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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Burmy first appeared on December 5, 2019, during Evolution Event 2019.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Dec 5 to Dec 13, 2019, 1-star (Plant Cloak).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 5 to Dec 13, 2019 | 1-starPlant Cloak | Evolution Event |
| Dec 5 to Dec 13, 2019 | 1-starSandy Cloak | Evolution Event |
| Dec 5 to Dec 13, 2019 | 1-starTrash Cloak | Evolution Event |
| May 29 to Jun 18, 2019 | 1-starPlant Cloak | Regular rotation |
| May 29 to Jun 18, 2019 | 1-starSandy Cloak | Regular rotation |
| May 29 to Jun 18, 2019 | 1-starTrash Cloak | Regular rotation |
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
How to get Burmy.
Every main-series game Burmy is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (Honey Trees) (Plant Cloak)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Grueling Grove, Worn Bridge, Deertrack Path, Deertrack Heights, Windswept Run, Nature's Pantry, Tidewater Dam, Obsidian Falls (Shaking trees) (Plant Cloak)
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Golden Lowlands, Gapejaw Bog, Holm of Trials, Ursa's Ring, near Scarlet Bog, near Cloudpool Ridge, Shrouded Ruins, near Diamond Settlement, near Diamond Heath, Bolderoll Slope, Cottonsedge Prairie, Droning Meadow, near Lake Valor (Shaking trees) (Sandy Cloak)
- WildCobalt Coastlands: Crossing Slope, Ginkgo Landing, Aipom Hill, Bathers' Lagoon, Hideaway Bay, near Deadwood Haunt, Tombolo Walk, Sand's Reach, Tranquility Cove, Castaway Shore, near Windbreak Stand, Spring Path, near Islespy Shore, Veilstone Cape, Lunker's Lair, Seagrass Haven, near Firespit Island (Shaking trees) (Trash Cloak)
- WildCoronet Highlands: Heavenward Lookout, near Ancient Quarry, Clamberclaw Cliffs, Celestica Ruins, near Celestica Trail, Sacred Plaza, Stonetooth Rows, Fabled Spring, Cloudcap Pass (Shaking trees) (Sandy Cloak)
- WildAlabaster 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 Settlement (Shaking trees) (Trash Cloak)
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 3, Berry fields (Green Berry trees) (Plant Cloak)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VTransfer only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (Honey Trees) (Plant Cloak)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoute 38 (Headbutt trees (Tree on top of a hill on Route 38, which is accessible through Route 39 using Rock Climb. The tree is located exactly east from the Rock Climbing area, and south of a road sign.); post-National) (Plant Cloak)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Burmy appears in 4 episodes.
From DP002 (2006-09-28) through XY004 (2013-10-31).
TCG Pocket appearances
Burmy in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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