Scolipede Best Moveset
Mega Scolipede trades base form's 112 Speed for 62, losing over half its cooldown rate. In exchange, 140 Attack and 149 Defense create a physical powerhouse that tanks hits and retaliates with force. The moveset shifts from fast attacker in base to slow physical tank while Mega.
Speed Boost plus Spikes in Gen V (Black & White). Set hazards while gaining Speed every turn, then Baton Passed the boosts to a teammate. Between tiers on debut.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Megahorn
- Earthquake
- Poison Jab
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Two gens between tiers in Gen VI (X & Y). Swords Dance plus Speed Boost swept, and Baton Pass chains used Scolipede as the engine. Too strong below, too frail above.
Best Moves
Best Build
Scolipede best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Swords Dance
- Earthquake
- Megahorn
Recommended Teammates
Three gens between tiers in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Baton Pass was increasingly restricted by clauses. Scolipede's value depended on whether the format allowed passing Speed boosts.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Megahorn
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers again in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Speed Boost and Spikes were still the formula. Four gens of the same position. The eternal tweener.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Swords Dance
- Earthquake
- X Scissor
Recommended Teammates
Scolipede Weakness
Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock moves hit Scolipede for super-effective damage. The Bug/Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Scolipede leans offensive (base 100 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
What is Scolipede Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Scolipede
A | ||
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle5-7% | ||
B | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x202-238%KO Air Slash 2x169-199%KO Scorching Sands52-62% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Terrakion builds →Close Combat21-24% Stone Edge 2x139-163%KO Earthquake46-54% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Evolution
The three-stage chain from Venipede through Whirlipede ends here at Scolipede. Want more? Breed for Venipede eggs. Plenty of partners available via one egg group. The evolution from Venipede pushed Scolipede to 485 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +55. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Scolipede to get Venipede eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Shiny Scolipede
Scolipede ditches the purple for a deep red-magenta, and the giant centipede looks like it's been dipped in arterial blood. This is a fan favorite shiny for good reason: the color is aggressive, the contrast against the horns is perfect, and it makes an already intimidating Pokemon look downright menacing. Best shiny in this entire batch, no question.
Shiny Scolipede Odds & Hunting Methods
8 of 8 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Scolipede
Scolipede, an armored Bug and Poison centipede, races across several of Lumiose's Wild Zones, this leggy runner spanning a broad level 39 to level 64 on the overworld.
Where To Catch Scolipede in LZA
The path to Scolipede starts with Venipede at Lv. 14-27 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Catch or Evolve WhirlipedeWild Zone 5Lv.27-28OverworldLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Poison 4-StarLv.37-39GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Bug 4-StarLv.37-39GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 15Lv.40-41OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Venipede (Step 1)
Scolipede doesn't appear wild. Catch Venipede instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 30 to get Scolipede. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Scolipede in SwSh
To get Scolipede, start by catching Venipede through walking encounters at Lv. 10-18. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch VenipedeForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%SnowstormForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%Normal WeatherForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%SnowingForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 46%Heavy FogForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 46%SandstormForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%OvercastForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%RainingForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%ThunderstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%OvercastForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Heavy FogForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%RainingForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SandstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowingForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Thunderstorm- Step 2Evolve into WhirlipedeBREEDINGAvailableLeave Scolipede with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Venipede egg.
Step 3Scolipede ✓
No wild encounters for Scolipede in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Venipede over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sun & Moon and evolve it into Scolipede, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Scolipede in USUM
Step 1Obtain VenipedeCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Sun & MoonAvailableCatch in Sun & Moon via Walking · Route 4 · Island Scan; Thursday, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Lostlorn Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Dark grass · Route 20. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 6 · Shaking spot. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Forest of Focus · Normal Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Whirlipede
Step 3Scolipede ✓
You're catching Venipede first, not Scolipede. Venipede appears in the wild in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Scolipede in SM
- Step 1Catch Venipede
- Step 2Evolve into WhirlipedeBREEDINGAvailableLeave Scolipede with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Venipede egg.
- Step 3Scolipede ✓
Base Stats
Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Scolipede's Speed does the work, Sp. Atk pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Speed EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
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 Guide
Use Scolipede as a sweeper. Physical side carries the damage. It outspeeds most threats, Megahorn is the primary attack.
Run Adamant on Scolipede. +Attack is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the sweeper role.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Scolipede has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Scolipede has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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