Wurmple, a Worm Pokémon, made its debut in Generation III of the Pokémon series. This Bug-type Pokémon often dwells in forests.
Pokédex Entries
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.
It lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe.
It lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe.
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.
It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
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.
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.
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.
Base Stats
Defenses
Evolution
Moves
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| 6 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 5 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| 15 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Electroweb | Electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 5 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| 15 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Electroweb | Electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 5 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| 15 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Electroweb | Electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 5 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| 15 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 5 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 |
Locations
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winds and Waves | Not yet released | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet | Not available in this game | ||
| Violet | Not available in this game | ||
| Legends: Z-A | No data yet | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sword | Not available in this game | ||
| Shield | Not available in this game | ||
| Brilliant Diamond | Trade or migrate | ||
| Shining Pearl | Trade or migrate | ||
| Legends: Arceus | Trade or migrate | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Trade or migrate | ||
| Moon | Trade or migrate | ||
| Ultra Sun | Trade or migrate | ||
| Ultra Moon | Trade or migrate | ||
| Let's Go, Pikachu | Not available in this game | ||
| Let's Go, Eevee | Not available in this game | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | Trade or migrate | ||
| Y | Trade or migrate | ||
| Omega Ruby | Petalburg Woods | Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave | Lv. 3 |
| Alpha Sapphire | Petalburg Woods | Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave | Lv. 3 |
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Trade or migrate | ||
| White | Trade or migrate | ||
| Black 2 | Trade or migrate | ||
| White 2 | Trade or migrate | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond | Eterna Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 10–11 |
| Eterna Forest | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Floaroma Meadow | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Fuego Ironworks | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 205 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 206 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 207 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 208 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 209 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 210 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 211 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 212 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 213 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 214 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 215 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 218 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 221 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 222 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Valley Windworks | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Pearl | Eterna Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 10–11 |
| Eterna Forest | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Floaroma Meadow | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Fuego Ironworks | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 205 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 206 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 207 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 208 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 209 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 210 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 211 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 212 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 213 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 214 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 215 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 218 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 221 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 222 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Valley Windworks | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Platinum | Eterna Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 10 |
| Eterna Forest | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Floaroma Meadow | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Fuego Ironworks | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 204 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 4–9 | |
| Route 205 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 13 | |
| Route 205 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 206 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 207 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 208 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 209 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 210 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 211 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 212 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 213 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 214 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 215 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 218 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 221 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Route 222 | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| Valley Windworks | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | Lv. 5–15 | |
| HeartGold | Fuchsia City | Headbutting trees | Lv. 21–34 |
| National Park | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 24–36 | |
| Pallet Town | Headbutting trees | Lv. 2–6 | |
| Pewter City | Headbutting trees | Lv. 3–9 | |
| Route 1 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 2–6 | |
| Route 12 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 22–25 | |
| Route 13 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 22–25 | |
| Route 14 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 26–30 | |
| Route 15 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 21–26 | |
| Route 18 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 26–30 | |
| Route 2 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 3–7 | |
| Route 22 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 3–7 | |
| Route 3 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 6–10 | |
| Route 4 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 6–10 | |
| Sea Route 21 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 24–30 | |
| Viridian City | Headbutting trees | Lv. 3–7 | |
| SoulSilver | Fuchsia City | Headbutting trees | Lv. 21–34 |
| National Park | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 24–36 | |
| Pallet Town | Headbutting trees | Lv. 2–6 | |
| Pewter City | Headbutting trees | Lv. 3–9 | |
| Route 1 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 2–6 | |
| Route 12 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 22–25 | |
| Route 13 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 22–25 | |
| Route 14 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 26–30 | |
| Route 15 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 21–26 | |
| Route 18 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 26–30 | |
| Route 2 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 3–7 | |
| Route 22 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 3–7 | |
| Route 3 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 6–10 | |
| Route 4 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 6–10 | |
| Sea Route 21 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 24–30 | |
| Viridian City | Headbutting trees | Lv. 3–7 |
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby | Petalburg Woods | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 5–6 |
| Route 101 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 2–3 | |
| Route 102 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3–4 | |
| Route 104 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 4–5 | |
| Sapphire | Petalburg Woods | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 5–6 |
| Route 101 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 2–3 | |
| Route 102 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3–4 | |
| Route 104 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 4–5 | |
| Emerald | Petalburg Woods | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 5–6 |
| Route 101 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 2–3 | |
| Route 102 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3–4 | |
| Route 104 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 4 | |
| FireRed | Trade or migrate | ||
| LeafGreen | Trade or migrate | ||