Whirlipede
#544 (Unova)
Best moveset for Whirlipede
The best moves for Whirlipede are Bug Bite and Sludge Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
12dps
40.8dps
Defense
12dps
40.8dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Venipede family. Whirlipede evolves from Venipede which costs 25 Candy, and evolves into Scolipede which costs 100 Candy.
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Summary
Whirlipede is a Bug & Poison Pokémon which evolves from Venipede. It is vulnerable to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves. Whirlipede's strongest moveset is Bug Bite & Sludge Bomb and it has a Max CP of 1,293. Whirlipede evolves into Scolipede.
About
"It is usually motionless, but when attacked, it rotates at high speed and then crashes into its opponent."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 |
| Poison Sting | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 40.8 |
| Signal Beam | 75 | 30 |
| Gyro Ball | 85 | 24.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bug Bite
12 dps
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 dps
|
22.8 | 100% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 dps
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 dps
|
21.3 | 93% |
|
Bug Bite
12 dps
|
Signal Beam
30 dps
|
19.5 | 86% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 dps
|
Signal Beam
30 dps
|
18.1 | 80% |
|
Bug Bite
12 dps
|
Gyro Ball
24.3 dps
|
17.6 | 77% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 dps
|
Gyro Ball
24.3 dps
|
16.3 | 71% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Whirlipede?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Whirlipede are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Blacephalon,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Reshiram.
Whirlipede is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
100 |
| Defense |
|
173 |
| Stamina |
|
120 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 106 |
Size
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 58.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
490 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
653 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
980 |
|
Level 40 |
1,144 |
|
Level 50 |
1,293 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 817 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,062 |