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
Charizard's Flamethrower also KOs at 202-238%.
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Recommended Build AbilityPowerconstruct ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Zygarde builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureCareful Moves View Grimmsnarl builds →
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 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolarpower ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x202-238%KO Air Slash 2x169-199%KO Scorching Sands52-62% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityDesolateland ItemRedorb NatureJolly Moves View Groudon-Primal builds →
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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.
How to Get Scolipede
moderate rates for Scolipede across 2 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Scolipede in LZA
The path to Scolipede starts with Venipede at Lv. 14-64 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch VenipedeWild Zone 5Lv.14-15OverworldLegends: Z-A
Step 2Catch or Evolve WhirlipedeWild Zone 5Lv.27-28OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 15Lv.40-41OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Venipede (Step 1)- Step 3Scolipede ✓Wild Zone 15Lv.42-43OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Whirlipede (Step 2)
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%SandstormForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 46%Heavy FogForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%RainingForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%OvercastForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%ThunderstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Heavy FogForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%RainingForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowingForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%OvercastForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SandstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Thunderstorm
Step 2Evolve into WhirlipedeBREEDINGAvailableLeave Scolipede with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Whirlipede egg.
Step 3Scolipede ✓
No wild encounters for Scolipede in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Venipede over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Legends: Z-A, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
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 Walking · Lostlorn Forest. 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.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Overworld · Wild Zone 5. 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 at moderate rates 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 VenipedeRoute 4Lv.14GrassIsland Scan (Thursday)
- Step 2Evolve into WhirlipedeBREEDINGAvailableLeave Scolipede with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Whirlipede 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
Scolipede looks average on paper at 485 BST. But Speed Boost is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier sweeper on our tier list.
Watch for Charizard (Fire), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Espeon (Psychic) when using Scolipede. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock-type attackers are also a problem. Scolipede's base 112 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Scolipede gets Speed Boost, Poison Point, and Swarm. But Speed Boost is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 112 Speed, Speed Boost gives Scolipede an edge before opponents can react.
Scolipede is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 112 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Run Poisonjab, Earthquake, Swords Dance, and Megahorn on Scolipede. Poisonjab is the most common pick at 0% usage. Megahorn provides reliable STAB damage.
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.
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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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves