Between Speed Boost and Bug/Poison typing, Scolipede carves out a strong competitive niche. It raises its Speed every turn it stays in, which gives it an edge most Pokemon in its stat range don't have. The stat spread favors raw physical power.
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.
With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.
Highly aggressive, it uses the claws near its neck to dig into its opponents and poison them.
Scolipede Weakness
AvgFire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves hit Scolipede for super-effective damage. The Bug/Poison typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Scolipede leans offensive (base 100 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Scolipede to get Venipede eggs easily using 64 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Pin Missile, Rock Climb, Spikes and 3 more.
Focus Sash buys the setup turn. Scolipede clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Megahorn and Ground coverage. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Best Scolipede Moveset
- Megahorn
- Earthquake
- Poison Jab
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Don't skip the egg moves. Scolipede picks up Pin Missile and Rock Climb only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Megahorn and Sludge Bomb while coverage across 7 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Can't catch Scolipede directly. Start with Venipede at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 30. The 3-stage chain from Venipede to Scolipede is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Scolipede in Black & White
To get Scolipede, start by catching Venipede through walking encounters at Lv. 15-24. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch VenipedeEASYPinwheel Forest - insideWhiteGrassLv.15-16UncommonEarlyForestAnyEASYPinwheel Forest - insideBlackGrassLv.15-16UncommonEarlyForestAnyEASYLostlorn ForestBlackGrassLv.20-21UncommonMidForestAnyDouble grassEASYLostlorn ForestBlackGrassLv.20-21UncommonMidForestAnyEASYLostlorn ForestWhiteGrassLv.20-21UncommonMidForestAnyDouble grassEASYLostlorn ForestWhiteGrassLv.20-21UncommonMidForestAny
Step 2Catch or Evolve WhirlipedeEASYPinwheel Forest - insideWhiteGrassLv.23-24UncommonMidForestAnyDouble grassEASYPinwheel Forest - insideBlackGrassLv.23-24UncommonMidForestAnyDouble grassor evolve from Venipede (Step 1)
Step 3Scolipede ✓
Scolipede looks average on paper at 485 BST. But Speed Boost is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. C-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.
Whirlipede evolves into Scolipede at level 30. Scolipede is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Venipede. At 485 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 112 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Scolipede appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A