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. #544
Whirlipede
Curlipede Pokémon
Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies.
Weak to
Flying
Rock
Fire
Psychic
Height1.2 m
Weight58.5 kg
AbilitiesPoison Point
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP40190–284
- Attack55103–229
- Defense99182–326
- Sp. Atk4076–196
- Sp. Def79146–282
- Speed4789–212
Total360
/ 720
BST360
27 percentile (1025)-61 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
Gray
Shape
Ball
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Venipede#543Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #544 |
| Conquest Gallery | #32 |
| Isle Of Armor | #75 |
| Kalos Central | #121 |
| Lumiose City | #69 |
| Original Unova | #50 |
| Updated Unova | #44 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
126
EV Yield
+2 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
Whirlipede'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
Whirlipede's 360 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Defense (99) carries most matchups, but a low HP stat of 40 means careful positioning matters.
Its Bug, Poison typing leaves Whirlipede with 4 weaknesses against 5 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 4 types for super-effective damage.
A catch rate of 120 puts Whirlipede in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.2 m
Weight
58.5 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
120
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 Whirlipede?
Whirlipede is a dual-type Bug, Poison Pokémon.
What are Whirlipede's weaknesses?
Whirlipede takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire, Psychic type moves.
How does Whirlipede evolve?
Whirlipede evolves into Scolipede at level 30. Full evolution line: Venipede → Whirlipede → Scolipede.
What are Whirlipede's base stats?
Whirlipede has a base stat total of 360: HP 40, Attack 55, Defense 99, Sp. Atk 40, Sp. Def 79, Speed 47. Its highest stat is Defense (99).
