Wurmple

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Wurmple
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National
Linoone - Wurmple (#265) - Silcoon
Hoenn
Linoone - Wurmple (#014) - Silcoon
Sinnoh
Garmeil - Wurmple (#048) - Silcoon
Japanese name ケムッソ - Kemusso
Stage Basic
Evolves from None
Evolves to Silcoon or Cascoon
Generation Third
Species Worm Pokémon
Type Bug
Height 1 ft 0 in (0.3 m)
Weight 8.0 lb (3.6 kg)
Ability Shield Dust

Wurmple, (ケムッソ Kemusso in Japanese, Waumpel in German and Chenipotte in French) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri.

It was one of the Pokémon which were first introduced in the Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire video games.

Wurmple is a combination of the words worm, and rumple, referring to the wrinkled texture of its skin. Its Japanese name is a reference to 毛虫 kemushi (caterpillar).

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[edit] Appearance

Much like Caterpie and Weedle, which can be counted as its counterparts in Pokémon Red and Blue, Wurmple is a relatively weak worm Pokémon, constantly threatened by larger bird Pokémon such as Swellow or Pidgeotto.

The spikes on its back are similar to those of silkworms, but with an important difference: Wurmple's can sting its predators with poison.

Many people may be startled by its "scary" buggish-look, but they may change their minds knowing that it can evolve into an elegant Beautifly.

[edit] In the video games

In the Pokémon video games, Wurmple is weak except for the very first stages of the game. So it remains until it evolves first into Silcoon/Cascoon at level seven (when it's still very weak) and later into Beautifly/Dustox at level 10, when it gets stronger. Wurmple has a very peculiar method of evolution.

There are many theories regarding Wurmple's evolution path. The two most common theories are:

  • Wurmple is more likely to evolve into Silcoon in the daytime, and Cascoon at night.
  • Females are more likely to evolve into Silcoon, while males are more likely to evolve into Cascoon.

However, both of these theories are false, as Wurmple's evolution path is determined by a hexadecimal value based on both its gender, nature and a secret value hidden within the game, meaning there is very little, if nothing at all, players can do to change the probability involved.

Wurmple is highly comparable to Caterpie and Weedle from the earlier games. It is found only at the very beginning of the games, on routes 101, 102, 104 and in the Petalburg Woods.

Wurmple (also like Caterpie and Weedle) doesn't learn many attacks naturally (only string shot, tackle and poison sting (at level 5)) and will only start to become "interesting" when its evolved. It learns no TMs or HMs.

In the Battle Frontier from Pokemon Emerald, Wurmple is rarely seen. When it is seen, it is used by the weakest of trainers. Wurmple in the Battle Frontier always have Tackle, Poison Sting and String Shot. Wurmple always hold Lax Incenses in the Battle Frontier.

[edit] Biology

Using the spikes on its rear end,Wurmple peels the bark off trees and feeds on the sap that oozes out. Its feet are tipped with suction pads that allow it to cling to glass without slipping. Swellow target Wurmple for prey. The Wurmple 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. The thread it spits from its mouth, which becomes slimy when it comes in contact with air,slows the movement of its foes.

[edit] In Pokémon Trading Card Game

There is a total of three versions of Wurmple in Pokémon Trading Card Game.

  • EX: Ruby and Sapphire
  • EX: Dragon
  • EX: Deoxys

[edit] In the anime

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

Wurmple first appears in Episode 290 All in A Day's Wurmple. May wants to catch a Wurmple so it can evolve into a Beautifly. Jessie wants one for the same reason. In the end May manages to capture the Wurmple first and Team Rocket blasts off. But Jessie manages to catch one just before Team Rocket falls down a ravine. May's Wurmple loved to eat a lot then go to sleep. Jessie treated her Wurmple like a baby and would not let it battle.

[edit] References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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