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Burmy (Japanese: ミノムッチ, HepburnMinomucchi) (BURR-mee[1]) is a Bug-Type Pokémon introduced in the Generation IV.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Its cloak is based on what location it most recently battled in. If it battled in a grassy area, it will have the grass cloak. If it battled at a beach or in a cave, it will have the sandy cloak. If it fought in a building, it will have the trash cloak. Once a female Burmy evolves into Wormadam, its cloak becomes part of its skin, and decides the Wormadam's second type.

Behavior[]

If they have their cloak damaged during a battle, they will apply nigh materials to immediately create a new one. In warmer weather, they shed the outer layers of their cloaks to keep from overheating. Burmy seem to always find something to cover themselves in, no matter how barren their surroundings.

Evolution[]

Burmy can evolve into either Mothim (male) or Wormadam (female) once it reaches level 20.

Game Info[]

Pokédex Entries[]

  • Diamond

    To shelter itself from cold, wintry winds, it covers itself with a cloak made of twigs and leaves.

  • Pearl

    If its cloak is broken in battle, it quickly remakes the cloak with materials nearby.

  • Platinum

    Even if it is born where there are no cocooning materials, it somehow always ends up with a cloak.

  • HeartGold

    It covers itself with a cloak to shelter from the cold. When it's hot, its cloak is thinner.

  • SoulSilver

    It covers itself with a cloak to shelter from the cold. When it's hot, its cloak is thinner.

  • Black

    Even if it is born where there are no cocooning materials, it somehow always ends up with a cloak.

  • White

    Even if it is born where there are no cocooning materials, it somehow always ends up with a cloak.

  • Black 2

    Even if it is born where there are no cocooning materials, it somehow always ends up with a cloak.

  • White 2

    Even if it is born where there are no cocooning materials, it somehow always ends up with a cloak.

  • X

    To shelter itself from cold, wintry winds, it covers itself with a cloak made of twigs and leaves.

  • Y

    If its cloak is broken in battle, it quickly remakes the cloak with materials nearby.

  • Legends: Arceus

    Plant Cloak: If its cloak is even slightly damaged, Burmy will immediately repair it with whatever is close at hand. The Pokémon within the cloak is scrawny and vulnerable to the cold.
    Sandy Cloak: It creates a cloak by weaving together sand, mud, and silk it has spat out. This earthen cloak is ruined by wind and rain, so the Pokémon hides away in caves and other such places.
    Trash Cloak: When confronted by a lack of other materials, Burmy will create its cloak using dust and refuse. The cloak seems to be more comfortable than one would think.


Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Honey Trees Uncommon
Platinum Honey Trees Uncommon
HeartGold and SoulSilver Headbutt trees (Route 38) Rare
Black and White Trade None
X and Y Route 3 Uncommmon
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None

Side Game Locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Plant Cloak: Lush Meadow (1F-5F)
Sand Cloak: Apple Woods (1F-5F)
Trash Cloak: Oran Forest (1F-4F)
Pokémon Rumble Silent Forest


Stats[]

Stats
HP
40
Attack
29
Defense
45
Sp. Atk
1
Sp. Def
1
Speed
36
Total
152

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
10 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
15 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
20 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
10 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
15 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
20 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
10 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
15 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
20 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1DP
1
Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
10DP
10
Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
N/ADP
15
Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Tough 0
20DP
20
Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Burmy learns no moves via TM/HM.

Burmy learns no moves via TM/HM.

Breeding[]

Burmy learns no moves via breeding.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bug Bite USUM 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Electroweb USUM 55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Bug Bite ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
Electroweb ORAS 55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 2 1 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bug Bite  60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Electroweb  55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Bug Bite HGSS 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Tough 0
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
String Shot HGSS 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status Smart 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Battle Animation Sprites[]

Burmy-AttackAnimation-XY

Other forms[]

DP 412ground front
Sandy
DP 412steel front
Trashy

Trivia[]

Origin[]

Burmy is based on a bagworm, a moth who's pupal stage includes forming a case around it covered in natural objects, usually plant materials. It's evolution based on gender is based on how bagworms mature, usually turning into moths when they are male or staying as a larvae-like stage when they are female. It's antennae may take inspiration from a spring.

Etymology[]

Burmy may come from the words bug, worm, and baggy.

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 53. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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