Venipede (#0543) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP3090–137170–264

Atk4545–10685–207

Def5957–122110–238

SpA3031–9058–174

SpD3939–10074–194

Spe5755–119107–234

Total260Higher than 6% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 57). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+119Max109No SP77Min69Scarf178Tailwind238

At max Speed, Venipede outspeeds 11 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 DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

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

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

4RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

8ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

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

24VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

28Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

32AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

36ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

40Venom DrenchLowers the target’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by one stage if it is poisoned.PoisonStatus—100%20

44Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 24

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Egg moves 2

EggBiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

EggFury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

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

Original Unova#049Updated Unova#043Central Kalos#120Isle of Armor#074Lumiose#068

Its fangs are highly venomous. If this Pokémon finds prey it thinks it can eat, it leaps for them without any thought of how things might turn out.
Shield
Venipede and Sizzlipede are similar species, but when the two meet, a huge fight ensues.
Sword
Using the feelers on its head and tail, it picks up vibrations in the air to determine its prey’s location and state.
Black 2 · White 2
It discovers what is going on around it by using the feelers on its head and tail. It is brutally aggressive.
White · X · Omega Ruby
Its bite injects a potent poison, enough to paralyze large bird Pokémon that try to prey on it.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese: フシデ
Japanese (romaji): Fushide
Korean: 마디네
Chinese (Traditional): 百足蜈蚣
Chinese (Simplified): 百足蜈蚣
French: Venipatte
German: Toxiped
Spanish: Venipede
Italian: Venipede

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: 1 Def
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 52
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Forest of FocusWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Forest of FocusWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Moon 1 area

Route 4Island Scan · Lv 14

Sun 1 area

Route 4Island Scan · Lv 14

Y 1 area

Road 6Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from a Rustling Bush · Lv 10–12

X 1 area

Road 6Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from a Rustling Bush · Lv 10–12

White 2 2 areas

Lostlorn ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21
Road 20Walking in dark grass · Lv 10

Black 2 2 areas

Lostlorn ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21
Road 20Walking in dark grass · Lv 10

White 2 areas

Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–24
Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–16

Black 2 areas

Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–24
Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–16