Is Wormadam Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Female Burmy evolves at level 20. Bug/Grass (Plant), Bug/Ground (Sandy), or Bug/Steel (Trash). Transfer only. The Trash Cloak form has useful Steel resistances, but the stats are still too low.
Cheren's typing presses Burmy's defenses.
Roxie's Pokemon outpace and outclass Burmy here.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Burgh's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Burgh's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Burgh's team.
Mothim has the type edge here and should clean up Burgh's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Burgh:
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Elesa's team hits Mothim's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Elesa:
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Clay's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Clay's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Clay's team.
Mothim trades roughly evenly with Clay's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Clay:
Skyla's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Skyla's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Skyla's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Skyla's team hits Mothim's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Skyla:
Drayden's typing presses Wormadam's defenses.
Drayden's typing presses Wormadam's defenses.
Drayden's typing presses Wormadam's defenses.
Mothim trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Drayden:
Wormadam has the type edge here and should clean up Marlon's team.
Wormadam has the type edge here and should clean up Marlon's team.
Wormadam has the type edge here and should clean up Marlon's team.
Mothim trades roughly evenly with Marlon's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Marlon:
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Mothim trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Shauntal:
Grimsley's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Grimsley's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Grimsley's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Mothim trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Grimsley:
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Mothim has the type edge here and should clean up Caitlin's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Caitlin:
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Mothim trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Marshal:
Iris's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Iris's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Iris's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Mothim trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Iris:
Wormadam cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 20.
Wormadam cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 20.
Wormadam cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 20.
Wormadam cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 20.
Mothim cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 20.
How to Get Wormadam in Black 2 & White 2
Wormadam isn't available in the wild in Black 2 & White 2. 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 B2W2
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 Weakness
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Wormadam Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Wormadam
 Tepig Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Pignite builds →Flame Charge 4x94-111%KO Rollout 2x21-26% Smog 2x11-14% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
 Muk Poison | C | |
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
 Zubat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Zubat builds →Wing Attack 4x73-86% Venoshock 2x24-30% Leech Life 2x9-11% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 4x144-169%KO Rock Tomb 2x40-47% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
 Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Darumaka builds →Fire Punch 4x138-162%KO Rock Tomb 2x32-38% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 4x107-127%KO Venoshock 2x41-49% Leech Life 2x13-16% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Braviary builds →Fly 4x203-240%KO U-turn 2x54-63% Rock Tomb 2x39-46% | ||
Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Darumaka builds →Flare Blitz 4x208-246%KO U-turn 2x41-48% Rock Tomb 2x29-36% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Golbat builds →Fly 4x144-171%KO Venoshock 2x40-47% U-turn 2x37-44% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 4x155-183%KO Smog 2x12-15% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Heracross builds →Aerial Ace 4x93-109%KO Smack Down 2x39-46% Venoshock 2x19-23% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x300-353%KO U-turn 2x60-71% Rock Slide 2x64-75% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Braviary builds →Fly 4x205-241%KO U-turn 2x53-64% Rock Slide 2x57-67% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Golbat builds →Fly 4x148-174%KO Venoshock 2x40-48% U-turn 2x37-45% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 4x157-185%KO Smog 2x12-15% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Volcarona builds →Ember 4x85-101%KO Gust 4x57-67% U-turn 2x48-56% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x305-360%KO U-turn 2x60-71% Rock Slide 2x65-77% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 4x251-295%KO Gust 4x57-68% U-turn 2x47-55% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Braviary builds →Fly 4x208-245%KO U-turn 2x53-63% Rock Slide 2x57-68% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Chandelure builds →Fire Blast 4x266-314%KO Smog 2x17-20% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Arcanine builds →Fire Blast 4x196-231%KO Aerial Ace 4x86-102%KO | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x303-357%KO U-turn 2x59-70% Rock Slide 2x64-75% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 4x247-291%KO Silver Wind 2x62-74% Gust 4x57-67% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Braviary builds →Fly 4x207-243%KO U-turn 2x54-64% Rock Slide 2x57-68% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Chandelure builds →Fire Blast 4x262-309%KO Smog 2x16-19% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Arcanine builds →Fire Blast 4x192-226%KO Aerial Ace 4x83-99% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Volcarona builds →Overheat 4x289-340%KO Hurricane 4x165-195%KO Bug Buzz 2x93-110%KO Poison Jab 2x34-40% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodReversal Mountain Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Heatran builds →Overheat 4x279-329%KO Ancient Power 2x40-48% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Chandelure builds →Overheat 4x307-361%KO Smog 2x15-18% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x305-359%KO Stone Edge 2x85-100%KO U-turn 2x60-70% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Braviary builds →Brave Bird 4x271-320%KO U-turn 2x53-63% Rock Slide 2x57-67% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Genesect can KO Wormadam with Explosion (91-107%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Fire Blast (220-259%). Weavile deals 58-69% with Ice Shard.
 Genesect BugSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x77-91% Ice Beam 2x45-54% Explosion91-107%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain6-7% Fire Blast 4x220-259%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 2x58-69% | ||
Wormadam Evolutions
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 65 partners from the Bug egg group.
B2W2 Wormadam Best Moveset
Bug/Grass in Plant Cloak form with 105 Sp. Def and AbilityOvercoat as a hidden ability blocking powder and weather. The moveset absorbs special Grass and Water hits but fires back at 79 Sp. Atk. 36 Speed goes last always.
Best Build
Wormadam best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Solar Beam
- Protect
- Energy Ball
Moves List
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Wormadam's Normal and Psychic coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Leaf Storm and Solar Beam for same-type damage. Psychic and Leaf Storm are the payoff moves.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
When evolving, its body takes in surrounding materials. As a result, there are many body variations.
Wormadam Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
For Black 2 & White 2, 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.
In Black 2 & White 2, Wormadam brings 424 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. Leaf Storm with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
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 79 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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