Wurmple

Height0.3 m

Weight3.6 kg

Base Exp56

BST195

Abilities

Shield Dust

Run Awayhidden

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.

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Base Stats

Atk

Def

SpA

SpD

Spe

BST

195

Evolution Chain

Wurmple

Bug

Lv. 7

Silcoon

Move Learnset

Select a generation to see the moves Wurmple can learn in those games

Learnset for Gen VIII games · PWR = base power · ACC = accuracy (%) · Cat = physical/special/status

Move

TypeCategoryPwrAcc

Lv1String Shot

Bug—95%

Lv5Poison Sting

Poison15100%

Lv6Tackle

Normal40100%

Lv15Bug Bite

Bug60100%

Pokédex Entries

In-game descriptions of Wurmple across different games

Pokémon 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."
Pokémon 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."
Pokémon 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."
Pokémon FireRed: "It lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe."
Pokémon Diamond: "It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a STARLY, it will defend itself with its spiked rear."
Pokémon Pearl: "It spits a white silk that turns sticky when it contacts air. It is used to immobilize foes."

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About Wurmple

Wurmple is the Worm Pokémon a Bug type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 195 with Shield Dust as its ability. Use the learnset above to find the best moves for Wurmple in each generation, and check its type defenses to build a team that covers its weaknesses.