Is Wormadam Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Bug/Grass Plant Cloak form. Breed-only and too slow and fragile to compete. All three forms are outclassed.
Ilima's typing presses Burmy's defenses.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Mothim trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Hala:
Wormadam has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
ElectricSteelReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Moon only)
BugElectricReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
GrassReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
GhostFairyReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou...
Wormadam has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
- ElectricSteelReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Moon only)
- BugElectricReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
- GrassReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
- GhostFairyReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou...
Wormadam has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
- ElectricSteelReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Moon only)
- BugElectricReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
- GrassReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
- GhostFairyReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou...
Mothim trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
- ElectricSteelReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Moon only)
- BugElectricReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
- GrassReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
- GhostFairyReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou...
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Lana:
Kiawe's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wormadam here.
Kiawe's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wormadam here.
Kiawe's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wormadam here.
Kiawe's Pokemon outpace and outclass Mothim here.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Kiawe:
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Mothim has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Mallow:
Wormadam has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Wormadam has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Wormadam has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Mothim trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
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Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wormadam here.
Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wormadam here.
Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wormadam here.
Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Mothim here.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Sophocles:
Acerola's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Acerola's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Acerola's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Acerola's typing presses Mothim's defenses.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Acerola:
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Mothim trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Nanu:
Mina's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Mina's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Mina's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Mothim trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Mina:
Wormadam has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Wormadam has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Wormadam has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Mothim trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Hapu:
Molayne's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Molayne's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Molayne's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Molayne's team hits Mothim's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Molayne:
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Olivia's team hits Mothim's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Olivia:
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Wormadam trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Mothim trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Acerola:
Kahili's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Kahili's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Kahili's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Kahili's team hits Mothim's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Kahili:
Kukui's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Kukui's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Kukui's team hits Wormadam's weaknesses hard.
Kukui's team hits Mothim's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Kukui:
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 ✓
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
 Charmeleon Fire | C | |
 Litten Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 1 Gift | ||
 Growlithe Fire | C | |
 Litwick GhostFire | C | |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
 Charizard Fire | C | |
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz 4x247-291%KO | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wormadam View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain8-10% | ||
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. Defense saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Wormadam to get Burmy eggs using 77 partners from the Bug egg group.
USUM Wormadam Best Moveset
Three forms with different secondary types: Plant (Bug/Grass), Sandy (Bug/Ground), Trash (Bug/Steel). 105 Sp. Def on all forms. AbilityOvercoat blocks weather damage as a hidden ability. But 79/59 offenses and 36 Speed leave the moveset too weak and too slow in every form.
Best Build
Wormadam best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Quiver Dance
- Giga Drain
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The level-up pool tells the story here. Wormadam learns Psychic and Bug Buzz naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 7 types extends the reach beyond that.
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
Base Stats
Wormadam Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Wormadam brings 424 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. Bugbuzz with Leftovers 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 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.
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