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#0545 · Generation 5 · Unova

Scolipede

Megapede Pokémon
BugPoison

Scolipede is a Bug and Poison type Pokémon from Unova, introduced in Generation 5 and known as the Megapede Pokémon. It stands 2.5 m tall, weighs 200.5 kg and has a base stat total of 485.

Height2.5 m
Weight200.5 kg
Stat total485
ColourRed

Scolipede base stats

Its highest base stat is Speed at 112 and its lowest is Sp. Atk at 55. Its total of 485 is higher than 62% of all Pokémon.

HP60
Attack100
Defense89
Sp. Atk55
Sp. Def69
Speed112
Total485

Scolipede weaknesses and resistances

Scolipede takes double damage from Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves. It resists Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy moves.

Takes 2× damageFlyingRockFirePsychic
Takes ½× damagePoisonBugFairy
Takes ¼× damageFightingGrass

Scolipede evolution

Scolipede evolves from Whirlipede.

Scolipede

Catching Scolipede

Scolipede has a catch rate of 45 out of 255, which makes it tricky to catch. In the Tall Grass Club meadow, better balls improve your odds.

45 / 255

Where to find Scolipede

In the Tall Grass Club catching game, Scolipede is rarely seen in the wild. The best way to get one is to evolve Whirlipede at level 30. Start by catching a Venipede, which lives in the Meadow.

Scolipede in the main Pokémon games

Here's where wild Scolipede can be found in the main Pokémon games, newest games last.

  • Pokémon Black 2 and White 2Pinwheel Forest
  • Pokémon Shield: The Isle of ArmorFields of Honor, Forest of Focus, Soothing Wetlands, Stepping-Stone Sea, Training Lowlands and 1 more
  • Pokémon Shield: The Crown TundraMax Lair

How to beat Scolipede

Scolipede is weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves, so Pokémon of those types are your best bet.

Strong counters that also resist its attacks:

Moves Scolipede learns

These are the attacks Scolipede learns by levelling up in the newest games, which are the same moves it learns in Tall Grass Club. Its first moves are Poison Sting and Rollout.

LevelMoveTypePowerAccuracy
1Poison StingPoison15100%
1RolloutRock3090%
12Poison TailPoison50100%
20Bug BiteBug60100%
26VenoshockPoison65100%
34Take DownNormal9085%
66Double-EdgeNormal120100%
74MegahornBug12085%

Scolipede forms

Scolipede has 1 special form. Mega Evolution is a powerful change that lasts for one battle and needs the right Mega Stone.

Mega Scolipede official artwork
Mega ScolipedeBugPoisonMega Evolve it in battle while holding a Scolipite

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