Wurmple

#14 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Worm Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Ruby

Using the spikes on its rear end, WURMPLE peels the bark off trees and feeds on the sap that oozes out. This Pokémon’s feet are tipped with suction pads that allow it to cling to glass without slipping.

Sapphire

WURMPLE is targeted by SWELLOW as prey. This Pokémon will try to resist by pointing the spikes on its rear at the attacking predator. It will weaken the foe by leaking poison from the spikes.

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.

EV yield	1 HP
Catch rate	255
Base Exp.	54

Eggs

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

Egg groups	Bug
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Wurmple #14	Level 7 (evolution is determined by personality value)	Silcoon #15
Silcoon #15	Level 10	Beautifly #16
Wurmple #14	Level 7 (evolution is determined by personality value)	Cascoon #17
Cascoon #17	Level 10	Dustox #18

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Ruby

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Petalburg Woods	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	20%	-
Petalburg Woods	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	5%	-
Route 101 Road 101	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	20%	-
Route 101 Road 101	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	10%	-
Route 101 Road 101	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	-
Route 101 Road 101	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	5%	-
Route 102 Road 102	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	20%	Ordinary land slot rates; halved if this route has an active TV outbreak
Route 102 Road 102	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	10%	Ordinary land slot rates; halved if this route has an active TV outbreak
Route 104 Road 104	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	20%	-
Route 104 Road 104	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	10%	-

Sapphire

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Petalburg Woods	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	20%	-
Petalburg Woods	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	5%	-
Route 101 Road 101	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	20%	-
Route 101 Road 101	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	10%	-
Route 101 Road 101	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	-
Route 101 Road 101	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	5%	-
Route 102 Road 102	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	20%	Ordinary land slot rates; halved if this route has an active TV outbreak
Route 102 Road 102	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	10%	Ordinary land slot rates; halved if this route has an active TV outbreak
Route 104 Road 104	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	20%	-
Route 104 Road 104	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	10%	-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	Charges the foe with a full-body tackle.
Start	String Shot	Status	-	95	40	Binds the foe with string to reduce its SPEED.
5	Poison Sting	Physical	15	100	35	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.