Wurmple in Pokémon X & Y
#265 in the X and Y Pokédex • Worm Pokémon
Wurmple in the National Pokédex
Pokédex entries
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.
Pokémon details
Type
Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Wurmple in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
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.
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 HP |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 39 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Wurmple #265 | Level 7 or higher; the Silcoon branch is fixed by Wurmple’s Encryption Constant in Generation VI, not by time of day or a player choice. |  Silcoon #266 |
Silcoon #266 | Level 10 |  Beautifly #267 |
Wurmple #265 | Level 7 or higher; the Cascoon branch is fixed by Wurmple’s Encryption Constant in Generation VI, not by time of day or a player choice. |  Cascoon #268 |
Cascoon #268 | Level 10 |  Dustox #269 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |  |  | 50 | 100 | 35 |
| Start | String Shot The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat. | |  | - | 95 | 40 |
| 5 | Poison Sting The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target. |  | | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| 15 | Bug Bite The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. | | | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Class | Acquisition source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electroweb The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat. |  |  | 55 | 95 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Electroweb The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat. | | | 55 | 95 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Snore An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | | | 50 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Snore An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | | | 50 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
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.
