Wormadam (Sandy)
Bug/Ground-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 476.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Bug Buzz
Same-type attack bonus on Bug Buzz. Bug Buzz costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Wormadam (Sandy) takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 476
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,013 CP
Wormadam (Sandy) moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite STAB | Bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
| Confusion Best | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
Charged moves
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Confusion | Psychic | 16 | 14 | 3 | 5.33 | 4.67 |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | 8 | 7 | 1 | 8.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Costumes & special forms 6
Raids
- Status
- Wormadam (Sandy) is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Wormadam (Sandy)
How to get Wormadam (Sandy)
- Evolve from
- Burmy (Sandy) · 50 Candy
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 43 | 1,533 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 43 | 1,659 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 978 | 1,039 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,216 | 1,292 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 978 | 1,039 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 739 | 785 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 978 | 1,039 |
Is Wormadam (Sandy) good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Wormadam (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 (180 Defense / 155 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and 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 | 25 |
| Lv 2 | 78 |
| Lv 3 | 132 |
| Lv 4 | 185 |
| Lv 5 | 239 |
| Lv 6 | 292 |
| Lv 7 | 346 |
| Lv 8 | 399 |
| Lv 9 | 453 |
| Lv 10 | 507 |
| Lv 11 | 557 |
| Lv 12 | 608 |
| Lv 13 | 659 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 709 |
| Lv 15 | 760 |
| Lv 16 | 811 |
| Lv 17 | 861 |
| Lv 18 | 912 |
| Lv 19 | 963 |
| Lv 20 | 1,013 |
| Lv 21 | 1,064 |
| Lv 22 | 1,115 |
| Lv 23 | 1,165 |
| Lv 24 | 1,216 |
| Lv 25 | 1,267 |
| Lv 26 | 1,317 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,368 |
| Lv 28 | 1,419 |
| Lv 29 | 1,469 |
| Lv 30 | 1,520 |
| Lv 31 | 1,545 |
| Lv 32 | 1,571 |
| Lv 33 | 1,596 |
| Lv 34 | 1,621 |
| Lv 35 | 1,647 |
| Lv 36 | 1,672 |
| Lv 37 | 1,697 |
| Lv 38 | 1,723 |
| Lv 39 | 1,748 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,773 |
| Lv 41 | 1,796 |
| Lv 42 | 1,819 |
| Lv 43 | 1,841 |
| Lv 44 | 1,864 |
| Lv 45 | 1,887 |
| Lv 46 | 1,911 |
| Lv 47 | 1,934 |
| Lv 48 | 1,958 |
| Lv 49 | 1,981 |
| Lv 50 | 2,005 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0413
- Form
- Sandy
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 6.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0413_POKEMON_WORMADAM_SANDY
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Wormadam (Sandy) in Pokemon GO?
Wormadam (Sandy)'s best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Bug Buzz (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Wormadam (Sandy)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Wormadam (Sandy) takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Fighting, Ground, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Wormadam (Sandy)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?
Wormadam (Sandy) reaches 2,005 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,773 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 Wormadam (Sandy)?
A perfect 15/15/15 Wormadam (Sandy) shows 1,013 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,267 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 Wormadam (Sandy) in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Burmy (Sandy) (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Wormadam (Sandy) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Wormadam (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.