Pokédex - Wurmple (Sapphire Version)
![[Picture of Wurmple]](../pictures/ruby/front/normal/265.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #265 |
| Hoenn | #014 |
| 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 |
| Starting Catch Rate | 255 |
| Base Experience | 54 |
| 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 |
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
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.
French
Chenipotte - Pokémon Ver
CHENIPOTTE est la proie de HELEDELLE. Ce POKéMON essaye de résister en dirigeant les pointes de son dos vers le prédateur. Il affaiblit son ennemi en lui injectant du poison.
German
Waumpel - Wurm
WAUMPEL wird von SCHWALBOSS als Beute angesehen. Dieses POKéMON wehrt sich gegen angreifende Räuber, indem es die Stacheln an seinem Hinterteil auf sie richtet. Es schwächt seine Gegner mit dem Gift, das aus den Stacheln austritt.
Spanish
Wurmple - Pokémon Gusano
WURMPLE es la presa preferida de SWELLOW. La forma que tiene de intentar defenderse es apuntar con las púas del lomo al amenazante enemigo y debilitarlo inyectándole veneno.
Italian
Wurmple - Pokémon Baco
WURMPLE è la preda favorita di SWELLOW. Questo POKéMON cerca di resistere puntando gli aculei irti sulla schiena contro il predatore che attacca. Poi indebolisce il nemico emettendo veleno da questi aculei.
Japanese
ケムッソ (KEMUSSO) - いもむしポケモン (ImomushiPOKEMON)
エサにしようと つかまえにきた オオスバメに おしりの トゲを むけて ていこうする。 しみだした どくで あいてを よわらせるぞ。 (ESAnishiyouto tsukamaenikita OOSUBAMEni oshirino TOGEwo mukete teikousuru. Shimidashita dokude aitewo yowaraseruzo. )
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)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETALBURG WOODS | 5-6 | 25% | Land |
| ROUTE 101 | 2-3 | 45% | Land |
| ROUTE 102 | 3-4 | 30% | Land |
| ROUTE 104 | 4-5 | 30% | Land |
Moves Learned
Sapphire Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | 35 | 95 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | String Shot | BUG | 0 | 95 | 40 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 5 | Poison Sting | POISON | 15 | 100 | 35 | 30 | Single exc. user | be |
What moves can Wurmple learn in Pokémon Sapphire?
Wurmple can learn the following moves: