Utility
Balanced
305Low
45Very Slow
DTier

Sizzlipede is technically a pre-evolution of Centiskorch, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Flash Fire absorbs Fire moves and powers up its own, adding extra value. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.

An unusually even spread gives Sizzlipede flexibility. Attack barely edges ahead. But Defense isn't far off. Common in the wild and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 1 Attack EV.

Base Stats
305Avg
HP50
D
Attack65
C
Defense45
D
Sp. Atk50
D
Sp. Def50
D
Speed45
D
Total305
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Sizzlipede yields +1 Atk
HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe
Details
Catch190EasyMedium Fast1M XP0.7m / 2'04"1kg / 2.2 lbs61Base XP
Pokedex Entries

It stores flammable gas in its body and uses it to generate heat. The yellow sections on its belly get particularly hot.

Sword

It wraps prey up with its heated body, cooking them in its coils. Once they’re well-done, it will voraciously nibble them down to the last morsel.

Shield

Sizzlipede Weakness

Avg

Type-wise, Sizzlipede takes extra damage from Rock, Water, and Flying. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.

4xCriticali
¼xResisti
0xImmunei
3Weak
6Resist
1Immune
Scorei-1
Stealth Rock50% on switch
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
4x Rock — Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Stealth Rock
Abilities
Flash FireProtects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
White SmokePrevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Flame BodyHAHas a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Flash Fire grants Fire immunity

One evolution ahead. Sizzlipede grows into Centiskorch through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 220 stat points total.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Sizzlipede
FireBug
HP
50
100+50
ATK
65
115+50
DEF
45
65+20
SP.ATK
50
90+40
SP.DEF
50
90+40
SPE
45
65+20
BST
305D-Tier
525C-Tier+220
ROLE
Balanced
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Utility
Physical
Breeding
Very Easy

Breed Sizzlipede easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.

Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
flygondrapionmasquerainvolbeatillumiseparasectvibravaskorupiparastrapinchsurskitshuckle

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 9.

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Leveling does the heavy lifting. Sizzlipede picks up Burn Up and Bug Buzz along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Normal and Dark coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Ember
4010025Fire
Lv 1
Smokescreen
10020Normal
Lv 5
Wrap
159020Normal
Lv 10
Bite
6010025Dark
Lv 15
Flame Wheel
6010025Fire
Lv 20
Bug Bite
6010020Bug
Lv 25
Coil
20Poison
Lv 30
Slam
807520Normal
Lv 35
Fire Spin
358515Fire
Lv 40
Crunch
8010015Dark
Lv 45
Fire Lash
8010015Fire
Lv 50
Lunge
8010015Bug
Lv 55
Burn Up
1301005Fire

TM Moves

Src
TM31
Attract
10015Normal
TM97
Brutal Swing
6010020Dark
TR61
Bug Buzz
9010010Bug
TR32
Crunch
8010015Dark
TR26
Endure+4
10Normal
TM39
Facade
7010020Normal
TM13
Fire Spin
358515Fire
TR88
Heat Crash
10010Fire
TR36
Heat Wave
959010Fire
TR18
Leech Life
8010010Bug
TR72
Power Whip
1208510Grass
TM25
Protect+4
10Normal
TM21
Rest
10Psychic
TM76
Round
6010015Normal
TR84
Scald
8010015Water
TR27
Sleep Talk
10Normal
TM24
Snore
5010015Normal
TR20
Substitute
10Normal
TM34
Sunny Day
5Fire
TM74
Venoshock
6510010Poison

Egg Moves

Sizzlipede doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Src
Tutor
Scorching Sands
7010010Ground
Tutor
Skitter Smack
709010Bug
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Sizzlipede's scattered across 6 spots in early-game routes with decent spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.

Best Locations

Sizzlipede appears in 6 walking locations at Lv. 8-65 across Shield and Sword. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.

Route 3
ShieldGrassLv.8-131%EarlyRouteAll Weather
HARD
Route 3
SwordGrassLv.8-131%EarlyRouteAll Weather
HARD
Giant's Foot
ShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostNormal Weather
EASY
Giant's Foot
SwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostNormal Weather
EASY
Giant's Foot
ShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostIntense Sun
EASY
Giant's Foot
SwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostIntense Sun
EASY
  • Sizzlipede is meant to evolve into Centiskorch. At 305 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.

  • Sizzlipede's biggest threats include Terrakion (Rock), Greninja (Water), and Talonflame (Flying), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Terrakion is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage.

  • Sizzlipede evolves into Centiskorch at level 28. Sizzlipede is the base form of this evolutionary line.

  • Flash Fire is what you want on Sizzlipede. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (White Smoke, Flame Body) work on paper but Flash Fire is what makes Sizzlipede worth using.

  • Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Sizzlipede is leaning toward the physical side (base 65 Attack). Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.

  • Sizzlipede can be found in Sword & Shield.

Sizzlipede joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.

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