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Scolipede

Megapede Pokémon

Scolipede official artwork
Official art

Scolipede is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic, with a base stat total of 485. In Pokémon Champions it’s #180 on the Doubles ladder and #87 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
2.5 m 8′02″
Weight
200.5 kg 442.0 lbs
Base stat total
485 Higher than 62% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
Champions#180 Doubles ▲8 · #87 Singles ▼1Usual set Scolipite · Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Scolipede engage in fierce territorial battles with Centiskorch. At the end of one of these battles, the victor makes a meal of the loser.
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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324
Atk100108–167184–328
Def8998–155164–304
SpA5567–117103–229
SpD6980–133128–260
Spe112118–180206–355
Total485Higher than 62% of Pokémon
HP60Atk100Def89Spe112SpD69SpA55

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.

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Type matchups

BugPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Fire (because of Bug)Flying (because of Bug)Psychic (because of Poison)Rock (because of Bug)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Poison)Fairy (because of Poison)Poison (because of Poison)
¼×
Fighting (because of Bug and Poison)Grass (because of Bug and Poison)
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalGroundGhostSteelWaterElectricIceDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 112); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+180Max164No SP132Min118Scarf270Tailwind360

At max Speed, Scolipede outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Scolipede against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
180Scolipede · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
164Scolipede · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
132Scolipede · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#180 of 262 used

▲ 8 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Scolipite (45.4%) · (95.9%) · Adamant (51.2%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (15.3%)

MovesProtectLeech LifeSwords DancePoison Jab

Singles

#87 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Scolipite (31.9%) · (98.8%) · Adamant (42.9%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (10.8%)

MovesSwords DanceBaton PassProtectEarthquake

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Scolipede, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222–
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619–
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,315<0.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,250<0.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,943<0.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.6% of teams · rank #105 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 4 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 4 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Jolly
Stat Points
32 HP / 2 SpD / 32 Spe
  1. Baton Pass
  2. Iron Defense
  3. Substitute
  4. Earthquake

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games1.4%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)1.2%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.9%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.6%

Abilities

  • 100.0%
  • 0%

Stat Points

  • Jolly 32 HP / 2 SpD / 32 Spe30.5%
  • Jolly 32 HP / 13 Atk / 21 Spe23.2%
  • Bold 32 HP / 27 Def / 2 SpD / 5 Spe17.4%
  • Adamant 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe14.6%

These 4 cover 85.7% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexRUBL

Evolution

Moves

Level up 16

1Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
1Defense CurlRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——40
1Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
1Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35
1ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
1RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.RockPhys3090%20
12Poison TailHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.PoisonPhys50100%25
16ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
20Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
26VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
34Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
42AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
50ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10
58Venom DrenchLowers Atk/Sp. Atk/Speed of poisoned foes by 1.PoisonStatus—100%20
66Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
74MegahornNo additional effect.BugPhys12085%10

TM / HM / TR 42

TM07Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20
TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM11Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM15DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM16ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM22Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TM34Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM48Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM57PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10
TM58AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
TM73Cross PoisonHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.PoisonPhys70100%20
TM74VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15
TM77HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TM81Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM96Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.SteelPhys70—10
TM98Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TR00Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TR10EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TR12AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TR22Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TR23SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20
TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TR28MegahornNo additional effect.BugPhys12085%10
TR29Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TR31Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15
TR39SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TR52Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%5
TR54Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20
TR57Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TR60X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TR91Venom DrenchLowers Atk/Sp. Atk/Speed of poisoned foes by 1.PoisonStatus—100%20
TR95Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

Tutor 2

TutorSkitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10
TutorSteel RollerFails if there is no terrain active. Ends the terrain.SteelPhys130100%5

Biology

Scolipede is a large horse-like millipede. It can run at high speed, trampling anything in its way. Scolipede engage in fierce territorial battles with Centiskorch.

At the end of one of these battles, the victor makes a meal of the loser.

Forms

Mega Scolipede

BugPoison
BST 585

HoldsScolipite

Mega Scolipede gains a layer of armor, with its antennae becoming larger and more venomous.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

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Pokédex entries

Megapede Pokémon
Unova · Black & White
Color
Red
—
Original Unova#051Updated Unova#045Central Kalos#122Isle of Armor#076Lumiose#070
  1. Scolipede engage in fierce territorial battles with Centiskorch. At the end of one of these battles, the victor makes a meal of the loser.

    Shield
  2. 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.

    Sword
  3. It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
  4. Highly aggressive, it uses the claws near its neck to dig into its opponents and poison them.

    White
  5. With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.

    Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English
Scolipede
Japanese
ペンドラー
Japanese (romaji)
Pendror
Korean
펜드라
Chinese (Traditional)
蜈蚣王
Chinese (Simplified)
蜈蚣王
French
Brutapode
German
Cerapendra
Spanish
Scolipede
Italian
Scolipede

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Training

3 Spe
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
218
Medium Slow

Breeding

Bug
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Whirlipede: Level 30.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
White 2 1 area
  • Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Black 2 1 area
  • Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.