Burmy
#412 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Bagworm Pokémon
Burmy
#412 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Bagworm Pokémon
Stats
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.
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 SpD |
| Catch rate | 120 |
| Base Exp. | 45 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,840 steps) |
Lore

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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Burmy #412 | Level 20, female | ![]() Wormadam #413 |
![]() Burmy #412 | Level 20, male | ![]() Mothim #414 |
Moves
| 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 | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
Tutors
| 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
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.









































Status
Physical
Special