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|name =Wurmple
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|backcolor={{Bug}}
  
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|ja_name =ケムッソ
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|name='''Wurmple'''
  
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|jname=(ケムッソ ''Kemusso'')
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|ja_trans =Kemusso
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|ndex =265
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|image=265Wurmple.png
  
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|ndexprev =Linoone
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|ndexnext =Silcoon
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|evofrom=None
  
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|dexhoenn =014
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|evointo=[[Silcoon]] or [[Cascoon]]
  
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|dexsinnoh =048
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|gen=[[Generation III]]
  
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|evointo =[[Silcoon]] or [[Cascoon]]
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|pronun=<math>WERM-pull</math>
  
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|gen =Generation III
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|hp=45
  
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|species =Worm Pokémon
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|atk=45
  
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|type =Bug
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|def=35
  
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|metheight =0.3 m
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|satk=20
  
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|imheight =1'00"
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|sdef=30
  
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|metweight =3.6 kg
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|spd=20
  
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|imweight =7.9 lbs.
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|total=195
  
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|ability =[[Shield Dust]]
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|species=Worm Pokémon
  
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|ha =Run Away
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|type={{Type|Bug}}
  
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|body =14
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|height=<span class="explain" title="0.3 m">1'00"</span>
  
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|egg1 =Bug
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|weight=<span class="explain" title="3.6kg">7.9 lbs</span>
  
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|color =Red
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|ability=[[Shield Dust]]
  
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|male =50
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|color=<span style="color:red;">'''Red'''</span>
  
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|evo =[[File:265.png]][[File:266.png|link=Silcoon]][[File:267.png|link=Beautifly]][[File:268.png|link=Cascoon]][[File:269.png|link=Dustox]]
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|gender=<span class="female">50% ♀</span>/<span class="male">50% ♂</span>
  
 
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'''Wurmple''' (Japanese: '''ケムッソ''' ''Kemusso'') is a {{Type|Bug}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation III]].
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{{Nihongo|Wurmple|ケムッソ|Kemusso}} ({{Respell|WERM|pull}}<ref name="Book">{{Cite|last = Silvestri|first = Cris|month = 7|day = 28|year = 2015|title = Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook|publisher = Scholastic|page = 420|isbn = 978-0-545-79566-1|media = book}}</ref>) is a {{Type|Bug}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation III]].
   
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'''Wurmple''' [[evolve]]s into either [[Silcoon]] or [[Cascoon]] depending on its personality value{{citation needed}} starting at level 7.
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==In the anime==
  
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Both [[May]] and [[Jessie]] owned Wurmples that evolved into [[Beautifly]] and [[Dustox]] respectively.
  
   
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==Evolution==
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==Biology==
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===Physiology===
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'''Wurmple'''' will evolve into either [[Silcoon]] or [[Cascoon]] once it reaches level 7. depending on its personality value (example: a Wurmple with a bashful nature will evolve into [[Cascoon]]).
  
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Wurmple is a small and larval caterpillar-like Pokémon. The top part of its long body is bright scarlet red, while its segmented underbelly is cream-colored. It has ten stubby white legs. It has many spines all over its body, including a long red spine atop its head, a yellow spike on its forehead, and two yellow spines protruding from its rear. With the spikes on its tail, Wurmple takes away tree bark to get sap. It has large yellow eyes with black pupils.
   
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==Game info==
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=== Behavior ===
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Wurmple primarily defend themselves using the two spikes on their rears. When in trouble, they can secrete poison out of these barbs and raise their hindquarters up to deter potential predators—specifically the Swellow and Starly who consider Wurmple their preferred prey.Wurmple feed on tree sap; they use their spikes to peel back bark and feed on the exposed resin that oozes out. They spend most of their time on trees. Wurmple are voracious eaters, as they need to store a good deal of energy for evolution. It is believed that a Wurmple's personality is the primary determining factor in its evolutionary path. Outgoing, cheerful Wurmple tend to evolve into Silcoon, while introverted, downcast ones seem to evolve into Cascoon.
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===Game locations===
  
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=== Natural Abilities ===
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The bottoms of their feet have tiny suction cups strong enough to allow them to inch upside-down even on glass surfaces.they can shoot a white fluid out of their mouths that turns sticky in contact with air—silk. The substance entangles and inhibits predators, giving Wurmple time to flee.
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==Game data==
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===Pokédex entries===
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{{PokédexEntry
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|gen =III
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|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.
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|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.
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|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.
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|firered=It lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe.
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|leafgreen=It lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe.
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|diamond=It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a Starly, it will defend itself with its spiked rear.
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|pearl=It spits a white silk that turns sticky when it contacts air. It is used to immobilize foes.
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|platinum=Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
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|heartgold=It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
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|soulsilver=It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
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|black=Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
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|white=Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
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|black 2=Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
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|white 2=Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
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|x=It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a Starly, it will defend itself with its spiked rear.
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|y=It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
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|or=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.
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|as=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.|la=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.
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|la=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.}}
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===Locations===
 
{{Game Locations
  
{{Game Locations
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|rubysapphire=[[Route]]s [[Route 101|101]], [[Route 102|102]], [[Route 104|104]], [[Petalburg Woods]]
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|backcolor={{Bug}}
  
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|pokemon=Wurmple
  
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|rubysapphire=[[Route|Routes]] [[Route 101|101]], [[Route 102|102]], [[Route 104|104]], [[Petalburg Woods]]
  
 
|rsrarity=Common
  
|rsrarity=Common
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|emerald=[[Route|Routes]] [[Route 101|101]], [[Route 102|102]], [[Route 104|104]], [[Petalburg Woods]]
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|emerald=[[Route]]s [[Route 101|101]], [[Route 102|102]], [[Route 104|104]], [[Petalburg Woods]]
 
|erarity=Common
  
|erarity=Common
 
|fireredleafgreen=[[Trade]]
  
|fireredleafgreen=[[Trade]]
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|diamondpearl=[[Eterna Forest]], Honey trees
  
|diamondpearl=[[Eterna Forest]], Honey trees
 
|dprarity=Common
  
|dprarity=Common
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|platinum=[[Route|Routes]] [[Route 204|204]], [[Route 205|205]], [[Eterna Forest]], Honey trees
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|platinum=[[Route]]s [[Route 204|204]], [[Route 205|205]], [[Eterna Forest]], Honey trees
 
|ptrarity=Common
  
|ptrarity=Common
 
|heartgoldsoulsilver=[[Headbutt]] Trees, Bug-Catching Contest (after obtaining National Pokédex)
  
|heartgoldsoulsilver=[[Headbutt]] Trees, Bug-Catching Contest (after obtaining National Pokédex)
 
|hgssrarity=Unknown
  
|hgssrarity=Unknown
 
|blackwhite=[[White Forest]] (White only)
  
|blackwhite=[[White Forest]] (White only)
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|bwrarity=Common
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|bwrarity=Common}}
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}}
  
   
 
====Side game locations====
  
====Side game locations====
 
{{Side Game Locations
  
{{Side Game Locations
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|backcolor={{Bug}}
  
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|Pokemon=Wurmple
  
 
|RS Pinball=Hatch from [[Egg]]
  
|RS Pinball=Hatch from [[Egg]]
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|Trozei=Secret Storage 7<br>Secret Storage 16<br>Endless Level 12<br>Mr. Who's
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|Trozei=Secret Storage 7<br />Secret Storage 16<br />Endless Level 12<br />Mr. Who's Den
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|PMD1=Joyous Tower (1F-2F)
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Den|
  
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|PMD2=[[Mystifying Forest]] (B1F-B13F)<br />Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F)<br />[[Midnight Forest]] (B1F-B21F)
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PMD1=[[Joyous Tower]] (1F-2F)
  
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|Ranger1=[[Olive Jungle]]|}}
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|PMD2=[[Mystifying Forest]] (B1F-B13F)<br>[[Mystery Jungle]] (B1F-B29F)<br>[[Midnight Forest]] (B1F-B21F)
  
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|Ranger1=[[Olive Jungle]]|
  
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}}
  
   
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===Pokédex entries===
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===Stats===
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{{PokéStats
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{{GenIIIPokédex
  
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|HP=45
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|backcolor={{Bug}}
  
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|Attack=45
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|name=Wurmple
  
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|Def=35
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|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.
  
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|SpAttack=20
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|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.
  
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|SpDefense=30
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|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.
  
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|Speed=20}}
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|firered=It lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe.
  
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|leafgreen=It lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe.
  
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===Type effectiveness===
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|diamond=It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a Starly, it will defend itself with its spiked rear.
  
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{{Type effectiveness
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|pearl=It spits a white silk that turns sticky when it contacts air. It is used to immobilize foes.
  
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|type =Bug
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|platinum=Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
  
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|0=None
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|heartgold=It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
  
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|1/4=None
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|soulsilver=It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
  
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|1/2=[[File:Type Fighting.gif|link=Fighting type]] [[File:Type Grass.gif|link=Grass type]] [[File:Type Ground.gif|link=Ground type]]
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|black=Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
  
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|2=[[File:Type Fire.gif|link=Fire type]] [[File:Type Flying.gif|link=Flying type]] [[File:Type Rock.gif|link=Rock type]]
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|white=Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
  
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|4=None
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|black 2= Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
  
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|white 2= Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
  
 
}}
  
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===Learnset===
  
===Learnset===
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<tabber>
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====Generation III====
  
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{{Main|Wurmple/Learnset Generation III}}
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Generation VII=
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====Generation IV====
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====By leveling up====
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{{Movesleveltop|Bug|gen =VII}}
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{{Main|Wurmple/Learnset Generation IV}}
  
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{{Moveslevelmid|1|[[Tackle]]|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
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====Generation V====
  
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{{Moveslevelmid|1|[[String Shot]]|Bug|Status|—|95|40}}
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{{Main|Wurmple/Learnset Generation V}}
  
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{{Moveslevelmid|5|[[Poison Sting]]|Poison|Physical|15|100|35|STAB=''}}
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{{Movessettop|backcolor={{Bug}}}}
  
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{{Moveslevelmid|15|[[Bug Bite]]|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|STAB='''}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|[[Tackle]]|35|95|35|{{type|Normal}}|[[File:Type Physical.gif]]}}
  
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{{Moveslevelend}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|[[String Shot]]|—|95|40|{{type|Bug}}|[[File:Type Status.gif]]}}
  
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{{Movessetmid|5|[[Poison Sting]]|15|100|35|{{type|Poison}}|[[File:Type Physical.gif]]}}
  
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====By tutoring====
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{{Movessetmid|15|'''[[Bug Bite]]'''|60|100|20|{{type|Bug}}|[[File:Type Physical.gif]]}}
  
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{{Movetutortop|Bug|gen =VII}}
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{{Movessetend|backcolor={{Bug}}}}
  
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{{Movetutormid|{{G|USUM}}|[[Bug Bite]]|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|STAB='''}}
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{{Movetutormid|{{G|USUM}}|[[Electroweb]]|Electric|Special|55|95|15}}
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{{Movetutormid|{{G|USUM}}|[[Snore]]|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
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{{Movetutorend}}
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|-|
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Generation VI=
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====By leveling up====
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{{Movesleveltop|Bug|gen =VI}}
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{{Moveslevelmid|1|[[Tackle]]|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
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{{Moveslevelmid|1|[[String Shot]]|Bug|Status|—|95|40}}
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{{Moveslevelmid|5|[[Poison Sting]]|Poison|Physical|15|100|35|STAB=''}}
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{{Moveslevelmid|15|[[Bug Bite]]|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|STAB='''}}
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{{Moveslevelend}}
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====By tutoring====
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{{Movetutortop|Bug|gen =VI}}
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{{Movetutormid|{{G|ORAS}}|[[Bug Bite]]|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|STAB='''}}
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{{Movetutormid|{{G|ORAS}}|[[Electroweb]]|Electric|Special|55|95|15}}
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{{Movetutormid|{{G|ORAS}}|[[Snore]]|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
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{{Movetutorend}}
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|-|
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Generation V=
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====By leveling up====
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{{Movesleveltop|Bug|gen =V}}
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{{Moveslevelmid|1|[[Tackle]]|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
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{{Moveslevelmid|1|[[String Shot]]|Bug|Status|—|95|40}}
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{{Moveslevelmid|5|[[Poison Sting]]|Poison|Physical|15|100|35|STAB=''}}
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{{Moveslevelmid|15|[[Bug Bite]]|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|STAB='''}}
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{{Moveslevelend}}
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====By tutoring====
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{{Movetutortop|Bug|gen =V}}
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{{Movetutormid|{{G|B2W2}}|[[Bug Bite]]|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|STAB='''}}
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{{Movetutormid|{{G|B2W2}}|[[Electroweb]]|Electric|Special|55|95|15}}
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{{Movetutormid|{{G|B2W2}}|[[Snore]]|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
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{{Movetutorend}}
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|-|
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Generation IV=
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====By leveling up====
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{{Movesleveltop|Bug|gen =IV}}
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{{Moveslevelmid|1|[[Tackle]]|Normal|Physical|35|95|35}}
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{{Moveslevelmid|1|[[String Shot]]|Bug|Status|—|95|40}}
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{{Moveslevelmid|5|[[Poison Sting]]|Poison|Physical|15|100|35|STAB=''}}
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{{Moveslevelmid|15{{Version|{{G|Pt}}{{G|HGSS}}}}|[[Bug Bite]]|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|STAB='''}}
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{{Moveslevelend}}
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====By tutoring====
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{{Movetutortop|Bug|gen =IV}}
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{{Movetutormid|{{G|HGSS}}|[[Bug Bite]]|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|STAB='''}}
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{{Movetutormid|{{G|Pt}} / {{G|HGSS}}|[[Snore]]|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
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{{Movetutormid|{{G|HGSS}}|[[String Shot]]|Bug|Status|—|95|40}}
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{{Movetutorend}}
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|-|
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Generation III=
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====By leveling up====
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{{Movesleveltop|Bug|gen =III}}
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{{Moveslevelmid|1|[[Tackle]]|Normal|Physical|35|95|35}}
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{{Moveslevelmid|1|[[String Shot]]|Bug|Status|—|95|40}}
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{{Moveslevelmid|5|[[Poison Sting]]|Poison|Physical|15|100|35|STAB=''}}
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{{Moveslevelend}}
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</tabber>
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===Sprites===
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{{SpriteGallery
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|type = Bug
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|rbysapspr=RS 265 front.png
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|rbysapsprs=Wurmple_Shiny_GenIII.png
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|emeraldspr=E 265 front.gif
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|emeraldsprs=Wurmple_Shiny_E.gif
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|frlgspr=RS 265 front.png
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|frlgsprs=Wurmple_Shiny_GenIII.png
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|IIIback=Wurmple_Back_GenIII.png
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|IIIbacks=Wurmple_Back_Shiny_GenIII.png
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|dpspr=DP 265 front.png
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|dpsprs=Wurmple_Shiny_DP.png
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|ptspr=Pt 265 front.png
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|ptsprs=Wurmple_Shiny_Platinum_HGSS.png
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|hgssspr=Pt 265 front.png
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|hgsssprs=Wurmple_Shiny_Platinum_HGSS.png
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|IVback=Wurmple_Back_GenIV.png
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|IVbacks=Wurmple_Back_Shiny_GenIV.png
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|bwspr=Wurmple_BW.gif
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|bwsprs=Wurmple_Shiny_BW.gif
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|Vback=Wurmple_Back_BW.gif
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|Vbacks=Wurmple_Back_Shiny_BW.gif
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|xyspr=Wurmple_XY.gif
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|xysprs=Wurmple_Shiny_XY.gif
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|VIback=Wurmple_Back_XY.gif
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|VIbacks=Wurmple_Back_Shiny_XY.gif
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|b2w2spr = Wurmple_BW.gif|b2w2sprs = Wurmple_Shiny_BW.gif|orasspr = Wurmple_XY.gif|orassprs = Wurmple_Shiny_XY.gif}}
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==Appearances==
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===Anime===
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<gallery type="slideshow">
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May Wurmple.png|May's Wurmple.
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Jessie Wurmple.png|Jessie's Wurmple.
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Goh Wurmple.png|Goh's Wurmple.
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</gallery>
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Both [[May (anime)|May]] and [[Jessie]] owned Wurmple that evolved into [[May's Beautifly|Beautifly]] and [[Jessie's Dustox|Dustox]], respectively. Goh caught three Wurmple in [[PJ007: Serving Up the Flute Cup!]].
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==Trivia==
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*In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire]], wild Wurmple can be found either holding a Bright Powder or a Pecha Berry. Wild Wurmple caught holding a Pecha Berry will evolve into [[Cascoon]], while Wurmple caught holding a Bright Powder will evolve into [[Silcoon]]. This appears to help identify which "-coon" Wurmple might evolve into.
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*Wurmple, along with [[Caterpie]] and [[Weedle]] take the least amount of levels to evolve, with 7.
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*Wurmple is the only early-route {{Type|Bug}}-type Pokémon with a split evolution, as well as the only Pokémon with a split evolution based on personality value.
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===Origin===
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Wurmple is based on a pipevine swallowtail caterpillar, who is red in color and covered in spines.
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===Etymology===
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Wurmple may come from "worm" and "rumple" (as its skin is rumpled and spiny).
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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265Wurmple_AG_anime.png
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265Wurmple_AG_anime_2.png
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265Wurmple_Dream.png
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265Wurmple Pokemon Colosseum.png
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265Wurmple Pokémon HOME.png
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Wurmple-GO.png
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</gallery>
   
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Latest revision as of 10:37, 18 April 2024

Wurmple (Japanese: ケムッソ, Hepburn: Kemusso) (WERM-pull[1]) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Wurmple evolves into either Silcoon or Cascoon depending on its personality value[citation needed] starting at level 7.

Biology

Physiology

Wurmple is a small and larval caterpillar-like Pokémon. The top part of its long body is bright scarlet red, while its segmented underbelly is cream-colored. It has ten stubby white legs. It has many spines all over its body, including a long red spine atop its head, a yellow spike on its forehead, and two yellow spines protruding from its rear. With the spikes on its tail, Wurmple takes away tree bark to get sap. It has large yellow eyes with black pupils.

Behavior

Wurmple primarily defend themselves using the two spikes on their rears. When in trouble, they can secrete poison out of these barbs and raise their hindquarters up to deter potential predators—specifically the Swellow and Starly who consider Wurmple their preferred prey.Wurmple feed on tree sap; they use their spikes to peel back bark and feed on the exposed resin that oozes out. They spend most of their time on trees. Wurmple are voracious eaters, as they need to store a good deal of energy for evolution. It is believed that a Wurmple's personality is the primary determining factor in its evolutionary path. Outgoing, cheerful Wurmple tend to evolve into Silcoon, while introverted, downcast ones seem to evolve into Cascoon.

Natural Abilities

The bottoms of their feet have tiny suction cups strong enough to allow them to inch upside-down even on glass surfaces.they can shoot a white fluid out of their mouths that turns sticky in contact with air—silk. The substance entangles and inhibits predators, giving Wurmple time to flee.

Game data

Pokédex entries

  • 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 the attacking predator. It will weaken the foe by leaking poison from the spikes.

  • FireRed

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

  • LeafGreen

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

  • 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.

  • 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

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

  • HeartGold

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

  • SoulSilver

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

  • Black

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

  • White

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

  • Black 2

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

  • White 2

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

  • 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.


Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Ruby and Sapphire Routes 101, 102, 104, Petalburg Woods Common
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Routes 101, 102, 104, Petalburg Woods Common
Diamond and Pearl Eterna Forest, Honey trees Common
Platinum Routes 204, 205, Eterna Forest, Honey trees Common
HeartGold and SoulSilver Headbutt Trees, Bug-Catching Contest (after obtaining National Pokédex) Unknown
Black and White White Forest (White only) Common

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 7
Secret Storage 16
Endless Level 12
Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Joyous Tower (1F-2F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F)
Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F)
Midnight Forest (B1F-B21F)
Pokémon Ranger Olive Jungle


Stats

Stats
HP
45
Attack
45
Defense
1
Sp. Atk
20
Sp. Def
30
Speed
20
Total
161

Type effectiveness

Damage taken Types
×0
None
¼
None
½
Type Fighting Type Grass Type Ground
×2
Type Fire Type Flying Type Rock
×4
None
Note: If a type is not listed, it means it does normal damage to the Pokémon.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 40 100% 35
1 String Shot Type Bug Status — 95% 40
5 Poison Sting Type Poison Physical 15 100% 35
15 Bug Bite Type Bug Physical 60 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring

Generation VII
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
USUM Bug Bite Type Bug Physical 60 100% 20
USUM Electroweb Type Electric Special 55 95% 15
USUM Snore Type Normal Special 50 100% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up

Generation VI
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 50 100% 35
1 String Shot Type Bug Status — 95% 40
5 Poison Sting Type Poison Physical 15 100% 35
15 Bug Bite Type Bug Physical 60 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring

Generation VI
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
ORAS Bug Bite Type Bug Physical 60 100% 20
ORAS Electroweb Type Electric Special 55 95% 15
ORAS Snore Type Normal Special 50 100% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up

Generation V
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 50 100% 35
1 String Shot Type Bug Status — 95% 40
5 Poison Sting Type Poison Physical 15 100% 35
15 Bug Bite Type Bug Physical 60 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring

Generation V
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
B2W2 Bug Bite Type Bug Physical 60 100% 20
B2W2 Electroweb Type Electric Special 55 95% 15
B2W2 Snore Type Normal Special 40 100% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up

Generation IV
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 35 95% 35
1 String Shot Type Bug Status — 95% 40
5 Poison Sting Type Poison Physical 15 100% 35
15PtHGSS Bug Bite Type Bug Physical 60 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring

Generation IV
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
HGSS Bug Bite Type Bug Physical 60 100% 20
Pt / HGSS Snore Type Normal Special 40 100% 15
HGSS String Shot Type Bug Status — 95% 40
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up

Generation III
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 35 95% 35
1 String Shot Type Bug Status — 95% 40
5 Poison Sting Type Poison Physical 15 100% 35
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Appearances

Anime

Both May and Jessie owned Wurmple that evolved into Beautifly and Dustox, respectively. Goh caught three Wurmple in PJ007: Serving Up the Flute Cup!.

Trivia

  • In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, wild Wurmple can be found either holding a Bright Powder or a Pecha Berry. Wild Wurmple caught holding a Pecha Berry will evolve into Cascoon, while Wurmple caught holding a Bright Powder will evolve into Silcoon. This appears to help identify which "-coon" Wurmple might evolve into.
  • Wurmple, along with Caterpie and Weedle take the least amount of levels to evolve, with 7.
  • Wurmple is the only early-route Bug-type Pokémon with a split evolution, as well as the only Pokémon with a split evolution based on personality value.

Origin

Wurmple is based on a pipevine swallowtail caterpillar, who is red in color and covered in spines.

Etymology

Wurmple may come from "worm" and "rumple" (as its skin is rumpled and spiny).

Gallery

See also

v · d · eGeneration III Pokémon
  • #001–025
  • (#252–276)
  • #026–050
  • (#277–301)
  • #051–075
  • (#302–326)
  • #076–100
  • (#327–351)
  • #101–125
  • (#352–376)
  • #126–135
  • (#377–386)
See also
Generation III
  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 420. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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