Whirlipede sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Venipede but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Scolipede as fast as possible. Known as the Curlipede Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
Bulk defines Whirlipede's stat line. Defense and Sp. Def anchor the defensive side, but HP can't keep up offensively. Common in the wild and worth 2 Defense EVs.
Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies.
It is usually motionless, but when attacked, it rotates at high speed and then crashes into its opponent.
Whirlipede Weakness
AvgWhirlipede is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Standard number of weaknesses for the Bug/Poison typing.
Partway through Venipede's chain. Whirlipede still has another evolution ahead before reaching Scolipede. For breeding, quick to hatch with no compatible partners via one egg group. Defense has grown the most so far (+40), but there's still another 125 stats to gain in the final evolution.
How to Evolve
Breed with Whirlipede to get Venipede eggs easily from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Pin Missile, Rock Climb, Spikes and 3 more.
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Breeding opens up real options for Whirlipede. Pin Missile and Rock Climb come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Sludge Bomb and Poison Jab and Rock and Dark coverage and more.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You're catching Venipede first, not Whirlipede. Venipede appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Whirlipede in X & Y
Step 1Catch VenipedeEASYRoute 6YGrassLv.10-12UncommonEarlyRouteShaking spotEASYRoute 6XGrassLv.10-12UncommonEarlyRouteShaking spot
Step 2Whirlipede ✓
Whirlipede is meant to evolve into Scolipede. At 360 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Speed Boost is what you want on Whirlipede. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Poison Point, Swarm) work on paper but Speed Boost is what makes Whirlipede worth using.
Base 47 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Whirlipede is leaning toward the physical side (base 55 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Whirlipede appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Whirlipede joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 5 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 VBWDebut
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 VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A