Whirlipede.
BST 360 · bug / poison
Whirlipede is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock and resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy.
Whirlipede base stats
BST 360 · ranges at level 100Whirlipede weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Bug / Poison dual typingWhirlipede abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenWhirlipede evolution line
3 stagesWhirlipede evolves into Scolipede: level it up to 30 or higher. How to evolve Whirlipede, every game
Best Whirlipede moves
gen 8 learnset · sorted by base powerWhirlipede moves
gen 8 · 45 moves · 14 level-up · 25 TM/HM · 6 tutorWhirlipede Pokédex entries
3 generations · newest firstThis 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.
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.
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.
Whirlipede species data
gen V species · breeding and trainingAbout Whirlipede
Whirlipede is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.
Whirlipede base stats
Whirlipede has a base stat total of 360, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. 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 and 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 and 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 on the right 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.
