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Wurmple
Worm Pokémon
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 Profile
- Height
- 0.3 m
- Weight
- 3.6 kg
- Abilities
- Shield Dust, Run Away (hidden)
- Egg groups
- Bug
- Habitat
- Forest
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Catch rate
- 255 / 255 (100%)
- Gender
- 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
- Introduced
- Generation III
Wurmple Base Stats
Base stats are the starting point — a real Wurmple's stats also depend on its Nature, EVs and IVs.
Attacking Wurmple?
Wurmple Resistances
Avoid these — Wurmple is strong against these attack types
See the full Wurmple weakness guide — best counters included →
Wurmple Evolutions
Lv. 7
Lv. 7
Where to Catch Wurmple
In Ruby, Wurmple can be found at 4 locations — highlighted on the Hoenn map. Hover or tap a glowing spot for details.
- Route 101
- Walking · Lv 2-3 · Common
- Route 102
- Walking · Lv 3-4 · Common
- Route 104
- Main · Walking · Lv 4-5 · Common
- Petalburg Woods
- Walking · Lv 5-6 · Common
Wurmple Moves
Star up to 4 moves to build a battle set, then open the Party battle planner to see which Pokémon and move beats any opponent.
| ★ | Move | Type | Category | Learn | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | Lv. 1 | 15 | 100% | 35 | |
| Tackle | Normal | Physical | Lv. 6 | 40 | 100% | 35 |
Wurmple Questions & Answers
- What is Wurmple weak to?
- Wurmple takes extra damage from Flying (2×), Rock (2×), and Fire (2×) type attacks.
- What is Wurmple resistant to?
- Wurmple takes reduced damage from Fighting (½×), Ground (½×), and Grass (½×) type attacks.
- What is Wurmple strong against?
- Wurmple's Bug type attacks are super effective against Grass, Psychic, and Dark Pokémon.
- What type is Wurmple?
- Wurmple is a Bug-type Pokémon.
- What does Wurmple evolve into?
- Wurmple evolves into Silcoon and Cascoon.
- 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.