Wurmple
#14 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Worm Pokémon
Wurmple
#14 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Worm Pokémon
Stats
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.
Growth
| EV yield | 1 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 56 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,840 steps) |
Lore
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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Wurmple #14 | Level 7 |  Silcoon #15 |
Silcoon #15 | Level 10 |  Beautifly #16 |
Wurmple #14 | Level 7 |  Cascoon #17 |
Cascoon #17 | Level 10 |  Dustox #18 |
Encounters
| 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% | - |
Route 102 Road 102 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 10% | - |
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% | - |
| 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% | - |
Route 102 Road 102 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 10% | - |
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
| 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. |
Traits
Shield Dust
Prevents added effects.
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
