Wormadam - How to Get and Location, Evolution, and Research Tasks

Wormadam in Other Pokemon Games
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Wormadam is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Wormadam, locations for its Plant Cloak, Sandy Cloak, and Trash Cloak. Also, check out its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Wormadam learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Wormadam.

Hisui Pokedex
Burmy (#43)	Wormadam (#44)	Mothim (#45)

How to Get Wormadam

Encounter Wormadam from Shaking Trees

Wormadam are encountered by throwing a Poke Ball containing a Pokemon at a shaking tree. When the Pokemon hits the tree, there is a chance that a Wormadam could fall out.

Plant Cloak in Obsidian Fieldlands

Plant Cloak versions of Burmy and Wormadam can be found in shaking trees across Obsidian Fieldlands. We recommend starting from Heights Camp, and checking the trees nearby in Deertrack Path, Deertrack Heights, and Nature's Pantry.

Trash Cloak in Cobalt Coastlands

Trash Cloak versions of Burmy and Wormadam can be found in shaking trees across Cobalt Coastlands. We recommend starting from Beachside Camp, and checking the trees nearby in Crossing Slope, Ginkgo Landing, and Veilstone Cape.

Sandy Cloak in Coronet Highlands

Sandy Cloak versions of Burmy and Wormadam can be found in shaking trees across Coronet Highlands. We recommend starting from Moonview Arena, checking the trees nearby in Celestica Ruins, Celestica Trail, and Fabled Spring.

Wormadam Evolution

Evolution Line
Burmy	(Female) Lv.20 →	Wormadam
	(Male) Lv. 20 →	Mothim

Research Tasks for Wormadam

Research Tasks and Objectives

	Research Task	Objectives
	Number caught	1/2/4/10/15
	Number defeated	1/3/6/12/25
	Number you've defeated with Fire-type moves	1/2/5/10/20
	Times you've seen it use Confusion	1/3/6/12/25
	Times you've seen it use Bug Buzz	1/3/8/20/40
	Times you've seen it use an agile style move	1/3/10/30/70
	Number you've seen leap out of trees	1/2/4/10/15
	Number of different forms you've obtained	3

= 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Wormadam's Research Tasks Fast

Catch three that fall out of trees, then defeat one.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Wormadam - Type and Basic Info

Plant Cloak

Sandy Cloak

Trash Cloak

Wormadam Bagworm Pokemon
Type
Height	1' 08"	Weight	14.3 lbs
Pokedex Entry	The cloak—fashioned from plant matter—has merged with the Pokémon and is now part of the body, like fur or skin. I suspect this fusion is an effect of the energy involved in evolution

Wormadam (Sandy Cloak) Bagworm Pokemon
Type
Height	1' 08"	Weight	14.3 lbs
Pokedex Entry	Its earthen skin is reasonably hard—it has no problem repelling a Starly’s pecking, at least.

Wormadam (Trash Cloak) Bagworm Pokemon
Type
Height	1' 08"	Weight	14.3 lbs
Pokedex Entry	Its body, composed of refuse, blends in to the scenery so much as to be inconspicuous. This seems to be the perfect way for the Pokémon to evade the detection of predators.

Preferred Foods

Preferred Foods
Springy Mushroom	Dazzling Honey	Hearty Grains	Plump Beans

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
King's Leaf	Lum Berry

Wormadam - Type Effectiveness

Plant Cloak

Sandy Cloak

Trash Cloak

	Type
Takes 4x damage (Weakness)
Takes 2x damage (Weakness)
Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance)
Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance)
Takes 0x damage (Immunity)	-

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Wormadam

	Type
Takes 4x damage (Weakness)	-
Takes 2x damage (Weakness)
Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance)
Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance)	-
Takes 0x damage (Immunity)

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Wormadam (Sandy Cloak)

	Type
Takes 4x damage (Weakness)
Takes 2x damage (Weakness)	-
Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance)
Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance)
Takes 0x damage (Immunity)

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Wormadam (Trash Cloak)

Wormadam - Base Stats

Wormadam Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master)	Move	Type	BP	Acc.	PP
1 (10)	Struggle Bug		40	100	20
6 (15)	Gust		40	100	25
11 (20)	Confusion		50	100	20
18 (28)	Silver Wind		60	100	15
25 (35)	Energy Ball		80	100	10
34 (45)	Psychic		80	100	10
43 (54)	Bug Buzz		80	100	10

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move	Type	BP	Acc	PP
Magical Leaf		60	-	20
Rest		0	-	10
Energy Ball		80	100	10
Shadow Ball		80	100	10
Giga Impact		120	90	5
Hyper Beam		120	90	5
Psychic		80	100	10

Wormadam Pokedex Number

Hisui Pokedex
Burmy (#43)	Wormadam (#44)	Mothim (#45)

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Wormadam in Other Pokemon Games

Wormadam in Other Pokemon Games
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