Type matchups
Damage Wurmple takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug type, Wurmple 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
- 45
- Attack
- 45
- Defense
- 35
- Sp. Atk
- 20
- Sp. Def
- 30
- Speed
- 20
- Total
- 195
Wurmple has a base stat total of 195, higher than 0% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (45). With Attack (45) well above Sp. Atk (20), it works best as a physical attacker. At 20 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 35 Defense and 30 Sp. Def it is frail.
Wurmple can have the abilities Shield Dust and Run Away.
How to beat Wurmple
Wurmple 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
Wurmple is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Wurmple → Silcoon or Cascoon → Beautifly or Dustox) and evolves into Silcoon or Cascoon.
Best counters to Wurmple
Other Bug Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Wurmple weak to?
As a Bug type, Wurmple takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
What is Wurmple resistant to?
Wurmple resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.
What are the best counters to Wurmple?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Galarian Zapdos, which hit Wurmple with super-effective attacks.