Wormadam Best Moveset
Bug/Grass Plant Cloak at 79 Sp. Atk and 105 Sp. Def with 36 Speed. The moveset has special bulk and moderate output. Too slow for Agile Style, and Strong Style at these offensive numbers barely threatens.
Bug/Grass with 105 Sp. Def in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Overcoat blocked weather. Two 4x weaknesses to Fire and Flying on 36 Speed. Defensive typing was the death sentence.
Best Moves
Best Build
Wormadam best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Signal Beam
- Giga Drain
- Psychic
- Hidden Power Water
Recommended Teammates
No Quiver Dance in Gen V (Black & White). 79 Sp. Atk and 36 Speed. Bug/Grass was one of the worst defensive combos in the game.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Solar Beam
- Protect
- Energy Ball
Six weaknesses including two at 4x in Gen VI (X & Y). Wormadam existed to demonstrate that Trash Cloak was the only viable form.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Solar Beam
- Sunny Day
- Signal Beam
Recommended Teammates
Four gens as the worst Wormadam cloak in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Bug/Grass typing was a competitive graveyard regardless of the stats behind it.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Quiver Dance
- Giga Drain
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Wormadam Weakness
Fire moves hit Wormadam for super-effective damage. Fire hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Poison-type moves can't touch it at all. It resists 8 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. With 60 HP and balanced defenses, Wormadam can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Wormadam Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Wormadam
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
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Evolution
Wormadam is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Mothim. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. 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.
How to Get Wormadam
Standard wild encounters won't get you Wormadam. You'll need shaking trees, available at 22 different locations. These become available in early-game encounter areas. The list below breaks down where and how each encounter works.
Where To Catch Wormadam in PLA
To get Wormadam, start by catching Burmy through special encounters at Lv. 2-62. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BurmyDeertrack 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%
Step 2Wormadam ✓Aspiration HillLv.2-4Shaking berry treesRate 15%Golden LowlandsLv.6-27Shaking berry treesRate 15%Tidewater DamLv.9-18Shaking berry treesRate 15%Deadwood HauntLv.10-40Shaking berry treesRate 15%Droning MeadowLv.11-36Shaking berry treesRate 15%Gapejaw BogLv.11-36Shaking berry treesRate 15%Grueling GroveLv.20-23Shaking berry treesRate 15%Sandgem FlatsLv.20-23Shaking berry treesRate 15%Ursa's RingLv.20-23Shaking berry treesRate 15%Crossing SlopeLv.27-30Shaking berry treesRate 15%Ginkgo LandingLv.27-30Shaking berry treesRate 15%Bathers' LagoonLv.28-32Shaking berry treesRate 15%Veilstone CapeLv.28-32Shaking berry treesRate 15%Celestica TrailLv.30-46Shaking berry treesRate 15%Tranquility CoveLv.31-34Shaking berry treesRate 15%Heavenward LookoutLv.35-38Shaking berry treesRate 15%Celestica RuinsLv.39-42Shaking berry treesRate 15%Sacred PlazaLv.39-56Shaking berry treesRate 15%Bonechill WastesLv.43-46Shaking berry treesRate 15%Stonetooth RowsLv.43-46Shaking berry treesRate 15%Glacier TerraceLv.49-52Shaking berry treesRate 15%Avalanche SlopesLv.59-62Shaking berry treesRate 15%or evolve from Burmy (Step 1)
Wormadam can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer Burmy from Diamond & Pearl or Platinum and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Wormadam in BDSP
Step 1Obtain BurmyLATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Honey tree · Route 210. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Honey tree · Valley Windworks. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Wormadam ✓
Wormadam isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Burmy from Diamond & Pearl or Platinum. The evolution path from Burmy to Wormadam is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Wormadam in USUM
- Step 1Obtain BurmyLATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Honey tree · Route 210. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Honey tree · Valley Windworks. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Wormadam ✓
No wild encounters for Wormadam 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.
How to Obtain Wormadam in SM
- Step 1Obtain BurmyBREEDINGAvailableLeave Wormadam with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Burmy egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Honey tree · Route 210. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Honey tree · Valley Windworks. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Wormadam ✓
Base Stats
Wormadam's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Balanced defenses with Defense 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.
Its body, composed of refuse, blends in to the scenery so much as to be inconspicuous. This seems to be the perfect way for the Pokémon to evade the detection of predators.
Wormadam Guide
Watch for Arcanine (Fire) when using Wormadam. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Arcanine is the most dangerous since Fire moves deal 4x damage. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. 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/Steel 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.
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.
Wormadam is a special attacker with base 69 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 36 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Game Availability
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.
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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