Burmy (Sandy)
Bug-type, Generation 4. Evolves into Wormadam (Sandy) for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bug Bite Struggle
Same-type attack bonus on Bug Bite.
Type effectiveness
Damage Burmy (Sandy) takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 256
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 279 CP
Burmy (Sandy) moves
2 fast · 1 charged
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Costumes & special forms 6
Raids
- Status
- Burmy (Sandy) is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Burmy (Sandy)
How to get Burmy (Sandy)
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 10 | 422 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 10 | 457 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 253 | 286 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 315 | 355 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 253 | 286 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 191 | 216 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 253 | 286 |
Is Burmy (Sandy) good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Burmy (Sandy) has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (83 Defense / 120 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 21 |
| Lv 3 | 36 |
| Lv 4 | 51 |
| Lv 5 | 65 |
| Lv 6 | 80 |
| Lv 7 | 95 |
| Lv 8 | 110 |
| Lv 9 | 124 |
| Lv 10 | 139 |
| Lv 11 | 153 |
| Lv 12 | 167 |
| Lv 13 | 181 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 195 |
| Lv 15 | 209 |
| Lv 16 | 223 |
| Lv 17 | 237 |
| Lv 18 | 251 |
| Lv 19 | 265 |
| Lv 20 | 279 |
| Lv 21 | 293 |
| Lv 22 | 307 |
| Lv 23 | 321 |
| Lv 24 | 334 |
| Lv 25 | 348 |
| Lv 26 | 362 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 376 |
| Lv 28 | 390 |
| Lv 29 | 404 |
| Lv 30 | 418 |
| Lv 31 | 425 |
| Lv 32 | 432 |
| Lv 33 | 439 |
| Lv 34 | 446 |
| Lv 35 | 453 |
| Lv 36 | 460 |
| Lv 37 | 467 |
| Lv 38 | 474 |
| Lv 39 | 481 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 488 |
| Lv 41 | 494 |
| Lv 42 | 500 |
| Lv 43 | 507 |
| Lv 44 | 513 |
| Lv 45 | 519 |
| Lv 46 | 526 |
| Lv 47 | 532 |
| Lv 48 | 539 |
| Lv 49 | 545 |
| Lv 50 | 552 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0412
- Form
- Sandy
- Height
- 0.20 m
- Weight
- 3.40 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0412_POKEMON_BURMY_SANDY
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Burmy (Sandy) in Pokemon GO?
Burmy (Sandy)'s best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with Struggle (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Burmy (Sandy)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Burmy (Sandy) takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Burmy (Sandy)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?
Burmy (Sandy) reaches 552 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 488 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Burmy (Sandy)?
A perfect 15/15/15 Burmy (Sandy) shows 279 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 348 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Burmy (Sandy) in Pokemon GO?
Burmy (Sandy) spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Burmy (Sandy) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Burmy (Sandy) depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.