Wurmple

Official artwork of WurmpleBug Shiny Pokémon icon

Wurmple is a Bug-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 653 in Pokémon GO. Wurmple's best moveset is Tackle and Struggle. It is weather boosted by Rain weather, and it was originally found in the Hoenn region. Shiny Wurmple is available in Pokémon GO.

Wurmple is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type moves.

Stats

Max CP653 CP
Attack75 ATK
Defense59 DEF
Stamina128 STA
Weather Boost
  • rainRain
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedWurmple can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance1 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#265
Height0.3 m
Weight3.6 kg
RegionHoenn Generation 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
3 Candy
100 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
25 Candy
10000 Candy

Wurmple type chart

Takes increased damage
FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
RockRock160.0%
Takes decreased damage
FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Wurmple's best moves and movesets

Moves

Wurmple's best moveset is Tackle and Struggle, with 3.77 DPS (damage per second) and 27.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy weather.

Best Wurmple moves
DPS3.77
TDO27.65
Score3.9
Weather Boost
  • partlyCloudy
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Wurmple with its best moveset, we recommend to use Bug Bite/Struggle. You will lose around 6.2% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Wurmple's strongest moveset (Tackle/Struggle).

Wurmple moves comparison

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.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.NormalTackle NormalStruggle 3.7727.73.9
      2.BugBug Bite NormalStruggle 3.5325.93.7

      Fast Attacks

      • BugBug Bite5Damage6Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Bug Bite has no special effects.
        See Bug Bite details page ↗
      • NormalTackle5Damage5Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Tackle
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

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

      Charged Moves

      • NormalStruggle35Damage0Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Struggle
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage35
        Energy0
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.2s
        Damage window1.2s - 2.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage35
        Energy100

        Effects
        Struggle has no special effects.
        See Struggle details page ↗
      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 Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Wurmple's Max CP is at Level 50. Wurmple Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP653 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch222 CP - 247 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs296 CP - 330 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids296 CP - 330 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • rainRain
      370 CP - 413 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore 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.

      Wurmple Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      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.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      18 CP225 CP343 CP
      460 CP577 CP695 CP
      7112 CP8130 CP9147 CP
      10165 CP11181 CP12198 CP
      13214 CP14231 CP15247 CP
      16264 CP17280 CP18297 CP
      19313 CP20330 CP21346 CP
      22363 CP23379 CP24396 CP
      25413 CP26429 CP27446 CP
      28462 CP29479 CP30495 CP
      31503 CP32512 CP33520 CP
      34528 CP35536 CP36545 CP
      37553 CP38561 CP39569 CP
      40578 CP41585 CP42592 CP
      43600 CP44607 CP45615 CP
      46622 CP47630 CP48638 CP
      49645 CP50653 CP

      Wurmple evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of WurmpleWurmple
      • Candy Icon12 Candy
      Thumbnail image of SilcoonSilcoon
      Thumbnail image of WurmpleWurmple
      • Candy Icon12 Candy
      Thumbnail image of CascoonCascoon
      Thumbnail image of SilcoonSilcoon
      • Candy Icon50 Candy
      Thumbnail image of BeautiflyBeautifly
      Thumbnail image of CascoonCascoon
      • Candy Icon50 Candy
      Thumbnail image of DustoxDustox
      • 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.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Wurmple

      Photobomb

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

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BeedrillMega Pokémon iconMega Beedrill
      BugPoison
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega Pinsir
      BugFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ScizorMega Pokémon iconMega Scizor
      BugSteel
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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 and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Wurmple Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Wurmple in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
              NormalNiceGreatExcellent
              No Berry
              -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
              Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
              Razz BerryRazz Berry
              -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
              Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
              Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
              - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
              Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
              Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
              - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
              Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
              InfoMore 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:

              MultiplierAmount
              Razz Berry1.5
              Silver Pinap Berry1.8
              Golden Razz Berry2.5
              Curveball1.7
              Nice Throw1.15
              Great Throw1.5
              Excellent Throw1.85
              PokéBall1.0
              Premier Ball1.0
              Great Ball1.5
              Ultra Ball2.0
              Bronze medal1.1
              Silver medal1.2
              Gold medal1.3

              Wurmple high resolution sprites

              Photobomb

              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.

              Wurmple Pokédex entries

              Hoenn
              VersionsPokédex entry
              RubyUsing 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.
              SapphireWURMPLE 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.
              EmeraldIt 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, LeafGreenIt lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe.
              DiamondIt loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a STARLY, it will defend itself with its spiked rear.
              PearlIt spits a white silk that turns sticky when it contacts air. It is used to immobilize foes.
              Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
              HeartGold, SoulSilverIt lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
              XIt loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a Starly, it will defend itself with its spiked rear.
              YIt lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
              Omega RubyUsing 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 SapphireWurmple 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: ArceusLikes 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.