No. 0544
Whirlipede
Curlipede Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Whirlipede is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic, with a base stat total of 360. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1.2 m 3′11″
- Weight
- 58.5 kg 129.0 lbs
- Base stat total
- 360 Higher than 33% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen V Black & White
Whirlipede protects itself with a sturdy shell and poisonous spikes while it stores up the energy it’ll need for evolution.
Base stats
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: 2 Def.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
BugPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
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 47); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Whirlipede outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · 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
30% chance a Pokémon making with this Pokémon will be .
Everything about Poison Point →At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Bug attacks.
Everything about Swarm →This Pokémon's Speed is raised 1 at the end of each full turn on the field.
Everything about Speed Boost →
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EspathraCompetitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Evolution
#0543VenipedeBugPoison- Level 22
#0544WhirlipedeBugPoison- Level 30
#0545ScolipedeBugPoison- Mega Evolution, in battle
holding Scolipite
#0545Mega ScolipedeBugPoison
Moves
Level up 15
| Evo | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense CurlRaises the user's Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 1 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 1 | Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns. | Rock | Phys | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 12 | Poison TailHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison. | Poison | Phys | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 16 | ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 20 | Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Bug | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 26 | VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned. | Poison | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 32 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 38 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 44 | ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss. | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 50 | Venom DrenchLowers Atk/Sp. Atk/Speed of poisoned foes by 1. | Poison | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 56 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM / TR 24
| TM07 | Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Bug | Phys | 25 | 95% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM11 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM16 | ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| TM21 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM24 | SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM31 | AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM34 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM39 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM57 | PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target. | Dark | Phys | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM74 | VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned. | Poison | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM76 | RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn. | Normal | Spec | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM77 | HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment. | Ghost | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TR12 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TR20 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR22 | Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR23 | SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers. | Ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR26 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR46 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TR52 | Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target. | Steel | Phys | — | 100% | 5 |
| TR54 | Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR57 | Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TR91 | Venom DrenchLowers Atk/Sp. Atk/Speed of poisoned foes by 1. | Poison | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
Tutor 2
| Tutor | Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 90% | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutor | Steel RollerFails if there is no terrain active. Ends the terrain. | Steel | Phys | 130 | 100% | 5 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Whirlipede tends to lie motionless and still, but is able to accelerate to high speeds when threatened.
Design & origin
Whirlipede is based on pill bugs and other similar insects.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#617 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Curlipede Pokémon
- Unova · Black & White
- Color
- Gray
- —
Whirlipede protects itself with a sturdy shell and poisonous spikes while it stores up the energy it’ll need for evolution.
ShieldThis Pokémon spins itself rapidly and charges into its opponents. Its top speed is just over 60 mph.
SwordStoring energy for evolution, it sits. But, when predators approach, it moves to stab them with poison spikes.
Black 2 · White 2It is usually motionless, but when attacked, it rotates at high speed and then crashes into its opponent.
White · Y · Alpha SapphireProtected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies.
Black · X · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- English
- Whirlipede
- Japanese
- ホイーガ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Wheega
- Korean
- 휠구
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 車輪毬
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 车轮球
- French
- Scobolide
- German
- Rollum
- Spanish
- Whirlipede
- Italian
- Whirlipede
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Training
- 2 Def
- 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 126
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Bug
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Venipede: Level 22.
Shield: The Isle of Armor 7 areas
- Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
- Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
- Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
- Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
- Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Sword: The Isle of Armor 7 areas
- Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
- Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
- Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
- Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
- Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Y 1 area
- Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
- Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
White 2 2 areas
- Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass · Lv 23
- Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65
Black 2 2 areas
- Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass · Lv 23
- Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65
White 1 area
- Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in dark grass · Lv 23–24
Black 1 area
- Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in dark grass · Lv 23–24
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.