Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Scolipede's spread. It leans physical with Speed out front. And you'll get 3 Speed EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.
Highly aggressive, it uses the claws near its neck to dig into its opponents and poison them.
Scolipede Weakness
Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock moves hit Scolipede for super-effective damage. The Bug/Poison typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Scolipede leans offensive (base 90 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black & White, Dragonite can KO Scolipede with Outrage (93-109%). Volcarona's Fire Blast also KOs at 192-226%.
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed41-49% Outrage93-109%KO | ||
 Jirachi SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Jirachi builds →U Turn11-13% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain11-13% Fire Blast 2x192-226%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Terrakion builds →Close Combat21-24% Stone Edge 2x138-163%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x135-159%KO Air Slash 2x113-133%KO Fire Blast 2x165-195%KO Focus Blast15-18% | ||
Black & White Evolution
The three-stage chain from Venipede through Whirlipede ends here at Scolipede. Want more? Breed for Venipede eggs. Plenty of partners available via one egg group. The evolution from Venipede pushed Scolipede to 475 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +55. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Scolipede to get Venipede eggs easily using 65 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Pin Missile, Rock Climb, Spikes and 3 more.
Black & White Scolipede Best Moveset
Focus Sash buys the setup turn. Scolipede clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Megahorn and Ground coverage. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Scolipede best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Megahorn
- Earthquake
- Poison Jab
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Scolipede picks up Pin Missile and Rock Climb only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Megahorn and Sludge Bomb while coverage across 7 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Scolipede in Black & White
Can't catch Scolipede directly. Start with Venipede at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 30. The 3-stage chain from Venipede to Scolipede is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Scolipede in Black & White
To get Scolipede, start by catching Venipede through walking encounters at Lv. 15-24. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch VenipedePinwheel Forest - insideWhiteGrass Lv.15-16 ForestUncommonEarlyAnyPinwheel Forest - insideBlackGrass Lv.15-16 ForestUncommonEarlyAnyLostlorn ForestBlackGrass Lv.20-21 ForestUncommonMidAnyDouble grassLostlorn ForestBlackGrass Lv.20-21 ForestUncommonMidAnyLostlorn ForestWhiteGrass Lv.20-21 ForestUncommonMidAnyDouble grassLostlorn ForestWhiteGrass Lv.20-21 ForestUncommonMidAny
Step 2Catch or Evolve WhirlipedePinwheel Forest - insideWhiteGrass Lv.23-24 ForestUncommonMidAnyDouble grassPinwheel Forest - insideBlackGrass Lv.23-24 ForestUncommonMidAnyDouble grassor evolve from Venipede (Step 1)
Step 3Scolipede ✓
Scolipede Guide
In Black & White, Scolipede looks average on paper at 475 BST. But Speed Boost is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier pivot on our tier list. Megahorn with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Black & White, watch for Charizard (Fire), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Espeon (Psychic) when using Scolipede. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock-type attackers are also a problem. Scolipede's base 112 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Scolipede gets Speed Boost, Poison Point, and Swarm. But Speed Boost is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Scolipede is a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 112 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
In Black & White, Scolipede's hidden ability is Speed Boost. Raises Speed one stage after each turn. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Scolipede has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Scolipede has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves