Venipede Best Moveset
45 Attack behind 57 Speed cooldowns fires Bug and Poison moves that barely register. 30 HP undermines the 59 Defense. The moveset is two evolutions from Mega Scolipede's remarkable 140 Attack and 149 Defense combination that redefines the line.
Venipede was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. This was Venipede's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Poison Point with Focus Sash, favoring a Timid nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Venipede best EVs are HP and Speed
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Toxic Spikes
- Spikes
- Endeavor
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Venipede was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Venipede maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Speed Boost with Focus Sash, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Endeavor
- Spikes
- Toxic Spikes
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Venipede was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Venipede maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Speed Boost with Focus Sash, favoring a Jolly nature.
Utility Moveset
- Toxic Spikes
- Spikes
- Endeavor
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Venipede was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. Venipede maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Poison Point with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Support Moveset
- Toxic Spikes
- Endeavor
- Toxic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Venipede Weakness
Venipede's Bug/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
What is Venipede Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Venipede
Salamence threatens a KO with Earthquake (94-110%). Alakazam's Psychic also KOs at 312-367%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Salamence builds →Earthquake94-110%KO | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x312-367%KO Shadow Ball93-109%KO Dazzling Gleam46-54% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off137-161%KO Stone Edge 2x420-494%KO | ||
Evolution
Venipede is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Whirlipede first, then eventually reaches Scolipede. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 225 total stats over Venipede. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Venipede easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
Shiny Venipede
Venipede trades its red-and-green body for teal and blue, and the centipede larvae looks like it crawled off a completely different continent. The color palette shift is so thorough that it reads as an alternate species. Bug-types don't always get this kind of love, so it hits harder when they do.
Shiny Venipede 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 Venipede
Venipede scuttles through Lumiose's Wild Zones near level 15 to 17, crawls Wild Zone 5 down around level 14, and rears up as an Alpha there close to level 27.
Where To Catch Venipede in LZA
Venipede is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 14-64 across 14 total spots in the chain.
Step 2Catch or Evolve into 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)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into ScolipedeHyperspace Lumiose - Poison 4-StarLv.39-41GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Bug 4-StarLv.39-41GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 15Lv.42-43OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 15Lv.52-53OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Whirlipede (Step 2)
Venipede is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 18 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Venipede in SwSh
The line opens with Venipede at Lv. 10-18 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Venipede ✓Forest 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 3Evolve into Scolipede
Not landing the catch? Calculate Venipede catch rates for Sword & Shield by ball, status, and HP.
No wild encounters for Venipede in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It can be transferred in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sun & Moon.
How to Obtain Venipede in USUM
Step 1Venipede ✓CARTRIDGE 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 3Evolve into Scolipede
Thursdays open a single Island Scan window for Venipede on Route 4, where a lone level 14 turns up in the tall grass until the day rolls over.
Where To Catch Venipede in SM
- Step 1Venipede ✓
- Step 2Evolve into WhirlipedeBREEDINGAvailableLeave Scolipede with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Venipede egg.
- Step 3Evolve into Scolipede
Not landing the catch? Calculate Venipede catch rates for Sun & Moon by ball, status, and HP.
Base Stats
Venipede's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, HP trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Defense EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Venipede and Sizzlipede are similar species, but when the two meet, a huge fight ensues.
Venipede Guide
Venipede does the job early-game if you need a Bug/Poison type on your team. Evolve it into Whirlipede before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Venipede has appeared in 8 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- 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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