Scolipede
Scolipede is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0545 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Poison |
| Species | Megapede Pokémon |
| Height | 2.5 m (8′02″) |
| Weight | 200.5 kg (442.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Poison Point 2. Swarm Speed Boost (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0051 (Black/White) 0045 (Black 2/White 2) 0122 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0070 (Legends: Z-A) 0076 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 218 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Defense | 89 | 164 | 304 | |
| Sp. Atk | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Sp. Def | 69 | 128 | 260 | |
| Speed | 112 | 206 | 355 | |
| Total | 485 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0545 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Poison |
| Species | — |
| Height | — |
| Weight | — |
| Abilities | — |
| Local № | 0051 (Black/White) 0045 (Black 2/White 2) 0122 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0070 (Legends: Z-A) 0076 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | — |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | — |
| Base Friendship | — |
| Base Exp. | — |
| Growth Rate | — |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | — |
|---|---|
| Gender | — |
| Egg cycles | — |
Base stats
| HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 140 | 256 | 416 | |
| Defense | 149 | 272 | 436 | |
| Sp. Atk | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Sp. Def | 99 | 182 | 326 | |
| Speed | 62 | 116 | 245 | |
| Total | 585 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Scolipede changes
- In Generation 5, Scolipede has Quick Feet as its hidden ability.
- In Generation 5, Scolipede has a base Attack of 90.
- In Generation 5, Scolipede has a base experience yield of 214.
- In Generations 5-7, Scolipede has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Black | With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails. |
|---|---|
| White | Highly aggressive, it uses the claws near its neck to dig into its opponents and poison them. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison. |
| X Omega Ruby |
It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails. |
| Sword | Scolipede latches on to its prey with the claws on its neck before slamming them into the ground and jabbing them with its claws’ toxic spikes. |
| Shield | Scolipede engage in fierce territorial battles with Centiskorch. At the end of one of these battles, the victor makes a meal of the loser. |
Moves learned by Scolipede
Moves learnt by level up
Scolipede learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
| 4 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 8 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Infestation | Bug | 20 | 100 | |
| 16 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 20 | Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
| 24 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 28 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 36 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 40 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 44 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 48 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 52 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 56 | Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 |
Egg moves
Scolipede does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Scolipede is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 30 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 44 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 53 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 64 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 69 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 82 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 88 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 89 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 100 | Gunk Shot | Poison | 120 | 80 |
Moves learnt by level up
Scolipede learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
| 1 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 12 | Poison Tail | Poison | 50 | 100 | |
| 16 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 20 | Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
| 26 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 34 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 42 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 50 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 58 | Venom Drench | Poison | — | 100 | |
| 66 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 74 | Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 |
Egg moves
Scolipede learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Scolipede gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 |
Move Tutor moves
Scolipede can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skitter Smack | Bug | 70 | 90 | |
| Steel Roller | Steel | 130 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Scolipede is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
| 08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 11 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 16 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 57 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 58 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 73 | Cross Poison | Poison | 70 | 100 | |
| 74 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 77 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
| 81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 96 | Smart Strike | Steel | 70 | — | |
| 98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Scolipede is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 12 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 23 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 28 | Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 | |
| 29 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| 31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 39 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 52 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 54 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 57 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 60 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 91 | Venom Drench | Poison | — | 100 | |
| 95 | Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 |
Scolipede sprites
Where to find Scolipede
| Black White |
Evolve Venipede/Whirlipede |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Pinwheel Forest |
| X Y |
Evolve Venipede/Whirlipede |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Evolve Venipede/Whirlipede |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Evolve Venipede/Whirlipede |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Scolipede questions
- What is a good moveset for Scolipede?
- Leavanny,scolipede,galvantula or escavalier?
- Should replace my Escavalier with Accelgor,leavanny or any other grass or bug types or other suggestions in this team?
- Why can't Steamroller be used in SwSh?
- Is there any other Pokemon with 4 abilities?
- Which of Scolipede and Escavalier is most effective for B2/W2 playthroughs?
- Scolipede or Krookodile?
- Which Bug shall I use for Black-2 Playthrough?
- How did my Scolipede get Speed Boost?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Scolipede |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ペンドラー (Pendror) |
| German | Cerapendra |
| French | Brutapode |
| Italian | Scolipede |
| Spanish | Scolipede |
| Korean | 펜드라 (pendeura) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 蜈蚣王 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蜈蚣王 |
| English |
Megapede Pokémon Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | メガムカデポケモン |
| German | Riesenfüßer-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Mégaplopode |
| Italian | Pokémon Megapede |
| Spanish | Pokémon Megaciempiés |
| Korean | 메가지네포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 巨蜈蚣宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 巨蜈蚣寶可夢 |
Name origin
- scolopendra
- genus of creatures containing centipedes
- centipede
- insect with many legs



