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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 3
Species: Worm Pokémon
Type: Bug
Height: 0.3m
Weight: 3.6kg
Catch Rate: 255
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 刺尾蟲
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 刺尾虫
English Wurmple
French Chenipotte
German Waumpel
Italian Wurmple
Japanese ケムッソ
Japanese (Romanized) Kemusso
Japanese (Trademark) Kemusso
Korean 개무소
Spanish Wurmple

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #265
Hoenn #14
Sinnoh #48
Sinnoh (Plt) #48
Hoenn (ORAS) #14

Abilities

  • Shield Dust: This Pokémon’s dust blocks the additional effects of attacks taken.
  • Run Away: Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Level 7 (Day)
Pokemon
Level 10
Pokemon
Pokemon
Level 7 (Night)
Pokemon
Level 10
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Fighting 0.5x
Fire 2x
Flying 2x
Grass 0.5x
Ground 0.5x
Rock 2x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Bug 45
45
35
20
30
20
195
7 Bug 45
45
35
20
30
20
195
6 Bug 45
45
35
20
30
20
195

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Ruby Using the spikes on its rear end, Wurmple peels the bark off trees and feeds on the sap that oozes out. This Pokemon's feet are tipped with suction pads that allow it to cling to glass without slipping.
United States Pokémon Sapphire WURMPLE is targeted by SWELLOW as prey. This POKeMON 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.
United States Pokémon Emerald It sticks to tree branches and eats leaves. The thread it spits from its mouth, which becomes gooey when it touches air, slows the movement of its foes.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen It lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe.
United States Pokémon FireRed It lives amidst tall grass and in forests. When attacked, it resists by pointing its venomous spikes at the foe.
United States Pokémon Pearl It spits a white silk that turns sticky when it contacts air. It is used to immobilize foes.
United States Pokémon Diamond It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a STARLY, it will defend itself with its spiked rear.
United States Pokémon Platinum Often targeted by bird Pokemon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
United States Pokémon HeartGold It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
United States Pokémon White Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
Japan Pokémon White とりポケモンに よく ねらわれるが おしりの トゲから どくをだし ひっしになって ていこうする。
United States Pokémon Black Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
Japan Pokémon Black とりポケモンに よく ねらわれるが おしりの トゲから どくをだし ひっしになって ていこうする。
Japan Pokémon Black 2 とりポケモンに よく ねらわれるが おしりの トゲから どくをだし ひっしになって ていこうする。
Japan Pokémon White 2 とりポケモンに よく ねらわれるが おしりの トゲから どくをだし ひっしになって ていこうする。
United States Pokémon White 2 Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
United States Pokémon Black 2 Often targeted by bird Pokémon, it desperately resists by releasing poison from its tail spikes.
South Korea Pokémon Y 숲과 수풀에 서식한다. 적에게 습격당했을 때는 엉덩이의 독가시로 대항한다.
Italy Pokémon Y Vive nelle foreste e tra l’erba alta. Se è attaccato, usa gli aculei velenosi che ha sulla parte posteriore.
Spain Pokémon Y Vive en bosques y zonas de hierba alta. Si le atacan, se defiende con las púas venenosas de su cola.
France Pokémon Y Il habite les forêts et les hautes herbes. Attaqué, il riposte avec les piquants de son postérieur.
Germany Pokémon Y Es haust in Wäldern und auf Wiesen. Bei Angriffen wehrt es sich mit den Giftstacheln auf seinem Hinterteil.
Japan Pokémon Y もりや くさむらに せいそく。 てきに おそわれた ときは おしりの どくの トゲで たいこうする。
South Korea Pokémon X 잎사귀를 매우 좋아한다. 찌르꼬에게 습격당했을 때는 엉덩이의 가시로 물리친다.
Italy Pokémon X Ama mangiare le foglie. Se Starly lo attacca, si difende con gli aculei che ha sulla parte posteriore.
Spain Pokémon X Le encanta comer hojas. Si le ataca un Starly, se defenderá con sus púas.
France Pokémon X Il adore manger des feuilles. Si un Étourmi l’attaque, il riposte avec les piquants de son postérieur.
Germany Pokémon X Es isst am liebsten Blätter. Wird es von einem Staralili angegriffen, verteidigt es sich mit Stacheln.
Japan Pokémon X はっぱが だいこうぶつ。 ムックルに おそわれたときは おしりの トゲで げきたいする。
United States Pokémon X It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a Starly, it will defend itself with its spiked rear.
United States Pokémon Y It lives among the tall grass and in forests. It repels attacks by raising up the spikes on its rear.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Wurmple es la presa preferida de Swellow. La forma que tiene de intentar defenderse es apuntar con las púas del lomo al amenazante enemigo y debilitarlo inyectándole veneno.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 엉덩이의 가시로 나무의 껍질을 벗기고 배어 나온 수액을 식량으로 삼는다. 흡반이 달린 다리는 유리에서도 미끄러지지 않는다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Grazie agli aculei sulla parte posteriore del corpo, Wurmple scorteccia i tronchi degli alberi e si nutre della loro linfa. Le sue zampe sono dotate di ventose che gli consentono di attaccarsi ai vetri senza scivolare.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Wurmple usa las púas del lomo para raspar los troncos de los árboles, quitarles la corteza y beber la savia que emanan. Este Pokémon tiene unas ventosas rematándole los pies, con las que se adhiere al cristal sin resbalarse.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire À l’aide de ses pointes arrière, Chenipotte déchire l’écorce des arbres et mange la sève qui coule dessus. Les pattes de ce Pokémon sont dotées de coussinets à ventouses pour adhérer aux parois en verre sans en glisser.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Waumpel kann mit den Stacheln an seinem Hinterteil die Rinde von Bäumen entfernen und ernährt sich von dem austretenden Saft. An den Füßen dieses Pokémon befinden sich Saugnäpfe, mit denen es auch an Glas nicht abrutscht.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire おしりの トゲで きの かわを はがして しみだした じゅえきを しょくりょうに する。 きゅうばんの あしは ガラスでも すべらない。
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 먹이로 삼으려고 다가온 스왈로에게 엉덩이의 가시를 들이밀고 저항한다. 배어 나온 독으로 상대를 약하게 만든다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Wurmple è la preda favorita di Swellow. Questo Pokémon cerca di resistere puntando gli aculei irti sulla schiena contro il predatore che attacca. Poi indebolisce il nemico emettendo veleno da questi aculei.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Chenipotte est la proie de Hélédelle. Ce Pokémon essaie de résister en dirigeant les pointes de son dos vers le prédateur. Il affaiblit son ennemi en lui injectant du poison.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Waumpel wird von Schwalboss als Beute angesehen. Dieses Pokémon wehrt sich gegen angreifende Räuber, indem es die Stacheln an seinem Hinterteil auf sie richtet. Es schwächt seine Gegner mit dem Gift, das aus den Stacheln austritt.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby エサにしようと つかまえにきた オオスバメに おしりの トゲを むけて ていこうする。 しみだした どくで あいてを よわらせるぞ。
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby 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.
United States Pokémon Sword
United States Pokémon Shield

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

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Character Appearances

Character Thumbnail
  • United States Aaron's Wurmple
  • Japan リョウのケムッソ
  • Japan Ryō no Kemusso
  • Japan Ryo's Kemusso
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Jessie's Wurmple
  • Japan ムサシのケムッソ
  • Japan Musashi no Kemusso
  • Japan Musashi's Kemusso
Character Thumbnail
  • United States May's Wurmple
  • Japan ハルカのケムッソ
  • Japan Haruka no Kemusso
  • Japan Haruka's Kemusso
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  • United States Goh's Wurmple
  • Japan ゴウのケムッソ
  • Japan Go no Kemusso
  • Japan Go's Kemusso

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
AG 14
AG 15
AG 18
AG 19
AG 21
AG 23
AG 24
AG 28
AG 86
AG 120
DP 64
DP 99
Movie 15
Gen 8
PM2019 9
PM2019 7
PM2019 11
PM2019 20
PM2019 22
VG 2
PM2019 103
PM2019 141

TCG Cards

#78: Wurmple
Rarity:
Common
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50
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#81: Wurmple
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#82: Wurmple
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#70: Wurmple
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#104: Wurmple
Rarity:
Common
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HP:
50
Weakness:
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+10
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#103: Wurmple
Rarity:
Common
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HP:
50
Weakness:
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+10
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#3: ケムッソ
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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HP:
60
Weakness:
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x2
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#6: Wurmple
Rarity:
Common
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60
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#3: Wurmple
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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60
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#6: Wurmple
Rarity:
Common
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Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Tackle Type Icon Physical 35 40 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
String Shot
Type Icon Status 40 95 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Poison Sting Type Icon Physical 35 15 100 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Bug Bite
Type Icon Physical 20 60 100 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15

TM/HM Moves

No TM/HM Found

Egg Moves

No egg moves found

Move Tutors

Bug Bite
Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
String Shot
Type Icon Status 40 95
Electroweb Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100