That 4x Fire and Flying weakness is something every Wormadam user needs to plan around. Known as the Bagworm Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
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.
Wormadam Weakness
FragileFire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Bug, and Rock-type 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.
Wormadam is what Burmy becomes. Breed it for Burmy eggs (quick to hatch). A decent partner pool 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Wormadam to get Burmy eggs using 23 partners from the Bug egg group.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
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
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 BurmyEASYAvalanche SlopesShaking berry treesCommonEASYBonechill WastesShaking berry treesCommonEASYCelestica RuinsShaking berry treesCommonRuinsEASYCelestica TrailShaking berry treesCommonRouteEASYCloudpool RidgeShaking berry treesCommonSkyEASYCrossing SlopeShaking berry treesCommonEASYDeertrack HeightsShaking berry treesCommonEASYDeertrack PathShaking berry treesCommonRouteEASYGlacier TerraceShaking berry treesCommonIceEASYGolden LowlandsShaking berry treesCommonEASYGrueling GroveShaking berry treesCommonForestEASYHeavenward LookoutShaking berry treesCommonEASYNature’s PantryShaking berry treesCommonEASYShrouded RuinsShaking berry treesCommonRuinsEASYStonetooth RowsShaking berry treesCommonEASYVeilstone CapeShaking berry treesCommonMODERATEAspiration HillShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATEBathers' LagoonShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATEDeadwood HauntShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATEDroning MeadowShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATEGapejaw BogShaking berry treesUncommonSwampMODERATEGinkgo LandingShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATEHorseshoe PlainsShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATESacred PlazaShaking berry treesUncommonFacilityMODERATETidewater DamShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATETranquility CoveShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATEUrsa's RingShaking berry treesUncommon
Step 2Wormadam ✓MODERATEAspiration HillShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATEAvalanche SlopesShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATEBathers' LagoonShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATEBonechill WastesShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATECelestica RuinsShaking berry treesUncommonRuinsMODERATECelestica TrailShaking berry treesUncommonRouteMODERATECrossing SlopeShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATEDeadwood HauntShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATEDroning MeadowShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATEGapejaw BogShaking berry treesUncommonSwampMODERATEGinkgo LandingShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATEGlacier TerraceShaking berry treesUncommonIceMODERATEGolden LowlandsShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATEGrueling GroveShaking berry treesUncommonForestMODERATEHeavenward LookoutShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATEHorseshoe PlainsShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATESacred PlazaShaking berry treesUncommonFacilityMODERATESandgem FlatsShaking berry treesUncommonDesertMODERATEStonetooth RowsShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATETidewater DamShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATETranquility CoveShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATEUrsa's RingShaking berry treesUncommonMODERATEVeilstone CapeShaking berry treesUncommonor evolve from Burmy (Step 1)
Wormadam brings 424 BST to the table. D-Tier on our list — outclassed by better options in most formats. That 105 base Sp. Def does the heavy lifting.
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.
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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. But the speed tells the real story — base 36 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Wormadam appears in 11 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Wormadam appears in 11 games across 6 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A