#412 Burmy

#412 Burmy

Height0.2 m(0'08")
Weight3.4 kg(7.5 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 4

Burmy's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 40
221
Attack 29
94
Defense 45
126
Sp. Atk 29
94
Sp. Def 45
126
Speed 36
108
769
Type Effectiveness

Burmy Abilities

Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

OvercoatHidden

Protects against damage from weather.

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Burmy Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription

Burmy Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Diamond

To shelter itself from cold, wintry winds, it covers itself with a cloak made of twigs and leaves.

Pearl

If its cloak is broken in battle, it quickly remakes the cloak with materials nearby.

Platinum

Even if it is born where there are no cocooning materials, it somehow always ends up with a cloak.

HeartGold

It covers itself with a cloak to shelter from the cold. When it’s hot, its cloak is thinner.

Legends: Arceus

If its cloak is even slightly damaged, Burmy will immediately repair it with whatever is close at hand. The Pokémon within the cloak is scrawny and vulnerable to the cold.

In Other Languages

Burmy's Japanese name is Minomucchi (ミノムッチ). Here are all the official names for Burmy across different languages:

JapaneseミノムッチMinomucchi
Korean도롱충이
Chinese (Traditional)結草兒
FrenchCheniti
GermanBurmy
SpanishBurmy
ItalianBurmy
Chinese (Simplified)结草儿

Burmy Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time3,840 steps(15 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate120
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience45

How to Get Burmy

Burmy can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Burmy in every game where it is available:

GameMethodLocationDetails
FAQ

About Burmy

Burmy is a Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 224, Burmy is classified as a Bagworm Pokémon and is part of the Burmy → Wormadam → Mothim evolution line.

In competitive play, Burmy is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Shed Skin and Overcoat, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Burmy is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Burmy can learn 8 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.2m tall and weighing 3.4kg, Burmy has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Sinnoh region games.