scolipede

Scolipede is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Bug / Poison

Abilities:

• Poison Point: May poison opponents that make contact with Scolipede.
• Swarm: Boosts the power of Bug-type moves when Scolipede's HP is low.
• Speed Boost (Hidden Ability): Increases Scolipede's Speed stat at the end of each turn.

Physical Characteristics:

• A large centipede-like Pokémon with a sleek, segmented body.
• Predominantly purple with red markings and a red underbelly.
• Possesses two pairs of horn-like structures on its head and tail.
• Features numerous pairs of legs, each ending in a sharp claw, contributing to its swiftness.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in lush forests and dense grasslands.
• Known for its aggressive nature and territorial behavior.
• Uses its swift movements and toxic spikes to intimidate and fend off threats.
• Feeds on smaller Pokémon and is known for its tenacity in pursuit of prey.

In Battle:

• Excels at speed and physical attacks, often utilizing its Speed Boost ability.
• Signature moves: Megahorn, Poison Jab.
• Capable of setting up entry hazards like Toxic Spikes.
• Strong against Grass, Psychic, and Dark types.
• Weak against Flying, Rock, Fire, and Psychic types.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Whirlipede starting at level 30.
• Whirlipede evolves from Venipede starting at level 22.

Interesting Facts:

• Scolipede's design is inspired by the centipede, reflecting its swift and predatory nature.
• Known in the Pokémon world for its relentless pursuit during hunts.
• Its Speed Boost ability is highly valued in competitive battling for setting up sweeps.
• Often depicted in Pokémon media as a formidable and intimidating presence within its natural habitat.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.
• White: Highly aggressive, it uses the claws near its neck to dig into its opponents and poison them.
• Black-2: It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.
• White-2: It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.
• X: It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.
• Y: With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.
• Omega-Ruby: It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.
• Alpha-Sapphire: With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.
• Sword: Scolipede latches on to its prey with the claws on its neck before slamming them into the ground and jabbing them with its claws’ toxic spikes.
• Shield: Scolipede engage in fierce territorial battles with Centiskorch. At the end of one of these battles, the victor makes a meal of the loser.