Signal Beam
Tutor Moves
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Power: 75Accuracy: 100PP: 15SpecialConfusion
Has a chance to confuse the target.
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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
GrassPsychic
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).
