NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0412

Burmy

Bug

To shelter itself from cold, wintry winds, it covers itself with a cloak made of twigs and leaves.

Category: Bagworm Pokémon
Height: 0.2 m
Weight: 3.4 kg
Generation: IV

Abilities

Shed Skin

Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

Overcoat Hidden ability

Protects against damage from weather.

Bagworm Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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Burmy
- Wormadam
- Mothim

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

Base stat total 224

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Fire

×2

Flying

×2

Rock

×2

Resists

Grass

×0.5

Fighting

×0.5

Ground

×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

TacklePhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 10
Platinum · Level Up · Level 10
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 10
Black White · Level Up · Level 10
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 10
X Y · Level Up · Level 10
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 10
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 10
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 10
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 10

String ShotStatus · BugPower —Accuracy 95%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 20

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 20
Platinum · Level Up · Level 20
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 20
Black White · Level Up · Level 20
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 20
X Y · Level Up · Level 20
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 20
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 20
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 20
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Bug BitePhysical · BugPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Level Up · Level 15
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 15
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Level Up · Level 15
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 15
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 15
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 15
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 15
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 15
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 15

Struggle BugSpecial · BugPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 1

ElectrowebSpecial · ElectricPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Diamond · X · Omega Ruby

To shelter itself from cold, wintry winds, it covers itself with a cloak made of twigs and leaves.

Pearl · Y · Alpha Sapphire

If its cloak is broken in battle, it quickly remakes the cloak with materials nearby.

Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

Even if it is born where there are no cocooning materials, it somehow always ends up with a cloak.

Heartgold · Soulsilver

It covers itself with a cloak to shelter from the cold. When it’s hot, its cloak is thinner.

Legends Arceus

If its cloak is even slightly damaged, Burmy will immediately repair it with whatever is close at hand. The Pokémon within the cloak is scrawny and vulnerable to the cold.

POKÉMON TCG

Burmy trading cards

14 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12