Wurmple

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 20). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

At max Speed, Wurmple outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
22. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
23. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
24. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
25. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
26. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
27. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
28. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
29. 79Wurmple · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
30. 72Wurmple · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
33. 40Wurmple · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

• Shield Dust

  Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.

• Run AwayHidden ability

  Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

1. #0265WurmpleBug
   1. Level 7#0266SilcoonBug
      1. Level 10#0267BeautiflyBugFlying
   2. Level 7#0268CascoonBug
      1. Level 10#0269DustoxBugPoison

Category

Worm Pokémon

Debut

Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire

Color

Red

Shape

Armor

Habitat

Forest

Pal Park area

Forest

1. 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.

   Legends: Arceus

2. It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.

   HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y

3. Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.

   Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

4. It spits a white silk that turns sticky when it contacts air. It is used to immobilize foes.

   Pearl

5. It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a STARLY, it will defend itself with its spiked rear.

   Diamond · X

6. It lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe.

   FireRed · LeafGreen

7. 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.

   Emerald

8. 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.

   Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

9. 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.

   Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese

ケムッソ

Japanese (romaji)

Kemusso

Korean

개무소

Chinese (Traditional)

刺尾蟲

Chinese (Simplified)

刺尾虫

French

Chenipotte

German

Waumpel

Spanish

Wurmple

Italian

Wurmple

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Official artwork

Official art

Dream World art

3D models

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3D model (animated)

Generation III

Ruby & Sapphire

▶Emerald

FireRed & LeafGreen

Generation IV

▶Diamond & Pearl

▶Platinum

▶HeartGold & SoulSilver

Generation V

▶Black & White

Generation VI

X & Y

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII

▶Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Generation VIII · animated models

▶Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

▶Legends: Arceus

EV yield

1 HP

Catch rate

255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Base friendship

70

Base experience

56

Growth rate

Medium

Egg groups

Bug

Gender

♂ 50%♀ 50%

Hatch time

15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)