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Venipede

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Venipede

#543 in the National Pokédex • Centipede Pokémon

Details

Types

BugPoison

Category

Centipede Pokémon

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

5.3 kg (11.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0543

Pokédex

National Dex #543

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

30

170

264

Attack

45

85

207

Defense

59

110

238

Sp. Atk

30

58

174

Sp. Def

39

74

194

Speed

57

107

234

Total

260

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.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Venipede, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
52

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Venipede

Venipede

#543

Level 22

Whirlipede

Whirlipede

#544

Whirlipede

Whirlipede

#544

Level 30

Scolipede

Scolipede

#545

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Ultra Moon
5%
Ultra Sun
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartDefense CurlNormalStatus--40

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

StartRolloutRockPhysical309020

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

5Poison StingPoisonPhysical1510035

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.

8ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

12PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.

15ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

19Poison TailPoisonPhysical5010025

The user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.

22Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

26VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

29AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

33SteamrollerBugPhysical6510020

The user crushes its target by rolling over the target with its rolled-up body. This may also make the target flinch.

36ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

38Venom DrenchPoisonStatus-10020

Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target.

40Rock ClimbNormalPhysical908520

The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.

43Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

TM83InfestationBugSpecial2010020

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

This attack move cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Signal BeamBugSpecial7510015

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Pin MissileBugPhysical259520

Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

Rock ClimbNormalPhysical908520

The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.

SpikesGroundStatus--20

The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.

Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--20

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TwineedleBugPhysical2510020

The user damages the target twice in succession by jabbing it with two spikes. This may also poison the target.

Imports, special breeding, event gifts and copied moves have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination; historical transfer services require eligible software and Pokémon.
Class
Acquisition sourceDescription
Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.

Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

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 when the Pokémon’s HP is low.

Strengthens Bug-type moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Speed Boost(Hidden Ability)

Its Speed stat is boosted every turn.

Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

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