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Wurmple (Japanese: ケムッソ, HepburnKemusso) (WERM-pull[1]) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Wurmple evolves into either Silcoon or Cascoon depending on its personality[citation needed] starting at level 7.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Wurmple is a small and larval caterpillar-like Pokémon. The top part of its long body is bright scarlet red, while its segmented underbelly is cream-colored. It has ten stubby white legs. It has many spines all over its body, including a long red spine atop its head, a yellow spike on its forehead, and two yellow spines protruding from its rear. With the spikes on its tail, Wurmple takes away tree bark to get sap. It has large yellow eyes with black pupils.

Behavior[]

Wurmple primarily defend themselves using the two spikes on their rears. When in trouble, they can secrete poison out of these barbs and raise their hindquarters up to deter potential predators—specifically the Swellow and Starly who consider Wurmple their preferred prey.Wurmple feed on tree sap; they use their spikes to peel back bark and feed on the exposed resin that oozes out. They spend most of their time on trees.Wurmple are voracious eaters, as they need to store a good deal of energy for evolution. It is believed that a Wurmple's personality is the primary determining factor in its evolutionary path. Outgoing, cheerful Wurmple tend to evolve into Silcoon, while introverted, downcast ones seem to evolve into Cascoon.

Natural Abilities[]

The bottoms of their feet have tiny suction cups strong enough to allow them to inch upside-down even on glass surfaces.they can shoot a white fluid out of their mouths that turns sticky in contact with air—silk. The substance entangles and inhibits predators, giving Wurmple time to flee.

Game data[]

Pokédex entries[]

  • Ruby

    Using the spikes on its rear end, Wurmple peels the bark off trees and feeds on the sap that oozes out. This Pokémon's feet are tipped with suction pads that allow it to cling to glass without slipping.

  • Sapphire

    Wurmple is targeted by Swellow as prey. This Pokémon will try to resist by pointing the spikes on its rear at the attacking predator. It will weaken the foe by leaking poison from the spikes.

  • FireRed

    It lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe.

  • LeafGreen

    It lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe.

  • Emerald

    It sticks to tree branches and eats leaves. The thread it spits from its mouth, which becomes gooey when it touches air, slows the movement of its foes.

  • Diamond

    It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a Starly, it will defend itself with its spiked rear.

  • Pearl

    It spits a white silk that turns sticky when it contacts air. It is used to immobilize foes.

  • Platinum

    Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.

  • HeartGold

    It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.

  • SoulSilver

    It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.

  • Black

    Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.

  • White

    Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.

  • Black 2

    Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.

  • White 2

    Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.

  • X

    It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a Starly, it will defend itself with its spiked rear.

  • Y

    It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.

  • Omega Ruby

    Using the spikes on its rear end, Wurmple peels the bark off trees and feeds on the sap that oozes out. This Pokémon's feet are tipped with suction pads that allow it to cling to glass without slipping.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Wurmple is targeted by Swellow as prey. This Pokémon will try to resist by pointing the spikes on its rear at the attacking predator. It will weaken the foe by leaking poison from the spikes.

  • Legends: Arceus

    Likes sap and is abundant in the wild. Why it evolves into various different forms is unknown. One cannot tell from a Wurmple's appearance which form it will take when it evolves.


Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Ruby and Sapphire Routes 101, 102, 104, Petalburg Woods Common
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Routes 101, 102, 104, Petalburg Woods Common
Diamond and Pearl Eterna Forest, Honey trees Common
Platinum Routes 204, 205, Eterna Forest, Honey trees Common
HeartGold and SoulSilver Headbutt Trees, Bug-Catching Contest (after obtaining National Pokédex) Unknown
Black and White White Forest (White only) Common

Side game locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 7
Secret Storage 16
Endless Level 12
Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Joyous Tower (1F-2F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F)
Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F)
Midnight Forest (B1F-B21F)
Pokémon Ranger Olive Jungle


Stats[]

Stats
HP
45
Attack
45
Defense
1
Sp. Atk
20
Sp. Def
30
Speed
20
Total
161

Type effectiveness[]

Damage taken Types
×0
None
¼
None
½
Type Fighting Type Grass Type Ground
×2
Type Fire Type Flying Type Rock
×4
None
Note: If a type is not listed, it means it does normal damage to the Pokémon.

Learnset[]

By leveling up[]

Generation VII
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 40 100% 35
1 String Shot Type Bug Status 95% 40
5 Poison Sting Type Poison Physical 15 100% 35
15 Bug Bite Type Bug Physical 60 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring[]

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

By leveling up[]

Generation VI
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 50 100% 35
1 String Shot Type Bug Status 95% 40
5 Poison Sting Type Poison Physical 15 100% 35
15 Bug Bite Type Bug Physical 60 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring[]

Generation VI
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
ORAS Bug Bite Type Bug Physical 60 100% 20
ORAS Electroweb Type Electric Special 55 95% 15
ORAS Snore Type Normal Special 50 100% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up[]

Generation V
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 50 100% 35
1 String Shot Type Bug Status 95% 40
5 Poison Sting Type Poison Physical 15 100% 35
15 Bug Bite Type Bug Physical 60 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring[]

Generation V
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
B2W2 Bug Bite Type Bug Physical 60 100% 20
B2W2 Electroweb Type Electric Special 55 95% 15
B2W2 Snore Type Normal Special 40 100% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up[]

Generation IV
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 35 95% 35
1 String Shot Type Bug Status 95% 40
5 Poison Sting Type Poison Physical 15 100% 35
15PtHGSS Bug Bite Type Bug Physical 60 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring[]

Generation IV
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
HGSS Bug Bite Type Bug Physical 60 100% 20
Pt / HGSS Snore Type Normal Special 40 100% 15
HGSS String Shot Type Bug Status 95% 40
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up[]

Generation III
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 35 95% 35
1 String Shot Type Bug Status 95% 40
5 Poison Sting Type Poison Physical 15 100% 35
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Both May and Jessie owned Wurmple that evolved into Beautifly and Dustox, respectively. Goh caught three Wurmple in PJ007: Serving Up the Flute Cup!.

Trivia[]

  • In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, wild Wurmple can be found either holding a Bright Powder or a Pecha Berry. Wild Wurmple caught holding a Pecha Berry will evolve into Cascoon, while Wurmple caught holding a Bright Powder will evolve into Silcoon. This appears to help identify which "-coon" Wurmple might evolve into.
  • Wurmple, along with Caterpie and Weedle take the least amount of levels to evolve, with 7.

Origin[]

Wurmple is based on a pipevine swallowtail caterpillar, who is red in color and covered in spines.

Etymology[]

Wurmple may come from "worm" and "rumple" (as its skin is rumpled and spiny).

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 420. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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