What does Sizzlipede evolve into?

Sizzlipede evolves into Centiskorch at level 28. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 305 BST.

At what level does Sizzlipede evolve?

Sizzlipede evolves into Centiskorch at level 28. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.

Should I use Sizzlipede?

For Sword & Shield, you can run Sizzlipede through the first few routes without issues. 305 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Centiskorch as fast as you can.

Where can you catch Sizzlipede?

Sizzlipede is catchable in Sword & Shield. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 1 other game across the series.

Sizzlipede - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Balanced

DTier

45Speed · Slow

Stats & Training

An unusually even spread gives Sizzlipede flexibility. Attack barely edges ahead. But Defense isn't far off. Common in the wild and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 1 Attack EV.

Base Stats

Avg

HP50

Attack65

Defense45

Sp. Atk50

Sp. Def50

Speed45

Total305

Details

Catch Rate

Easy190 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.7 m

Weight1.0 kg

Base XP61

Abilities

Flash Fire

Protects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.

White Smoke

Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Flame BodyHA

Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Flash Fire grants Fire immunity

EV Yield

HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training source

Pokedex Entries

It stores flammable gas in its body and uses it to generate heat. The yellow sections on its belly get particularly hot.

Sizzlipede Weakness

Type-wise, Sizzlipede takes extra damage from Rock, Water, and Flying. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.

Sizzlipede Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
4x (Critical)	Rock
2x (Weak)	Water, Flying
0.5x (Resist)	Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fairy
0.25x (Resist)	Grass

Type ChartAvg

3Weak

6Resist

1Immune

Score-1

4xCritical

Rock

2xWeak

Water Flying

½xResist

Ice Fighting Bug Steel Fairy

¼xResist

Grass

0xImmune

Fire

STAB (6)

Grass Ice Bug Steel Psychic Dark

How to Beat Sizzlipede in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM22 Rock TombTM48 Rock ThrowLv. 15 RolloutLv. 5 Damage vs Sizzlipede Rock Slide 4x 68-80% Rock Tomb 4x 55-65% Rock Throw 4x 47-55% Rollout 4x 29-35% View Shuckle builds →
Coalossal RockFire	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM22 Ancient PowerLv. 20 Rock TombTM48 Smack DownLv. 1 Damage vs Sizzlipede Rock Slide 4x 213-250%KO Ancient Power 4x 161-190%KO Rock Tomb 4x 170-200%KO Smack Down 4x 144-170%KO View Coalossal builds →
Barbaracle RockWater	C
Available Moves Moves DiveTM45 Razor ShellLv. 36 Rock SlideTM22 Ancient PowerLv. 20 Damage vs Sizzlipede Dive 2x 140-165%KO Razor Shell 2x 132-155%KO Rock Slide 4x 263-310%KO Ancient Power 4x 118-140%KO View Barbaracle builds →
Crustle BugRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM22 Rock TombTM48 Smack DownLv. 1 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Rock Slide 4x 263-310%KO Rock Tomb 4x 213-250%KO Smack Down 4x 178-210%KO Rock Blast 4x 93-110%KO View Crustle builds →
Drednaw WaterRock	C
Available Moves Moves LiquidationLv. 48 DiveTM45 Razor ShellLv. 1 Rock SlideTM22 Damage vs Sizzlipede Liquidation 2x 159-188%KO Dive 2x 151-178%KO Razor Shell 2x 142-168%KO Rock Slide 4x 284-335%KO View Drednaw builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

One evolution ahead. Sizzlipede grows into Centiskorch through a straightforward two-stage chain. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 220 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#850Sizzlipede

Level 28

#851Centiskorch

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Sizzlipede

FireBug

Centiskorch

FireBug

100+50

ATK

115+50

DEF

65+20

SP.ATK

90+40

SP.DEF

90+40

SPE

65+20

BST

305D-Tier

525C-Tier+220

ROLE

Balanced

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Sizzlipede easily with 47 breeding partners from the Bug egg group. Pass egg moves like Defense Curl, Knock Off, Rollout and 1 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

Bug

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

4moves

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Sizzlipede Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.

Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.

Moves

The egg pool carries weight here. Defense Curl and Knock Off aren't available any other way for Sizzlipede, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Burn Up and Heat Wave for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Ember

D4010025Fire

Lv 1

Smokescreen

D—10020Normal

Lv 5

Wrap

—159020Normal

Lv 10

Bite

D6010025Dark

Lv 15

Flame Wheel

D6010025Fire

Lv 20

Bug Bite

D6010020Bug

Lv 25

Coil

D——20Poison

Lv 30

Slam

—807520Normal

Lv 35

Fire Spin

D358515Fire

Lv 40

Crunch

D8010015Dark

Lv 45

Fire Lash

C8010015Fire

Lv 50

Lunge

C8010015Bug

Lv 55

Burn Up

C1301005Fire

TM Moves

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM97

Brutal Swing

D6010020Dark

TR61

Bug Buzz

C9010010Bug

TR32

Crunch

D8010015Dark

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM39

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM13

Fire Spin

D358515Fire

TR88

Heat Crash

D—10010Fire

TR36

Heat Wave

C959010Fire

TR18

Leech Life

C8010010Bug

TR72

Power Whip

C1208510Grass

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TR84

Scald

D8010015Water

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM34

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM74

Venoshock

D6510010Poison

Egg Moves

Egg

Defense Curl

D——40Normal

Egg

Knock Off

D6510020Dark

Egg

Rollout

—309020Rock

Egg

Struggle Bug

D5010020Bug

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Scorching Sands

D7010010Ground

Tutor

Skitter Smack

C709010Bug

Sword & Shield Sizzlipede Locations

Sizzlipede's scattered across 6 spots in early-game routes with decent spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.

Best Locations to Catch Sizzlipede in Sword & Shield

Sizzlipede appears in 6 walking locations at Lv. 8-65 across Shield and Sword. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.

Route 3

ShieldGrass Lv.8-13 Route

1%Early

All Weather

Route 3

SwordGrass Lv.8-13 Route

1%Early

All Weather

Giant's Foot

ShieldGrass Lv.60-65

25%Post

Normal Weather

Giant's Foot

SwordGrass Lv.60-65

25%Post

Normal Weather

Giant's Foot

ShieldGrass Lv.60-65

20%Post

Intense Sun

Giant's Foot

SwordGrass Lv.60-65

20%Post

Intense Sun

Sizzlipede Guide

Sizzlipede evolves into Centiskorch at level 28. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 305 BST.
Sizzlipede evolves into Centiskorch at level 28. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
For Sword & Shield, you can run Sizzlipede through the first few routes without issues. 305 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Centiskorch as fast as you can.
Sizzlipede is catchable in Sword & Shield. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 1 other game across the series.

Game Availability

Sizzlipede joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Moves Moves Rock ThrowLv. 15 RolloutLv. 5 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Rock Throw 4x 63-75% Rollout 4x 45-54% Rock Blast 4x 36-43% View Shuckle builds →
Roggenrola Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Smack DownLv. 16 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Smack Down 4x 145-171%KO Rock Blast 4x 80-96% View Roggenrola builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 20 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Smack DownLv. 4 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Rock Slide 4x 154-182%KO Rock Throw 4x 109-129%KO Smack Down 4x 109-129%KO Rock Blast 4x 63-75% View Onix builds →
Dwebble BugRock	D
Available Moves Moves Smack DownLv. 8 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Smack Down 4x 127-150%KO Rock Blast 4x 71-86% View Dwebble builds →
Rolycoly Rock	D
Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 20 Smack DownLv. 10 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Ancient Power 4x 109-129%KO Smack Down 4x 100-118%KO Rock Blast 4x 54-64% View Rolycoly builds →

Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Moves Moves Rock ThrowLv. 15 RolloutLv. 5 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Rock Throw 4x 54-65% Rollout 4x 38-46% Rock Blast 4x 31-37% View Shuckle builds →
Roggenrola Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Smack DownLv. 16 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Smack Down 4x 132-157%KO Rock Blast 4x 69-83% View Roggenrola builds →
Dwebble BugRock	D
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 24 Smack DownLv. 8 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Rock Slide 4x 172-203%KO Smack Down 4x 117-138%KO Rock Blast 4x 62-74% View Dwebble builds →
Binacle RockWater	D
Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 20 Water GunLv. 8 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Ancient Power 4x 102-120%KO Water Gun 2x 34-42% Rock Blast 4x 54-65% View Binacle builds →
Rolycoly Rock	D
Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 20 Smack DownLv. 10 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Ancient Power 4x 102-120%KO Smack Down 4x 94-111%KO Rock Blast 4x 54-65% View Rolycoly builds →

Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Moves Moves Rock ThrowLv. 15 RolloutLv. 5 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Rock Throw 4x 49-58% Rollout 4x 35-42% Rock Blast 4x 28-33% View Shuckle builds →
Sudowoodo Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 1 Rock TombLv. 20 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Stone Edge 4x 318-375%KO Rock Tomb 4x 197-233%KO Rock Throw 4x 163-192%KO Rock Blast 4x 85-100%KO View Sudowoodo builds →
Roggenrola Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Smack DownLv. 16 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Smack Down 4x 133-158%KO Rock Blast 4x 71-83% View Roggenrola builds →
Dwebble BugRock	D
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 24 Smack DownLv. 8 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Rock Slide 4x 176-208%KO Smack Down 4x 119-142%KO Rock Blast 4x 63-75% View Dwebble builds →
Binacle RockWater	D
Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 20 Water GunLv. 8 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Ancient Power 4x 99-117%KO Water Gun 2x 35-42% Rock Blast 4x 56-67% View Binacle builds →

Lunatone RockPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 35 Rock SlideLv. 15 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Stone Edge 4x 208-245%KO Rock Slide 4x 158-187%KO Rock Throw 4x 110-129%KO Rock Blast 4x 60-71% View Lunatone builds →
Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Moves Moves Rock ThrowLv. 15 RolloutLv. 5 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Rock Throw 4x 48-58% Rollout 4x 32-39% Rock Blast 4x 27-32% View Shuckle builds →
Drednaw WaterRock	C
Available Moves Moves Razor ShellLv. 1 Rock TombLv. 1 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Sizzlipede Razor Shell 2x 140-165%KO Rock Tomb 4x 225-265%KO Water Gun 2x 38-45% Whirlpool 2x 32-39% View Drednaw builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 35 Rock SlideLv. 15 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Stone Edge 4x 317-374%KO Rock Slide 4x 241-284%KO Rock Throw 4x 165-194%KO Rock Blast 4x 87-103%KO View Solrock builds →
Carkol RockFire	D
Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 20 Smack DownLv. 1 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Ancient Power 4x 126-148%KO Smack Down 4x 115-135%KO Rock Blast 4x 60-71% View Carkol builds →

Lunatone RockPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 35 Rock SlideLv. 15 AcrobaticsTM78 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Sizzlipede Stone Edge 4x 215-254%KO Rock Slide 4x 163-192%KO Acrobatics 2x 40-47% Rock Throw 4x 110-130%KO View Lunatone builds →
Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Moves Moves Rock ThrowLv. 15 RolloutLv. 5 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Rock Throw 4x 53-62% Rollout 4x 31-37% Rock Blast 4x 31-37% View Shuckle builds →
Drednaw WaterRock	C
Available Moves Moves Razor ShellLv. 1 Rock TombLv. 1 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Sizzlipede Razor Shell 2x 144-170%KO Rock Tomb 4x 231-272%KO Water Gun 2x 39-46% Whirlpool 2x 34-40% View Drednaw builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 35 Rock SlideLv. 15 AcrobaticsTM78 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Sizzlipede Stone Edge 4x 321-377%KO Rock Slide 4x 241-285%KO Acrobatics 2x 59-70% Rock Throw 4x 163-192%KO View Solrock builds →
Carkol RockFire	D
Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 20 Smack DownLv. 1 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Sizzlipede Ancient Power 4x 131-155%KO Smack Down 4x 121-142%KO Rock Blast 4x 63-74% View Carkol builds →

Tyranitar RockDark	A
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves CrunchSTAB Stone Edge Earthquake Stealth Rock Damage vs Sizzlipede Crunch 171-202%KO Stone Edge 4x 855-1006%KO Earthquake 142-168%KO View Tyranitar builds →
Skarmory SteelFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves RoostRecovery Body Press SpikesHazard Iron Defense View Skarmory builds →
Slowbro WaterPsychic	B
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves TeleportUtility Future Sight ScaldSTAB Slack Off Damage vs Sizzlipede Scald 2x 124-147%KO View Slowbro builds →
Rhyperior GroundRock	B
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves EarthquakeSTAB Stone Edge Ice Punch Stealth Rock Damage vs Sizzlipede Earthquake 112-132%KO Stone Edge 4x 451-530%KO View Rhyperior builds →
Gyarados WaterFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves WaterfallSTAB Dragon Dance BounceSTAB Ice Fang Damage vs Sizzlipede Waterfall 2x 218-256%KO Bounce 2x 232-273%KO Ice Fang 29-34% View Gyarados builds →