Regular
Shiny
Wormadam
Bug Type
Grass Type
Bagworm Pokémon
Hisuian Pokedex: #044

Pokemon Legends Arceus Wormadam is a Bug and Grass Type Bagworm Pokémon with a Medium Fast growth rate and a 2 Special Defense EV Yield. Wormadam can be found with Anticipation as an Ability; we recommend the Sassy Nature, based on 424 total combined Base Stats in PLA.

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Wormadam Stats and Abilities

Based on Wormadam Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Wormadam Highest IV Stat is Special Defense (105) and the Lowest being Speed (36).

Wormadam Stats
Rank Stat Value
F
HP
60
E
Attack
59
D
Defense
85
C
Special Attack
79
C
Special Defense
105
F
Speed
36
D
Total
424
Wormadam Details
Wormadam Detail
Best Nature
Sassy
+10% Special Defense
-10% Speed
Liked Foods
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Catch Rate45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups
Bug
Wormadam Abilities
Abilities Description
Ability 1
Anticipation
A Pokémon with Anticipation will shudder upon entering battle, if an opponent has a move that is super-effective against it, or a One-Hit-KO move (Fissure, Horn Drill, Guillotine or Sheer Cold). It only activates when the ability-bearer switches in, not when an opponent switches in.
Hidden Ability
Overcoat
Overcoat makes the Pokémon immune to residual damage from weather conditions (specifically Hail and Sandstorm).

How To Evolve Wormadam in Pokemon Legends Arceus

Burmy can evolve into Wormadam (Level 20, Female) or Mothim (Level 20, Male).

Wormadam Evolutions
Base Form Evolution Requirement First Evolution
Burmy
Bug Type
Level 20, Male
Mothim
Bug Type Flying Type
Burmy
Bug Type
Level 20, Female
Wormadam
Bug Type Grass Type
Wormadam Evolution Stat Changes
Evolutions Total HP Attack Special Attack Defense Special Defense Speed
Burmy
224
40
29
29
45
45
36
Stat Change
+200
+30
+65
+65
+5
+5
+30
Mothim
424
70
94
94
50
50
66
Alternative Evolution
Burmy
224
40
29
29
45
45
36
Stat Change
+200
+20
+30
+50
+40
+60
+0
Wormadam
424
60
59
79
85
105
36

Where To Find Wormadam Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus

List of Locations where you can find and catch Wormadam in PLA.

Pokemon LA Wormadam Weakness

Wormadam is a Bug and Grass Type pokemon. This will cause Wormadam to take More Damage from Rock, Poison, Bug, Ice, Flying, Fire Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fighting, Water, Electric, Ground, Grass Type moves.

Wormadam Type Weakness
Damage Types
4.0x
More Damage
Flying
Fire
2.0x
More Damage
Rock
Poison
Bug
Ice
0.5x
Less Damage
Fighting
Water
Electric
0.25x
Less Damage
Ground
Grass
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Wormadam Weak Against?

Wormadam Weak Against
Tier Pokemon
S
Heatran
Fire Type
Steel Type
S
Tornadus
Flying Type
S
Enamorus
Fairy Type
Flying Type
S
Enamorus Therian
Fairy Type
Flying Type
S
Tornadus Therian
Flying Type

What pokemon is Wormadam Strong Against?

Wormadam Strong Against
Tier Pokemon
S
Palkia
Water Type
Dragon Type
S
Origin Palkia
Water Type
Dragon Type
S
Garchomp
Dragon Type
Ground Type
S
Manaphy
Water Type
S
Shaymin Land
Grass Type

How To Complete Wormadam Research Tasks in PLA

Research Task Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Task 7
Number caught1241015
Number defeated1361225
Number of you've defeated with Fire-type moves1251020
Times you have seen it use Confusion1361225
Times you have seen it use Bug Buzz1382040
Times you've seen it use an agile style move13103070
Number you've seen leap out of trees1241015
Number of different forms you've obtained3

Best Wormadam Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus

Best Moveset for Wormadam Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Wormadam Best Moves
Level Best Moves Type Class Power Acc PP Effect
43
Bug Buzz
Special
135
100 10 May lower opponent's Special Defense.
25
Energy Ball
Special
135
100 10 May lower opponent's Special Defense.
34
Psychic
Special
90
100 10 May lower opponent's Special Defense.
18
Silver Wind
Special
90
100 5 May raise all stats of user at once.
STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in Bold
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Wormadam Level Up Moves in PLA

List of Moves Wormadam can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.

Wormadam Level Up Moves
Level Move Description
1
(10)
Struggle Bug
Bug Type
Power:
75
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Special

Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
6
(15)
Gust
Flying Type
Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
Special

Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power.
11
(20)
Confusion
Psychic Type
Power: 50
Acc: 100
PP: 25
Special

May confuse opponent.
18
(28)
Silver Wind
Bug Type
Power:
90
Acc: 100
PP: 5
Special

May raise all stats of user at once.
25
(35)
Energy Ball
Grass Type
Power:
135
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
34
(45)
Psychic
Psychic Type
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
43
(54)
Bug Buzz
Bug Type
Power:
135
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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Wormadam Move Shop Attacks in PLA

List of Moves Wormadam can learn from the Move Shop.

Wormadam Move Shop Moves
Move Shop Description
Magical Leaf
Grass Type
Power:
90
Acc: —
PP: 20
Special

Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Rest
Psychic Type
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
Energy Ball
Grass Type
Power:
135
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
Shadow Ball
Ghost Type
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
Giga Impact
Normal Type
Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Physical

User must recharge next turn.
Hyper Beam
Normal Type
Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Special

User must recharge next turn.
Psychic
Psychic Type
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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Pokemon similar to Wormadam based on Bug Type
Similar Bug Pokemon
TIER Pokemon Type Total HP Attack Special Attack Defense Special Defense Speed
B
Yanmega-Pokemon-Image
Yanmega
BUG-Type FLYING-Type 515 86 76 116 86 56 95
B
Kleavor-Pokemon-Image
Kleavor
BUG-Type ROCK-Type 505 70 135 45 95 75 85
B
Scyther-Pokemon-Image
Scyther
BUG-Type FLYING-Type 500 70 110 55 80 80 105
B
Scizor-Pokemon-Image
Scizor
BUG-Type STEEL-Type 500 70 130 55 100 80 65
B
Heracross-Pokemon-Image
Heracross
BUG-Type FIGHTING-Type 500 80 125 40 75 95 85
Pokemon similar to Wormadam based on Grass Type
Similar Grass Pokemon
TIER Pokemon Type Total HP Attack Special Attack Defense Special Defense Speed
S
Shaymin Sky-Pokemon-Image
Shaymin Sky
GRASS-Type FLYING-Type 600 100 103 120 75 75 127
S
Shaymin Land-Pokemon-Image
Shaymin Land
GRASS-Type 600 100 100 100 100 100 100
A
Tangrowth-Pokemon-Image
Tangrowth
GRASS-Type 535 100 100 110 125 50 50
A
Hisuian Decidueye-Pokemon-Image
Hisuian Decidueye
GRASS-Type FIGHTING-Type 530 88 112 95 80 95 60
B
Torterra-Pokemon-Image
Torterra
GRASS-Type GROUND-Type 525 95 109 75 105 85 56
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