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Great League PvP guide

Wormadam (Sandy) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Wormadam (Sandy) is a Bug/Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #562. Its recommended PvP moveset is Sucker Punch with Bulldoze and Bug Buzz.

Great League

#562

Niche

Type

Bug/Ground

Best Fast Move

Sucker Punch

Charged Moves

BulldozeBug Buzz

Max CP

2,005

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT WORMADAM (SANDY)

Is Wormadam (Sandy) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Wormadam (Sandy) is currently a niche PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #562.

Wormadam (Sandy) PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great LeagueBest#56273.4Sucker Punch, Bulldoze, Bug Buzz
Ultra League#76758.0Sucker Punch, Bulldoze, Bug Buzz

Best Moveset for Wormadam (Sandy) in Pokémon GO PvP

Sucker Punch
dark

Fast Move

DMG8Energy+7Turns2DPT4.00EPT3.50

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting

Bulldoze
ground

Charged Move · STAB

DMG80Energy cost55

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Bug Buzz
bug

Charged Move · STAB

DMG100Energy cost60

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

The recommended PvP moveset for Wormadam (Sandy) is Sucker Punch with Bulldoze and Bug Buzz.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Wormadam (Sandy) in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Bug Bite
bug

Fast Move · STAB

DMG4Energy+3Turns1DPT4.00EPT3.00

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

Confusion
psychic

Fast Move

DMG16Energy+14Turns4DPT4.00EPT3.50

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

Sucker PunchRecommended
dark

Fast Move

DMG8Energy+7Turns2DPT4.00EPT3.50

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting

Charged Moves

Bug BuzzRecommended
bug

Charged Move · STAB

DMG100Energy cost60

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

BulldozeRecommended
ground

Charged Move · STAB

DMG80Energy cost55

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Psybeam
psychic

Charged Move

DMG70Energy cost60

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

Wormadam (Sandy) PvP Move Counts

Sucker Punch → Bulldoze

8 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

8888

Sucker Punch → Bug Buzz

9 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

9989

Wormadam (Sandy) Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Wormadam (Sandy) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Wormadam (Sandy) Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Wormadam (Sandy)'s Bug/Ground typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • fire1.6×
  • flying1.6×
  • ice1.6×
  • water1.6×

Resistant to

  • electric0.391×
  • fighting0.625×
  • ground0.625×
  • poison0.625×

Best Counters to Wormadam (Sandy) in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Wormadam (Sandy) in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Wormadam (Sandy)'s league HP.

Great League

Recommended attacks

  • Peckflying

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Divewater

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    41% HP

  • Flyflying

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    66% HP

Great League

Recommended attacks

  • Mud Shotground

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Aqua Tailwater

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    50% HP

  • Stone Edgerock

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    47% HP

Great League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Moonblastfairy

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    33% HP

  • Flamethrowerfire

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    52% HP

Great League

Recommended attacks

  • Emberfire

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Weather Ball (Fire)fire

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    55% HP

  • Energy Ballgrass

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    39% HP

Great League

Recommended attacks

  • Shadow Clawghost

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Shadow Sneakghost

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    38% HP

  • Play Roughfairy

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    46% HP

Ratings are shown from Wormadam (Sandy)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Wormadam (Sandy).

Best Teammates for Wormadam (Sandy) in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Wormadam (Sandy) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.

Covers 4 of Wormadam (Sandy)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Wormadam (Sandy)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Wormadam (Sandy)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Wormadam (Sandy)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Wormadam (Sandy)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.

Best PvP IVs for Wormadam (Sandy)

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#10/15/141,49535.52,072,920
#20/15/151,50035.52,072,920
#30/12/151,500362,072,546
#40/15/121,498362,072,546
#50/15/101,50036.52,071,926
Ultra League#115/15/141,999503,050,115
#215/15/152,005503,050,115
#315/14/141,994503,034,474
#415/14/152,000503,034,474
#514/15/141,986503,030,563

Wormadam (Sandy) Stats in Pokémon GO

Wormadam (Sandy)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Wormadam (Sandy) 0/15/14 (Best IV)

Level
35.5
CP
1,495
Attack
107.8
Defense
149.1
HP
129

Ultra League

Wormadam (Sandy) 15/15/14 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
1,999
Attack
131.1
Defense
163.9
HP
142

Wormadam (Sandy) Evolution

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Wormadam (Sandy)
Mothim

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What is the best moveset for Wormadam (Sandy) in Pokémon GO PvP?

Wormadam (Sandy)'s recommended PvP moveset is Sucker Punch with Bulldoze and Bug Buzz.

Is Wormadam (Sandy) good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Wormadam (Sandy) is currently a niche PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #562.

What counters Wormadam (Sandy) in Pokémon GO PvP?

Cramorant, Quagsire (Shadow) and Altaria are among the strongest current counters to Wormadam (Sandy) in Great League.

What is Wormadam (Sandy) weak to in Pokémon GO?

Wormadam (Sandy) is weak to Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Water (1.6×).