Whirlipede (#0544) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk5554–117103–229

Def9993–166182–326

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD7975–144146–282

Spe4746–10889–212

Total360Higher than 33% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 47). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+108Max99No SP67Min60Scarf162Tailwind216

At max Speed, Whirlipede 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 DexNFE

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 15

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

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

32Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

38AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

44ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

50Venom DrenchLowers the target’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by one stage if it is poisoned.PoisonStatus—100%20

56Double-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

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: Curlipede Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#050Updated Unova#044Central Kalos#121Isle of Armor#075Lumiose#069

Whirlipede protects itself with a sturdy shell and poisonous spikes while it stores up the energy it’ll need for evolution.
Shield
This Pokémon spins itself rapidly and charges into its opponents. Its top speed is just over 60 mph.
Sword
Storing energy for evolution, it sits. But, when predators approach, it moves to stab them with poison spikes.
Black 2 · White 2
It is usually motionless, but when attacked, it rotates at high speed and then crashes into its opponent.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ホイーガ
Japanese (romaji): Wheega
Korean: 휠구
Chinese (Traditional): 車輪毬
Chinese (Simplified): 车轮球
French: Scobolide
German: Rollum
Spanish: Whirlipede
Italian: Whirlipede

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: 2 Def
Catch rate: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 126
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 7 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword: The Isle of Armor 7 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 2 areas

Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass · Lv 23
Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65

Black 2 2 areas

Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass · Lv 23
Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65

White 1 area

Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in dark grass · Lv 23–24

Black 1 area

Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in dark grass · Lv 23–24