Venipede's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, HP trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Defense EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Venipede and Sizzlipede are similar species, but when the two meet, a huge fight ensues.
Its fangs are highly venomous. If this Pokémon finds prey it thinks it can eat, it leaps for them without any thought of how things might turn out.
Venipede's Bug/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
Metagross can KO Venipede with Psychic Fangs (359-422%). Rhyperior threatens a KO with Stone Edge (289-340%). Volcarona's Heat Wave also KOs at 309-364%.
 Metagross SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Metagross builds →Earthquake141-166%KO Bullet Punch85-100%KO Psychic Fangs 2x359-422%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake144-170%KO Stone Edge 2x289-340%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x309-364%KO | ||
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Braviary builds →U Turn28-33% Close Combat24-28% | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemDelphoxite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Delphox builds →Flamethrower 2x276-325%KO Psyshock 2x246-290%KO | ||
Venipede is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Whirlipede first, then eventually reaches Scolipede. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 225 total stats over Venipede. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Venipede easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 9.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
Venipede develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Take Down and Double-Edge show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Venipede develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Take Down and Double-Edge show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
The natural movepool does the job, but Pin Missile and Rock Climb from the egg pool give Venipede something extra.
The natural movepool does the job, but Pin Missile and Rock Climb from the egg pool give Venipede something extra.
No wild encounters for Venipede in Legends: Z-A. It's available in Black, Black 2, or Sword and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Venipede is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 36 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Venipede in Sword & Shield
36 walking encounters at Lv. 10-18 for Venipede across Sword and Shield. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Venipede doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Venipede is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Also found in:
Venipede starts showing up in early-game routes at moderate rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Venipede in Sun & Moon
Whirlipede at level 22 is the mid-stage. Push through to Scolipede at level 30 for the final form. 260 BST right now won't cut it long-term.
Level 22 gets you Whirlipede. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
Venipede does the job early-game if you need a Bug/Poison type on your team. Evolve it into Whirlipede before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Across 8 games, Venipede has solid availability. First showed up in Legends: Z-A. The latest games to include it are Black & White and Black 2 & White 2.
Introduced in Black & White, Venipede has appeared in 8 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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 5BWDebut
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 8SwSh
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