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Wurmple

Bug

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.

Category
Worm Pokémon
Height
0.3 m
Weight
3.6 kg
Generation
III
Abilities
Shield Dust

Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.

Run Away Hidden ability

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

WurmpleWorm Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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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.
45
AttackStrength of physical moves.
45
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
35
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
20
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
30
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
20
Base stat total 195

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.

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.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 6
Poison StingPhysical · PoisonPower 15Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

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

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 5
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 5
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 5
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 5
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 5
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 5
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 5
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 5
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 5
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 5
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 5
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 5
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 5
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 5
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 5
  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 1
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.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
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
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
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.

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 · 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 · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.

Heartgold · Soulsilver · Y

It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.

X

It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a Starly, it will defend itself with its spiked 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.

POKÉMON TCG

Wurmple trading cards

14 cards

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Card data and images: TCGdex.

Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12