Type matchups
Damage Mega Scolipede takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Poison type, Mega 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
- 140
- Defense
- 149
- Sp. Atk
- 75
- Sp. Def
- 99
- Speed
- 62
- Total
- 585
Mega Scolipede has a base stat total of 585, higher than 88% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (149). With Attack (140) well above Sp. Atk (75), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 62 is middling (faster than 43% of Pokémon). With 60 HP, 149 Defense and 99 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Mega Scolipede's only ability is Shell Armor.
How to beat Mega Scolipede
Mega 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 Mega Scolipede's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves. Celesteela hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Mega Scolipede's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves. Corviknight hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Mega Scolipede's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Mega Scolipede is a Mega Evolution of Scolipede, so it shares Scolipede's evolution line.
Best counters to Mega Scolipede
Other Bug/Poison Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mega Scolipede weak to?
As a Bug/Poison type, Mega Scolipede takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
What is Mega Scolipede resistant to?
Mega Scolipede resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fighting (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Mega Scolipede?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Celesteela and Corviknight, which hit Mega Scolipede with super-effective attacks.