Stats & Training
Wormadam's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Special bulk with Sp. Def doing the heavy lifting. And the medium-fast 1M XP curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.
The cloak—fashioned from plant matter—has merged with the Pokémon and is now part of the body, like fur or skin. I suspect this fusion is an effect of the energy involved in evolution.
Wormadam Weakness
Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Bug, and Rock moves hit Wormadam for super-effective damage. Fire and Flying hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The Bug/Grass typing picks up 5 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire, Flying |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Poison, Bug, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Ground |
In Legends: Arceus, Volcarona's Psychic hits Wormadam for 41-48%. Tyranitar threatens a KO with Stone Edge (242-285%). Torkoal's Eruption also KOs at 299-352%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Volcarona builds →Psychic41-48% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Tyranitar builds →Crunch97-114%KO Stone Edge 2x242-285%KO Earthquake20-24% | ||
 Torkoal Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Torkoal builds →Eruption 4x299-352%KO Flamethrower 4x180-211%KO | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb 2x130-152%KO Giga Drain13-16% | ||
Legends: Arceus Evolution
Wormadam is what Burmy becomes. Breed it for Burmy eggs (quick to hatch). A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolution from Burmy pushed Wormadam to 424 total stats. Sp.Def saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Arceus Wormadam Best Moveset
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Energy Ball and Bug Buzz for Wormadam, with Flying and Psychic coverage and more doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Wormadam in Legends: Arceus
Standard wild encounters won't get you Wormadam. You'll need shaking trees, available at 23 different locations. These become available in mid-game encounter areas. The list below breaks down where and how each encounter works.
Where To Catch Wormadam in Legends: Arceus
To get Wormadam, start by catching Burmy through special encounters at special. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BurmyAvalanche SlopesShaking berry treesCommonBonechill WastesShaking berry treesCommonCelestica RuinsShaking berry trees RuinsCommonCelestica TrailShaking berry trees RouteCommonCloudpool RidgeShaking berry trees SkyCommonCrossing SlopeShaking berry treesCommonDeertrack HeightsShaking berry treesCommonDeertrack PathShaking berry trees RouteCommonGlacier TerraceShaking berry trees IceCommonGolden LowlandsShaking berry treesCommonGrueling GroveShaking berry trees ForestCommonHeavenward LookoutShaking berry treesCommonNature’s PantryShaking berry treesCommonShrouded RuinsShaking berry trees RuinsCommonStonetooth RowsShaking berry treesCommonVeilstone CapeShaking berry treesCommonAspiration HillShaking berry treesUncommonBathers' LagoonShaking berry treesUncommonDeadwood HauntShaking berry treesUncommonDroning MeadowShaking berry treesUncommonGapejaw BogShaking berry trees SwampUncommonGinkgo LandingShaking berry treesUncommonHorseshoe PlainsShaking berry treesUncommonSacred PlazaShaking berry trees FacilityUncommonTidewater DamShaking berry treesUncommonTranquility CoveShaking berry treesUncommonUrsa's RingShaking berry treesUncommon
Step 2Wormadam ✓Aspiration HillShaking berry treesUncommonAvalanche SlopesShaking berry treesUncommonBathers' LagoonShaking berry treesUncommonBonechill WastesShaking berry treesUncommonCelestica RuinsShaking berry trees RuinsUncommonCelestica TrailShaking berry trees RouteUncommonCrossing SlopeShaking berry treesUncommonDeadwood HauntShaking berry treesUncommonDroning MeadowShaking berry treesUncommonGapejaw BogShaking berry trees SwampUncommonGinkgo LandingShaking berry treesUncommonGlacier TerraceShaking berry trees IceUncommonGolden LowlandsShaking berry treesUncommonGrueling GroveShaking berry trees ForestUncommonHeavenward LookoutShaking berry treesUncommonHorseshoe PlainsShaking berry treesUncommonSacred PlazaShaking berry trees FacilityUncommonSandgem FlatsShaking berry trees DesertUncommonStonetooth RowsShaking berry treesUncommonTidewater DamShaking berry treesUncommonTranquility CoveShaking berry treesUncommonUrsa's RingShaking berry treesUncommonVeilstone CapeShaking berry treesUncommonor evolve from Burmy (Step 1)
Wormadam Guide
In Legends: Arceus, watch for Arcanine (Fire), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Cloyster (Ice) when using Wormadam. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Arcanine is the most dangerous since Fire moves deal 4x damage. Poison, Bug, and Rock-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 36 Speed, Wormadam won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
For Legends: Arceus, it depends on your team. Wormadam at 424 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Bug/Grass coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Legends: Arceus, Wormadam brings 424 BST to the table. D-Tier on our list: outclassed by other options available in Legends: Arceus. That 105 base Sp. Def does the heavy lifting.
Anticipation notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, self destruct, explosion, or a one-hit KO move. That's the one you want on Wormadam. Overcoat is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Bug/Grass gives Wormadam 5 resistances. Sp. Def is the best stat at base 105. Dual typing means STAB coverage on both Bug and Grass moves.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Wormadam appears in 11 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves