B/W / Pokédex

Burmy

Back to Pokédex

Burmy in Pokémon Black & White

#412 in the National Pokédex • Bagworm Pokémon

Burmy in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

Even if it is born where there are no cocooning materials, it somehow always ends up with a cloak.

Pokémon White

Even if it is born where there are no cocooning materials, it somehow always ends up with a cloak.

Pokémon details

Type

Bug

Category

Bagworm Pokémon

Height

0.2 m (0'08")

Weight

3.4 kg (7.5 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0412

Burmy in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

40

190

284

Attack

29

56

172

Defense

45

85

207

Sp. Atk

29

56

172

Sp. Def

45

85

207

Speed

36

69

188

Total

224

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Burmy, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 SpD
Catch rate
120
Base Exp.
45

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Burmy

Burmy

#412

Level 20 or higher, female Burmy currently wearing the Plant Cloak; Wormadam retains that cloak.

Wormadam

Wormadam

#413

Burmy

Burmy

#412

Level 20, male

Mothim

Mothim

#414

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Rugged Mountain transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Rugged Mountain catalog; Overcoat ability

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Pokémon Café Forest transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Historical Japanese Pokémon Café promotion / import; Overcoat ability

White
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Rugged Mountain transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Rugged Mountain catalog; Overcoat ability

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Pokémon Café Forest transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Historical Japanese Pokémon Café promotion / import; Overcoat ability

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartProtect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
10Tackle

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

Normal5010035
15Bug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020
20Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Electroweb

The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Electric559515

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

Historical Dream World: Rugged Mountain

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

String Shot

The targets are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. This silk reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Bug-9540

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

Shed Skin

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon may heal its own status problems.

Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

Overcoat(Hidden Ability)

Protects the Pokémon from damage from weather.

Protects against damage from weather.

Join Discord

Join a community of 5,000+ Trainers.

discord.gg/dittobase