Burmy Best Moveset
Bug at 29 Attack and 36 Speed. The moveset is non-functional. Evolves into Wormadam (female) or Mothim (male), each with different TermStab coverage and stats.
Burmy was a niche pick at best in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum), rarely seen in standard play. This was Burmy's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Shedskin with Oranberry, favoring a Sassy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Burmy best EVs are Sp. Def and Defense
Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- String Shot
- Hidden Power Ground
- Bug Bite
Recommended Teammates
Burmy was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. Burmy maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran shed skin with Eviolite, favoring a Naughty nature.
Utility Moveset
- Tackle
- Snore
- Electroweb
- Bug Bite
Burmy was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Burmy maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran shed skin with Eviolite, favoring a Hardy nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Bug Bite
- Hidden Power
- Electroweb
- Electroweb
Burmy was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Burmy maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shedskin with Focus Sash, favoring a Bold nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Electroweb
- Bug Bite
- Protect
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Burmy Weakness
Burmy is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock. Standard number of weaknesses for the Bug typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
What is Burmy Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Burmy
Blaziken can KO Burmy with Flare Blitz (448-528%). Staraptor threatens a KO with Double-Edge (157-185%). Rhyperior's Stone Edge also KOs at 322-379%.
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Burmy View Blaziken builds →Close Combat112-132%KO Flare Blitz 2x448-528%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Burmy View Staraptor builds →Close Combat52-62% U Turn62-72% Double Edge157-185%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Burmy View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake80-95% Stone Edge 2x322-379%KO | ||
Evolution
One evolution ahead. Burmy grows into Mothim through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. Evolving adds up to 200 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Burmy easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
How to Get Burmy
Burmy is only available through shaking trees in this game. No standard wild encounters here. 26 spots are listed below with details on how to trigger them. These become available in early-game encounter areas.
Where To Catch Burmy in PLA
To get Burmy, start by catching Burmy through special encounters at Lv. 2-46. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Burmy ✓Deertrack PathLv.7-10Shaking berry treesDeertrack HeightsLv.9-14Shaking berry treesNature’s PantryLv.9-12Shaking berry treesGrueling GroveLv.15-18Shaking berry treesAspiration HillLv.2-4Shaking berry treesRate 15%Tidewater DamLv.9-12Shaking berry treesRate 15%Deadwood HauntLv.10-40Shaking berry treesRate 15%Droning MeadowLv.11-36Shaking berry treesRate 15%Avalanche SlopesLv.16-19Shaking berry treesBonechill WastesLv.16-19Shaking berry treesCelestica RuinsLv.16-19Shaking berry treesCloudpool RidgeLv.16-19Shaking berry treesCrossing SlopeLv.16-19Shaking berry treesGlacier TerraceLv.16-19Shaking berry treesGolden LowlandsLv.16-19Shaking berry treesHeavenward LookoutLv.16-19Shaking berry treesShrouded RuinsLv.16-19Shaking berry treesStonetooth RowsLv.16-19Shaking berry treesVeilstone CapeLv.16-19Shaking berry treesCelestica TrailLv.30-46Shaking berry treesBathers' LagoonLv.16-19Shaking berry treesRate 15%Gapejaw BogLv.16-19Shaking berry treesRate 15%Ginkgo LandingLv.16-19Shaking berry treesRate 15%Sacred PlazaLv.16-19Shaking berry treesRate 15%Tranquility CoveLv.16-19Shaking berry treesRate 15%Ursa's RingLv.16-19Shaking berry treesRate 15%
Available in-game· 4 pathsPick one
Burmy isn't available in the wild in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Start by transferring Burmy from Diamond & Pearl or Platinum. The evolution path from Burmy to Burmy is covered in the steps below.
Burmy can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Burmy from Diamond & Pearl or Platinum and evolve through the to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
No wild encounters for Burmy in Sun & Moon. Bring Burmy over from Diamond & Pearl or Platinum, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Base Stats
An unusually even spread gives Burmy flexibility. Defense barely edges ahead. But Attack isn't far off. Common in the wild and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 1 Sp. Def EV.
When confronted by a lack of other materials, Burmy will create its cloak using dust and refuse. The cloak seems to be more comfortable than one would think.
Burmy Guide
You can run Burmy through the first few routes without issues. 224 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Mothim as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Available in 11 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Burmy spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves