Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- Gray
- Shape
- Ball
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 120 (47.1%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 126
- EV Yield
- 2 Def
- Height
- 1.2 m (3'11")
- Weight
- 58.5 kg (129.0 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
Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies.
It is usually motionless, but when attacked, it rotates at high speed and then crashes into its opponent.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon spins itself rapidly and charges into its opponents. Its top speed is just over 60 mph.
Whirlipede protects itself with a sturdy shell and poisonous spikes while it stores up the energy it’ll need for evolution.
Show older entries (Gen V)
Generation V
Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies.
It is usually motionless, but when attacked, it rotates at high speed and then crashes into its opponent.
Storing energy for evolution, it sits. But, when predators approach, it moves to stab them with poison spikes.
Level Up
14 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Curl | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| 1 | 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 | Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| 23 | Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 32 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 38 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 44 | Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 50 | Venom Drench | poi | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 56 | 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 |
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 Whirlipede 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 Whirlipede
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 Whirlipede
Whirlipede is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). This Pokémon spins itself rapidly and charges into its opponents. Its top speed is just over 60 mph. Whirlipede stands 1.2 m (3'11") tall and weighs 58.5 kg (129.0 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Whirlipede Base Stats
Whirlipede has a base stat total of 360, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Defense at 99 (good), while its lowest is HP at 40 (below average). Whirlipede is slow with a base Speed of 47.
Whirlipede Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Bug and Poison-type, Whirlipede is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves, resists Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Poison, Bug, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Whirlipede 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Whirlipede Abilities
Whirlipede'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.
Whirlipede Moves & Learnset
Whirlipede can learn 45 moves in Generation 8, including 14 by leveling up, 25 via TM/HM, 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, Whirlipede can learn Steel Roller (Steel), Double Edge (Normal), Solar Beam (Grass).
Training Whirlipede
Whirlipede has a moderate capture rate of 120 (47.1%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Whirlipede yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Whirlipede belongs to the Bug egg group. Whirlipede is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Venipede → Whirlipede → Scolipede). Wild Whirlipede may be found holding Pecha Berry or Poison Barb.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Whirlipede. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Whirlipede, or use the team builder to see how Whirlipede fits into your squad.
