Type matchups
Damage Wormadam takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Grass type, Wormadam has 6 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 5 other Pokémon share the Bug/Grass typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 59
- Defense
- 85
- Sp. Atk
- 79
- Sp. Def
- 105
- Speed
- 36
- Total
- 424
Wormadam has a base stat total of 424, higher than 40% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (105). With Sp. Atk (79) well above Attack (59), it works best as a special attacker. At 36 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 85 Defense and 105 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Wormadam can have the abilities Anticipation and Overcoat.
How to beat Wormadam
The best way to beat Wormadam is with Flying and Fire moves, which deal 4× damage. Poison, Rock, Bug and Ice moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Grass moves. Heatran hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Grass moves. Moltres hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Grass moves.
Evolution
Wormadam is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Burmy → Wormadam or Mothim), evolving from Burmy.
Best counters to Wormadam
Frequently asked questions
What is Wormadam weak to?
As a Bug/Grass type, Wormadam takes super-effective damage from Flying (4×), Fire (4×), Poison, Rock, Bug and Ice moves.
What is Wormadam resistant to?
Wormadam resists Fighting, Water, Electric, Ground (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Wormadam?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Moltres, which hit Wormadam with super-effective attacks.