Wurmple
#265 in the X and Y Pokédex • Worm Pokémon
Pokémon X
It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a Starly, it will defend itself with its spiked rear.
Pokémon Y
It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Wurmple #265 | Level 7 |  Silcoon #266 |
Wurmple #265 | Level 7 |  Cascoon #268 |
Silcoon #266 | Level 10 |  Beautifly #267 |
Cascoon #268 | Level 10 |  Dustox #269 |
Normal
Shiny
Wurmple
Worm Pokémon
HP
45
Attack
45
Defense
35
Sp. Atk
20
Sp. Def
30
Speed
20
Total
195
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from
Resistances
Takes 0.5× from
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 50 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Start | String Shot | |  Status | - | 95 | 40 | The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat. |
| 5 | Poison Sting |  | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target. |
| 15 | Bug Bite | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
Shield Dust
Ability Slot 1
Blocks the additional effects of attacks taken.
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Run Away
Hidden Ability
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.