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
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| 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
Top Wurmple counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Wurmple Raid Counters »
- 1 0.03
- 2 0.03
- 3 0.03
- 4 0.03
- 5 0.03
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
75 |
| Defense |
|
59 |
| Stamina |
|
128 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
| Level 50 | 120 |
Average size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 3.6 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Other
| 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 |




