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Wormadam Weakness & Counters

Weak toFlying4×Fire4×Poison2×Rock2×Bug2×Ice2×
Wormadam

Type matchups

Damage Wormadam takes from each attacking type.

4×

Weak to (4×)

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

Resists (½×)

¼×

Resists (¼×)

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.

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.