Burmy
TL;DR. Burmy is a pure bug-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 224. To shelter itself from cold, wintry winds, it covers itself with a cloak made of twigs and leaves.
To shelter itself from cold, wintry winds, it covers itself with a cloak made of twigs and leaves.
Stat spread.
Total of 224. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Burmy in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Burmy reaches 488 CP at level 40 and 558 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Burmy.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Burmy, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Burmy?
Burmy is a pure Bug-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Burmy weak to?
Burmy takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Burmy resistant to?
Burmy resists Grass, Fighting, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Burmy evolve?
Burmy evolves into Wormadam (Level 20 (female)) or Mothim (Level 20 (male)).
What generation is Burmy from?
Burmy was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0412.
What are Burmy's base stats?
Burmy has HP 40, Attack 29, Defense 45, Special Attack 29, Special Defense 45, and Speed 36. Total base stat total: 224.
What are Burmy's abilities?
Burmy can have the ability Shed Skin, plus the Hidden Ability Overcoat.
Is Burmy legendary or mythical?
No. Burmy is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Burmy's best stat?
Burmy's highest base stat is Defense at 45, which ranks 68th of 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Burmy good?
Burmy has a base stat total of 224, the 993rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 78th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Burmy as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Burmy is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Burmy vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Burmy | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | 57 | -17 |
| Attack | 29 | 68 | -39 |
| Defense | 45 | 69 | -24 |
| Special Attack | 29 | 57 | -28 |
| Special Defense | 45 | 64 | -19 |
| Speed | 36 | 60 | -24 |
| Total | 224 | 375 | -151 |
Burmy appears in 15 games.
Every mainline release where Burmy is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Burmy in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 7 games have a known habitat.
Burmy appears in 4 episodes.
From DP002 (2006-09-28) through XY004 (2013-10-31).
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Burmy cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Burmy
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.