Pokédex - Wurmple (Black Version)
![[Picture of Wurmple]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/265.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #265 |
| Height | 0.3 m (1'0") |
| Weight | 3.6 kg ( 7.9 lb) |
| Type | BUG |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Wurmple]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAHklEQVQ4jWNgGAUjAPxHwhRpJssQig1AN2QU0AoAACF8D/EqubozAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Red |
| Body Form | ![[Form 3]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAtklEQVQYlbWVOw7EIAxEySoHmONQukyZI7vc4/gIWyBF/GJsa5kKIng4xmMOZk579NnETSmd068iwvwtY6IM4A/oGlpUpoEDmoSM3O6AOFrfLyJxtC5v4L4KcQXeoImyvtoVeIMGsKTb1RcfgPu+ylgpGIu0XE8L2Z5ut9Ht/xHpIcbA5z1E12j9+laeq1qgiXLY+ouEeFvSE/IaHeaa0N2GN41eO4wP2Jt9lD5uRQe08W3ciP4BX2NRFt63AmEAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 255 |
| Base Experience | 39 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Bug |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 3840 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | HP: 1 |
| Abilities | Shield Dust |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Run Away |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Wurmple
| HP | 45 |
| Attack | 45 |
| Defense | 35 |
| Speed | 20 |
| Special Attack | 20 |
| Special Defense | 30 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Wurmple - Worm Pokémon
Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
French
Chenipotte - Pokémon Ver
German
Waumpel - Wurm
Spanish
Wurmple - Pokémon Gusano
Italian
Wurmple - Pokémon Baco
Japanese
ケムッソ (KEMUSSO) - いもむしポケモン (ImomushiPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Wurmple Evolves)
- May evolve into Silcoon (50% chance) at level 7.
May evolve into Cascoon (50% chance) at level 7.- Evolves into Beautifly at level 10.
- Evolves into Dustox at level 10.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Wurmple)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 50 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 1 | String Shot | BUG | Status | 0 | 95 | 40 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 5 | Poison Sting | POISON | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | 30 | Single exc. user | be |
| 15 | Bug Bite | BUG | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
What moves can Wurmple learn in Pokémon Black?
Wurmple can learn the following moves:
Bug Bite
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Level 15
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Poison StingLevel 5
SnorePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
String Shot
- Level 1
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
TackleLevel 1