Wurmple

No. 0265

Type: Bug

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.

Base stats

HP45
Attack45
Defense35
Sp. Attack20
Sp. Defense30
Speed20

Total 195

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Ground — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Rock — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Flying) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Water — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Electric — Covers 1 weakness (Flying) — Electroweb
  • Fighting — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Grass — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Speed control
Ability
Shield Dust
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Adamant
EVs
252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moves
String Shot, Bug Bite, Tackle, Poison Sting

Frequently asked questions

What type is Wurmple?
Wurmple is a Bug type Pokémon.
What are Wurmple's base stats?
HP 45, Attack 45, Defense 35, Sp. Attack 20, Sp. Defense 30, Speed 20. That is a base stat total of 195.
What is Wurmple weak to?
Wurmple takes extra damage from Fire, Flying and Rock moves.
What abilities does Wurmple have?
Wurmple can have Shield Dust and Run Away. Its hidden ability is Run Away.
What does Wurmple evolve into?
Wurmple evolves into Silcoon and Cascoon.
What moves does Wurmple learn?
Wurmple learns 4 moves by levelling up and 0 by TM.