Wormadam's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Special bulk with Sp. Def doing the heavy lifting. And the medium-fast 1M XP curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.
The cloak—fashioned from plant matter—has merged with the Pokémon and is now part of the body, like fur or skin. I suspect this fusion is an effect of the energy involved in evolution.
Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Bug, and Rock moves hit Wormadam for super-effective damage. Fire and Flying hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The Bug/Grass typing picks up 5 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire, Flying |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Poison, Bug, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Ground |
Volcarona can KO Wormadam with Heat Wave (119-141%). Volcanion threatens a KO with Flamethrower (129-152%). Glimmora deals 43-51% with Power Gem.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 4x119-141%KO | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Volcanion builds →Flamethrower 4x129-152%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x43-51% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball26-31% Focus Blast13-15% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 4x116-137%KO | ||
Wormadam is what Burmy becomes. Breed it for Burmy eggs (quick to hatch). Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolution from Burmy pushed Wormadam to 424 total stats. Sp.Def saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Wormadam to get Burmy eggs using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Start with max HP and Defense EVs. Bold nature gives Wormadam the right physical wall lean, Assault Vest adds a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, and Anticipation works in the background. Giga Drain is the main damage option.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.
Moves
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Energy Ball and Bug Buzz for Wormadam, with Flying and Psychic coverage and more doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Wormadam learns Psychic and Leaf Storm naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Dark and Normal coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Wormadam learns Psychic and Leaf Storm naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Dark and Normal coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Wormadam learns Psychic and Leaf Storm naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Dark and Normal coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Standard wild encounters won't get you Wormadam. You'll need shaking trees, available at 23 different locations. These become available in mid-game encounter areas. The list below breaks down where and how each encounter works.
Where To Catch Wormadam in Legends: Arceus
To get Wormadam, start by catching Burmy through special encounters at special. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BurmyAvalanche SlopesShaking berry treesCommonBonechill WastesShaking berry treesCommonCelestica RuinsShaking berry trees RuinsCommonCelestica TrailShaking berry trees RouteCommonCloudpool RidgeShaking berry trees SkyCommonCrossing SlopeShaking berry treesCommonDeertrack HeightsShaking berry treesCommonDeertrack PathShaking berry trees RouteCommonGlacier TerraceShaking berry trees IceCommonGolden LowlandsShaking berry treesCommonGrueling GroveShaking berry trees ForestCommonHeavenward LookoutShaking berry treesCommonNature’s PantryShaking berry treesCommonShrouded RuinsShaking berry trees RuinsCommonStonetooth RowsShaking berry treesCommonVeilstone CapeShaking berry treesCommonAspiration HillShaking berry treesUncommonBathers' LagoonShaking berry treesUncommonDeadwood HauntShaking berry treesUncommonDroning MeadowShaking berry treesUncommonGapejaw BogShaking berry trees SwampUncommonGinkgo LandingShaking berry treesUncommonHorseshoe PlainsShaking berry treesUncommonSacred PlazaShaking berry trees FacilityUncommonTidewater DamShaking berry treesUncommonTranquility CoveShaking berry treesUncommonUrsa's RingShaking berry treesUncommon
Step 2Wormadam ✓Aspiration HillShaking berry treesUncommonAvalanche SlopesShaking berry treesUncommonBathers' LagoonShaking berry treesUncommonBonechill WastesShaking berry treesUncommonCelestica RuinsShaking berry trees RuinsUncommonCelestica TrailShaking berry trees RouteUncommonCrossing SlopeShaking berry treesUncommonDeadwood HauntShaking berry treesUncommonDroning MeadowShaking berry treesUncommonGapejaw BogShaking berry trees SwampUncommonGinkgo LandingShaking berry treesUncommonGlacier TerraceShaking berry trees IceUncommonGolden LowlandsShaking berry treesUncommonGrueling GroveShaking berry trees ForestUncommonHeavenward LookoutShaking berry treesUncommonHorseshoe PlainsShaking berry treesUncommonSacred PlazaShaking berry trees FacilityUncommonSandgem FlatsShaking berry trees DesertUncommonStonetooth RowsShaking berry treesUncommonTidewater DamShaking berry treesUncommonTranquility CoveShaking berry treesUncommonUrsa's RingShaking berry treesUncommonVeilstone CapeShaking berry treesUncommonor evolve from Burmy (Step 1)
Wormadam can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer Burmy from Diamond or Platinum and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Wormadam isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Burmy from Diamond or Platinum. The evolution path from Burmy to Wormadam is covered in the steps below.
Watch for Arcanine (Fire), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Cloyster (Ice) when using Wormadam. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Arcanine is the most dangerous since Fire moves deal 4x damage. Poison, Bug, and Rock-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 36 Speed, Wormadam won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
It depends on your team. Wormadam at 424 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Bug/Grass coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
Wormadam brings 424 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche. That 105 base Sp. Def does the heavy lifting.
Anticipation notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, self destruct, explosion, or a one-hit KO move. That's the one you want on Wormadam. Overcoat is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Bug/Grass gives Wormadam 5 resistances. Sp. Def is the best stat at base 105. Dual typing means STAB coverage on both Bug and Grass moves.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Wormadam appears in 11 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves