Mega Scolipede vs Scolipede
Bug
PoisonTypeSameBugPoison- 60HP=60
- 100Attack+40140
- 89Defense+60149
- 55Sp. Atk+2075
- 69Sp. Def+3099
- 112Speed−5062
- 485Total+100585
- Abilities in Pokemon Champions
- Poison PointAbility 1Shell Armor
- SwarmAbility 2
- Speed BoostHidden
How to get the Scolipite
Legends: Z-AQuasartico Inc.240 Mega ShardsUnlocks during the main story
Traded at Quasartico Inc. for 240 Mega Shards
Mega Scolipede Moves
Moves List
The level-up pool tells the story here. Mega Scolipede learns Take Down and Iron Tail naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Rock and Normal coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Tutor Moves
Mega Scolipede Weakness
Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock moves hit Mega Scolipede for super-effective damage. The Bug/Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Mega Scolipede's physical bulk (base 149 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
What is Mega Scolipede Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Mega Scolipede
Charizard threatens a KO with Flamethrower (150-177%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 89-105%.
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Mega Scolipede View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle3-4% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Mega Scolipede View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x150-177%KO Air Slash 2x126-148%KO Scorching Sands39-46% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mega Scolipede View Terrakion builds →Close Combat13-15% Stone Edge 2x89-105%KO Earthquake30-35% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Evolution
The three-stage chain from Venipede through Whirlipede ends here at Scolipede. The evolution from Venipede pushed Scolipede to 485 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +55. In battle, Scolipede holding Scolipite Mega Evolves into Mega Scolipede. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Shiny Mega Scolipede
A shiny Scolipede becomes a shiny Mega Scolipede when it Mega Evolves, so these are the routes to Shiny Scolipede.
Shiny Scolipede can be hunted across 8 games. The strongest verified route is 1/100 via Dynamax Adventure (Max Lair) in Sword & Shield.
Normal
ShinyShiny Scolipede Evolution
4 Forms
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 Mega Scolipede
Scolipede turns up across 5 locations in late-game routes. Check the list below and head to whichever spot is closest.
4 locations to catch Scolipede (2 on the map)2 locations to catch Whirlipede
Catch Whirlipede at any of the 2 locations below, then level it up to 30 — it evolves into Scolipede.
Where To Catch Scolipede in Legends: Z-A
Available earlier: catch Whirlipede (before Badge 4) and evolve it at Lv 30. Wild Scolipede first appears at Wild Zone 15 (after Badge 6).
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)
Base Stats
Mega Scolipede has 585 base stats in total. Defense leads at 149, and HP is lowest at 60.
Its deadly venom gives off a faint glow. The venom affects Scolipede's mind, honing its viciousness.
Game Availability
Mega Scolipede is in one game, Legends: Z-A.
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 5BW
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 9LZADebut
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves
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