No. 0413

Wormadam

Bagworm Pokémon

Official art

BugGrass

Height: 0.5 m 1′08″
Weight: 6.5 kg 14.3 lbs
Base stat total: 424 top 55%
Introduced: Gen IV

Abilities

Pokédex entryY / Alpha Sapphire

When BURMY evolved, its cloak became a part of this Pokémon’s body. The cloak is never shed.

See all 4 entries

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk5957–122110–238

Def8581–150157–295

SpA7975–144146–282

SpD10599–172193–339

Spe3636–9669–188

Total424Higher than 45% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 36). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+96Max88No SP56Min50Scarf144Tailwind192

At max Speed, Wormadam outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire4×Flying4×Bug2×Ice2×Poison2×Rock2×

Resists

Grass¼×Ground¼×Electric½×Fighting½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 7 types

NormalGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Anticipation
Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, Self-Destruct, Explosion, or a one-hit KO move.
OvercoatHidden ability
Protects against damage from weather.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0412BurmyBug
1. Level 20 (female)#0413WormadamBugGrass
2. Level 20 (male)#0414MothimBugFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 7

1Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

6GustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35

11ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

18Silver WindHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.BugSpec60100%5

25Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

34PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

43Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

Tutor 7

TutorEnergy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TutorGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TutorHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TutorMagical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TutorPsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TutorRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TutorShadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Bagworm Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Forest

About its forms: Forms have different stats and movepools. During evolution, Burmy’s current cloak becomes Wormadam’s form, and can no longer be changed.

Original Sinnoh#046Extended Sinnoh#046Central Kalos#045Hisui#044

It is said that a WORMADAM that evolves on a cold day will have a thicker cloak.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
When evolving, its body takes in surrounding materials. As a result, there are many body variations.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
Its appearance changes depending on where it evolved. The materials on hand become a part of its body.
Pearl · X · Omega Ruby
When BURMY evolved, its cloak became a part of this Pokémon’s body. The cloak is never shed.
Diamond · Y · Alpha Sapphire