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.
It stores flammable gas in its body and uses it to generate heat. The yellow sections on its belly get particularly hot.
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.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
Sizzlipede is not commonly used in competitive battles.
Sizzlipede resists or is immune to these Pokemon.
 Duraludon SteelDragon | A |
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B |
 Fezandipiti PoisonFairy | B |
 Galvantula BugElectric | B |
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B |
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Sizzlipede easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 10.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Moves
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Defense Curl and Knock Off aren't available any other way for Sizzlipede, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Burn Up and Heat Wave for solid options.
Sizzlipede doesn't appear in Winds & Waves. Transfer it from Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
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 to Catch Sizzlipede in Sword & Shield
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.
Sizzlipede evolves into Centiskorch at level 28. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 305 BST.
Sizzlipede evolves into Centiskorch at level 28. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
You can run Sizzlipede through the first few routes without issues. 305 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Centiskorch as fast as you can.
Sizzlipede only appears in 2 games. Currently catchable in Sword & Shield and Winds & Waves. First available in Winds & Waves.
Sizzlipede joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves