Is Wurmple Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
First Bug of the Hoenn story. Evolves randomly into Silcoon (Beautifly) or Cascoon (Dustox) at level 7. Both paths are serviceable through Roxanne and Brawly. Neither stays relevant past Flannery.
Beautifly trades roughly evenly with Roxanne's team.
Dustox trades roughly evenly with Roxanne's team.
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Beautifly resists most of Brawly's coverage and hits back hard.
Dustox has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.
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Wattson's team hits Beautifly's weaknesses hard.
Wattson's team hits Dustox's weaknesses hard.
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Beautifly trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.
Flannery's team hits Dustox's weaknesses hard.
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Beautifly trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.
Norman's typing presses Dustox's defenses.
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Winona's team hits Beautifly's weaknesses hard.
Winona's team hits Dustox's weaknesses hard.
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Beautifly trades roughly evenly with Tate & Liza's team.
Dustox trades roughly evenly with Tate & Liza's team.
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Beautifly has the type edge here and should clean up Wallace's team.
Dustox trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.
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Beautifly resists most of Sidney's coverage and hits back hard.
Dustox has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.
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Beautifly trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Phoebe's team hits Dustox's weaknesses hard.
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Beautifly trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.
Dustox trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.
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Beautifly trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.
Drake's team hits Dustox's weaknesses hard.
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Beautifly trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Steven's team hits Dustox's weaknesses hard.
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Catch Wurmple on Route 101 (walking, Lv 2, common).
Beautifly can be obtained by breeding (post-game).
Dustox can be obtained by breeding (post-game).
How to Get Wurmple in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Wurmple is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 12 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Wurmple in ORAS
The path to Wurmple starts with Wurmple at Lv. 2-7 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Wurmple ✓Petalburg WoodsLv.3GrassRate 60%Horde battleRoute 101Lv.2GrassRate 40%Route 104 - Area 2Lv.2-5GrassRate 40%Route 104 - Area 1Lv.4-7GrassRate 40%Route 102Lv.2-3GrassRate 30%Petalburg WoodsLv.4-6GrassRate 30%Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
Wurmple Weakness
Fire, Flying, and Rock moves hit Wurmple for super-effective damage. Standard number of weaknesses for the Bug typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
What is Wurmple Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Wurmple
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
 Chatot Normal | C | |
 Taillow Normal | C | |
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Tepig builds →Rock Tomb 2x55-65% Ember 2x50-60% | ||
 Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Torchic builds →Ember 2x70-83% Rock Tomb 2x55-65% Peck 2x33-40% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x121-143%KO Rock Tomb 2x121-143%KO Fire Fang 2x86-102%KO | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x129-152%KO Rock Tomb 2x129-152%KO | ||
 Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Monferno builds →Flame Wheel 2x97-114%KO Rock Tomb 2x63-76% | ||
 Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Combusken builds →Flame Charge 2x89-105%KO Rock Tomb 2x70-83% Peck 2x43-51% | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Pignite builds →Flame Charge 2x92-110%KO Rock Tomb 2x71-86% | ||
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x241-284%KO Aerial Ace 2x69-81% Rock Tomb 2x69-81% | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Monferno builds →Overheat 2x227-268%KO Aerial Ace 2x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x66-78% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Skarmory builds →Sky Drop 2x99-118%KO Rock Tomb 2x66-78% | ||
 Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x241-284%KO Rock Tomb 2x69-81% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x245-288%KO Aerial Ace 2x72-85% Rock Tomb 2x72-85% | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Monferno builds →Overheat 2x228-269%KO Aerial Ace 2x65-77% Rock Tomb 2x65-77% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x182-215%KO Flamethrower 2x94-110%KO | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Skarmory builds →Sky Drop 2x101-119%KO Rock Tomb 2x67-79% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x245-288%KO Rock Tomb 2x72-85% | ||
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x251-296%KO Aerial Ace 2x72-85% Rock Tomb 2x72-85% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x155-183%KO Rock Tomb 2x70-83% | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Monferno builds →Overheat 2x233-274%KO Aerial Ace 2x68-80% Rock Tomb 2x68-80% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x189-223%KO Rock Tomb 2x127-150%KO Fire Fang 2x93-110%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x187-220%KO Flamethrower 2x95-112%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x320-377%KO Stone Edge 2x159-187%KO Aerial Ace 2x96-114%KO | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Emboar builds →Overheat 2x294-347%KO Stone Edge 2x163-193%KO | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Infernape builds →Overheat 2x306-361%KO Stone Edge 2x141-167%KO Aerial Ace 2x85-101%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 2x316-372%KO Fire Blast 2x119-141%KO | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Archeops builds →Fly 2x245-289%KO Stone Edge 2x273-322%KO | ||
Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Emboar builds →Overheat 2x291-343%KO Stone Edge 2x160-189%KO | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x314-370%KO Stone Edge 2x158-186%KO Aerial Ace 2x95-112%KO | ||
Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Infernape builds →Overheat 2x298-351%KO Stone Edge 2x139-164%KO Aerial Ace 2x84-99% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 2x365-430%KO Fire Blast 2x70-83% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x151-178%KO Rock Tomb 2x68-81% | ||
Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Emboar builds →Flare Blitz 2x298-352%KO Head Smash 2x249-294%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x484-569%KO Fire Blast 2x119-141%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodScorched Slab Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Heatran builds →Overheat 2x375-442%KO Ancient Power 2x116-137%KO | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz 2x293-345%KO Brave Bird 2x195-230%KO Stone Edge 2x162-191%KO | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x334-394%KO Stone Edge 2x186-219%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Staraptor can KO Wurmple with Double-Edge (131-154%). Rhyperior threatens a KO with Stone Edge (244-287%). Charizard's Fire Blast also KOs at 294-346%.
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Staraptor builds →Close Combat43-51% Double Edge131-154%KO U Turn51-60% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake61-71% Stone Edge 2x244-287%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wurmple View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x241-284%KO Air Slash 2x201-236%KO Dragon Pulse76-89% Fire Blast 2x294-346%KO | ||
Wurmple Evolutions
From here, Wurmple's line branches into Silcoon and Cascoon. That's 2 possible evolutions, each with its own method. The evolved forms gain up to 200 total stats over Wurmple. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Wurmple easily with 68 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
ORAS Wurmple Best Moveset
Bug at 45 Attack and 20 Speed. AbilityShield Dust blocks secondary effects. The moveset can't function at these stats. Beautifly or Dustox two evolutions away through different cocoon paths.
Best Build
Wurmple best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Tackle
- Bug Bite
- String Shot
- Snore
Moves List
Not a lot to pick from. Wurmple gets Bug Bite for same-type damage, and Normal and Poison coverage rounds things out. You're building around what's available rather than choosing from a deep bench.
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
Using the spikes on its rear end, Wurmple peels the bark off trees and feeds on the sap that oozes out. This Pokémon’s feet are tipped with suction pads that allow it to cling to glass without slipping.
Wurmple is targeted by Swellow as prey. This Pokémon will try to resist by pointing the spikes on its rear at the attacking predator. It will weaken the foe by leaking poison from the spikes.
Wurmple Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, you can run Wurmple through the first few routes without issues. 195 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Silcoon as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Wurmple spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
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