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Wurmple is a Bug-type Pokemon known for its branching evolution into either Silcoon or Cascoon. This guide covers Wurmple stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and future Pokemon game information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Wurmple guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Wurmple is a small Bug-type Pokemon introduced in the Hoenn region. It is best known for its branching evolution path, which can lead to Silcoon and Beautifly or Cascoon and Dustox depending on hidden evolution factors.
Competitive Overview
Wurmple is not usually a competitive Pokemon because of its very low base stats and limited movepool. It is mainly used as an early-game Bug-type or as the first stage of the Beautifly and Dustox lines.
Wurmple can still matter in collection, challenge runs and early story playthroughs. Its main value is evolving quickly at Level 7 into Silcoon or Cascoon and then reaching its final form at Level 10.
Here are the key facts to know about Wurmple, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Wurmple
National Dex
#0265
Type
Bug
Species
Worm Pokemon
Height
1’00” / 0.3 m
30 cm
Weight
7.9 lbs / 3.6 kg
3.6 kg
Abilities
Shield Dust, Run Away
Wurmple has low early-stage stats across the board. Its main strength is quick evolution rather than long-term battling power.
Wurmple has a small movepool focused on Bug and basic early-game attacks. These are some of Wurmple most useful and recognizable moves.
A useful Bug-type attack that can also interact with held Berries in many games.
A basic Normal-type attack that Wurmple often uses early in the game.
A weak Poison-type attack that can poison the target.
A support move that lowers the target Speed.
A special Electric-type move that can lower Speed when available.
A Normal-type attack that can be used while asleep in games where it is available.
A defensive move that lets Wurmple block attacks for a turn when available.
A Bug-type attack that can lower the target Special Attack in many games.
Wurmple can learn a limited move pool across different Pokemon games, mostly including early Bug-type and Normal-type options. Use the section below to view Wurmple move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Wurmple is a Bug-type Pokemon. This gives it weaknesses to Fire, Flying and Rock-type moves while resisting Grass, Fighting and Ground-type moves.
Type
Bug
Weaknesses
Fire, Flying and Rock
Resistances
Grass, Fighting and Ground
Wurmple abilities help it avoid secondary effects or occasionally gain extra Speed after status conditions.
Blocks additional effects from damaging moves, which can prevent effects like flinching or stat drops in many games.
Allows Wurmple to flee from wild Pokemon battles more easily when this hidden ability is available.
Wurmple evolves into either Silcoon or Cascoon at Level 7 depending on hidden evolution factors. Silcoon evolves into Beautifly, while Cascoon evolves into Dustox.
Stage 1
Starting form
Branch Evolution
Evolves from Wurmple at Level 7
Branch Evolution
Evolves from Wurmple at Level 7
Wurmple availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Wurmple appears early in forests, routes or caves and evolves quickly into Silcoon or Cascoon.
| Game | Where to Find Wurmple |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Wurmple had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Wurmple had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Wurmple had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Wurmple |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Wurmple had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Wurmple had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Wurmple had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Wurmple |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Petalburg Woods and Route 101, 102 and 104. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Petalburg Woods and Route 101, 102 and 104. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Petalburg Woods and Route 101, 102 and 104. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Wurmple |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Route 204, Eterna Forest and Honey Trees. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Route 204, Eterna Forest and Honey Trees. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Route 204, Eterna Forest and Honey Trees. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
National Park Bug-Catching Contest, or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
National Park Bug-Catching Contest, or transfer from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Wurmple |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
White Forest. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Wurmple |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Route 2 and Santalune Forest. |
 Pokemon Y |
Route 2 and Santalune Forest. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Route 101, 102, 104 and Petalburg Woods. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Route 101, 102, 104 and Petalburg Woods. |
| Game | Where to Find Wurmple |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Wurmple |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Eterna Forest, Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern and Sunlit Cavern. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Eterna Forest, Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern and Sunlit Cavern. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Floaro Gardens and The Heartwood. |
| Game | Where to Find Wurmple |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Wurmple |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Wurmple. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Wurmple is a Bug-type Pokemon.
Wurmple is weak to Fire, Flying and Rock-type moves.
Wurmple evolves into either Silcoon or Cascoon at Level 7.
In most mainline games, Wurmple evolution is determined by hidden values and cannot be directly chosen by the player.
Wurmple abilities are Shield Dust and Run Away.
Wurmple best moves often include Bug Bite, Tackle, Poison Sting, String Shot, Electroweb, Snore, Protect and Struggle Bug.
Wurmple is mainly an early-game Pokemon and collection Pokemon. Its biggest value is evolving quickly into Silcoon or Cascoon.
Wurmple is commonly found on early routes and forest areas in Hoenn and several later games.
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