Wurmple

Table of Contents

Overview and stats
Moves Analysis
Wurmple CP Chart
Wurmple in the meta
Mega boost
Catch Rates and Power Up Costs
Pokédex information
Evolution Chart
Wurmple family
Sprites
Wurmple Pokédex entries
Costumes
Frequently Asked Questions

Wurmple is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Bug-type Pokémon, Wurmple is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves.

Wurmple's maximum Combat Power stat is 653 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Bug Bite / Struggle. Wurmple encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Wurmple is available! ✨

Wurmple Stats and Max CP

75 ATK

59 DEF

128 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

653 CP

Lvl 40

578 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

413 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

330 CP

Lvl 15 Research

247 CP

Wurmple's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Wurmple Type Chart

Wurmple takes increased damage from:

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Rock160.0%

Wurmple takes reduced damage from:

Fighting62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ground62.5%

Moves Analysis

Bug Bite + Struggle

Bug Bite

Struggle

Wurmple's best moveset is Bug Bite and Struggle, with 3.44 DPS (damage per second) and 17.0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Partly Cloudy weather.

Opponent

#	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Score 🔽
1.	Bug Bite	Struggle	3.44	17.0	2.29
2.	Tackle	Struggle	3.03	14.9	2.01

Fast Attacks

Bug Bite560.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Grass
Psychic
Dark
62.5%
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 6
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 3

Effects
Bug Bite has no special effects.
See Bug Bite details page ↗
Tackle550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
62.5%
Rock
Steel
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Tackle has no special effects.
See Tackle details page ↗

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	3

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Struggle3502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
62.5%
Rock
Steel
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 35
Energy 0
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 35
Energy 100

Effects
Struggle has no special effects.
See Struggle details page ↗

Damage	35
Energy	0
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	35
Energy	100

More information

The following chart shows Wurmple's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Wurmple's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Wurmple has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Wurmple in the meta

PvE Analysis

Wurmple is a pure Bug-type Pokémon with a max CP of 653. It is not useful for PvE, even with its best moveset of Bug Bite and Struggle.

⚔️ Raids

Too small and weak.

🛡️ Gyms

There are much better options available.

PvP Analysis

Wurmple’s best moveset for PvP is Bug Bite and Struggle, but sadly, it is not a particularly useful PvP Pokémon.

🧸 Little Cup

Poor Wurmple only has access to the Charged Move Struggle, meaning it is firmly on the struggle bus for PvP.

🔵 Great League

At a tiny 653 CP, Wurmple is way too small for Great League.

🟡 Ultra League

Wurmple will be squished in Ultra League.

🟣 Master League

Poor Wurmple would be squashed like a literal bug under your shoe.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#265
Height	0.3 m
Weight	3.6 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Catch Rate	20%
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Wurmple	12 Candy	Silcoon
Wurmple	12 Candy	Cascoon
Silcoon	50 Candy	Beautifly
Cascoon	50 Candy	Dustox

Wurmple evolves into Silcoon which costs 12 Candy.
Wurmple evolves into Cascoon which costs 12 Candy.
Silcoon evolves into Beautifly which costs 50 Candy.
Cascoon evolves into Dustox which costs 50 Candy.

More information

Wurmple family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Wurmple in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Size information

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.15 m	0.15 m	0.3 m	0.45 m	0.53 m

Wurmple's height ranges from 0.15 m to 0.53 m, with the average being 0.3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Wurmple in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.147 m	0.15 m
XXS	0′06″	0′06″
XS	0.15 m	0.3 m
XS	0′06″	0′12″
M	0.225 m	0.375 m
M	0′09″	1′03″
XL	0.375 m	0.45 m
XL	1′03″	1′06″
XXL	0.45 m	0.525 m
XXL	1′06″	1′09″

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer	11s
Jump Time	2s
Attack Probability	10.0%
Attack Timer	20s
Dodge Probability	15.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	1
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Wurmple CP Chart

Wurmple's has 653 max CP (at Level 50). A Wurmple obtained from Raids can be encountered from 296 CP to 330 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 370 CP to 413 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Wurmple can be found in the 222 CP to 247 CP range.

Max CP	653 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	222 CP - 247 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	296 CP - 330 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	296 CP - 330 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	370 CP - 413 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Wurmple Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	8 CP	2	25 CP	3	43 CP
4	60 CP	5	77 CP	6	95 CP
7	112 CP	8	130 CP	9	147 CP
10	165 CP	11	181 CP	12	198 CP
13	214 CP	14	231 CP	15	247 CP
16	264 CP	17	280 CP	18	297 CP
19	313 CP	20	330 CP	21	346 CP
22	363 CP	23	379 CP	24	396 CP
25	413 CP	26	429 CP	27	446 CP
28	462 CP	29	479 CP	30	495 CP
31	503 CP	32	512 CP	33	520 CP
34	528 CP	35	536 CP	36	545 CP
37	553 CP	38	561 CP	39	569 CP
40	578 CP	41	585 CP	42	592 CP
43	600 CP	44	607 CP	45	615 CP
46	622 CP	47	630 CP	48	638 CP
49	645 CP	50	653 CP

Mega Pokémon that boost Wurmple

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Wurmple's Bug-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Wurmple.

Bug

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

The base catch rate for Wurmple in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

Configure

		Normal	Nice	Great	Excellent
No Berry	-	16.74%	19.00%	24.03%	28.75%
No Berry	Curve	26.76%	30.10%	37.32%	43.79%
Razz Berry	-	24.03%	27.09%	33.78%	39.85%
Razz Berry	Curve	37.32%	41.56%	50.38%	57.86%
Silver Pinap Berry	-	28.09%	31.56%	39.02%	45.67%
Silver Pinap Berry	Curve	42.91%	47.52%	56.87%	64.55%
Golden Razz Berry	-	36.74%	40.94%	49.69%	57.14%
Golden Razz Berry	Curve	54.09%	59.15%	68.90%	76.32%

More information

Catch probability with multiple throws

In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Wurmple, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

Catch rate formula

Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

Catch rate multipliers

The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

Multiplier	Amount
Razz Berry	1.5
Silver Pinap Berry	1.8
Golden Razz Berry	2.5
Curveball	1.7
Nice Throw	1.15
Great Throw	1.5
Excellent Throw	1.85
PokéBall	1.0
Premier Ball	1.0
Great Ball	1.5
Ultra Ball	2.0
Bronze medal	1.1
Silver medal	1.2
Gold medal	1.3

Wurmple Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
LVL 50	520,000	304	296
LVL 40	280,000	304	10
LVL 35	190,000	196	-
LVL 30	125,000	126	-
LVL 25	80,000	87	-
LVL 20	47,500	58	-
LVL 15	25,500	38	-
LVL 10	11,000	19	-
LVL 5	3,000	9	-

Wurmple Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Wurmple from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Wurmple in Pokémon GO.

Complete Wurmple Power Up Costs Table

LVL	Power Ups	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL	Total Stardust	Total Candy	Total Candy XL
1	1	200	1	-	200	1	-
1.5	2	200	1	-	400	2	-
2	3	200	1	-	600	3	-
2.5	4	200	1	-	800	4	-
3	5	400	1	-	1,200	5	-
3.5	6	400	1	-	1,600	6	-
4	7	400	1	-	2,000	7	-
4.5	8	400	1	-	2,400	8	-
5	9	600	1	-	3,000	9	-
5.5	10	600	1	-	3,600	10	-
6	11	600	1	-	4,200	11	-
6.5	12	600	1	-	4,800	12	-
7	13	800	1	-	5,600	13	-
7.5	14	800	1	-	6,400	14	-
8	15	800	1	-	7,200	15	-
8.5	16	800	1	-	8,000	16	-
9	17	1,000	1	-	9,000	17	-
9.5	18	1,000	1	-	10,000	18	-
10	19	1,000	1	-	11,000	19	-
10.5	20	1,000	1	-	12,000	20	-
11	21	1,300	2	-	13,300	22	-
11.5	22	1,300	2	-	14,600	24	-
12	23	1,300	2	-	15,900	26	-
12.5	24	1,300	2	-	17,200	28	-
13	25	1,600	2	-	18,800	30	-
13.5	26	1,600	2	-	20,400	32	-
14	27	1,600	2	-	22,000	34	-
14.5	28	1,600	2	-	23,600	36	-
15	29	1,900	2	-	25,500	38	-
15.5	30	1,900	2	-	27,400	40	-
16	31	1,900	2	-	29,300	42	-
16.5	32	1,900	2	-	31,200	44	-
17	33	2,200	2	-	33,400	46	-
17.5	34	2,200	2	-	35,600	48	-
18	35	2,200	2	-	37,800	50	-
18.5	36	2,200	2	-	40,000	52	-
19	37	2,500	2	-	42,500	54	-
19.5	38	2,500	2	-	45,000	56	-
20	39	2,500	2	-	47,500	58	-
20.5	40	2,500	2	-	50,000	60	-
21	41	3,000	3	-	53,000	63	-
21.5	42	3,000	3	-	56,000	66	-
22	43	3,000	3	-	59,000	69	-
22.5	44	3,000	3	-	62,000	72	-
23	45	3,500	3	-	65,500	75	-
23.5	46	3,500	3	-	69,000	78	-
24	47	3,500	3	-	72,500	81	-
24.5	48	3,500	3	-	76,000	84	-
25	49	4,000	3	-	80,000	87	-
25.5	50	4,000	3	-	84,000	90	-
26	51	4,000	4	-	88,000	94	-
26.5	52	4,000	4	-	92,000	98	-
27	53	4,500	4	-	96,500	102	-
27.5	54	4,500	4	-	101,000	106	-
28	55	4,500	4	-	105,500	110	-
28.5	56	4,500	4	-	110,000	114	-
29	57	5,000	4	-	115,000	118	-
29.5	58	5,000	4	-	120,000	122	-
30	59	5,000	4	-	125,000	126	-
30.5	60	5,000	4	-	130,000	130	-
31	61	6,000	6	-	136,000	136	-
31.5	62	6,000	6	-	142,000	142	-
32	63	6,000	6	-	148,000	148	-
32.5	64	6,000	6	-	154,000	154	-
33	65	7,000	8	-	161,000	162	-
33.5	66	7,000	8	-	168,000	170	-
34	67	7,000	8	-	175,000	178	-
34.5	68	7,000	8	-	182,000	186	-
35	69	8,000	10	-	190,000	196	-
35.5	70	8,000	10	-	198,000	206	-
36	71	8,000	10	-	206,000	216	-
36.5	72	8,000	10	-	214,000	226	-
37	73	9,000	12	-	223,000	238	-
37.5	74	9,000	12	-	232,000	250	-
38	75	9,000	12	-	241,000	262	-
38.5	76	9,000	12	-	250,000	274	-
39	77	10,000	15	-	260,000	289	-
39.5	78	10,000	15	-	270,000	304	-
40	79	10,000	-	10	280,000	304	10
40.5	80	10,000	-	10	290,000	304	20
41	81	11,000	-	10	301,000	304	30
41.5	82	11,000	-	10	312,000	304	40
42	83	11,000	-	12	323,000	304	52
42.5	84	11,000	-	12	334,000	304	64
43	85	12,000	-	12	346,000	304	76
43.5	86	12,000	-	12	358,000	304	88
44	87	12,000	-	15	370,000	304	103
44.5	88	12,000	-	15	382,000	304	118
45	89	13,000	-	15	395,000	304	133
45.5	90	13,000	-	15	408,000	304	148
46	91	13,000	-	17	421,000	304	165
46.5	92	13,000	-	17	434,000	304	182
47	93	14,000	-	17	448,000	304	199
47.5	94	14,000	-	17	462,000	304	216
48	95	14,000	-	20	476,000	304	236
48.5	96	14,000	-	20	490,000	304	256
49	97	15,000	-	20	505,000	304	276
49.5	98	15,000	-	20	520,000	304	296

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Wurmple

Wurmple high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Wurmple. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Wallpaper

Wurmple Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
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 theattacking 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, 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, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
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.

List of Wurmple costumes

A list of Wurmple costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Wurmple’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Bug-type Pokémon, Wurmple is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Wurmple in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Wurmple in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and Struggle. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 3.444 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 16.989.

How does Wurmple perform in Raids?

Wurmple's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Wurmple rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Wurmple's performance as a Bug-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Wurmple?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Wurmple: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, and Primal Kyogre.

What is Wurmple’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Wurmple’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 578 CP and 653 CP at Level 50.

Can Wurmple be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Wurmple can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Wurmple Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Wurmple cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.