Wurmple
Wurmple is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0265 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug |
| Species | Worm Pokémon |
| Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
| Weight | 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Shield Dust Run Away (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0014 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0048 (Diamond/Pearl) 0048 (Platinum) 0014 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0048 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0018 (Legends: Arceus) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 56 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 45 | 200 | 294 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Defense | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
| Sp. Atk | 20 | 40 | 152 | |
| Sp. Def | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Speed | 20 | 40 | 152 | |
| Total | 195 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Wurmple changes
- In Generations 3-4, Wurmple has a base experience yield of 54.
- In Generations 5-6, Wurmple has a base experience yield of 39.
- In Generations 3-7, Wurmple has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex 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. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
It lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes. |
| 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond | It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a Starly, it will defend itself with its spiked rear. |
| Shining Pearl | It spits a white silk thread that turns sticky when coming into contact with air. The silk is used to immobilize foes. |
| 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. |
Moves learned by Wurmple
Moves learnt by level up
Wurmple learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot | Bug |  | — | 95 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal |  | 40 | 100 |
| 5 | Poison Sting | Poison | | 15 | 100 |
| 15 | Bug Bite | Bug | | 60 | 100 |
Egg moves
Wurmple does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by TM
Wurmple cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by level up
Wurmple learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | | 15 | 100 |
| 6 | Tackle | Normal | | 40 | 100 |
Wurmple sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal |
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| Shiny |
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Where to find Wurmple
| Ruby Sapphire |
Route 101, 102, 104, Petalburg Woods |
|---|---|
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Route 101, 102, 104, Petalburg Woods |
| Diamond Pearl |
Route 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks |
| Platinum | Route 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 1, 2, 3, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, Fuchsia City, National Park, Pallet Town, Pewter City, Viridian City |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | White Forest |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 101, 102, 104, Petalburg Woods |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Eterna Forest, Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Horseshoe Plains, The Heartwood, Floaro Gardens |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Wurmple questions
- What does "Personality value mod 10 ≥ 5" mean when trying to evolve wurmple?
- Is there any certain personalitys that make Wurmple evolve?
- What does wurmple's personality have to be to evolve in to silcoon or cascoon?
- Wurmple evolution???
- Does the Everstone not work on Wurmple?
- Is there ANY way to tell these two things?
- If Wurmple evolution is based on IVs, what will a perfect IV Wurmple evolve into?
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Other languages
| English | Wurmple |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ケムッソ (Kemusso) |
| German | Waumpel |
| French | Chenipotte |
| Italian | Wurmple |
| Spanish | Wurmple |
| Korean | 개무소 (gaemuso) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 刺尾虫 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 刺尾蟲 |
| English |
Worm Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | いもむしポケモン |
| German | Wurm-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Ver |
| Italian | Pokémon Baco |
| Spanish | Pokémon Gusano |
| Korean | 애벌레포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 虫宝宝宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蟲寶寶寶可夢 |
Name origin
- worm
- long, thin invertebrate creature
- apple
- a fruit, often eaten by worms