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No. 0545 · Generation V · Unova

Scolipede

The Megapede Pokémon

TL;DR. Scolipede is a bug/poison-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 485. With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.

Bug Poison

With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.

Height2.5 m

Weight200.5 kg

AbilitiesPoison Point, Swarm

HiddenSpeed Boost

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 485. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60

Attack 100

Defense 89

Sp. Attack 55

Sp. Defense 69

Speed 112

Total485

485 base stat total, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 49th among Bug-types.

112 base Speed, Scolipede's strongest stat, ranking 10th of 163 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Scolipede in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Scolipede reaches 2,447 CP at level 40 and 2,799 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack203

GO Defense175

GO Stamina155

Max CP (L40)2,447

Max CP (L50)2,766

Best buddy (L51)2,799

Raid catch CP 1,328–1,398 (L20). Weather boosted 1,660–1,747 (L25).

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Competitive

Scolipede in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Scolipede across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #455 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #455 78.4 score

Ultra League #318 79.7 score

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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Scolipede.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Scolipede, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Scolipede?

Scolipede is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Scolipede weak to?

Scolipede takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Scolipede resistant to?

Scolipede resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Grass, Fighting. It has no full immunities.

How does Scolipede evolve?

Scolipede evolves from Whirlipede (Level 30). Scolipede evolves into Mega Scolipede (Mega Evolve with Scolipedeite (battle-only)).

What generation is Scolipede from?

Scolipede was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0545.

What are Scolipede's base stats?

Scolipede has HP 60, Attack 100, Defense 89, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 69, and Speed 112. Total base stat total: 485.

What are Scolipede's abilities?

Scolipede can have the abilities Poison Point, Swarm, plus the Hidden Ability Speed Boost.

Is Scolipede legendary or mythical?

No. Scolipede is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Scolipede's best stat?

Scolipede's highest base stat is Speed at 112, which ranks 10th of 163 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Scolipede good?

Scolipede has a base stat total of 485, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 49th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms