- Contents
- Type defenses
- Base stats
- Pokedex entries
- Evolution chart
- Moves learned
- Sprites
- Locations
- Q&A
Pokedex data
| National № | 544 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Poison |
| Species | Curlipede Pokémon |
| Height | 3′11″ (1.19m) |
| Weight | 129 lbs (58.5 kg) |
| Abilities | Poison Point Swarm Quick Feet (Dream World) |
| Local № | 050 (Black, White) 044 (Black 2, White 2) |
| Japanese | Hoiiga |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 16 (minimum 4,080 steps) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 70 (normal) |
| Base EXP | 126 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Whirlipede stats
The base stats for Whirlipede are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.
| HP | 40 | 190 - 284 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 55 | 103 - 229 | |
| Defense | 99 | 182 - 326 | |
| Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 - 196 | |
| Sp. Def | 79 | 146 - 282 | |
| Speed | 47 | 89 - 212 | |
| Total | 360 |
Pokedex descriptions
| Black | Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies. |
|---|---|
| White | It is usually motionless, but when attacked, it rotates at high speed and then crashes into its opponent. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Storing energy for evolution, it sits. But, when predators approach, it moves to stab them with poison spikes. |
Evolution chart
#543
Venipede
Bug · Poison →
(Level 22)
#544
Whirlipede
Bug · Poison →
(Level 30)
#545
Scolipede
Bug · Poison
Moves learnt by level up
Whirlipede learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100 |
| 1 | Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| 1 | Defense Curl | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 1 | Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90 |
| 5 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100 |
| 8 | Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| 12 | Pursuit | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 15 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 19 | Poison Tail | Poison | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 22 | Iron Defense | Steel | Status | - | - |
| 23 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| 28 | Venoshock | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 32 | Agility | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 37 | Steamroller | Bug | Physical | 65 | 100 |
| 41 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 46 | Rock Climb | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 |
| 50 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 |
Other generations: V
Egg moves
Whirlipede learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Whirlipede egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 |
| Twineedle | Bug | Physical | 25 | 100 |
| Pin Missile | Bug | Physical | 14 | 85 |
| Spikes | Ground | Status | - | - |
| Toxic Spikes | Poison | Status | - | - |
| Rock Climb | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 |
Other generations: V
Move Tutor moves
Other generations: V
Moves learnt by HM
Whirlipede does not learn any HM moves.
Other generations: V
Moves learnt by TM
Whirlipede is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 9 | Venoshock | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | - | 100 |
| 76 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special | 30 | 100 |
| 84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 |
Other generations: V
Whirlipede sprites
NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
Black/White
SHINYBlack/White
Where to find Whirlipede
| White Black |
Pinwheel Forest |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Lostlorn Forest, Pinwheel Forest |
Answers to Whirlipede questions
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