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    Whirlipede Pokemon Guide

    Whirlipede is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon from the Venipede evolution line. This guide covers Whirlipede’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

    Bug type Pokemon icon
    Poison type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Whirlipede

    whirlipede

    Shiny Form

    Shiny Whirlipede

    whirlipede

    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Whirlipede guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

    Whirlipede Description

    Whirlipede is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. It evolves from Venipede and later evolves into Scolipede, serving as the sturdy middle stage of the line.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Whirlipede Good in Competitive?

    Whirlipede is mainly used as an evolutionary middle stage, but it can offer defensive utility, Poison-type pressure and support options in restricted or lower-level formats.

    Whirlipede’s biggest strengths are its Defense, access to poison-based moves and its role as the bridge to Scolipede. Its biggest issues are limited Speed, modest offense and weaknesses to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic-type attacks.

    Whirlipede Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Whirlipede, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Whirlipede

    National Dex

    #0544

    Type

    Bug type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon icon

    Bug / Poison

    Species

    Curlipede Pokemon

    Height

    3’11” / 1.2 m

    120 cm

    Weight

    129.0 lbs / 58.5 kg

    58.5 kg

    Abilities

    Poison Point, Swarm, Speed Boost

    Whirlipede Stats

    Whirlipede has strong Defense for a middle-stage Pokemon, but its other stats are more limited. It becomes much more threatening after evolving into Scolipede at Level 30.

    Hp
    40
    Attack
    55
    Defense
    99
    Special Attack
    40
    Special Defense
    79
    Speed
    47

    Whirlipede Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    Whirlipede uses Bug, Poison and utility moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Whirlipede’s most useful and recognizable moves.

    Poison type Pokemon icon

    Poison Jab

    A strong Poison-type physical attack that gives Whirlipede reliable same-type damage.

    Bug type Pokemon icon

    Bug Bite

    A useful Bug-type attack that works well with Whirlipede’s typing.

    Poison type Pokemon icon

    Toxic Spikes

    A support move that can poison opposing Pokemon when they enter battle.

    Bug type Pokemon icon

    Steamroller

    A Bug-type attack associated with Whirlipede and the Venipede line in earlier games.

    Steel type Pokemon icon

    Iron Defense

    Boosts Whirlipede’s Defense and supports its sturdy middle-stage role.

    Poison type Pokemon icon

    Venoshock

    A Poison-type attack that becomes stronger against poisoned targets.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Protect

    A defensive move that can help Whirlipede scout attacks and stall turns.

    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Agility

    A Speed-boosting move that can help Whirlipede overcome its lower Speed.

    Whirlipede All Moves

    Whirlipede can learn Bug, Poison, Normal and coverage moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Whirlipede’s move list by learn method.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    StartIron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status––
    1Defense Curl Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    1Iron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status––
    1Poison Sting Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Physical15100
    1Protect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    1Rollout Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical3090
    12Poison Tail Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Physical50100
    16Screech Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–85
    20Bug Bite Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical60100
    26Venoshock Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special65100
    32Take Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
    38Agility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    44Toxic Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status–90
    50Venom Drench Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status–100
    56Double Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMAgility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMAttract Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMGyro Ball Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical–100
    TMHex Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special65100
    TMIron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status––
    TMPayback Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical50100
    TMPin Missile Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical2595
    TMPoison Jab Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Physical80100
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMRound Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60100
    TMScreech Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–85
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSludge Bomb Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special90100
    TMSnore Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special50100
    TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
    TMSpikes Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Status––
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
    TMToxic Spikes Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status––
    TMVenom Drench Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status–100
    TMVenoshock Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special65100
    Tutor Moves
    MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    Skitter Smack Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical7090
    Steel Roller Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical130100

    Whirlipede Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Whirlipede is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy-type moves, but weaknesses to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic-type attacks.

    Type

    Bug type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon icon

    Bug / Poison

    Weaknesses

    Flying type Pokemon iconRock type Pokemon iconFire type Pokemon iconPsychic type Pokemon icon

    Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic

    Resistances

    Fighting type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon iconBug type Pokemon iconGrass type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

    Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy

    Immunity

    None

    Whirlipede Abilities

    Whirlipede’s abilities support poison pressure, Bug-type offense and speed-based strategies depending on the game and format.

    Poison Point

    May poison an opposing Pokemon that makes contact with Whirlipede. This can punish physical attackers and create extra pressure over time.

    Swarm

    Powers up Bug-type moves when Whirlipede is low on HP. This can make Bug-type attacks more dangerous late in a battle.

    Speed Boost

    Raises Speed at the end of each turn when available as a hidden ability. This can help the Venipede line build momentum over time.

    Whirlipede Evolution

    Whirlipede is part of the Venipede evolution line. Venipede evolves into Whirlipede at Level 22, and Whirlipede evolves into Scolipede at Level 30.

    Stage 1

    Venipede

    Bug type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon icon
    venipede

    Starting form

    Stage 2

    Whirlipede

    Bug type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon icon
    whirlipede

    Evolves from Venipede at Level 22

    Stage 3

    Scolipede

    Bug type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon icon
    scolipede

    Evolves from Whirlipede at Level 30

    Where to Find Whirlipede in Pokemon Games

    Whirlipede’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Whirlipede is obtained by catching a member of the Venipede line or evolving through Venipede, Whirlipede and Scolipede.

    Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
    Game Where to Find Whirlipede
    Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Not available in this game.
    Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
    Game Where to Find Whirlipede
    Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Not available in this game.
    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find Whirlipede
    Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Not available in this game.
    Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Not available in this game.
    Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Not available in this game.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find Whirlipede
    Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Not available in this game.
    Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Not available in this game.
    Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Not available in this game.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find Whirlipede
    Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Evolve Venipede.
    Pokemon White box artPokemon White Evolve Venipede.
    Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Evolve Venipede or find through the Venipede line.
    Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Evolve Venipede or find through the Venipede line.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find Whirlipede
    Pokemon X box artPokemon X Evolve Venipede.
    Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Evolve Venipede.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Trade or migrate from another game.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find Whirlipede
    Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Evolve Venipede.
    Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Evolve Venipede.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find Whirlipede
    Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Evolve Venipede.
    Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Evolve Venipede.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Legends Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find Whirlipede
    Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Wild Zone 15, Alpha encounter in Wild Zone 5 and 4-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones. Whirlipede can also be obtained by evolving Venipede at Level 22.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find Whirlipede
    Pokemon Winds and Waves placeholder box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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    Whirlipede FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Whirlipede. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

    What type is Whirlipede?

    Whirlipede is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon.

    What is Whirlipede weak against?

    Whirlipede is weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic-type moves.

    What does Whirlipede evolve from?

    Venipede evolves into Whirlipede at Level 22, and Whirlipede evolves into Scolipede at Level 30.

    What are Whirlipede’s abilities?

    Whirlipede’s abilities are Poison Point, Swarm and Speed Boost as its hidden ability.

    What are Whirlipede’s best moves?

    Whirlipede’s best moves often include Poison Jab, Bug Bite, Toxic Spikes, Steamroller, Iron Defense, Venoshock, Protect and Agility.

    Is Whirlipede good in Pokemon?

    Whirlipede can be useful depending on the game and format, especially when taking advantage of its Bug and Poison typing, abilities and evolution line.

    How do you get Whirlipede?

    The most common way to get Whirlipede is to evolve Venipede at Level 22 or catch Whirlipede directly in games where it appears.

    Does Whirlipede have a Mega Evolution?

    No, Whirlipede does not have a confirmed Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or regional form.



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