Whirlipede
Whirlipede is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0544 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Poison |
| Species | Curlipede Pokémon |
| Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
| Weight | 58.5 kg (129.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Poison Point 2. Swarm Speed Boost (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0050 (Black/White) 0044 (Black 2/White 2) 0121 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0069 (Legends: Z-A) 0075 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 126 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | 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
Whirlipede changes
- In Generation 5, Whirlipede has Quick Feet as its hidden ability.
- In Generations 5-7, Whirlipede has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| 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. |
| X Omega Ruby |
Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It is usually motionless, but when attacked, it rotates at high speed and then crashes into its opponent. |
| Sword | This Pokémon spins itself rapidly and charges into its opponents. Its top speed is just over 60 mph. |
| Shield | Whirlipede protects itself with a sturdy shell and poisonous spikes while it stores up the energy it’ll need for evolution. |
Moves learned by Whirlipede
Moves learnt by level up
Whirlipede learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 48 | Agility | Psychic | | — | — |
| 52 | Double-Edge | Normal | | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Whirlipede does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Whirlipede is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Endure | Normal | | — | — |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | | 60 | 95 |
| 53 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | | 90 | 100 |
| 64 | Solar Beam | Grass | | 120 | 100 |
| 80 | Iron Defense | Steel | | — | — |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | | — | — |
| 88 | Spikes | Ground | | — | — |
| 89 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Whirlipede learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 32 | Take Down | Normal | | 90 | 85 |
| 38 | Agility | Psychic | | — | — |
| 44 | Toxic | Poison | | — | 90 |
| 50 | Venom Drench | Poison | | — | 100 |
| 56 | Double-Edge | Normal | | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Whirlipede learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Defense | Steel | | — | — |
Egg moves
Whirlipede learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Whirlipede gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | | 60 | 100 |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | | 40 | 95 |
Move Tutor moves
Whirlipede 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
Whirlipede is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | Pin Missile | Bug | | 25 | 95 |
| 11 | Solar Beam | Grass | | 120 | 100 |
| 16 | Screech | Normal | | — | 85 |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | | — | — |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | | 50 | 100 |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | | — | — |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | | — | 100 |
| 34 | Sunny Day | Fire | | — | — |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | | 70 | 100 |
| 57 | Payback | Dark | | 50 | 100 |
| 74 | Venoshock | Poison | | 65 | 100 |
| 76 | Round | Normal | | 60 | 100 |
| 77 | Hex | Ghost | | 65 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Whirlipede is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Agility | Psychic | | — | — |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | | — | — |
| 22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | | 90 | 100 |
| 23 | Spikes | Ground | | — | — |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | | — | — |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | | — | — |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | | — | — |
| 52 | Gyro Ball | Steel | | — | 100 |
| 54 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | | — | — |
| 57 | Poison Jab | Poison | | 80 | 100 |
| 91 | Venom Drench | Poison | | — | 100 |
Whirlipede sprites
| Type | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal |
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— |
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— |
| Shiny |
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 |
— | — | — |
Where to find Whirlipede
| Black White |
Pinwheel Forest |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Lostlorn Forest, Pinwheel Forest |
| X Y |
Evolve Venipede |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Evolve Venipede |
| 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 |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Whirlipede questions
Other languages
| English | Whirlipede |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ホイーガ (Wheega) |
| German | Rollum |
| French | Scobolide |
| Italian | Whirlipede |
| Spanish | Whirlipede |
| Korean | 휠구 (hwilgu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 车轮球 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 車輪毬 |
| English |
Curlipede Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | まゆムカデポケモン |
| German | Kokonfüßer-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Coconplopode |
| Italian | Pokémon Rotopede |
| Spanish | Pokémon Pupaciempiés |
| Korean | 눈썹지네포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 茧蜈蚣宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 繭蜈蚣寶可夢 |
Name origin
- whirl
- spiral
- centipede
- insect with many legs