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.
It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.
It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.
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)
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x49-58% Flame Charge 2x39-47% Ember 2x39-47% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x35-42% Ember 2x30-37% | ||
 Pidove Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Pidove builds →Air Cutter 2x39-47% Gust 2x26-32% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 2x72-85% Aerial Ace 2x72-85% Rock Tomb 2x47-56% Peck 2x41-49% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Mandibuzz builds →Pluck 2x45-53% Rock Tomb 2x29-35% Gust 2x33-39% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Sigilyph builds →Psybeam 2x80-95% Air Cutter 2x74-88% Gust 2x51-60% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Zubat builds →Wing Attack 2x35-42% Air Cutter 2x33-39% Acrobatics 2x33-39% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Growlithe builds →Flame Burst 2x62-74% Fire Fang 2x51-60% Flame Wheel 2x47-56% Flame Charge 2x39-46% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Braviary builds →Fly 2x99-117%KO Wing Attack 2x66-79% Aerial Ace 2x66-79% Pluck 2x66-79% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x59-69% Pluck 2x40-47% Incinerate 2x29-36% Rock Tomb 2x26-32% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x137-161%KO Fly 2x56-66% Psybeam 2x75-88% Air Cutter 2x69-82% | ||
 Emolga Electric | C | |
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Zubat builds →Fly 2x47-57% Wing Attack 2x32-38% Air Cutter 2x32-38% Pluck 2x32-38% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x54-64% Rock Tomb 2x42-50% Aerial Ace 2x28-34% | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Golbat builds →Fly 2x71-84% Wing Attack 2x48-56% Air Cutter 2x50-59% Aerial Ace 2x48-56% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Braviary builds →Fly 2x100-118%KO Rock Slide 2x55-65% Wing Attack 2x66-79% Aerial Ace 2x66-79% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x59-70% Pluck 2x40-48% Incinerate 2x30-36% Rock Tomb 2x26-32% | ||
 Litwick GhostFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Litwick builds →Inferno 2x80-95% Flame Burst 2x57-67% Incinerate 2x50-59% Flame Charge 2x21-25% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x70-83% Air Slash 2x45-53% Rock Slide 2x39-46% Air Cutter 2x35-42% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x55-65% Rock Tomb 2x43-51% Aerial Ace 2x28-34% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x70-83% Gust 2x43-51% | ||
 Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Camerupt builds →Fire Blast 2x129-152%KO Lava Plume 2x94-111%KO Rock Slide 2x47-55% Flame Burst 2x84-99% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Golbat builds →Fly 2x70-83% Wing Attack 2x48-58% Air Cutter 2x51-60% Aerial Ace 2x48-58% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 2x88-104%KO Rock Tomb 2x71-84% Aerial Ace 2x47-56% Smack Down 2x60-71% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x71-84% Air Slash 2x45-53% Rock Slide 2x40-47% Air Cutter 2x36-42% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x54-64% Rock Tomb 2x43-51% Aerial Ace 2x29-34% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x71-84% Gust 2x43-51% | ||
Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Camerupt builds →Fire Blast 2x130-153%KO Lava Plume 2x96-113%KO Rock Slide 2x47-56% Flame Burst 2x84-100%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2 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 8 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Scolipede in Black 2 & White 2
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Scolipede in endgame routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Scolipede in Black 2 & White 2
Venipede is your first catch on the way to Scolipede. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-65 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch VenipedeRoute 20Black 2Grass Lv.10 RouteUncommonEarlyAnyDouble grassRoute 20White 2Grass Lv.10 RouteUncommonEarlyAnyDouble grassLostlorn ForestBlack 2Grass Lv.21 ForestUncommonMidAnyLostlorn ForestWhite 2Grass Lv.21 ForestUncommonMidAny
Step 2Catch or Evolve WhirlipedeLostlorn ForestBlack 2Grass Lv.23 ForestUncommonMidAnyDouble grassLostlorn ForestWhite 2Grass Lv.23 ForestUncommonMidAnyDouble grassPinwheel Forest - insideBlack 2Grass Lv.55-57 ForestUncommonPostAnyPinwheel Forest - insideWhite 2Grass Lv.55-57 ForestUncommonPostAnyPinwheel Forest - insideWhite 2Grass Lv.63-65 ForestUncommonPostAnyDouble grassPinwheel Forest - insideBlack 2Grass Lv.63-65 ForestUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Venipede (Step 1)
Step 3Scolipede ✓Pinwheel Forest - insideWhite 2Grass Lv.57 ForestRarePostAnyShaking spotPinwheel Forest - insideBlack 2Grass Lv.57 ForestRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Whirlipede (Step 2)
Scolipede Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2, 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