Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- 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)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Poison dual typing.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Raises Speed one stage after each turn.
Generation VI
It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.
With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.
Generation VIII
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 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
With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.
Highly aggressive, it uses the claws near its neck to dig into its opponents and poison them.
It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.
Level Up
16 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Curl | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| 1 | Rollout | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 1 | Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| 5 | Poison StingSTAB | poi | P | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 15 | Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 16 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 19 | Poison TailSTAB | poi | P | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 23 | Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 30 | Baton Pass | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| 34 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 42 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 50 | Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 58 | Venom Drench | poi | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 66 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 74 | MegahornSTAB | bug | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
TM / HM
43 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Assurance | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Baton Pass | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Cross PoisonSTAB | poi | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Gyro Ball | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Hex | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| MegahornSTAB | bug | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| Payback | dar | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Pin MissileSTAB | bug | P | 25 | 95% | 20 |
| Poison JabSTAB | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Smart Strike | ste | P | 70 | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Spikes | gro | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| Venom Drench | poi | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Move Tutor
10 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Skitter SmackSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Steel Roller | ste | P | 130 | 100% | 5 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Items that wild Scolipede may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Scolipede
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
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.
Use the tools above 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.
