: Honey Tree Group A (70% on normal trees / 20% on Munchlax trees)

Floaroma Meadow

40%

Method: Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.
Level Range: Lv. 5-15
Conditions: Honey Tree Group A (70% on normal trees / 20% on Munchlax trees)

Fuego Ironworks

40%

Method: Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.
Level Range: Lv. 5-15
Conditions: Honey Tree Group A (70% on normal trees / 20% on Munchlax trees)

Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

40%

Method: Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.
Level Range: Lv. 5-15
Conditions: Honey Tree Group A (70% on normal trees / 20% on Munchlax trees)

Pearl

4 spots

40% max

Eterna Forest

40%

Method: Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.
Level Range: Lv. 5-15
Conditions: Honey Tree Group A (70% on normal trees / 20% on Munchlax trees)

Floaroma Meadow

40%

Method: Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.
Level Range: Lv. 5-15
Conditions: Honey Tree Group A (70% on normal trees / 20% on Munchlax trees)

Fuego Ironworks

40%

Method: Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.
Level Range: Lv. 5-15
Conditions: Honey Tree Group A (70% on normal trees / 20% on Munchlax trees)

Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

40%

Method: Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.
Level Range: Lv. 5-15
Conditions: Honey Tree Group A (70% on normal trees / 20% on Munchlax trees)