Stats & Training
Bulk defines Whirlipede's stat line. Defense and Sp. Def anchor the defensive side, but HP can't keep up offensively. Common in the wild and worth 2 Defense EVs.
Storing energy for evolution, it sits. But, when predators approach, it moves to stab them with poison spikes.
Storing energy for evolution, it sits. But, when predators approach, it moves to stab them with poison spikes.
Whirlipede Weakness
Whirlipede is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Standard number of weaknesses for the Bug/Poison typing.
| 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 Whirlipede View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x50-60% Flame Charge 2x40-48% Ember 2x40-48% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x40-48% Ember 2x30-36% | ||
 Pidove Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Pidove builds →Air Cutter 2x40-48% Gust 2x30-36% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 2x77-90% Aerial Ace 2x77-90% Rock Tomb 2x51-60% Peck 2x45-53% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Mandibuzz builds →Pluck 2x48-58% Rock Tomb 2x32-38% Gust 2x34-41% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Sigilyph builds →Psybeam 2x84-99% Air Cutter 2x77-90% Gust 2x52-62% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Zubat builds →Wing Attack 2x38-45% Air Cutter 2x34-41% Acrobatics 2x34-41% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Growlithe builds →Flame Burst 2x66-78% Fire Fang 2x52-62% Flame Wheel 2x48-58% Flame Charge 2x41-49% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Braviary builds →Fly 2x106-126%KO Wing Attack 2x72-85% Aerial Ace 2x72-85% Pluck 2x72-85% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x65-78% Pluck 2x43-52% Incinerate 2x31-37% Rock Tomb 2x28-35% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x144-170%KO Fly 2x59-70% Psybeam 2x81-96% Air Cutter 2x75-89% | ||
 Emolga Electric | C | |
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Zubat builds →Fly 2x53-63% Wing Attack 2x37-44% Air Cutter 2x35-41% Pluck 2x37-44% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x58-68% Rock Tomb 2x47-55% Aerial Ace 2x30-37% | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Golbat builds →Fly 2x74-88% Wing Attack 2x52-62% Air Cutter 2x52-62% Aerial Ace 2x52-62% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Braviary builds →Fly 2x104-124%KO Rock Slide 2x59-70% Wing Attack 2x72-85% Aerial Ace 2x72-85% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x63-75% Pluck 2x43-52% Incinerate 2x30-37% Rock Tomb 2x29-35% | ||
 Litwick GhostFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Litwick builds →Inferno 2x86-101%KO Flame Burst 2x61-72% Incinerate 2x52-62% Flame Charge 2x24-29% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x76-89% Air Slash 2x48-57% Rock Slide 2x42-50% Air Cutter 2x39-46% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x59-70% Rock Tomb 2x48-57% Aerial Ace 2x32-38% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x76-89% Gust 2x46-54% | ||
 Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Camerupt builds →Fire Blast 2x138-162%KO Lava Plume 2x101-119%KO Rock Slide 2x50-59% Flame Burst 2x89-105%KO | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Golbat builds →Fly 2x76-89% Wing Attack 2x52-62% Air Cutter 2x52-62% Aerial Ace 2x52-62% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 2x95-112%KO Rock Tomb 2x77-91% Aerial Ace 2x51-61% Smack Down 2x63-76% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x77-91% Air Slash 2x49-57% Rock Slide 2x43-50% Air Cutter 2x39-47% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x57-68% Rock Tomb 2x46-55% Aerial Ace 2x30-37% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x77-91% Gust 2x46-55% | ||
Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Camerupt builds →Fire Blast 2x139-164%KO Lava Plume 2x102-120%KO Rock Slide 2x51-61% Flame Burst 2x89-104%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Terrakion threatens a KO with Stone Edge (150-176%). Reuniclus's Psychic also KOs at 130-153%.
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Terrakion builds →Close Combat22-26% Stone Edge 2x150-176%KO | ||
 Reuniclus Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Reuniclus builds →Focus Blast14-17% Psychic 2x130-153%KO | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Whirlipede View Gliscor builds →Earthquake48-56% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Partway through Venipede's chain. Whirlipede still has another evolution ahead before reaching Scolipede. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. Defense has grown the most so far (+40), but there's still another 125 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Whirlipede 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 Whirlipede Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Whirlipede. Pin Missile and Rock Climb come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Sludge Bomb and Poison Jab and Rock and Dark coverage and more.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Whirlipede in Black 2 & White 2
A handful of locations for Whirlipede with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Whirlipede in Black 2 & White 2
To get Whirlipede, start by catching Venipede through walking encounters at Lv. 10-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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 2Whirlipede ✓Lostlorn 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)
Whirlipede Guide
Whirlipede is meant to evolve into Scolipede. At 360 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Speed Boost is what you want on Whirlipede. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Poison Point, Swarm) work on paper but Speed Boost is what makes Whirlipede worth using.
In Black 2 & White 2, Speed Boost is the hidden ability. It raises Speed one stage after each turn. Worth hunting for if you want Whirlipede to compete at a higher level.
Game Availability
Whirlipede joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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