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
| Bug Bite | 12 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
Defense
| Bug Bite | 12 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
Pokémon type
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.
Whirlipede Raid Guide
Whirlipede has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 2 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Whirlipede, which has the following appearance:
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 1,144. Whirlipede evolves into Scolipede.
About
"It is usually motionless, but when attacked, it rotates at high speed and then crashes into its opponent."
Base stats
| Attack | 100 | |
| Defense | 173 | |
| Stamina | 120 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
490 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
653 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
980 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,144 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 817 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,062 View IV chart » |
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 |
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
| Bug Bite | 12 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
Defense
| Bug Bite | 12 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| Poison Sting | 5 | 11.7 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sludge Bomb | 80 | -21.7 | 41.7 |
| Signal Beam | 75 | -17.2 | 31 |
| Gyro Ball | 80 | -15.2 | 24.2 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Whirlipede?
Whirlipede is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Whirlipede are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Reshiram,
- Deoxys (Attack).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psychic | 100% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psystrike | 100% |
| Hoopa (Unbound) | Confusion | Psychic | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psystrike | 97% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare | 95% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psychic | 94% |
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psyshock | 91% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Psycho Boost | 90% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Overheat | 89% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Whirlipede
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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