413: Wormadam

Essentials

Wormadam

Sandy Cloak

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.

Hidden Ability

Overcoat: Protects against damage from weather.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 413
Original Sinnoh: 46
Extended Sinnoh: 46
Central Kalos: 45

Names

Japanese: ミノマダム (minomadamu)
: ミノマダム
Official roomaji: Minomadam
Korean: 도롱마담
Chinese: 結草貴婦
: 结草贵妇
French: Cheniselle
German: Burmadame
Spanish: Wormadam
Italian: Wormadam

Breeding

Gender

always female

Egg groups

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

4080 / 2295

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

148

Effort points

2 Defense

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

	5%	Silver Powder
	5%	Silver Powder
	5%	Silver Powder
	5%	Silver Powder

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Burmy	Wormadam Level up, females only, starting at level 20
	Burmy	Mothim Level up, males only, starting at level 20

Wormadam Forms

Forms have different stats and movepools. During evolution, Burmy's current cloak becomes Wormadam's form, and can no longer be changed.

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	60	38.5	293	324
Attack	79	52.3	226	257
Defense	105	85.5	278	309
Special Attack	59	38.2	186	217
Special Defense	85	69.9	238	269
Speed	36	14.2	140	171
Total	424	43.8

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 8/14/18

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: When evolving, its body takes in surrounding materials. As a result, there are many body variations.

: Its appearance changes depending on where it evolved. The materials on hand become a part of its body.
: When Burmy evolved, its cloak became a part of this Pokémon’s body. The cloak is never shed.
: Its appearance changes depending on where it evolved. The materials on hand become a part of its body.
: When Burmy evolved, its cloak became a part of this Pokémon’s body. The cloak is never shed.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Bagworm Pokémon
Color: Green
Cry
Footprint
Shape: Alvine

Height

1'7.7"
0.5 m

Weight

14.3 lb
6.5 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Pal Park

Area: Forest
Score: 70
Rate: 20

Moves

Bug and Ground moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Wormadam's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
					0	0	Quiver Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed by one stage each.
					—	—	Quiver Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed by one stage each.
					—	—	Sucker Punch			5	70	100%	1	Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
—	—	—	—			—	Tackle			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
10	10	10	10		—	—	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
				—	—		Tackle			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	15	15	15		—	—	Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
				10	10	10	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
				15	15	15	Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
20	20	20	20	20	20	20	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
23	23	23	23	23	23	23	Confusion			25	50	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
26	26	26	26	26	26	26	Rock Blast			10	25	90%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
29	29	29	29	29	29	29	Harden			30	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Psybeam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
35	35	35	35	35	35	35	Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
38	38	38	38	38	38	38	Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
41	41	41	41	41	41	41	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
47	47	47	47	47	47	47	Fissure			5	*	30%		Causes a one-hit KO.
					50	50	Bug Buzz			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
							Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
							Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
							Electroweb			15	55	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
							Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
							Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
							Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
							Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
							Skill Swap			10	—	—		User and target swap abilities.
							Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
							String Shot			40	—	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
							Sucker Punch			5	70	100%	1	Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
							Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
		09	09	09	09	09	Venoshock			10	65	100%		Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.
10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
15	15	15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
20	20	20	20	20	20	20	Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
26	26	26	26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	28	28	28			Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
29	29	29	29	29	29	29	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
30	30	30	30	30	30	30	Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
37	37	37	37	37	37	37	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
39	39	39	39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
42	42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43						Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
46	46	46	46	46	46	46	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
		48	48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
48	48						Skill Swap			10	—	—		User and target swap abilities.
58	58						Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
68	68	68	68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
70	70	70	70	70			Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
		76	76	76			Struggle Bug			20	50	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage.
77	77	77	77	77	77	77	Psych Up			10	—	—		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
		78	78	78	78	78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
			83	83	83	83	Infestation			20	20	100%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
78	78						Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
82	82						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
83	83						Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
85	85	85	85	85	85	85	Dream Eater			15	100	100%		Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
87	87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
			88	88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
90	90	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
				94			Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
			100	100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.