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#543
POKÉDEX No. #543
Venipede
Centipede Pokémon
Its bite injects a potent poison, enough to paralyze large bird Pokémon that try to prey on it.
Weak to
Flying
Rock
Fire
Psychic
Height0.4 m
Weight5.3 kg
AbilitiesPoison Point
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP30170–264
- Attack4585–207
- Defense59110–238
- Sp. Atk3058–174
- Sp. Def3974–194
- Speed57107–234
Total260
/ 720
BST260
7 percentile (1025)-161 vs Gen 5 avg (421)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 5
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Red
Shape
Armor
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #543 |
| Conquest Gallery | #31 |
| Isle Of Armor | #74 |
| Kalos Central | #120 |
| Lumiose City | #68 |
| Original Unova | #49 |
| Updated Unova | #43 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
52
EV Yield
+1 Defense
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
Pecha Berry
Max rarity: 50%Versions: Black, White
Poison Barb
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Venipede's Bug / Poison typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Impish
+Defense−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 260, Venipede plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Defense at 59, while HP (30) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Bug, Poison combination gives Venipede 5 resistances and 4 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 4 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 255, Venipede is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.4 m
Weight
5.3 kg
TypeBugPoison
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Raises Speed one stage after each turn.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Venipede?
Venipede is a dual-type Bug, Poison Pokémon.
What are Venipede's weaknesses?
Venipede takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire, Psychic type moves.
How does Venipede evolve?
Venipede evolves into Whirlipede at level 22. Full evolution line: Venipede → Whirlipede → Scolipede.
What are Venipede's base stats?
Venipede has a base stat total of 260: HP 30, Attack 45, Defense 59, Sp. Atk 30, Sp. Def 39, Speed 57. Its highest stat is Defense (59).
