#0265 · Gen 3 · 195 BST
Wurmple
A starter-form Bug-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with modest stats. Common ability: Shield Dust.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
120/58/49/36/45/36
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
152/106/95/79/90/79
Abilities
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Wurmple
Wurmple is a Bug/None-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with a Base Stat Total of 195. A starter-form Bug-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with modest stats. Common ability: Shield Dust.
Best stat: HP (45 base)
Wurmple's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 45 base Attack and 20 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Shield Dust
- Run Away
How to use Wurmple competitively
Open the damage calculator with Wurmple selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Wurmple appears in the species dropdown. Drop Wurmple into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0265 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Type | Bug / None |
| Abilities | Shield Dust, Run Away |
| Base Stat Total | 195 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 45 / 45 / 35 / 20 / 30 / 20 |