Is Venipede Good in Black & White Playthrough?
Bug/Poison with AbilityPoison Point poisoning on contact. Pinwheel Forest catch. Scolipede at level 30 is the fast Bug attacker. One of the better early Bug picks.
Venipede has the type edge here and should clean up Cilan's team.
Venipede trades roughly evenly with Chili's team.
Venipede trades roughly evenly with Cress's team.
Lenora's typing presses Venipede's defenses.
Venipede trades roughly evenly with Burgh's team.
Elesa's team hits Whirlipede's weaknesses hard.
Clay's team hits Whirlipede's weaknesses hard.
Scolipede trades roughly evenly with Skyla's team.
Scolipede has the type edge here and should clean up Brycen's team.
Scolipede trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.
Scolipede trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Scolipede has the type edge here and should clean up Grimsley's team.
Scolipede has the type edge here and should clean up Caitlin's team.
Marshal's team hits Scolipede's weaknesses hard.
Scolipede trades roughly evenly with Alder's team.
Catch Venipede on Pinwheel Forest (walking, Lv 15-16, uncommon).
Your Venipede should hit Level 22 before you reach Elesa, at typical leveling pace.
Your Whirlipede should hit Level 30 before you reach Skyla, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Venipede in Black & White
Venipede starts showing up in early-game routes at decent spawn rates across 6 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Venipede in BW
Venipede is your first catch on the way to Venipede. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 15-24 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Venipede ✓Pinwheel Forest - insideLv.15-16GrassRate 15%AnyLostlorn ForestLv.20-21GrassRate 15%AnyLostlorn ForestLv.20-21GrassRate 15%AnyDouble grass
Step 2Catch or Evolve into WhirlipedePinwheel Forest - insideLv.23-24Dark GrassRate 15%AnyDouble grassor evolve from Venipede (Step 1)- Step 3Evolve into ScolipedeBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Scolipede egg.
Venipede Weakness
Venipede's Bug/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| 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)
What is Venipede Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Venipede
Musharna Psychic | C | |
 Simisear Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Pansear (Dreamyard Gift) | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Nuvema Town Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Pignite builds →Flame Charge 2x83-100%KO | ||
 Farfetch'd Normal | C | |
 Woobat Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Woobat builds →Dream Eater 2x142-169%KO Gust 2x63-75% | ||
Musharna Psychic | C | |
Simisear Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Pansear (Dreamyard Gift) | ||
Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Nuvema Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Pignite builds →Flame Charge 2x81-96% Rollout 2x34-42% | ||
Farfetch'd Normal | C | |
Woobat Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Woobat builds →Dream Eater 2x138-164%KO Air Cutter 2x75-91% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Sigilyph builds →Dream Eater 2x208-246%KO Air Cutter 2x116-138%KO | ||
Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x216-256%KO Rock Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x100-118%KO Rock Tomb 2x84-98% Fire Fang 2x72-85% | ||
Simisear Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Pansear (Dreamyard Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Simisear builds →Flame Burst 2x141-167%KO Rock Tomb 2x52-62% | ||
 Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Darumaka builds →Fire Punch 2x108-128%KO Rock Tomb 2x49-59% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Sigilyph builds →Dream Eater 2x217-257%KO Air Cutter 2x122-143%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x151-178%KO Rock Tomb 2x84-100%KO Fire Fang 2x74-87% | ||
Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x222-261%KO Rock Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
 Solosis Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Solosis builds →Future Sight 2x222-261%KO Rock Tomb 2x26-32% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x261-308%KO Rock Tomb 2x74-87% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x154-182%KO Rock Tomb 2x87-103%KO Fire Fang 2x75-89% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Sigilyph builds →Dream Eater 2x221-261%KO Air Cutter 2x124-146%KO | ||
 Duosion Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Duosion builds →Future Sight 2x261-308%KO Rock Tomb 2x30-37% | ||
Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x228-268%KO Rock Tomb 2x37-45% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x251-296%KO Rock Slide 2x107-126%KO | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Archeops builds →Fly 2x190-225%KO Rock Slide 2x161-189%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x148-175%KO Rock Slide 2x124-146%KO Fire Fang 2x73-86% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Sigilyph builds →Dream Eater 2x218-257%KO Air Cutter 2x121-143%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Rampardos builds →Rock Slide 2x182-214%KO Fire Blast 2x121-143%KO | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x258-303%KO Rock Slide 2x109-128%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Chandelure builds →Fire Blast 2x357-421%KO Dream Eater 2x199-235%KO | ||
Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Archeops builds →Fly 2x193-228%KO Rock Slide 2x163-192%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x152-179%KO Rock Slide 2x127-150%KO Fire Fang 2x74-87% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Sigilyph builds →Dream Eater 2x222-261%KO Air Slash 2x168-199%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x428-504%KO Dream Eater 2x204-241%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x381-449%KO Zen Headbutt 2x137-161%KO Fire Blast 2x125-148%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x401-473%KO Psychic 2x173-204%KO Gust 2x78-92% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x265-312%KO Stone Edge 2x148-174%KO Psychic 2x56-65% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Obtain MethodAbundant Shrine Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Landorus builds →Fly 2x180-212%KO Psychic 2x150-176%KO Stone Edge 2x133-157%KO | ||
In Black & White, Volcarona can KO Venipede with Fire Blast (291-342%). Alakazam threatens a KO with Psychic (238-280%). Tyranitar deals 76-89% with Crunch.
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain16-19% Fire Blast 2x291-342%KO | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Alakazam builds →Focus Blast26-31% Psychic 2x238-280%KO Shadow Ball70-83% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChopleberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit38-45% Crunch76-89% Superpower19-22% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Venipede View Salamence builds →Earthquake64-76% Outrage116-137%KO | ||
Venipede Evolutions
Venipede is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Whirlipede first, then eventually reaches Scolipede. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 225 total stats over Venipede. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
BW Venipede Best Moveset
Bug/Poison pre-evolution with AbilitySpeed Boost as a hidden ability gaining +1 Speed every turn. The moveset previews Scolipede's escalating speed. Can't compete at 45 Attack and 57 Speed base. Two evolutions away.
Best Build
Venipede best EVs are HP and Speed
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Toxic Spikes
- Spikes
- Endeavor
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The natural movepool does the job, but Pin Missile and Rock Climb from the egg pool give Venipede something extra.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Its bite injects a potent poison, enough to paralyze large bird Pokémon that try to prey on it.
It discovers what is going on around it by using the feelers on its head and tail. It is brutally aggressive.
Venipede Black & White Guide
In Black & White, Venipede does the job early-game if you need a Bug/Poison type on your team. Evolve it into Whirlipede before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Venipede has appeared in 8 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves