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Pokemon Nova game logo on the Pokemon Nova Fangame guide
Burmy front sprite

#0412 · Generation 4

Burmy

The Bagworm Pokémon

Bug
To shelter itself from cold, wintry winds, it covers itself with a cloak made of twigs and leaves.
Height 0.2 m
Weight 3.4 kg
Catch rate 120
Base EXP 45

Battle profile

Base stats

HP 40
Attack 29
Defense 45
Sp. Attack 29
Sp. Defense 45
Speed 36
Base stat total 224

Traits

Abilities

Shed Skin

The Pokémon may cure its own status condition at the end of each turn.

Overcoat

Hidden

Protects the Pokémon from weather damage, and from powder and spore effects.

Battle matchups

Type effectiveness

Damage matchups for Burmy — Plant Cloak based on its Bug typing. Abilities may change some matchups.

Weak against

Takes increased damage

Flying ×2 Rock ×2 Fire ×2

Resists

Takes reduced damage

Fighting ×½ Ground ×½ Grass ×½

Immune to

Takes no damage

None

Learnset

Level-up moves

Moves Burmy learns by gaining levels in Pokemon Nova.

4 moves
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Protect This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. Normal Status — — 10
10 Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. Normal Physical 40 100 35
15 Bug Bite The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. Bug Physical 60 100 20
20 String Shot The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats. Bug Status — 95 40

Breeding learnset

Egg moves

0 moves available

No egg moves are available for Burmy.

Extended learnset

Compatible moves

6 moves available

  • Bug Bite Physical
    Bug
  • Electroweb Special
    Electric
  • Hidden Power Special
    Normal
  • Protect Status
    Normal
  • Snore Special
    Normal
  • String Shot Status
    Bug

Species information

Training and breeding

Growth rate
Medium
Gender ratio
Female50Percent
Egg groups
Bug
Hatch steps
3,840
Base happiness
50
Color
Green
Shape
Head Base
Habitat
None

Alternate appearances

Burmy forms

Choose a form to compare its appearance, typing, stats, and abilities.

Burmy — Plant Cloak front sprite

Burmy — Plant Cloak

Bug

Base stats

Total 224
HP40
Attack29
Defense45
Sp. Attack29
Sp. Defense45
Speed36

Abilities

Shed Skin

The Pokémon may cure its own status condition at the end of each turn.

Overcoat Hidden

Protects the Pokémon from weather damage, and from powder and spore effects.