burmy

Burmy is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Bug

Abilities:

• Shed Skin: May heal its own status conditions.
• Overcoat (Hidden Ability): Protects from damage from weather effects like hail and sandstorm.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, worm-like Pokémon with no discernible arms or legs
• Covered in a cloak of materials from its environment, which can be Plant Cloak, Sandy Cloak, or Trash Cloak
• Large eyes and a small mouth
• The appearance of its cloak can change depending on the environment it last battled in

Behavior and Habitat:

• Often found in forests, fields, and occasionally urban areas
• Changes its cloak based on the environment, which provides camouflage
• Tends to cling to trees or walls, blending in with its surroundings
• Naturally shy and avoids confrontation

In Battle:

• Known for its adaptability, changing its form and type when it evolves based on its cloak
• Not particularly strong in battle but can be used strategically to alter its evolution and typing
• Notable moves include Protect, Hidden Power, and Bug Bite
• Can use its environmental adaptability to surprise opponents

Evolution:

• Evolves into Wormadam if female at level 20, with the type based on its cloak:
• Plant Cloak evolves into Bug/Grass
• Sandy Cloak evolves into Bug/Ground
• Trash Cloak evolves into Bug/Steel
• Evolves into Mothim if male at level 20, becoming Bug/Flying type

Interesting Facts:

• Its cloak changes are purely aesthetic until it evolves, but they influence the type and appearance of Wormadam
• Inspired by bagworms, insects known for creating protective cases out of environmental materials
• Burmy's ability to change its cloak reflects its adaptability to different environments
• Despite its unassuming appearance, it is a key part of understanding Pokémon adaptability and evolution in its region

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: To shelter itself from cold, wintry winds, it covers itself with a cloak made of twigs and leaves.
• Pearl: If its cloak is broken in battle, it quickly remakes the cloak with materials nearby.
• Platinum: Even if it is born where there are no cocooning materials, it somehow always ends up with a cloak.
• Heartgold: It covers itself with a cloak to shelter from the cold. When it’s hot, its cloak is thinner.
• Soulsilver: It covers itself with a cloak to shelter from the cold. When it’s hot, its cloak is thinner.
• Black: Even if it is born where there are no cocooning materials, it somehow always ends up with a cloak.
• White: Even if it is born where there are no cocooning materials, it somehow always ends up with a cloak.
• Black-2: Even if it is born where there are no cocooning materials, it somehow always ends up with a cloak.
• White-2: Even if it is born where there are no cocooning materials, it somehow always ends up with a cloak.
• X: To shelter itself from cold, wintry winds, it covers itself with a cloak made of twigs and leaves.
• Y: If its cloak is broken in battle, it quickly remakes the cloak with materials nearby.
• Omega-Ruby: To shelter itself from cold, wintry winds, it covers itself with a cloak made of twigs and leaves.
• Alpha-Sapphire: If its cloak is broken in battle, it quickly remakes the cloak with materials nearby.
• Legends-Arceus: If its cloak is even slightly damaged, Burmy will immediately repair it with whatever is close at hand. The Pokémon within the cloak is scrawny and vulnerable to the cold.