Scolipede (#0545) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk10094–167184–328

Def8984–155164–304

SpA5554–117103–229

SpD6966–133128–260

Spe112105–180206–355

Total485Higher than 62% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 112). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+180Max164No SP132Min118Scarf270Tailwind360

At max Speed, Scolipede outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Psychic2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Grass¼×Bug½×Fairy½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalGroundGhostSteelWaterElectricIceDragonDark

Abilities

Poison Point
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Speed BoostHidden ability
Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

Competitive

National DexRUBL

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#180 of 262 used

▲ 6 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 8 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Scolipite (45.4%) · Speed Boost (95.9%) · Adamant (51.2%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (15.3%)

Moves Protect, Leech Life, Swords Dance, Poison Jab

Singles

#87 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Scolipite (31.9%) · Speed Boost (98.8%) · Adamant (42.9%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (10.8%)

Moves Swords Dance, Baton Pass, Protect, Earthquake

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.63% of teams · rank #105 · Reg M-C · Singles · 1760+ rating · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Speed Boost
Stat Alignment: Jolly
Stat Points: 32 HP / 2 SpD / 32 Spe

Baton Pass
Iron Defense
Substitute
Earthquake

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players1.36%
Rated 1500+1.16%
Rated 1630+0.89%
Rated 1760+0.63%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.63%

Moves

Baton Pass95.7%
Iron Defense91.3%
Substitute47.3%
Earthquake44%
Rock Slide37.8%
Protect32.2%
Throat Chop26.4%
Poison Jab5.5%
Swords Dance5.4%
Gunk Shot4.7%

Items

Sitrus Berry46.5%
Mental Herb37.9%
Focus Sash7.9%
Red Card3.9%
Leftovers3.6%
Coba Berry0.1%

Abilities

100%
0%

EV spreads

Jolly 32 HP / 2 SpD / 32 Spe30.5%
Jolly 32 HP / 13 Atk / 21 Spe23.2%
Bold 32 HP / 27 Def / 2 SpD / 5 Spe17.4%
Adamant 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe14.6%
Timid 32 HP / 2 SpD / 32 Spe3.2%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0543VenipedeBugPoison
1. Level 22#0544WhirlipedeBugPoison
  1. Level 30#0545ScolipedeBugPoison

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

1Defense CurlRaises user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——40

1Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

1Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35

1ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

1RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

12Poison TailHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%25

16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

20Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

26VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

34Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

42AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

50ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

58Venom DrenchLowers the target’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by one stage if it is poisoned.PoisonStatus—100%20

66Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

74MegahornInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys12085%10

TM / HM / TR 42

TM07Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM11Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM15DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TM58AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

TM73Cross PoisonHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys70100%20

TM74VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM77HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM81BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM96Smart StrikeNever misses.SteelPhys70—10

TM98Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TR00Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TR10EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TR12AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR22Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TR23SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR28MegahornInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys12085%10

TR29Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TR31Iron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TR39SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR52Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TR54Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

TR57Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TR60X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TR91Venom DrenchLowers the target’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by one stage if it is poisoned.PoisonStatus—100%20

TR95Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Tutor 2

TutorSkitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TutorSteel RollerEnds the effect of Electric, Grassy, Misty, or Psychic Terrains. Fails if no Terrain is active.SteelPhys130100%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Megapede Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#051Updated Unova#045Central Kalos#122Isle of Armor#076Lumiose#070

Scolipede engage in fierce territorial battles with Centiskorch. At the end of one of these battles, the victor makes a meal of the loser.
Shield
Scolipede latches on to its prey with the claws on its neck before slamming them into the ground and jabbing them with its claws’ toxic spikes.
Sword
It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
Highly aggressive, it uses the claws near its neck to dig into its opponents and poison them.
White
With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese: ペンドラー
Japanese (romaji): Pendror
Korean: 펜드라
Chinese (Traditional): 蜈蚣王
Chinese (Simplified): 蜈蚣王
French: Brutapode
German: Cerapendra
Spanish: Scolipede
Italian: Scolipede

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Spe
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 218
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 8 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 8 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

White 2 1 area

Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57

Black 2 1 area

Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57

Scolipede

Weak to

Resists