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.
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.
Sizzlipede Weakness
AvgType-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.
One evolution ahead. Sizzlipede grows into Centiskorch through a straightforward two-stage chain. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 220 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Sizzlipede easily with 47 breeding partners from the Bug egg group. Pass egg moves like Defense Curl, Knock Off, Rollout and 1 more to offspring.
Best Build
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
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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.
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.
- 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 VBW
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 VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A