Wurmple

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Moves Learned
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Wurmple

Pokédex data

National №	0265
Type	Bug
Species	Worm Pokémon
Abilities	1. Shield Dust Run Away (hidden ability)
Local №	014 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 048 (Diamond/Pearl) 048 (Platinum) 014 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 048 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 018 (Legends: Arceus)

Training

EV yield	1 HP
Catch rate	255
Base Friendship	70 (Higher than normal)
Base Exp.	56
Growth Rate	Medium

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (3584–3855 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

#0265
Wurmple
Bug

(Level 7, random based on personality)

#0266
Silcoon
Bug

(Level 10)

#0267
Beautifly
Bug · Flying

(Level 7, random based on personality)

#0268
Cascoon
Bug

(Level 10)

#0269
Dustox
Bug · Poison

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.

Moves learned by Wurmple

In other generations 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Wurmple

Ruby/Sapphire Emerald FireRed/LeafGreen Colosseum XD

Moves learnt by level up

Wurmple learns the following moves in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	normal	40	100
1	String Shot	bug	—	95
5	Poison Sting	poison	15	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Wurmple learns the following moves via breeding in Ruby & Sapphire.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Wurmple can be taught these attacks in Ruby & Sapphire from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Wurmple is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Wurmple is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Wurmple learns the following moves in Pokémon Emerald at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	normal	40	100
1	String Shot	bug	—	95
5	Poison Sting	poison	15	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Wurmple learns the following moves via breeding in Emerald.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Wurmple can be taught these attacks in Emerald from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Wurmple is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Wurmple is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Wurmple learns the following moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	normal	40	100
1	String Shot	bug	—	95
5	Poison Sting	poison	15	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Wurmple learns the following moves via breeding in FireRed & LeafGreen.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Wurmple can be taught these attacks in FireRed & LeafGreen from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Wurmple is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Wurmple is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Wurmple learns the following moves in Pokémon Colosseum at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	normal	40	100
1	String Shot	bug	—	95
5	Poison Sting	poison	15	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Wurmple learns the following moves via breeding in Colosseum.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Wurmple can be taught these attacks in Colosseum from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Wurmple is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Wurmple is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Wurmple learns the following moves in Pokémon XD at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	normal	40	100
1	String Shot	bug	—	95
5	Poison Sting	poison	15	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Wurmple learns the following moves via breeding in XD.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Wurmple can be taught these attacks in XD from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Wurmple is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon XD.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Wurmple is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon XD.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver

Moves learnt by level up

Wurmple learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	normal	40	100
1	String Shot	bug	—	95
5	Poison Sting	poison	15	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Wurmple learns the following moves via breeding in Diamond & Pearl.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Wurmple can be taught these attacks in Diamond & Pearl from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Wurmple is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Wurmple is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Wurmple learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	normal	40	100
1	String Shot	bug	—	95
5	Poison Sting	poison	15	100
15	Bug Bite	bug	60	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Wurmple learns the following moves via breeding in Platinum.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Wurmple can be taught these attacks in Platinum from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Snore	normal		50	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Wurmple is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Wurmple is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Wurmple learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	normal	40	100
1	String Shot	bug	—	95
5	Poison Sting	poison	15	100
15	Bug Bite	bug	60	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Wurmple learns the following moves via breeding in HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Wurmple can be taught these attacks in HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
String Shot	bug	—	95
Snore	normal	50	100
Bug Bite	bug	60	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Wurmple is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Wurmple is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Black/White Black 2/White 2

Moves learnt by level up

Wurmple learns the following moves in Pokémon Black & White at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	normal	40	100
1	String Shot	bug	—	95
5	Poison Sting	poison	15	100
15	Bug Bite	bug	60	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Wurmple learns the following moves via breeding in Black & White.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Wurmple can be taught these attacks in Black & White from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Wurmple is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black & White.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Wurmple is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black & White.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Wurmple learns the following moves in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	normal	40	100
1	String Shot	bug	—	95
5	Poison Sting	poison	15	100
15	Bug Bite	bug	60	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Wurmple learns the following moves via breeding in Black 2 & White 2.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Wurmple can be taught these attacks in Black 2 & White 2 from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Snore	normal	50	100
Bug Bite	bug	60	100
Electroweb	electric	55	95
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Wurmple is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Wurmple is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

X/Y Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire

Moves learnt by level up

Wurmple learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	normal	40	100
1	String Shot	bug	—	95
5	Poison Sting	poison	15	100
15	Bug Bite	bug	60	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Wurmple learns the following moves via breeding in X & Y.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Wurmple can be taught these attacks in X & Y from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Wurmple is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Wurmple is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Wurmple learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	normal	40	100
1	String Shot	bug	—	95
5	Poison Sting	poison	15	100
15	Bug Bite	bug	60	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Wurmple learns the following moves via breeding in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Wurmple can be taught these attacks in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Snore	normal	50	100
Bug Bite	bug	60	100
Electroweb	electric	55	95
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Wurmple is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Wurmple is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Let's Go, Pikachu!/Let's Go, Eevee!

Moves learnt by level up

Wurmple learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	normal	40	100
1	String Shot	bug	—	95
5	Poison Sting	poison	15	100
15	Bug Bite	bug	60	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Wurmple learns the following moves via breeding in Sun & Moon.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Wurmple can be taught these attacks in Sun & Moon from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Wurmple is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Wurmple learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	normal	40	100
1	String Shot	bug	—	95
5	Poison Sting	poison	15	100
15	Bug Bite	bug	60	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Wurmple learns the following moves via breeding in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Wurmple can be taught these attacks in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Snore	normal	50	100
Bug Bite	bug	60	100
Electroweb	electric	55	95
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Wurmple is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Sword/Shield Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Wurmple learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	String Shot	bug	—	95
1	Tackle	normal	40	100
5	Poison Sting	poison	15	100
15	Bug Bite	bug	60	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Wurmple learns the following moves via breeding in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Wurmple can be taught these attacks in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Wurmple is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Scarlet/Violet

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Wurmple sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9	Home
Normal							—
Shiny						—	—

See all Wurmple sprites

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.
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	It lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe.
LeafGreen	It lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe.
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	It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
SoulSilver	It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
Black	Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
White	Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
Black 2	Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
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.
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.

Other languages

English	Wurmple
Italian	Wurmple
Spanish	Wurmple
German	Waumpel
French	Chenipotte
Chinese	刺尾蟲
Korean	개무소
Japanese	ケムッソ

English	Worm Pokémon
Italian	Pokémon Baco
Spanish	Pokémon Gusano
German	Wurm
French	Pokémon Ver
Chinese	蟲寶寶寶可夢
Korean	애벌레포켓몬
Japanese	いもむしポケモン

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