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Scolipede (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Bug/Poison Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fifth Pokémon generation in the Black and White games. It evolves from Whirlipede starting at level 30 and is capable for Mega Evolution.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Pokémon spin-offs[]

In the anime[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.
Pokémon White Highly aggressive, it uses the claws near its neck to dig into its opponents and poison them.
Pokémon Black 2 It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.
Pokémon White 2 It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.
Pokémon Y With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.
Pokémon Omega Ruby It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword Scolipede latches on to its prey with the claws on its neck before slamming them into the ground and jabbing them with its claw's toxic spikes.
Pokémon Shield Scolipede engage in fierce territorial battles with Centiskorch. At the end of one of these battles, the victor makes a meal of the loser.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until they stop moving. Then it finishes them off with deadly venom.
Mega - Its deadly venom gives off a faint glow. The venom affects Scolipede's mind, honing its viciousness.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Evolve Whirlipede
Pokémon White
Evolve Whirlipede
Pokémon Black 2
Pinwheel Forest
Pokémon White 2
Pinwheel Forest
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Evolve Whirlipede
Pokémon Y
Evolve Whirlipede
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Evolve Whirlipede
Pokémon Moon
Evolve Whirlipede
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Forest of Focus (Wanderer)
Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Training Lowlands, Workout Sea, Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Raid Battle)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Pokémon Shield
Forest of Focus (Wanderer)
Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Training Lowlands, Workout Sea, Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Raid Battle)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Wild Zone 15, Wild Zone 20

Evolution[]

Venipede
Reach level 22.
Whirlipede
Reach level 30.
Scolipede
PKMNSS543 PKMNSS544 PKMNSS545

Base Stats[]

Gen V[]

Base Stats
HP 60
Attack 90
Defense 89
Sp. Attack 55
Sp. Defense 69
Speed 112
Total 475

Gen VI+[]

Base Stats
HP 60
Attack 100
Defense 89
Sp. Attack 55
Sp. Defense 69
Speed 112
Total 485

Mega[]

Base Stats
HP 60
Attack 140
Defense 149
Sp. Attack 75
Sp. Defense 99
Speed 62
Total 585

Moveset[]

Main article: Scolipede/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites and renders
Black White
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Black 2 White 2
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X Y
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Sword Shield
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Legends: Z-A
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Renders
Scarlet Violet
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Legends: Z-A
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Trivia[]

  • Scolipede represents November in the Unova horoscope.