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National No. 265

Wurmple

Worm Pokémon

Insect
Generation III
0.3 m Size
3.6 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0265
Wurmple

Description

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.

Abilities

Ability 1

Shield Dust

Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.

Hidden Ability

Run Away

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.3 m / 0'98"
Weight 3.6 kg / 7.94 lbs
Color Red
Body
Armor Pokémon with an insectoid body
Habitat
forest
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 56
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Bug
Base Egg Cycle 15
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 3840 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 255
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 43.9% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 59.5% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 73.8% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation III / Hoenn
Available since Ruby / Sapphire · Generation III
Form Wurmple
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Wurmple
French Chenipotte
German Waumpel
Spanish Wurmple
Italian Wurmple
Japanese ケムッソ Kemusso
Korean 개무소 Gaemuso
Chinese 刺尾蟲 / 刺尾虫 Cìwěichóng

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

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.

19 descriptions 1 historical period Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Pecha Berry
Pecha Berry
50% · Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Bright Powder
Bright Powder
5% · Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolutionary Chain

Wurmple
Wurmple
Nº265
Silcoon
Silcoon
Nº266 Wurmple · Lv. 7
Beautifly
Beautifly
Nº267 Silcoon · Lv. 10
Cascoon
Cascoon
Nº268 Wurmple · Lv. 7
Dustox
Dustox
Nº269 Cascoon · Lv. 10

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Wurmple

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
45
+1 EV
105 - 152
200 - 294
Attack
45
-
45 - 106
85 - 207
Defense
35
-
36 - 95
67 - 185
Sp Attack.
20
-
22 - 79
40 - 152
Defense Esp.
30
-
31 - 90
58 - 174
Speed
20
-
22 - 79
40 - 152
Total
195
+1 EV
-
-
Life +1 EV
45
Lv 50: 105 - 152 Lv 100: 200 - 294
At.
45
Lv 50: 45 - 106 Lv 100: 85 - 207
Df.
35
Lv 50: 36 - 95 Lv 100: 67 - 185
At. Esp.
20
Lv 50: 22 - 79 Lv 100: 40 - 152
Df. Esp.
30
Lv 50: 31 - 90 Lv 100: 58 - 174
Vel.
20
Lv 50: 22 - 79 Lv 100: 40 - 152
Total +1 EV
195

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Tackle No.33 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 6 Mastery 15
Latest record
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
String Shot No.81 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 95%
Poison Sting No.40 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1 Mastery 10
Latest record
PP 35
Attack 15
Hit 100%
Bug Bite No.450 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 15
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit 100%