Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Wurmple flexibility. HP barely edges ahead. But Sp. Atk isn't far off. Easy to catch and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 1 HP EV.
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.
Wurmple Weakness
Fire, Flying, and Rock moves hit Wurmple for super-effective damage. Standard number of weaknesses for the Bug typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Taillow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Taillow builds →Wing Attack 2x81-98% Peck 2x51-63% | ||
 Wingull Water | D | |
 Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Torchic builds →Rock Tomb 2x53-65% Ember 2x70-84% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Aron SteelRock | D | |
Taillow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Taillow builds →Wing Attack 2x75-88% Peck 2x49-59% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Torchic builds →Rock Tomb 2x53-63% Ember 2x69-82% Peck 2x33-39% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Skarmory builds →Air Cutter 2x99-118%KO Peck 2x61-73% | ||
 Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x241-284%KO Flamethrower 2x168-199%KO Ember 2x78-93% Fire Spin 2x69-81% | ||
 Swellow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Swellow builds →Wing Attack 2x103-122%KO Peck 2x61-73% | ||
 Golbat Poison | D | |
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Skarmory builds →Air Cutter 2x101-119%KO Peck 2x62-73% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x245-288%KO Flamethrower 2x173-204%KO Ember 2x78-92% Fire Spin 2x68-81% | ||
Swellow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Swellow builds →Wing Attack 2x108-127%KO Peck 2x65-77% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x155-183%KO Air Cutter 2x105-124%KO Aerial Ace 2x105-124%KO Peck 2x62-73% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x251-296%KO Flamethrower 2x173-205%KO Ember 2x80-95% Fire Spin 2x71-84% | ||
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Tropius builds →Fly 2x137-161%KO Aerial Ace 2x93-110%KO Gust 2x62-73% | ||
Swellow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Swellow builds →Fly 2x161-190%KO Wing Attack 2x109-128%KO Aerial Ace 2x109-128%KO Peck 2x65-77% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 2x105-124%KO Aerial Ace 2x105-124%KO | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x156-184%KO Air Cutter 2x104-122%KO Aerial Ace 2x104-122%KO Peck 2x62-73% | ||
 Dodrio Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Dodrio builds →Fly 2x200-236%KO Aerial Ace 2x135-159%KO Peck 2x81-95% | ||
 Xatu Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Xatu builds →Fly 2x148-174%KO Aerial Ace 2x98-116%KO Peck 2x59-70% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x257-303%KO Fire Blast 2x218-257%KO Flamethrower 2x179-211%KO Ember 2x81-95% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Tropius builds →Fly 2x138-162%KO Aerial Ace 2x93-110%KO Gust 2x62-73% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x152-180%KO Air Cutter 2x104-123%KO Aerial Ace 2x104-123%KO Peck 2x63-74% | ||
Dodrio Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Dodrio builds →Fly 2x196-231%KO Aerial Ace 2x133-157%KO Peck 2x80-94% | ||
Xatu Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Xatu builds →Fly 2x146-171%KO Aerial Ace 2x97-114%KO Peck 2x58-69% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x252-297%KO Fire Blast 2x213-251%KO Flamethrower 2x174-206%KO Ember 2x80-94% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Tropius builds →Fly 2x135-160%KO Aerial Ace 2x91-109%KO Gust 2x63-74% | ||
In Ruby & Sapphire, Charizard can KO Wurmple with Fire Blast (339-399%). Gyarados's Earthquake hits Wurmple for 56-66%. Regirock's Explosion also KOs at 239-282%.
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLeftovers NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Charizard builds →Fire Blast 2x339-399%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Gyarados builds →Earthquake56-66% | ||
 Regirock Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Regirock builds →Explosion239-282%KO Rock Slide 2x216-255%KO Superpower58-68% | ||
Ruby & Sapphire Evolution
From here, Wurmple's line branches into Silcoon and Cascoon. That's 2 possible evolutions, each with its own method. The evolved forms gain up to 200 total stats over Wurmple. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Wurmple easily with 37 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
Ruby & Sapphire Wurmple Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 3.
Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.
Moves
Not a lot to pick from. Wurmple gets Bug STAB for same-type damage, and Normal and Poison coverage rounds things out. You're building around what's available rather than choosing from a deep bench.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Ruby & Sapphire Wurmple Locations
Wurmple is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 8 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Wurmple in Ruby & Sapphire
Wurmple's encounter pool splits between Ruby and Sapphire. You've got 8 walking spots at Lv. 2-6 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Wurmple Guide
For Ruby & Sapphire, you can run Wurmple through the first few routes without issues. 195 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Silcoon as fast as you can.
You can find Wurmple in Ruby & Sapphire. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 13 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Wurmple spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
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