Burmy

#412 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Bagworm Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Bastiodon Wormadam Plant

Pokédex entries

HeartGold

It covers itself with a cloak to shelter from the cold. When it’s hot, its cloak is thinner.

SoulSilver

It covers itself with a cloak to shelter from the cold. When it’s hot, its cloak is thinner.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	1 SpD
Catch rate	120
Base Exp.	61

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Bug
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (4,080 nominal steps) Normal-day estimate. Hatch-check timing, certain calendar dates, and Flame Body or Magma Armor can change the steps needed.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Burmy #412	Level 20, female	Wormadam #413
Burmy #412	Level 20, male	Mothim #414

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

HeartGold

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 38	Headbutting a tree	18-20	30%	Secret native Headbutt tree table; facing-tree coordinates and Trainer ID determine whether this table is selected.
Route 38	Headbutting a tree	21-25	5%	Secret native Headbutt tree table; facing-tree coordinates and Trainer ID determine whether this table is selected.

SoulSilver

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 38	Headbutting a tree	18-20	30%	Secret native Headbutt tree table; facing-tree coordinates and Trainer ID determine whether this table is selected.
Route 38	Headbutting a tree	21-25	5%	Secret native Headbutt tree table; facing-tree coordinates and Trainer ID determine whether this table is selected.

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Protect		Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
10	Tackle		Physical	35	95	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
15	Bug Bite		Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
20	Hidden Power	Variable	Special	30–70	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Bug Bite	Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
String Shot	Status	-	95	40	The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Shed Skin

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon may heal its own status problems.

Has a 30% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

#411

Bastiodon

#413

Wormadam Plant

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