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Wurmple

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Wurmple

#48 in the Sinnoh Pokédex • Worm Pokémon

Wurmple sprite

Normal

Shiny Wurmple sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Platinum

Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.

Details

Type

Bug

Category

Worm Pokémon

Abilities

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

3.6 kg (7.9 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0265

Pokédex

#48

Stats

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

Min

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.

It's Super Effective

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

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Extended Sinnoh #48
EV yield
1 HP
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
54

Eggs

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

Wurmple

#48

Level 7 or higher; the branch is fixed by Wurmple’s personality value (Silcoon branch).

Silcoon

Silcoon

#49

Silcoon

Silcoon

#49

Level 10

Beautifly

Beautifly

#50

Wurmple

Wurmple

#48

Level 7 or higher; the branch is fixed by Wurmple’s personality value (Cascoon branch).

Cascoon

Cascoon

#51

Cascoon

Cascoon

#51

Level 10

Dustox

Dustox

#52

Encounters

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

Eterna Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave1010%

In the morning

Eterna Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave1010%

During the day

Route 204

Route 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave410%

In the morning

Route 204

Route 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave410%

During the day

Route 204

Route 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)

Walking in tall grass or a cave910%

In the morning

Route 204

Route 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)

Walking in tall grass or a cave910%

During the day

Route 205

Route 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave1310%

In the morning

Route 205

Route 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave1310%

During the day

Route 205

Route 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Route 205

Route 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Route 206

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Route 207

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Route 208

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Route 209

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Route 210

Route 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Route 210

Route 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Route 211

Route 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Route 212

Route 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Route 212

Route 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Route 213

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Route 214

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Route 215

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Route 218

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Route 221

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Route 222

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Valley Windworks

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Eterna Forest

Eterna Forest exterior

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Fuego Ironworks

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Floaroma Meadow

Honey Tree5-1520%

Group A: normally 70%; on Munchlax trees 20%; successive reuse may retain previous group 90%, Honey slathered at least 6 but less than 24 hours ago; Pokémon still present

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical359535

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

StartString ShotBugStatus-9540

The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.

5Poison StingPoisonPhysical1510035

The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.

15Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

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

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

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

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Shield Dust

Ability Slot 1

Blocks the added effects of attacks taken.

Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.

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