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#0265Hoenn · Generation 3

Wurmple

KemussoWorm Pokémon

Bug

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. Pokédex, Legends: Arceus

Height
0.3 m
Weight
3.6 kg
Habitat
Forest
Abilities
Shield Dust, Run Away (hidden)
16Anime episodes
10Games found in
3Japanese cards
2003Anime debut

The Story

What the Pokédex says

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Y

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

5 more entries from older games
  • X

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

  • White 2

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

  • Pearl

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

  • 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.

Evolution

The Wurmple line

  • Wurmple SilcoonLevel 7
  • Silcoon BeautiflyLevel 10
  • Wurmple CascoonLevel 7
  • Cascoon DustoxLevel 10

Where to find it

Found in 10 games

Regions: Hoenn · Sinnoh · Kanto

RubyHoenn4 locations
LocationHowLevel
Petalburg WoodsWalking in tall grass or a cave5-6
Route 101Walking in tall grass or a cave2-3
Route 102Walking in tall grass or a cave3-4
Route 104Walking in tall grass or a cave4-5
SapphireHoenn4 locations
LocationHowLevel
Petalburg WoodsWalking in tall grass or a cave5-6
Route 101Walking in tall grass or a cave2-3
Route 102Walking in tall grass or a cave3-4
Route 104Walking in tall grass or a cave4-5
EmeraldHoenn4 locations
LocationHowLevel
Petalburg WoodsWalking in tall grass or a cave5-6
Route 101Walking in tall grass or a cave2-3
Route 102Walking in tall grass or a cave3-4
Route 104Walking in tall grass or a cave4
DiamondSinnoh18 locations
LocationHowLevel
Eterna ForestSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear., Walking in tall grass or a cave5-15
Floaroma MeadowSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Fuego IronworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 205 · Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City), Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 206Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 207Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 208Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 209Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 210 · Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town), Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 211Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 212 · Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City), Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 213Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 214Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 215Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 218Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 221Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 222Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Valley WindworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
PearlSinnoh18 locations
LocationHowLevel
Eterna ForestSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear., Walking in tall grass or a cave5-15
Floaroma MeadowSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Fuego IronworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 205 · Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City), Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 206Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 207Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 208Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 209Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 210 · Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town), Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 211Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 212 · Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City), Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 213Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 214Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 215Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 218Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 221Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 222Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Valley WindworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
PlatinumSinnoh21 locations
LocationHowLevel
Eterna ForestSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear., Walking in tall grass or a cave5-15
Floaroma MeadowSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Fuego IronworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 204 · Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave9
Route 204 · Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave4
Route 205 · Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear., Walking in tall grass or a cave5-15
Route 205 · Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 206Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 207Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 208Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 209Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 210 · Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town), Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 211Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 212 · Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City), Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 213Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 214Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 215Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 218Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 221Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Route 222Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
Valley WindworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear.5-15
HeartGoldKanto16 locations
LocationHowLevel
Fuchsia CityHeadbutting trees21-34
National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave24-36
Pallet TownHeadbutting trees2-6
Pewter CityHeadbutting trees3-9
Route 1Headbutting trees2-6
Route 2 · Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City), Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Headbutting trees3-7
Route 3Headbutting trees6-10
Route 4Headbutting trees6-10
Route 12Headbutting trees22-25
Route 13Headbutting trees22-25
Route 14Headbutting trees26-30
Route 15Headbutting trees21-26
Route 18Headbutting trees26-30
Route 22Headbutting trees3-7
Sea Route 21Headbutting trees24-30
Viridian CityHeadbutting trees3-7
SoulSilverKanto16 locations
LocationHowLevel
Fuchsia CityHeadbutting trees21-34
National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave24-36
Pallet TownHeadbutting trees2-6
Pewter CityHeadbutting trees3-9
Route 1Headbutting trees2-6
Route 2 · Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City), Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Headbutting trees3-7
Route 3Headbutting trees6-10
Route 4Headbutting trees6-10
Route 12Headbutting trees22-25
Route 13Headbutting trees22-25
Route 14Headbutting trees26-30
Route 15Headbutting trees21-26
Route 18Headbutting trees26-30
Route 22Headbutting trees3-7
Sea Route 21Headbutting trees24-30
Viridian CityHeadbutting trees3-7
Omega RubyHoenn1 location
LocationHowLevel
Petalburg WoodsEncountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave3
Alpha SapphireHoenn1 location
LocationHowLevel
Petalburg WoodsEncountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave3

Encounter tables cover the main series through Sword & Shield. Newer titles are added as their data lands.

In the anime

16 episodes on record

First appearanceAll in a Day's WurmpleAG014 · Ruby & Sapphire · first aired in Japan February 27, 2003

Major appearances 4

Ruby & Sapphire

  • AG014All in a Day's Wurmple2003
  • AG024A Corphish Out of Water2003
  • AG028Seeing is Believing!2003

Diamond & Pearl

  • DP099A Trainer and Child Reunion!2008
Minor appearances · 12 episodes

Ruby & Sapphire

  • AG086Lights, Camerupt, Action!2004
  • AG119The Ribbon Cup Caper2005

Diamond & Pearl

  • DP064Riding the Winds of Change!2008

Journeys

  • JN007Serving Up the Flute Cup!2019
  • JN011Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!2020
  • JN022Goodbye, Friend!2020
  • JN033Trade, Borrow, and Steal!2020
  • JN103The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!2022
  • JN141A Squad’s Worth of Passion!2023

Horizons

  • HZ090Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)2025

Movie

  • M10The Rise of Darkrai2007
  • M16Genesect and the Legend Awakened2013

Japanese cards

3 cards across 3 sets

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Mega Dream ex

20251 card
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Mirage Forest

20051 card
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Clash of the Blue Sky

20041 card
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