Whirlipede in Pokémon Black & White
#50 in the Unova Pokédex • Curlipede Pokémon
Whirlipede in the National PokédexPokédex entries
Pokémon Black
Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies.
Pokémon White
It is usually motionless, but when attacked, it rotates at high speed and then crashes into its opponent.
Pokémon details
Types


Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Whirlipede in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
40
190
284
Attack
55
103
229
Defense
99
182
326
Sp. Atk
40
76
196
Sp. Def
79
146
282
Speed
47
89
212
Total
360
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
| Pokédexes | Original Unova #50 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Def |
| Catch rate | 120 |
| Base Exp. | 126 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Venipede #49 | Level 22 | ![]() Whirlipede #50 |
![]() Whirlipede #50 | Level 30 | ![]() Scolipede #51 |
Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.
Poison Point
Ability Slot 1
Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Swarm
Ability Slot 2
Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Quick Feet(Hidden Ability)
Boosts Speed if there is a status problem.
Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.




















































