Wurmple
#265 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Wurmple
The best moves for Wurmple are Bug Bite and Struggle when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Evolution
There are 5 Pokémon in the Wurmple family. Wurmple evolves into Silcoon or Cascoon for 12 Candy, and Silcoon evolves into Beautifly for 50 Candy, and Cascoon evolves into Dustox for 50 Candy.
Game images
Wurmple, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Wurmple is a Bug Pokémon. It is weak to Flying, Rock and Fire moves. Wurmple's best moveset is Bug Bite & Struggle and it has a Max CP of 653. Wurmple evolves into Silcoon or Cascoon.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Struggle
17.5 DPS
|
3.7 | 100% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Struggle
17.5 DPS
|
3.7 | 100% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Wurmple?
Wurmple is weak to , Rock and Fire moves.
The best counter to Wurmple is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent, followed by Blacephalon, Mega Delphox and Mega Blaziken.
The top Wurmple counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza | 100% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 91% | |
| Blacephalon | 87% | |
| Mega Delphox | 86% | |
| Mega Delphox | 85% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 85% | |
| Blacephalon | 82% | |
| Mega Charizard Y | 82% | |
| Mega Chandelure | 81% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 80% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
75 |
| Defense |
|
59 |
| Stamina |
|
128 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
Size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 3.6 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
247 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
330 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
495 |
|
Level 40 |
578 |
|
Level 50 |
653 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 413 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 536 |
Costumes
Wurmple costumes
Wurmple (Party Hat)
- Can't evolve.
