Type matchups
Damage Scolipede takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Poison type, Scolipede has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 13 other Pokémon share the Bug/Poison typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 89
- Sp. Atk
- 55
- Sp. Def
- 69
- Speed
- 112
- Total
- 485
Scolipede has a base stat total of 485, higher than 56% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (112). With Attack (100) well above Sp. Atk (55), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 112 beats 92% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 60 HP, 89 Defense and 69 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Scolipede can have the abilities Poison Point, Swarm and Speed Boost.
How to beat Scolipede
Scolipede takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and is immune to Scolipede's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves. Celesteela hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Scolipede's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves. Corviknight hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Scolipede's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Scolipede is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Venipede → Whirlipede → Scolipede), evolving from Whirlipede.
Best counters to Scolipede
Other Bug/Poison Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Scolipede weak to?
As a Bug/Poison type, Scolipede takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
What is Scolipede resistant to?
Scolipede resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fighting (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Scolipede?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Celesteela and Corviknight, which hit Scolipede with super-effective attacks.