Wurmple #0265
| Typing | Bug |
| Abilities | Run Away - Hidden |
| Classification | The Worm Pokémon |
| National ID | #0265 |
| Regional ID | #0048 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork
Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 45 | 105—152 | |
| Attack | 45 | 45—106 | |
| Defense | 35 | 36—95 | |
| Sp. Attack | 20 | 22—79 | |
| Sp. Defense | 30 | 31—90 | |
| Speed | 20 | 22—79 | |
| Total | 195 | Calculated Stat Range |
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Bug |
| Egg Cycles | 15 |
| Egg Steps | 3840 - Generations II, III, and VII 3825 - Generations IV 3855 - Generations V and VI 3825 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 1920 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.20% 49.80% |
| Height | 0.3 m (1'0") |
| Weight | 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs.) |
Battle Information
Pokédex Entries
"It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a Starly, it will defend itself with its spiked rear." "It spits a white silk thread that turns sticky when coming into contact with air. The silk is used to immobilize foes." | |
"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." | |
"It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a Starly, it will defend itself with its spiked rear." "It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear." | |
"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." "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." | |
"It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a STARLY, it will defend itself with its spiked rear." "It spits a white silk that turns sticky when it contacts air. It is used to immobilize foes." | |
"Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes." | |
"It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear." | |
"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." "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." | |
"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." |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 95 | Bug | Stat. | |
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 5 | 15 | 100 | Poison | Phys. | |
| 15 | 60 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites
Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites
Main Sprite