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.
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 | — | — |