Wormadam Plant is a Bug/Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
Type: Bug / Grass
Abilities:
- Anticipation: Alerts the Pokémon if the foe has a super-effective move or a one-hit KO move.
- Overcoat (Hidden Ability): Protects the Pokémon from damage from weather effects like hail or sandstorm.
Physical Characteristics:
- Wormadam Plant has a leaf-covered body that allows it to blend into grassy environments.
- It features a cloak composed of leaves and plant matter, giving it a verdant appearance.
- Its eyes are small and black, and it has a distinctive cloak that differentiates it from other Wormadam forms.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Wormadam Plant is often found in forests and grasslands, where it can camouflage among the foliage.
- It tends to remain stationary, blending in with its environment to avoid predators.
- During the day, it absorbs sunlight to remain active and healthy.
In Battle:
- Wormadam Plant is known for its defensive capabilities rather than offensive power.
- Notable moves include Leaf Storm, Bug Buzz, and Protect, which take advantage of its typing.
- It is strong against Ground, Water, Grass, and Electric-type Pokémon but weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Bug, and Poison types.
- Useful in stalling strategies due to its defensive typing and ability to use moves like Toxic and Protect.
Evolution:
- Wormadam Plant evolves from a female Burmy that levels up when it has the Plant Cloak.
- This form is one of three possible evolutions for Burmy, depending on its cloak when it evolves.
Interesting Facts:
- The form Wormadam takes upon evolving depends on Burmy's cloak at the time of evolution, which is influenced by the environment where it last battled.
- This unique evolution mechanic involves three forms: Plant Cloak, Sandy Cloak, and Trash Cloak.
- Wormadam Plant's design is inspired by the concept of mimicry in nature, where organisms evolve to resemble their surroundings for protection.