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Scolipede.

national dex #545 · gen V
BST 485 · bug / poison
Scolipede official artwork
bugpoison
#545 · gen V
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HP
60
ATK
100
DEF
89
SPA
55
SPD
69
SPE
112
BST 485 · best Speed 112 · worst Sp. Atk 55 · meters scale to 200

Scolipede is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock and resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy.

Typingbugpoison
AbilitiesPoison Point, Swarm, Speed Boost
Height, weight2.5 m / 200.5 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsBug
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Dex position
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Scolipede base stats

BST 485 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP60230324
Atk100184328
Def89164304
SpA55103229
SpD69128260
Spe112206355
BST485bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 3 Spe

Scolipede weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Bug / Poison dual typing
nor1
fir2
wat1
ele1
gra¼
ice1
fig¼
poi½
gro1
fly2
psy2
bug½
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai½
Weak to
Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock
Resists
Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Poison, Bug, Fairy
Immune to
nothing

Scolipede abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Poison PointHas a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
SwarmStrengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Speed BoosthiddenRaises Speed one stage after each turn.

Scolipede evolution line

3 stages

Best Scolipede moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
bugMegahornPHYS120
poisonSludge BombSPEC90
poisonPoison JabPHYS80
bugX ScissorPHYS80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
steelSteel RollerPHYS130
normalDouble EdgePHYS120

Scolipede moves

gen 8 · 69 moves · 16 level-up · 43 TM/HM · 10 tutor
53 moves · Scolipede appears in 8 games
Iron DefenseL1ProtectL15ScreechL16Bug BiteL23VenoshockL28Baton PassL30AgilityL42ToxicL50Double EdgeL66MegahornL74Acid SpraytrainAssuranceTMAttractTMBitetrainBulldozeTMCross PoisonTMDigTMDouble HittrainEarthquakeTMEndureTMFacadeTMGiga ImpactTMGunk ShottrainGyro BallTMHexTMHyper BeamTMIron TailTMLeech LifetrainPaybackTMPin MissileTMPoison JabTMPouncetrainRestTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMRoundTMSkitter SmacktrainSleep TalkTMSludge BombTMSmart StrikeTMSnoreTMSolar BeamTMSpikesTMSteel RollertrainStomping TantrumTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSuperpowerTMSwords DanceTMThroat ChopTMToxic SpikesTMTrailblazetrainX ScissorTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Defense CurlnormalSTAT--40Level 1
RolloutrockPHYS3090%20Level 1
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Level 1
Poison StingSTABpoisonPHYS15100%35Level 5
ProtectnormalSTAT--10Level 15
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Level 16
Poison TailSTABpoisonPHYS50100%25Level 19
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Level 23
VenoshockSTABpoisonSPEC65100%10Level 28
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40Level 30
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20Level 34
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 42
ToxicpoisonSTAT-90%10Level 50
Venom DrenchpoisonSTAT-100%20Level 58
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 66
MegahornSTABbugPHYS12085%10Level 74
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
AssurancedarkPHYS60100%10TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40TM / HM
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Cross PoisonSTABpoisonPHYS70100%20TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
EarthquakegroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Gyro BallsteelPHYS-100%5TM / HM
HexghostSPEC65100%10TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15TM / HM
MegahornSTABbugPHYS12085%10TM / HM
PaybackdarkPHYS50100%10TM / HM
Pin MissileSTABbugPHYS2595%20TM / HM
Poison JabSTABpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sludge BombSTABpoisonSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Smart StrikesteelPHYS70-10TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
SpikesgroundSTAT--20TM / HM
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SuperpowerfightingPHYS120100%5TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
ToxicpoisonSTAT-90%10TM / HM
Toxic SpikespoisonSTAT--20TM / HM
Venom DrenchpoisonSTAT-100%20TM / HM
VenoshockSTABpoisonSPEC65100%10TM / HM
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Tutor
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15Tutor
Skitter SmackSTABbugPHYS7090%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
Steel RollersteelPHYS130100%5Tutor
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10Tutor
SuperpowerfightingPHYS120100%5Tutor
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15Tutor

Scolipede Pokédex entries

3 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

Scolipede latches on to its prey with the claws on its neck before slamming them into the ground and jabbing them with its claws’ toxic spikes.

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.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.

Generation V3 entries
Black

With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.

White

Highly aggressive, it uses the claws near its neck to dig into its opponents and poison them.

Black 2, White 2

It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.

Scolipede species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorRed
ShapeArmor
HabitatUnknown
Height2.5 m (8'02")
Weight200.5 kg (442.0 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience218
EV yield3 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#545
Unova (BW)#051
Unova (B2W2)#045
Conquest#033
Kalos Central#122
Isle of Armor#076
Lumiose City#070
Champions#545
Wild held items
Pecha Berry50%
50% in Black, White
Poison Barb5%
5% in Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle rolePhysical attacker100 Atk / 55 SpA
Best statSpeed 112very good
Speed tier112 Spefast
Defensive load4 weak / 5 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Scolipede

Scolipede is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). Scolipede latches on to its prey with the claws on its neck before slamming them into the ground and jabbing them with its claws’ toxic spikes. Scolipede stands 2.5 m (8'02") tall and weighs 200.5 kg (442.0 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Scolipede base stats

Scolipede has a base stat total of 485, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Speed at 112 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 55 (below average). Scolipede excels as a physical attacker. Scolipede is fast with a base Speed of 112.

Scolipede weaknesses and resistances

As a Bug and Poison-type, Scolipede is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves, resists Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Poison, Bug, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Scolipede 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Scolipede abilities

Scolipede's abilities include Poison Point, Swarm, Speed Boost. Poison Point has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.. Swarm strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Speed Boost, which raises Speed one stage after each turn.

Scolipede moves and learnset

Scolipede can learn 69 moves in Generation 8, including 16 by leveling up, 43 via TM/HM, and 10 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Megahorn (Bug, 120 power), Sludge Bomb (Poison, 90 power), Poison Jab (Poison, 80 power), X Scissor (Bug, 80 power). For coverage, Scolipede can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Steel Roller (Steel).

Training Scolipede

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Scolipede can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Scolipede yields 3 Speed EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Scolipede belongs to the Bug egg group. Scolipede is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Venipede → Whirlipede → Scolipede). Wild Scolipede may be found holding Pecha Berry or Poison Barb.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Scolipede. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Scolipede, or use the team builder to see how Scolipede fits into your squad.

Tools for Scolipede
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