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.
With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.
Stat spread.
Total of 485. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Venipede family appeared on August 10, 2022.
- Venipede
- Whirlipede and Scolipede by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: May 13 to May 20, 2026, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 13 to May 20, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 4 to Nov 9, 2025 | 3-star | Enchanted Hollow |
| Nov 23, 2024 | 3-star | Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global |
Scolipede in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Scolipede across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #557 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Scolipede as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Scolipede is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Scolipede vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 163 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Scolipede | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 62 | -2 |
| Attack | 100 | 70 | +30 |
| Defense | 89 | 68 | +21 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 65 | -10 |
| Special Defense | 69 | 67 | +2 |
| Speed | 112 | 64 | +48 |
| Total | 485 | 396 | +89 |
Scolipede appears in 13 games.
Every mainline release where Scolipede is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Scolipede.
Every main-series game Scolipede is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildJaune District: Wild Zone 15
- WildCentrico Plaza:Wild Zone 20 (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Bug-type & Poison-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildForest of Focus (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Training Lowlands, Workout Sea, Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- EvolveWhirlipede (Level 30)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveWhirlipede (Level 30)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- EvolveWhirlipede (Level 30)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildPinwheel Forest (inner; rustling grass)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-B and M-C. Mega Scolipede: Regulation M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Scolipede appears in 16 episodes.
From BW009 (2010-11-11) through HZ149 (2026-09-11).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Scolipede partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Scolipede partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Scolipede in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Scolipede
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.