Introduced in generation five, with the Pokemon Black and White games, Scolipede is a dual bug and poison type Pokemon. It is the final evolution of Venipede and evolves from Whirlipede after reaching each respective level threshold. Scolipede is classified as the “Megapede Pokemon” by the Pokedex, implying its large centipede-like design. This guide will showcase Scolipede’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime and other general facts about Scolipede.
About Scolipede
As a generation five Pokemon, Scolipede made its first appearance in the Black and White season with the episode The Bloom is on Axew!. It will evolve from Whirlipede after reaching level 30 and is the final evolution of Venipede. The Pokedex describes Scolipede as an incredibly fast Pokemon with deadly venomous capabilities.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Black and White The Bloom is on Axew! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Black and White |
| Region | Unova |
| Evolution | Final evolution of Venipede, evolves from Whirlipede |
| 1st Evo level | 22 |
| 2nd Evo level | 30 |
| Pokedex Entry | It is usually motionless, but when attacked, it rotates at high speed and then crashes into its opponent. |
Scolipede Base Stats
| HP | 60 |
| ATTACK | 90 |
| DEFENCE | 89 |
| SP. ATTACK | 55 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 69 |
| SPEED | 112 |
| TOTAL | 475 |
Appearance
Scolipede is a large centipede-like Pokemon and has most of its body is coloured in a dark magenta hue with a gray underbelly. It walks on four legs, but it has been shown to curl into a ball for protection and when it attacks other Pokemon. There are two horns on top of Scolipede’s head as well as at the base of Scolipede and it also has yellow eyes with black pupils. Scolipede is a tall Pokemon at 8 feet and 2 inches, or 2.5 meters, tall.
Behavior
Throughout Scolipede’s appearances in the anime, it is shown to be an aggressive and hostile Pokemon. Only a few trainers in the anime have been shown to have a Scolipede and we see them in the wild more often than we do in a regular battle. The Pokedex mentions its predatory capabilities as it will relentlessly chase after prey and finish them off with its powerful venom.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Scolipede sits near the middle of tier lists of competitive play. Its ability Speed Boost is very powerful in conjunction with certain strategies. It has a decent physical attack stat and a speed stat that only gets better the longer it spends in battle. As a dual type bug and poison Pokemon, Scolipede takes 2x damage from flying, rock, fire, and psychic type moves. Furthermore, it is immune to no types but is resistant against fighting, poison, bug, grass and fairy-type moves.
Shiny Scolipede
Not too much changes between regular Scolipede and Shiny Scolipede but the difference is there for all to see if you look properly. The rings on its husk will change from purple to light blue, while the body changes from a dark magenta to a bright red color. The rest of the colors remain the same and thus if you’re paying attention you ought to recognize a Shiny Scolipede. Like all shiny Pokemon, Shiny Scolipede also gains a starry animation upon entering battle.
Credit to TrainerParshen on Deviantart for the below picture.
Best Moveset
Scolipede’s statline is decent as it has a powerful physical attack along with a good speed stat, but fairly weak defensive stats. You will want to set up your Scolipede as soon as possible with Speed Boost and set up moves in order to forego this defensive weakness. Consider running Swords Dance, Megahorn, Aqua Tail, and Earthquake for an offensive Scolipede. Swords Dance will synergize well with Speed Boost, Megahorn benefits from STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) while also functioning as Scolipede’s main source of damage, and Aqua Tail and Earthquake are used for type coverage options.
| Swords Dance | Megahorn |
| Aqua Tail | Earthquake |
How to Catch Scolipede in Pokemon Go
If you would like to obtain a Scolipede in Pokemon Go, the easiest way would be to obtain a Venipede and eventually evolve it into Scolipede. Like most final evolutions, Scolipede will spawn in the wild but it is a much rarer encounter than its base evolution. You will need 25 Venipede candies in order to evolve it into Whirlipede, and another 100 to evolve it into Scolipede. Unfortunately, it does not seem as if Scolipede has appeared as a raid boss in the past and thus you’ll need to collect 125 Venipede candies in order to obtain a Scolipede.
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Trivia
- The inspiration for Scolipede’s design likely comes from prehistoric relatives of the centipede. The Arthropleura grew to be up to 2.5 meters long.
- The name for Scolipede likely comes from the scientific name for centipedes. Scolopendra is the genus of the insect and it is combined with centipede to form Scolipede.
- Despite Scolipede and Centiskroch’s differing regions, their evolution lines are said to have a hostile relationship.
FAQ
What is Scolipede good for?
Scolipede has a high base physical attack along with a good speed stat that only gets better through the ability Speed Boost. It can be used as an offensive sweeper or a supportive Pokemon that passes its buffs to another Pokemon. Despite its strategic uses, Scolipede has typically floated around the middle of competitive tiers.
What evolves into Scolipede?
Scolipede will evolve from Whirlipede after reaching level 30 and there is no special condition to fulfill. In order to obtain a Whirlipede you will need to evolve a Venipede at level 22. Just allow the evolution animation to play without pressing the “B” button to cancel it and it will evolve naturally.
Is Scolipede good in PvP?
There are a lot of uses for Scolipede which makes it a difficult Pokemon to read. However, it has floated around the middle of competitive tier lists so it is not the easiest Pokemon to pull off in competitive play. It has many unique strategies that can set it apart from other Pokemon within the same competitive bracket.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Megapede Pokemon”. Scolipede has a lot of different options for competitive play which makes it a solid choice for any team. However, it suffers from a difficult typing as it can be knocked out by many different types of Pokemon. Keep your Scolipede safe and it will be able to pull off incredible things for you in battle.
