413: Wormadam

Essentials

Wormadam

Plant Forme

Abilities

Anticipation: Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, Selfdestruct, Explosion, or a one-hit KO move.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 413
Original Sinnoh: 46
Extended Sinnoh: 46

Names

Japanese: ミノマダム (minomadamu)
Official Roomaji: Minomadam
Korean: 도롱마담
Chinese: 結草貴婦
French: Cheniselle
German: Burmadame

Breeding

Gender

always female

Egg groups

Steps to hatch

3840

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

159

2271 EXP at level

Effort points

2 Special Defense

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

SilverPowder

Evolution

Compare these Pokémon

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Burmy	Plant Wormadam Level up, females only, starting at level 20
		Sandy Wormadam Level up, females only, starting at level 20
		Trash Wormadam Level up, females only, starting at level 20
		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	41.8	293	324
Attack	59	30.4	186	217
Defense	85	72.5	238	269
Special Attack	79	64.1	226	257
Special Defense	105	89.1	278	309
Speed	36	16.1	140	171
Total	424	50.3

Flavor

All versions' flavor text and sprites

Flavor Text

: 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 evolving, its body takes in surrounding materials. As a result, there are many body variations.
: It is said that a WORMADAM that evolves on a cold day will have a thicker cloak.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Bagworm
Color: gray
Cry: download mp3
Pawprint
Shape: Caudal

Height

1'7.7"
0.5 m

Weight

14.3 lb
6.5 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Moves

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

Special moves better suit Plant Wormadam's higher Special 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.
—	—	Tackle			35	35	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
10	10	Protect			10	0	0%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
	15	Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
20	20	Hidden Power			15	1	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
23	23	Confusion			25	50	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
26	26	Razor Leaf			25	55	95%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
29	29	Growth			40	0	100%		Raises the user's Special Attack by one level.
32	32	Psybeam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
35	35	Captivate			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two levels if it's the opposite gender.
38	38	Flail			15	1	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
41	41	Attract			15	0	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
44	44	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
47	47	Leaf Storm			5	140	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two levels after inflicting damage.
		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.
		Endeavor			5	1	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
		Seed Bomb			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
		Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		String Shot			40	0	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by one level.
		Sucker Punch			5	80	100%	1	Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
		Synthesis			5	0	100%		Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
		Uproar			10	50	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
		Worry Seed			10	0	100%		Changes the target's ability to Insomnia.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
06	06	Toxic			10	0	85%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
09	09	Bullet Seed			30	10	100%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
10	10	Hidden Power			15	1	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	Sunny Day			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	Protect			10	0	0%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	Rain Dance			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
19	19	Giga Drain			10	60	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
20	20	Safeguard			25	0	100%		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
21	21	Frustration			20	1	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	SolarBeam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
27	27	Return			20	1	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
29	29	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
30	30	Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
32	32	Double Team			15	0	100%		Raises the user's Evasion by one level.
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	Rest			10	0	100%		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	Attract			15	0	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
46	46	Thief			10	40	100%		Takes the target's item.
48	48	Skill Swap			10	0	100%		User and target swap abilities.
53	53	Energy Ball			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
58	58	Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
70	70	Flash			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Accuracy by one level.
77	77	Psych Up			10	0	100%		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
78	78	Captivate			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two levels if it's the opposite gender.
82	82	Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
83	83	Natural Gift			15	1	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
85	85	Dream Eater			15	100	100%		Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
86	86	Grass Knot			20	1	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
87	87	Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
90	90	Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.