Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Scolipede's Speed does the work, Sp. Atk pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Speed EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
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.
Scolipede engage in fierce territorial battles with Centiskorch. At the end of one of these battles, the victor makes a meal of the loser.
Scolipede Weakness
Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock moves hit Scolipede for super-effective damage. The Bug/Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Scolipede leans offensive (base 100 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
In Sword & Shield, Salamence's Earthquake hits Scolipede for 41-49%. Incineroar threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (146-172%). Lunatone's Psychic also KOs at 136-160%.
 Salamence Dragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Salamence builds →Earthquake41-49% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Incineroar builds →Knock Off40-47% Flare Blitz 2x146-172%KO | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemPower Herb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Lunatone builds →Ice Beam45-53% Moonblast24-28% Psychic 2x136-160%KO | ||
 Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFrisk ItemWeakness Policy NatureBold Moves View Orbeetle builds →
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 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolarpower ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Charizard builds →Air Slash 2x187-220%KO Flamethrower 2x223-262%KO Overheat 2x321-378%KO Heat Wave 2x235-277%KO | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
The three-stage chain from Venipede through Whirlipede ends here at Scolipede. Want more? Breed for Venipede eggs. A decent partner pool available via one egg group. The evolution from Venipede pushed Scolipede to 485 total stats. Attack 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 47 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Bite, Fury Cutter.
Sword & Shield Scolipede Best Moveset
Scolipede leads with Focus Sash insurance. Even if it can't take a hit naturally, it'll survive long enough to get Spikes up. Flexible EVs go all-in on offense since bulk doesn't matter here.
Best Build
Scolipede best EVs are Speed and Attack
Utility Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Earthquake
- Endeavor
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Megahorn
- Protect
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Swords Dance
- Earthquake
- X Scissor
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Scolipede's coverage across 8 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Megahorn and Sludge Bomb for same-type damage. Take Down and Double-Edge are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Scolipede in Sword & Shield
Scolipede doesn't appear wild. Catch Venipede instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 30 to get Scolipede. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Scolipede in Sword & Shield
To get Scolipede, start by catching Venipede through walking encounters at Lv. 10-18. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch VenipedeForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest56%EarlySnowingForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest56%EarlyNormal WeatherForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest56%EarlySnowstormForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest56%EarlyNormal WeatherForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest56%EarlySnowstormForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest56%EarlySnowingForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest46%EarlySandstormForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest46%EarlyHeavy FogForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest46%EarlySandstormForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest46%EarlyHeavy FogForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest36%EarlyOvercastForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest36%EarlyRainingForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest36%EarlyOvercastForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest36%EarlyThunderstormForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest36%EarlyIntense SunForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest36%EarlyThunderstormForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest36%EarlyRainingForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest36%EarlyIntense SunForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyNormal WeatherForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyRainingForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlySnowstormForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyHeavy FogForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyOvercastForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyNormal WeatherForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyThunderstormForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlySnowstormForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyIntense SunForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlySnowingForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlySandstormForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyThunderstormForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyRainingForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyIntense SunForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyHeavy FogForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlySnowingForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyOvercastForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlySandstorm
Step 2Evolve into Whirlipede
Step 3Scolipede ✓
Scolipede Guide
In Sword & Shield, Scolipede looks average on paper at 485 BST. But Speed Boost is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier sweeper on our tier list. Poisonjab with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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. With base 112 Speed, Speed Boost gives Scolipede an edge before opponents can react.
Scolipede is a physical attacker with base 100 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 sweeper role.
In Sword & Shield, run Poisonjab, Earthquake, Endeavor, and Spikes on Scolipede. Poisonjab is the most common pick at 24% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
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