Wurmple Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Wurmple in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Wurmple
Wurmple is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 111.895 DPS.
Wurmple can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Wurmple is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves as Wurmple resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Wurmple is Mega Blaziken (111.895 DPS), Blacephalon (110.778 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (108.632 DPS).
Catching Wurmple: After defeating Wurmple, the catch encounter will have a CP between 303 and 338 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 377-421 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Wurmple from raids will have exactly 338 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Wurmple?
The best counter for Wurmple is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 111.895 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (110.778 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (108.632 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Wurmple?
Wurmple can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Wurmple weak to?
Wurmple is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Wurmple be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Wurmple's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Wurmple from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Wurmple from raids will have 338 CP at level 20, or 421 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 303. If you see 338 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Wurmple worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Wurmple is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Wurmple?
For the best moveset for Wurmple itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Wurmple stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Wurmple without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Wurmple can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (110.778 DPS) and Reshiram (95.357 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Wurmple in raids?
Weather boost information for Wurmple is not currently available. Bug-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.