Type matchups
Damage Burmy takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug type, Burmy has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 22 other Pokémon share the Bug typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 29
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Atk
- 29
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 36
- Total
- 224
Burmy has a base stat total of 224, higher than 3% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (45). Its Attack (29) and Sp. Atk (29) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 36 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 45 Defense and 45 Sp. Def it is frail.
Burmy can have the abilities Shed Skin and Overcoat.
How to beat Burmy
Burmy takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Galarian Zapdos hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Burmy is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Burmy → Wormadam or Mothim) and evolves into Wormadam or Mothim.
Best counters to Burmy
Other Bug Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Burmy weak to?
As a Bug type, Burmy takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
What is Burmy resistant to?
Burmy resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.
What are the best counters to Burmy?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Galarian Zapdos, which hit Burmy with super-effective attacks.