Wurmple in Pokémon Black & White
#265 in the National Pokédex • Worm Pokémon
Wurmple in the National Pokédex
Pokédex entries
Pokémon Black
Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
Pokémon White
Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
Pokémon details
Type
Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Wurmple in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
45
200
294
Attack
45
85
207
Defense
35
67
185
Sp. Atk
20
40
152
Sp. Def
30
58
174
Speed
20
40
152
Total
195
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.
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 HP |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 39 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Wurmple #265 | Level 7 or higher; the branch is fixed by Wurmple’s personality value (Silcoon branch). |  Silcoon #266 |
Silcoon #266 | Level 10 |  Beautifly #267 |
Wurmple #265 | Level 7 or higher; the branch is fixed by Wurmple’s personality value (Cascoon branch). |  Cascoon #268 |
Cascoon #268 | Level 10 |  Dustox #269 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |  |  | 50 | 100 | 35 |
| Start | String Shot The targets are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. This silk reduces the targets’ Speed stat. | |  | - | 95 | 40 |
| 5 | Poison Sting The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target. |  | | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| 15 | Bug Bite The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. | | | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Class | Acquisition | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electroweb The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets’ Speed stat. |  |  | 55 | 95 | 15 | 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. | | | 40 | 100 | 15 | Historical Dream World: Dream Park |
| Snore An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | | | 40 | 100 | 15 | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
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.
Shield Dust
Ability Slot 1
Blocks the added effects of attacks taken.
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Run Away(Hidden Ability)
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
