Wurmple

ケムッソ · Chenipotte

Using the spikes on its rear end, WURMPLE peels the bark off trees and feeds on the sap that oozes out. This POKéMON’s feet are tipped with suction pads that allow it to cling to glass without slipping.

Type: bug
Stage: 1 of 5

Category: Worm Pokémon
Japanese: ケムッソ
Height: 0.3 m
Weight: 3.6 kg
Habitat: Forest
Color: Red
Shape: Armor

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 5-stage line — walk through the morphology of Wurmple.

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Wurmple

Stage 1

Base form

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Silcoon

Stage 2

From Wurmple

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Cascoon

Stage 2

From Wurmple

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Beautifly

Stage 3

From Silcoon

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Dustox

Stage 3

From Cascoon

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 045

/255
Attack 045

/255
Defense 035

/255
Sp. Atk 020

/255
Sp. Def 030

/255
Speed 020

/255

§ III

Best Wurmple cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 11 cards.

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§ IV

Wurmple through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 HK

Hajime Kusajima

Hajime Kusajima is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases. The work favors vibrant, contrasting color with playful, energetic moods, using balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action clear and readable.

1 card
Base era
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02 KH

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

1 card
EX era
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03 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

1 card
EX era
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04 K

kirisAki

kirisAki has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2013 to 2024, spanning Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Scarlet & Violet. The work leans into anime-forward character staging, playful moods, and vibrant palettes, often framed with balanced, clear compositions.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
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05 KS

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

1 card
Black & White era
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