wurmple

Wurmple is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Bug

Abilities:

• Shield Dust: Prevents additional effects of moves from affecting Wurmple.
• Run Away (Hidden Ability): Guarantees escape from wild Pokémon battles.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, caterpillar-like Pokémon
• Reddish body with segmented sections
• White spikes along its back and a stinger-like horn on its head
• Large, expressive eyes
• Yellow underbelly

Behavior and Habitat:

• Commonly found in forests and wooded areas
• Feeds on leaves and foliage
• Often seen climbing on tree trunks
• Uses its spikes for defense against predators
• Known to be a docile and peaceful Pokémon

In Battle:

• Primarily a starting Pokémon with limited battle capabilities
• Notable moves: Tackle, String Shot, Poison Sting
• Weak against Fire, Flying, and Rock types
• Best used as a transitional Pokémon for early battles

Evolution:

• Evolves into Silcoon or Cascoon starting at level 7
• The evolution into Silcoon or Cascoon is determined randomly
• Silcoon evolves into Beautifly at level 10
• Cascoon evolves into Dustox at level 10

Interesting Facts:

• Known for its unpredictable evolutionary path, which can be a surprise for trainers
• Wurmple is a popular choice for trainers in the early stages of their journey
• Its evolutionary line showcases significant visual differences, reflecting the diverse adaptations of insects

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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.
• Emerald: It sticks to tree branches and eats leaves. The thread it spits from its mouth, which becomes gooey when it touches air, slows the movement of its foes.
• Firered: It lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe.
• Leafgreen: It lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe.
• Diamond: It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a STARLY, it will defend itself with its spiked rear.
• Pearl: It spits a white silk that turns sticky when it contacts air. It is used to immobilize foes.
• Platinum: Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
• Heartgold: It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
• Soulsilver: It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
• Black: Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
• White: Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
• Black-2: Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
• White-2: Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
• X: It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a Starly, it will defend itself with its spiked rear.
• Y: It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
• Omega-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.
• Alpha-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.
• Legends-Arceus: Likes sap and is abundant in the wild. Why it evolves into various different forms is unknown. One cannot tell from a Wurmple's appearance which form it will take when it evolves.

265 National

14 Hoenn

48 Original-Sinnoh

48 Extended-Sinnoh

14 Updated-Hoenn

18 Hisui