Is Scolipede Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Imported Scolipede with AbilitySpeed Boost gains Speed every turn until nothing outspeeds it. 100 Attack and Bug/Poison coverage handle Tate and Liza. The trade cost is the only barrier to one of the fastest physical attackers in ORAS.
Roxanne's team hits Venipede's weaknesses hard.
Venipede trades roughly evenly with Brawly's team.
Wattson's team hits Venipede's weaknesses hard.
Flannery's team hits Venipede's weaknesses hard.
Norman's typing presses Venipede's defenses.
Scolipede trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Scolipede has the type edge here and should clean up Tate & Liza's team.
Scolipede has the type edge here and should clean up Wallace's team.
Scolipede resists most of Sidney's coverage and hits back hard.
Scolipede trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Scolipede trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.
Scolipede trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.
Scolipede trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Scolipede cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 30.
How to Get Scolipede in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Scolipede in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. 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 ORAS
Step 1Obtain VenipedeCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom X & YAvailableCatch in X & Y via Walking · Route 6 · Shaking spot, 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 Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Walking · Route 4 · Island Scan; Thursday. 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 ✓
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
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
 Chatot Normal | C | |
 Taillow Normal | C | |
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Tepig builds →Rock Tomb 2x29-36% Ember 2x33-40% | ||
 Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Torchic builds →Ember 2x38-47% Rock Tomb 2x29-36% Peck 2x18-22% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x57-69% Rock Tomb 2x57-69% Fire Fang 2x43-51% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x61-73% Rock Tomb 2x61-73% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
 Kadabra Psychic | A | |
 Tyrunt RockDragon | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x127-150%KO Aerial Ace 2x34-41% Rock Tomb 2x34-41% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Skarmory builds →Aerial Ace 2x49-59% Rock Tomb 2x33-39% | ||
 Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Monferno builds →Overheat 2x117-139%KO Aerial Ace 2x33-39% Rock Tomb 2x33-39% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x59-70% Rock Tomb 2x59-70% Fire Fang 2x43-51% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Skarmory builds →Aerial Ace 2x49-59% Rock Tomb 2x32-39% | ||
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x129-152%KO Aerial Ace 2x34-41% Rock Tomb 2x34-41% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x87-103%KO Flamethrower 2x48-57% | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Monferno builds →Overheat 2x120-141%KO Aerial Ace 2x32-39% Rock Tomb 2x32-39% | ||
 Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Latios builds →Psychic 2x129-153%KO Fly 2x53-63% | ||
 Latias DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Latias builds →Psychic 2x113-134%KO Fly 2x49-59% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x74-88% Rock Tomb 2x33-39% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x91-108%KO Rock Tomb 2x61-72% Fire Fang 2x43-52% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Latios builds →Psychic 2x130-152%KO Fly 2x52-62% | ||
Latias DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Latias builds →Psychic 2x112-133%KO Fly 2x47-56% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x165-194%KO | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x70-84% Rock Tomb 2x32-38% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | A | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x158-187%KO | ||
Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Latios builds →Psychic 2x126-149%KO Fly 2x51-61% | ||
Latias DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Latias builds →Psychic 2x110-130%KO Fly 2x46-54% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x163-192%KO | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x69-82% Rock Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 2x165-194%KO Zen Headbutt 2x59-70% Fire Blast 2x35-42% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x212-250%KO Zen Headbutt 2x76-90% Fire Blast 2x59-70% | ||
Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Latios builds →Dream Eater 2x142-167%KO Fly 2x51-60% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodScorched Slab Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Heatran builds →Overheat 2x183-216%KO Ancient Power 2x57-68% | ||
 Deoxys Psychic | A | |
Obtain MethodSky Pillar Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Deoxys builds →Psycho Boost 2x223-263%KO Rock Slide 2x65-77% Aerial Ace 2x52-62% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x148-174%KO Stone Edge 2x82-97% Psychic 2x28-33% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Talonflame threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (121-143%). Charizard's Fire Blast also KOs at 215-252%.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Clefable builds →Moonblast17-20% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGalewings ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x121-143%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x175-206%KO Air Slash 2x147-173%KO Dragon Pulse55-65% Fire Blast 2x215-252%KO | ||
Scolipede Evolutions
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 68 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Pin Missile, Rock Climb, Spikes and 3 more.
ORAS Scolipede Best Moveset
AbilitySpeed Boost raises Speed every turn, and 112 base Speed means starting fast and getting faster. 100 Attack fires Bug/Poison TermStab at moderate power. The moveset earns A-tier through accelerating Speed that outpaces the entire format after one turn plus MoveSwords Dance for doubled Attack.
Best Build
Scolipede best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Swords Dance
- Earthquake
- Megahorn
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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 8 types adds range.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- 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. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, 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, Egg, 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
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.
With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.
Scolipede Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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. Poisonjab with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, run Poisonjab, Swords Dance, Earthquake, 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.
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 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