Wormadam (Pokmon) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokmon encyclopedia
Publish date: 2024-06-17
Wormadam (Japanese: ミノマダム Minomadam) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from a female Burmy starting at level 20. It is one of Burmy's final forms, the other being Mothim.
It has one of three different secondary types: Steel, Grass, or Ground, determined by its cloak. Its cloak is permanent and determined by the cloak that Burmy was in when it evolved.
- In its Plant Cloak, it is dual-type Bug/Grass.
- In its Sandy Cloak, it is dual-type Bug/Ground.
- In its Trash Cloak, it is dual-type Bug/Steel.
Biology
Wormadam is a black, bagworm-like Pokémon with a coat of plants, sand, or garbage, the last of which resembles building insulation. It has oval eyes, a long pointed beak, and a long antenna with a coiled tip. The beak is tipped with varying colors depending on the coat. The coat forms a pair of arm-like structures near this Pokémon's head. It is a female-only species, with Mothim as its male counterpart.
Forms
Wormadam has three separate forms: Plant Cloak, Sandy Cloak, and Trash Cloak.
The Plant Cloak form has several white flowers covering it and gives Wormadam a green-tipped beak and large leaves for arms. It will be dotted with reddish-brown rocks, and have chains of pebbles for arms and a brown tipped beak if it has the Sandy Cloak. When covered by the Trash Cloak, it has a pink-tipped beak and long, dark pink ribbons for arms. Wormadam that evolve on cold days are said to form thicker cloaks.
Unlike Burmy, Wormadam's cloak is a part of its body, with the fusion being suspected to have been caused by the energy generated by its evolution. Its cloak acts similar to fur and skin and never sheds. Sandy Cloak Wormadam's cloak is an effective defense, capable of repelling a Starly's pecking with ease, whereas Trash Cloak Wormadam uses its cloak as camouflage, as it helps it hide from predators.
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Evolution
Wormadam evolves from female Burmy and is one of the final forms of the species, the other being Mothim. Its cloak is permanent and determined by the cloak that Burmy was in when it evolved.
Plant Cloak
Sandy Cloak
Trash Cloak
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation IV | | Sinnoh
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| Diamond | When Burmy evolved, its cloak became a part of this Pokémon's body. The cloak is never shed. |
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| Pearl | Its appearance changes depending on where it evolved. The materials on hand become a part of its body. |
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| Platinum | When evolving, its body takes in surrounding materials. As a result, there are many body variations. |
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| HeartGold | It is said that a Wormadam that evolves on a cold day will have a thicker cloak. |
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| Generation V | | | Unova
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| Black | When evolving, its body takes in surrounding materials. As a result, there are many body variations. |
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| Black 2 | When evolving, its body takes in surrounding materials. As a result, there are many body variations. |
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
Central #045 | | Hoenn
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| X | Its appearance changes depending on where it evolved. The materials on hand become a part of its body. |
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| Y | When Burmy evolved, its cloak became a part of this Pokémon's body. The cloak is never shed. |
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| Omega Ruby | Its appearance changes depending on where it evolved. The materials on hand become a part of its body. |
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| Alpha Sapphire | When Burmy evolved, its cloak became a part of this Pokémon's body. The cloak is never shed. |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
#— | | Sinnoh
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. |
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| Brilliant Diamond | When Burmy evolves, its cloak becomes a part of its body. Wormadam's cloak is never shed. |
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| Shining Pearl | Its appearance changes depending on where it evolved. The materials on hand become a part of its body. |
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| Legends: Arceus | The cloak—fashioned from plant matter—has merged with the Pokémon and is now part of the body, like fur or skin. I suspect this fusion is an effect of the energy involved in evolution. |
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| Legends: Arceus | Its earthen skin is reasonably hard—it has no problem repelling a Starly's pecking, at least. |
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| Legends: Arceus | Its body, composed of refuse, blends in to the scenery so much as to be inconspicuous. This seems to be the perfect way for the Pokémon to evade the detection of predators. |
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Game locations
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| Legends: Arceus | Obsidian Fieldlands: near Floaro Gardens, Grueling Grove, Sandgem Flats, Lake VerityShaking trees (Plant Cloak)
Crimson Mirelands: near Golden Lowlands, near Gapejaw BogShaking trees (Sandy Cloak)
Cobalt Coastlands: Crossing Slope, Ginkgo Landing, Aipom Hill, Bathers' Lagoon, Hideaway Bay, near Deadwood Haunt, Tombolo Walk, Sand's Reach, Tranquility Cove, Castaway Shore, Windbreak Stand, Spring Path, near Islespy Shore, Veilstone Cape, Lunker's Lair, Seagrass Haven, near Firespit IslandShaking trees (Trash Cloak)
Coronet Highlands: Heavenward Lookout, near Ancient Quarry, Clamberclaw Cliffs, Celestica Ruins, near Celestica Trail, Sacred Plaza, Stonetooth Rows, Fabled Spring, Cloudcap PassShaking trees (Sandy Cloak)
Alabaster Icelands: Avalanche Slopes, Whiteout Valley, Bonechill Wastes, Bonechill Wastes, Icebound Falls, Arena's Approach, near Avalugg's Legacy, Glacier Terrace, Heart's Crag, Lake Acuity, near Pearl SettlementShaking trees (Trash Cloak) |
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In side games
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| This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games. |
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Plant Cloak
Sandy Cloak
Trash Cloak
Pokéathlon stats
Plant Cloak
Sandy Cloak
Trash Cloak
Type effectiveness
Plant Cloak
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Sandy Cloak
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Learnset
Wormadam is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Plant Cloak
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wormadam
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wormadam
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wormadam
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wormadam
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Sandy Cloak
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wormadam
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wormadam
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wormadam
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wormadam
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Trash Cloak
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wormadam
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wormadam
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wormadam
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wormadam
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Plant Cloak
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wormadam
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wormadam
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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Sandy Cloak
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wormadam
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wormadam
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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Trash Cloak
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- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wormadam
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Wormadam in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Wormadam in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wormadam
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wormadam
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wormadam
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wormadam
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wormadam
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wormadam
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Sandy Cloak
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wormadam
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wormadam
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wormadam
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wormadam
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wormadam
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Side game data
Plant Cloak
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 2.92 seconds | Base HP: 51 | | | Base Attack: 75 | Base Defense: 58 | Base Speed: 60 |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 2.92 seconds | Base HP: 51 | | | Base Attack: 75 | Base Defense: 58 | Base Speed: 60 |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 2.92 seconds | Base HP: 51 | | | Base Attack: 75 | Base Defense: 58 | Base Speed: 60 |
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Form data
Wormadam has three non-interchangeable forms: Plant Cloak, Sandy Cloak, and Trash Cloak. When a Burmy evolves into Wormadam, it retains its cloak.
The different cloaks of Wormadam have different types, base stats, and moves they can learn.
Evolution data
Plant Cloak
Sandy Cloak
Trash Cloak
Sprites
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In the anime
Major appearances
All three forms of Wormadam debuted in Some Enchanted Sweetening!, under the ownership of Cheryl. She sent them out to show Ash and his friends that she had not been successful in finding a male Burmy to evolve into a Mothim. She then had her Wormadam cheer for Burmy while he battled to gain experience.
In Another One Gabites the Dust!, Ursula used a Sandy Cloak Wormadam in the Performance Stage of the Chocovine Contest. Her performance allowed Ursula to move on to the Contest Battles.
Minor appearances
Multiple Plant Cloak Wormadam appeared in The Rise of Darkrai.
A Plant Cloak Wormadam appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
A Plant Cloak Wormadam appeared in Bonnie for the Defense!.
In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, all three forms of Wormadam were living at the Nebel Plateau.
Plant Cloak Wormadam in the anime
Sandy Cloak Wormadam in the anime
Trash Cloak Wormadam in the anime
Pokédex entries
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| DP030 | Wormadam | Ash's Pokédex | Wormadam, the Bagworm Pokémon, and the evolved form of a female Burmy. Its appearance changes depending on where it evolved. |
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Wormadam was first seen in a Sandy Cloak in Maddening Magby, under the ownership of one of the members of the Celestic Town brigade that Cynthia assembled.
In Softening Up Kakuna, a Trash Cloak Wormadam was used by a Youngster that was challenging the Battle Factory.
In The Final Dimensional Duel V, a Plant Cloak Wormadam appeared on Fullmoon Island in Palmer's flashback.
Pokémon Try Adventure
Several Plant Cloak Wormadam were seen around Meragura Volcano.
In the TCG
Main article: Wormadam (TCG)Trivia
- Wormadam and its pre-evolution share their category with Pineco and Forretress. They are all known as the Bagworm Pokémon.
- Wormadam and Mothim are the only Pokémon with base stat totals of 424.
- In Pokémon Black and White, School Kid Ann on Route 12 has a Sandy Cloak Wormadam that knows Leaf Storm, a move that Sandy Cloak Wormadam cannot learn by any means; it is instead learned by Plant Cloak Wormadam. This Wormadam should instead know Fissure.
- Prior to Generation VI, Wormadam's shape was
. - Prior to Generation VII, all Wormadam forms were classified by Pokédex color sorting as gray.
- Before Generation VIII, the Burmy family had only been obtainable with their Hidden Ability in the Pokémon Dream World. Due to the closure of the Pokémon Global Link, the Burmy family could no longer be obtained with their Hidden Ability, except by trading between games and breeding. The Burmy family's Hidden Ability can currently be obtained via the Ability Patch.
- Burmy, Wormadam, Mothim, Geodude, Graveler and Golem are the only Pokémon in all five Hisui Pokédex sublistings.
Origin
Wormadam appears to be based on an adult female bagworm moth, which never develops wings and remains in its cocoon lifelong. The Trash Cloak form specifically appears to be made of fiberglass insulation, a wool-like padding that is often dyed pink. The idea of a cloak made from household materials may be inspired by household casebearer moths, whose larvae exhibit the same cloaking behaviour as bagworms, and make cloaks from dust, hair, and dirt they scavenge from homes.
Name origin
Wormadam may be a combination of bagworm and madam.
Minomadam may be a combination of 蓑虫 minomushi (bagworm) and madam.
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | मैमबोरी Maimbori | From ma'am and बोरी bori |  Thai | มิโนมาดาม Minomadam | Transcription of Japanese name |
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Plant Cloak
Sandy Cloak
Trash Cloak
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