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Wurmple
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ケムッソ Kemusso
265Wurmple
Generation III
Evolutionary line
265266267268269
Type(s)
Type Bug  
Species Worm Pokémon
Abilities Shield Dust
Run Away (DW)
Pokédex
Linoone ← 265 → Silcoon
Kanto N/A Johto N/A
Hoenn 014 Sinnoh 048
Unova N/A Kalos N/A
Alola N/A
Evolves from None
Evolves into Silcoon or Cascoon
Gender
50% ♂ / 50 % ♀
Weight Height
7.9 lbs. 3.6 kg 1'00" 0.3 m
Pokédex color Egg group
Red Bug
Shape Footprint
Shape14
F265
Cry

Wurmple (Japanese: ケムッソ Kemusso) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Biology

Physiology

Wurmple is a small 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. It has large yellow eyes with black pupils.

Behavior

Wurmple are known to be easy prey for bird Pokémon such as Starly, Taillow and Swellow.

Evolution

Wurmple evolves into either Silcoon or Cascoon once it reaches level 7, depending on its personality value (example: a Wurmple with a bashful nature will evolve into Cascoon).

Game info

Pokédex entries

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.
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.
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.
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.
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Let's Go, Pikachu!
Let's Go, Eevee!


Locations

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

Base Stats
HP
45
Attack
45
Defense
35
Sp. Atk
20
Sp. Def
30
Speed
20
Total
195

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 String Shot — 95% 40 Bug Status
5 Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison Physical
15 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
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 Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Normal Physical Type Tough ♥♥♥♥ 0
1 String Shot — 95% 40 Bug Status Type Clever ♥♥ ♥♥♥
5 Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison Physical Type Clever ♥♥ ♥♥♥
15 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Type Cute ♥♥♥ 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 Category
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 String Shot — 95% 40 Bug Status
5 Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison Physical
15 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
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 Category Contest Category Appeal
1DP
1HGSSPt 		Tackle 35 95% 35 Normal Physical Type Tough ♥♥♥
1DP
1HGSSPt 		String Shot — 95% 40 Bug Status Type Smart ♥♥
5DP
5HGSSPt 		Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison Physical Type Smart ♥♥
N/ADP
15HGSSPt 		Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Type Tough 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 III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Normal Type Tough ♥♥♥♥ 0
1 String Shot — 95% 40 Bug Type Smart ♥♥ ♥♥♥
5 Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison Type Smart ♥♥ ♥♥♥
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 and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
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 and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
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 and HMs Generation V
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
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 and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
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 and HMs Generation III
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.
Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.
Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.
Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.
Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.
Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Bug Bite USUM 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Electroweb USUM 55 95% 15 Electric Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 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 Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Bug Bite ORAS 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Type Cute ♥♥♥ 0
Electroweb ORAS 55 95% 15 Electric Special Type Beautiful ♥♥ ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Type Cute ♥♥♥♥ 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 Category
Bug Bite B2W2 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Electroweb B2W2 55 95% 15 Electric Special
Snore B2W2 40 100% 15 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 Category Contest Category Appeal
Bug Bite HGSS 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Type Tough 0
Snore HGSSPt 40 100% 15 Normal Special Type Cute ♥♥♥
String Shot HGSS — 95% 40 Bug Status Type Smart ♥♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.
Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
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

Version
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
RS 265 front E 265 front RS 265 front Wurmple Back GenIII
Wurmple Shiny GenIII Wurmple Shiny E Wurmple Shiny GenIII Wurmple Back Shiny GenIII
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
DP 265 front Pt 265 front Pt 265 front Wurmple Back GenIV
Wurmple Shiny DP Wurmple Shiny Platinum HGSS Wurmple Shiny Platinum HGSS Wurmple Back Shiny GenIV
Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Wurmple BW Wurmple BW Wurmple Back BW
Wurmple Shiny BW Wurmple Shiny BW Wurmple Back Shiny BW
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire GO Back
Wurmple XY Wurmple XY Wurmple Back XY
Wurmple Shiny XY Wurmple Shiny XY Wurmple Back Shiny XY
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Back

Appearances

Anime

Both May and Jessie owned Wurmple that evolved into Beautifly and Dustox, respectively.

Trivia

  • In Pokemon Omega Ruby and 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 caterpillar.

Etymology

Wurmple's name is likely a combination of the words "worm" and "rumple" (as its skin is rumpled and spiny).

Gallery

See also

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