Wurmple #78 from Ruby & Sapphire - Common - Illustrated by Hajime Kusajima
Grass

Wurmple

#78/109 in Ruby & Sapphire, Common, 50 HP, Grass, illustrated by Hajime Kusajima.

Card number
#78/109
Rarity
Common
HP
50 HP
Type
Grass
Language
English
Release date
July 1, 2003
Illustrator
Hajime Kusajima
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Collector Notes

Wurmple

Wurmple appears in the English print of Ruby & Sapphire, released on July 1, 2003. Wurmple is a common rarity and 50 HP. The Ruby & Sapphire set contains 109 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Hajime Kusajima.

Collector Insights

Wurmple is a Grass-type Pokémon with 50 HP. It has a retreat cost of one Colorless energy and is weak to Fire attacks, which deal double damage. The card features an artwork by Hajime Kusajima and is part of the EX series released in the Ruby & Sapphire set. Wurmple’s attacks include "Signs of Evolution," which allows the player to search their deck for Silcoon and Beautifly or Cascoon and Dustox cards, then reveal one or both to an opponent and add them to their hand before shuffling the deck. Another attack, "Poison Barb," inflicts poison on the defending Pokémon. The card’s design aligns with its role as a basic Pokémon, offering strategic options through its abilities. It was first introduced in the 2003 set and carries a Common rarity. Itsdex number 265 reflects its position in the Pokémon franchise.

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