Competitive Information for Wormadam (Trash) [Sun/Moon]
Bug / Steel
Abilities:
On switch-in, this Pokemon shudders if any foe has a supereffective or OHKO move.
This Pokemon is immune to powder moves, Sandstorm or Hail damage, Effect Spore.

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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Wormadam-trash? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Wormadam-Trash, a wonderful Pokémon with Bug and Steel attributes! It's a sight to see Wormadam-Trash out in the 7th generation battlefield. Its only type-related weakness is Fire. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Wormadam-Trash's strategies.
Item: Steelium Z / Occa Berry
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head / Metal Burst
- Return / Facade
- Bug Bite
- Seed Bomb / Razor Leaf
Wormadam shows an astounding Physical Sweeper prowess in single battles. This moveset is formulated to take down the opponent's team with destructive physical attacks. With Overcoat, Wormadam is immune to powder moves sandstorm or hail damage effect spore. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Steelium Z equipped to it, if Wormadam has a steel move, this item allows it to use a steel z-move. With a Occa Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fire-type attack then the Occa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Metal Burst is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (if hit by an attack, returns 1.5x damage).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Wormadam is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Wormadam steals and eats the target's berry).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Razor Leaf is a physical 55-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
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Item: Buginium Z / Occa Berry
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Signal Beam
- Flash Cannon
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Psychic / Psybeam
Wormadam thrives as an impressive Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. This moveset is tailored to take down the opponent's team with brute special power. With Overcoat, Wormadam is immune to powder moves sandstorm or hail damage effect spore. With a Buginium Z equipped to it, if Wormadam has a bug move, this item allows it to use a bug z-move. With a Occa Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fire-type attack then the Occa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Signal Beam is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Leaf Storm is a special 130-base power Grass-type move (lowers your Wormadam's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psybeam is a special 65-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Wormadam-trash? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Grassium Z / Occa Berry
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Razor Leaf / Seed Bomb
- Iron Head / Metal Burst
- Return / Facade
- Bug Bite
Wormadam makes an a high-quality Physical Sweeper in double battles. This strategy is built to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical power. With Overcoat, Wormadam is immune to powder moves sandstorm or hail damage effect spore. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Wormadam has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move. With a Occa Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fire-type attack then the Occa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Metal Burst is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (if hit by an attack, returns 1.5x damage).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Wormadam is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Wormadam steals and eats the target's berry).
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Item: Buginium Z / Occa Berry
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Struggle Bug / Bug Buzz
- Flash Cannon
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Electroweb
In double battles, Wormadam's Special Sweeper role is a brilliant. This moveset is tailored to crush rivals using brute special attacks. With Overcoat, Wormadam is immune to powder moves sandstorm or hail damage effect spore. With a Buginium Z equipped to it, if Wormadam has a bug move, this item allows it to use a bug z-move. With a Occa Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fire-type attack then the Occa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Leaf Storm is a special 130-base power Grass-type move (lowers your Wormadam's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Electroweb is a special 55-base power Electric-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Wormadam-trash can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Wormadam-trash.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Wormadam-trash can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Wormadam-trash
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Sunny day + Growth
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Endure, Protect, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Wormadam-trash's stats
- Growth
- Iron Defense
- Quiver Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Wormadam-trash
- Protect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Wormadam-trash in Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.

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