Venipede Best Moveset
45 Attack behind 57 Speed cooldowns fires Bug and Poison moves that barely register. 30 HP undermines the 59 Defense. The moveset is two evolutions from Mega Scolipede's remarkable 140 Attack and 149 Defense combination that redefines the line.
Venipede was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. This was Venipede's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Poison Point with Focus Sash, favoring a Timid nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Venipede best EVs are HP and Speed
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Toxic Spikes
- Spikes
- Endeavor
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Venipede was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Venipede maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Speed Boost with Focus Sash, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Endeavor
- Spikes
- Toxic Spikes
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Venipede was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Venipede maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Speed Boost with Focus Sash, favoring a Jolly nature.
Utility Moveset
- Toxic Spikes
- Spikes
- Endeavor
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Venipede was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. Venipede maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Poison Point with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Support Moveset
- Toxic Spikes
- Endeavor
- Toxic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Venipede Weakness
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 |
What is Venipede Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Venipede
Salamence threatens a KO with Earthquake (94-110%). Alakazam's Psychic also KOs at 312-367%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Salamence builds →Earthquake94-110%KO | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x312-367%KO Shadow Ball93-109%KO Dazzling Gleam46-54% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off137-161%KO Stone Edge 2x420-494%KO | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Venipede
Venipede appears at moderate rates across 1 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Venipede in LZA
Venipede is your first catch on the way to Venipede. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 14-64 across 5 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Venipede ✓Wild Zone 5Lv.14-15OverworldLegends: Z-A
Step 2Catch or Evolve into WhirlipedeWild Zone 5Lv.27-28OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 15Lv.40-41OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Venipede (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into ScolipedeWild Zone 15Lv.42-43OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Whirlipede (Step 2)
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.
Where To Catch Venipede in SwSh
The path to Venipede starts with Venipede at Lv. 10-18 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Venipede ✓Forest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%SnowstormForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%Normal WeatherForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%SnowingForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 46%SandstormForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 46%Heavy FogForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%RainingForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%OvercastForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%ThunderstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Heavy FogForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%RainingForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowingForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%OvercastForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SandstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Thunderstorm
Step 2Evolve into WhirlipedeBREEDINGAvailableLeave Scolipede with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Whirlipede egg.
Step 3Evolve into Scolipede
Venipede can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Venipede from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Legends: Z-A and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Venipede in USUM
- Step 1Venipede ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Sun & MoonAvailableCatch in Sun & Moon via Walking · Route 4 · Island Scan; Thursday, 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 X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 6 · Shaking spot. 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 3Evolve into Scolipede
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.
Where To Catch Venipede in SM
- Step 1Venipede ✓Route 4Lv.14GrassIsland Scan (Thursday)
- Step 2Evolve into WhirlipedeBREEDINGAvailableLeave Scolipede with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Whirlipede egg.
- Step 3Evolve into Scolipede
Base Stats
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.
Venipede Guide
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.
Game Availability
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.
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- 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