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
- 255 (100.0%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 52
- EV Yield
- 1 Def
- Height
- 0.4 m (1'04")
- Weight
- 5.3 kg (11.7 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 discovers what is going on around it by using the feelers on its head and tail. It is brutally aggressive.
Its bite injects a potent poison, enough to paralyze large bird Pokémon that try to prey on it.
Generation VIII
Venipede and Sizzlipede are similar species, but when the two meet, a huge fight ensues.
Its fangs are highly venomous. If this Pokémon finds prey it thinks it can eat, it leaps for them without any thought of how things might turn out.
Show older entries (Gen V)
Generation V
Its bite injects a potent poison, enough to paralyze large bird Pokémon that try to prey on it.
It discovers what is going on around it by using the feelers on its head and tail. It is brutally aggressive.
Using the feelers on its head and tail, it picks up vibrations in the air to determine its prey’s location and state.
Level Up
13 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Curl | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| 4 | Rollout | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 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 |
| 22 | Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 32 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 36 | Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 38 | VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Venom Drench | poi | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 44 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM
25 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Gyro Ball | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Hex | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| 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 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Spikes | gro | N | — | — | 20 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| Venom Drench | poi | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
Egg Moves
6 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Fury CutterSTAB | bug | P | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| Pin MissileSTAB | bug | P | 25 | 95% | 20 |
| Spikes | gro | N | — | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
Move Tutor
6 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 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 |
Items that wild Venipede 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 Venipede
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 Venipede
Venipede is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). Venipede and Sizzlipede are similar species, but when the two meet, a huge fight ensues. Venipede stands 0.4 m (1'04") tall and weighs 5.3 kg (11.7 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Venipede Base Stats
Venipede has a base stat total of 260, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Defense at 59 (below average), while its lowest is HP at 30 (poor). Venipede is average speed with a base Speed of 57.
Venipede Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Bug and Poison-type, Venipede is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves, resists Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Poison, Bug, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Venipede 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Venipede Abilities
Venipede'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.
Venipede Moves & Learnset
Venipede can learn 50 moves in Generation 8, including 13 by leveling up, 25 via TM/HM, 6 through breeding, and 6 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Sludge Bomb (Poison, 90 power), Poison Jab (Poison, 80 power), Skitter Smack (Bug, 70 power), Venoshock (Poison, 65 power). For coverage, Venipede can learn Steel Roller (Steel), Double Edge (Normal), Solar Beam (Grass).
Training Venipede
Venipede has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Venipede yields 1 Defense EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Venipede belongs to the Bug egg group. Venipede is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Venipede → Whirlipede → Scolipede). Wild Venipede may be found holding Pecha Berry or Poison Barb.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Venipede. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Venipede, or use the team builder to see how Venipede fits into your squad.
