Sizzilipede is a Fire/Bug Pokemon introduced along with the Galar Region (Generation VIII). It is the base form of Centiskorch and it is based on a centipede and can produce an immense amount of heat inside its body. It cooks its foes by wrapping around it and heats it using the heat produced from inside of its body. The source of its heat is the highly flammable gas stored inside its body.
About Sizzlipede
| First appearance in anime | Sizzlipede has not yet made an appearance in the anime. |
| First appearance in game | Sword/Shield |
| Region | Galar |
| Evolution | Sizzlipede → Centiskorch |
| 1st Evo Requirement | Level 28 |
| Pokedex Entry | It wraps prey up with its heated body, cooking them in its coils. Once they’re well-done, it will voraciously nibble them down to the last morsel. |
Sizzlipede Base stats
| HP | 50 |
| ATTACK | 65 |
| DEFENCE | 45 |
| SP. ATTACK | 50 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 50 |
| SPEED | 45 |
| TOTAL | 305 |
Appearance
Sizzlipede is based on a centipede, a bug and it is primarily red in colour. It has a maroon back as well but this Pokemon is flat with five legs on each side. It also has yellow circles on its underbelly with sharp eyes and two whiskers which look like it is made out of fire.
Behavior
These Pokemon have a unique way of hunting prey, very similar to microwaving. It stores flammable gas inside its body and then uses this gas to heat itself up. Its entire body, especially the yellow circles on its underbelly get heated. It then wraps around the prey, then cooks them. They then eat the prey to the last morsel.
Strengths and Weaknesses
As a dual Fire and Bug type, Sizzlipede is especially weak to Rock type moves and takes four times the normal damage from them. It is also weak to Water and Flying type moves and takes only twice the normal damage. However, it is resistant to Fighting, Bug, Steel, Ice and Fairy type moves, taking just half the normal damage. It is also resistant to Grass type moves, taking a quarter of the normal damage because of the dual typing.
Best moveset
Sizzlipede can be absolutely devastating in LC with a decent attack stat. It can be a pretty strong attacker with STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) moves like Leech Life and Fire Lash, paired with a Life Orb. Substitute provides you with a protective barrier while you use other moves. Leech Life helps you quickly recover while hiding under substitute. Finally, Power Whip is a move for coverage and comes especially handy against Water types.
| Substitute | Leech Life |
| Fire Lash | Power Whip |
How to catch Sizzlipede in Pokemon Go?
This Pokemon is not yet available to capture in Pokemon Go.
Trivia
- Sizzlipede is the least heavy Pokemon that can learn the move Heat Crash.
- The yellow circles on Sizzlipede can heat up, which can be used to cook.
- Sizzlipede family are the only bug type Pokemon apart from the Larvesta family that have a secondary typing of fire.
FAQs
How does Sizzlipede evolve?
Sizzlipede evolves into Centiskorch starting at level 28.
Is Sizzlipede a rare Pokémon?
There is only a 1% chance of Sizzlipede appearing in the wild. Alternatively, you can easily find it inside the fire type gym.
What's the best nature for Sizzlipede?
Adamant nature is best on Sizzlipede since ideally, you will not be dealing any special attacks. Adamant nature increases your attack while decreasing your special attack.
Conclusion
Sizzlipede are brutal creatures which wrap around the prey and cook it before eating it. These Pokemon are especially hostile towards the Venipede family. Competitively, these Pokemon are brutal attackers who counter a lot of Pokemon that are the meta. With strong attack moves like Leech Life, this Pokemon can be devastating to players who haven’t been able to learn how to counter this Pokemon yet.
