Whirlipede, the Curlipede Pokémon, and the evolved form of Venipede. Able to evolve into Scolipede. A Bug and Poison type. It was introduced in Generation 5.
![Whirlipede artwork by Ken Sugimori](https://pokelore.com/img/pkmn/art/whirlipede.png)
Base stats
HP | 40 | 190 | 284 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Attack | 55 | 103 | 115 | 209 | 229 | |
Defence | 99 | 182 | 203 | 297 | 326 | |
Special Attack | 40 | 76 | 85 | 179 | 196 | |
Special Defence | 79 | 146 | 163 | 257 | 282 | |
Speed | 47 | 89 | 99 | 193 | 212 | |
Total | 360 | min- | min | max | max+ |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon:
Minimum values are based on a hindering (min-) and neutral (min) nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs;
Maximum values are based on a neutral (max) and beneficial (max+) nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs.
Type Sensitiveness
Evolution chart
Moves
Below is a list of all moves that Whirlipede can learn in latest Pokémon games.
Level-Up Moves
Whirlipede learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Evolve | Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() |
15 | — | — |
L1 | Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() |
15 | — | — |
L1 | Poison Sting | Poison | ![]() |
35 | 15 | 100% |
L1 | Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() |
40 | — | — |
L1 | Rollout | Rock | ![]() |
20 | 30 | 90% |
L1 | Protect | Normal | ![]() |
10 | — | — |
L12 | Poison Tail | Poison | ![]() |
25 | 50 | 100% |
L16 | Screech | Normal | ![]() |
40 | — | 85% |
L20 | Bug Bite | Bug | ![]() |
20 | 60 | 100% |
L26 | Venoshock | Poison | ![]() |
10 | 65 | 100% |
L32 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() |
20 | 90 | 85% |
L38 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() |
30 | — | — |
L44 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() |
10 | — | 90% |
L50 | Venom Drench | Poison | ![]() |
20 | — | 100% |
L56 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() |
15 | 120 | 100% |
Tutor Moves
Whirlipede can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors.
Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Skitter Smack | Bug | ![]() |
10 | 70 | 90% |
Steel Roller | Steel | ![]() |
5 | 130 | 100% |
Moves by Machine/Record
Whirlipede is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM07 | Pin Missile | Bug | ![]() |
20 | 25 | 95% |
TM11 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() |
10 | 120 | 100% |
TM16 | Screech | Normal | ![]() |
40 | — | 85% |
TM21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() |
10 | — | — |
TM24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() |
15 | 50 | 100% |
TM25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() |
10 | — | — |
TM31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() |
15 | — | 100% |
TM34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() |
5 | — | — |
TM39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() |
20 | 70 | 100% |
TM57 | Payback | Dark | ![]() |
10 | 50 | 100% |
TM74 | Venoshock | Poison | ![]() |
10 | 65 | 100% |
TM76 | Round | Normal | ![]() |
15 | 60 | 100% |
TM77 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() |
10 | 65 | 100% |
TR12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() |
30 | — | — |
TR20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() |
10 | — | — |
TR22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() |
10 | 90 | 100% |
TR23 | Spikes | Ground | ![]() |
20 | — | — |
TR26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() |
10 | — | — |
TR27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() |
10 | — | — |
TR46 | Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() |
15 | — | — |
TR52 | Gyro Ball | Steel | ![]() |
5 | — | 100% |
TR54 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | ![]() |
20 | — | — |
TR57 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() |
20 | 80 | 100% |
TR91 | Venom Drench | Poison | ![]() |
20 | — | 100% |
Level-Up Moves
Whirlipede learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Evolve | Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() |
15 | — | — |
L1 | Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() |
15 | — | — |
L1 | Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() |
40 | — | — |
L1 | Rollout | Rock | ![]() |
20 | 30 | 90% |
L1 | Poison Sting | Poison | ![]() |
35 | 15 | 100% |
L1 | Screech | Normal | ![]() |
40 | — | 85% |
L5 | Poison Sting | Poison | ![]() |
35 | 15 | 100% |
L8 | Screech | Normal | ![]() |
40 | — | 85% |
L12 | Pursuit | Dark | ![]() |
20 | 40 | 100% |
L15 | Protect | Normal | ![]() |
10 | — | — |
L19 | Poison Tail | Poison | ![]() |
25 | 50 | 100% |
L23 | Bug Bite | Bug | ![]() |
20 | 60 | 100% |
L28 | Venoshock | Poison | ![]() |
10 | 65 | 100% |
L32 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() |
30 | — | — |
L37 | Steamroller | Bug | ![]() |
20 | 65 | 100% |
L41 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() |
10 | — | 90% |
L43 | Venom Drench | Poison | ![]() |
20 | — | 100% |
L46 | Rock Climb | Normal | ![]() |
20 | 90 | 85% |
L50 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() |
15 | 120 | 100% |
Tutor Moves
Whirlipede can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors.
Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Endeavor | Normal | ![]() |
5 | — | 100% |
Bug Bite | Bug | ![]() |
20 | 60 | 100% |
Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() |
15 | — | — |
Signal Beam | Bug | ![]() |
15 | 75 | 100% |
Snore | Normal | ![]() |
15 | 50 | 100% |
Moves by Machine/Record
Whirlipede is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() |
10 | — | 90% |
TM09 | Venoshock | Poison | ![]() |
10 | 65 | 100% |
TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() |
15 | 60 | 100% |
TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() |
5 | — | — |
TM17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() |
10 | — | — |
TM21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() |
20 | — | 100% |
TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() |
10 | 120 | 100% |
TM27 | Return | Normal | ![]() |
20 | — | 100% |
TM32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() |
15 | — | — |
TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() |
10 | 90 | 100% |
TM42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() |
20 | 70 | 100% |
TM44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() |
10 | — | — |
TM45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() |
15 | — | 100% |
TM48 | Round | Normal | ![]() |
15 | 60 | 100% |
TM66 | Payback | Dark | ![]() |
10 | 50 | 100% |
TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | ![]() |
5 | — | 100% |
TM83 | Infestation | Bug | ![]() |
20 | 20 | 100% |
TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() |
20 | 80 | 100% |
TM87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() |
15 | — | 85% |
TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() |
10 | — | — |
TM90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() |
10 | — | — |
TM100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() |
20 | — | — |