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#543

Venipede

Abilities

Poison PointSwarmSpeed Boost(Hidden)
Height: 0.4 m (1'04")
Weight: 5.3 kg (11.7 lbs)
Base Exp: 52
Base Stats
HP30
Atk45
Def59
SpA30
SpD39
Spe57
BST260
EV Yield: 1 Def
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
170264
Atk
85207
Def
110238
SpA
58174
SpD
74194
Spe
107234

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
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)
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 discovers what is going on around it by using the feelers on its head and tail. It is brutally aggressive.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

Its bite injects a potent poison, enough to paralyze large bird Pokémon that try to prey on it.

Generation VIII

Sword

Venipede and Sizzlipede are similar species, but when the two meet, a huge fight ensues.

Shield

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

Black

Its bite injects a potent poison, enough to paralyze large bird Pokémon that try to prey on it.

White

It discovers what is going on around it by using the feelers on its head and tail. It is brutally aggressive.

Black 2, White 2

Using the feelers on its head and tail, it picks up vibrations in the air to determine its prey’s location and state.

Moves (Gen 8)50 moves

Level Up

13 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1Defense CurlnorN40
4RolloutrocP3090%20
5Poison StingSTABpoiP15100%35
15ProtectnorN10
16ScreechnorN85%40
19Poison TailSTABpoiP50100%25
22Bug BiteSTABbugP60100%20
28Take DownnorP9085%20
32AgilitypsyN30
36ToxicpoiN90%10
38VenoshockSTABpoiS65100%10
40Venom DrenchpoiN100%20
44Double EdgenorP120100%15

TM / HM

25 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AgilitypsyN30
AttractnorN100%15
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Gyro BallsteP100%5
HexghoS65100%10
Iron DefensesteN15
PaybackdarP50100%10
Pin MissileSTABbugP2595%20
Poison JabSTABpoiP80100%20
ProtectnorN10
RestpsyN5
RoundnorS60100%15
ScreechnorN85%40
Sleep TalknorN10
Sludge BombSTABpoiS90100%10
SnorenorS50100%15
Solar BeamgraS120100%10
SpikesgroN20
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
ToxicpoiN90%10
Toxic SpikespoiN20
Venom DrenchpoiN100%20
VenoshockSTABpoiS65100%10

Egg Moves

6 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
BitedarP60100%25
Fury CutterSTABbugP4095%20
Pin MissileSTABbugP2595%20
SpikesgroN20
Take DownnorP9085%20
Toxic SpikespoiN20

Move Tutor

6 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Bug BiteSTABbugP60100%20
Iron DefensesteN15
Skitter SmackSTABbugP7090%10
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
Steel RollersteP130100%5
Wild Held Items

Items that wild Venipede 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#543
Unova (BW)#049
Unova (B2W2)#043
Conquest#031
Kalos Central#120
Isle of Armor#074
Lumiose City#068
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

poiSludge Bomb90 powS
poiPoison Jab80 powP
bugSkitter Smack70 powP
poiVenoshock65 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

steSteel Roller130 powP
norDouble Edge120 powP
graSolar Beam120 powS
norTake Down90 powP
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Tools for Venipede

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.