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#545

Scolipede

Abilities

Poison PointSwarmSpeed Boost(Hidden)
Height: 2.5 m (8'02")
Weight: 200.5 kg (442.0 lbs)
Base Exp: 218
Base Stats
HP60
Atk100
Def89
SpA55
SpD69
Spe112
BST485
EV Yield: 3 Spe
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
230324
Atk
184328
Def
164304
SpA
103229
SpD
128260
Spe
206355

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
V (Unova)
Color
Red
Shape
Armor
Habitat
Unknown
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Capture Rate
45 (17.6%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Bug
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
218
EV Yield
3 Spe
Height
2.5 m (8'02")
Weight
200.5 kg (442.0 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Poison dual typing.

nor
fir2
wat
ele
gra¼
ice
fig¼
poi½
gro
fly2
psy2
bug½
roc2
gho
dra
dar
ste
fai½
Weak to: Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock
Resists: Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Poison, Bug, Fairy
Abilities
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.

Speed BoostHidden Ability

Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries7 entries

Generation VI

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 VIII

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.

Show older entries (Gen V)

Generation V

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.

Moves (Gen 8)69 moves

Level Up

16 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1Defense CurlnorN40
1RolloutrocP3090%20
1Iron DefensesteN15
5Poison StingSTABpoiP15100%35
15ProtectnorN10
16ScreechnorN85%40
19Poison TailSTABpoiP50100%25
23Bug BiteSTABbugP60100%20
28VenoshockSTABpoiS65100%10
30Baton PassnorN40
34Take DownnorP9085%20
42AgilitypsyN30
50ToxicpoiN90%10
58Venom DrenchpoiN100%20
66Double EdgenorP120100%15
74MegahornSTABbugP12085%10

TM / HM

43 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AgilitypsyN30
AssurancedarP60100%10
AttractnorN100%15
Baton PassnorN40
BulldozegroP60100%20
Cross PoisonSTABpoiP70100%20
DiggroP80100%10
EarthquakegroP100100%10
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Gyro BallsteP100%5
HexghoS65100%10
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Iron DefensesteN15
Iron TailsteP10075%15
MegahornSTABbugP12085%10
PaybackdarP50100%10
Pin MissileSTABbugP2595%20
Poison JabSTABpoiP80100%20
ProtectnorN10
RestpsyN5
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Rock TombrocP6095%15
RoundnorS60100%15
ScreechnorN85%40
Sleep TalknorN10
Sludge BombSTABpoiS90100%10
Smart StrikesteP7010
SnorenorS50100%15
Solar BeamgraS120100%10
SpikesgroN20
Stomping TantrumgroP75100%10
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
SuperpowerfigP120100%5
Swords DancenorN20
Throat ChopdarP80100%15
ToxicpoiN90%10
Toxic SpikespoiN20
Venom DrenchpoiN100%20
VenoshockSTABpoiS65100%10
X ScissorSTABbugP80100%15

Move Tutor

10 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Bug BiteSTABbugP60100%20
Iron DefensesteN15
Iron TailsteP10075%15
Skitter SmackSTABbugP7090%10
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
Steel RollersteP130100%5
Stomping TantrumgroP75100%10
SuperpowerfigP120100%5
Throat ChopdarP80100%15
Wild Held Items

Items that wild Scolipede may be holding when encountered.

Pecha Berry
50% in Black, White
Poison Barb
5% in Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Pokedex Numbers
National#545
Unova (BW)#051
Unova (B2W2)#045
Conquest#033
Kalos Central#122
Isle of Armor#076
Lumiose City#070
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

bugMegahorn120 powP
poiSludge Bomb90 powS
poiPoison Jab80 powP
bugX Scissor80 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
steSteel Roller130 powP
norDouble Edge120 powP
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About Scolipede

Scolipede is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.

Scolipede Base Stats

Scolipede has a base stat total of 485, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. 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 & 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 & 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.

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