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Whirlipede in Pokémon X & Y

#121 in the X and Y Pokédex • Curlipede Pokémon

Whirlipede in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies.

Pokémon Y

It is usually motionless, but when attacked, it rotates at high speed and then crashes into its opponent.

Pokémon details

Types

BugPoison

Category

Curlipede Pokémon

Height

1.2 m (3'11")

Weight

58.5 kg (129 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0544

Pokédex

#121

Whirlipede in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

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.

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

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Central Kalos #121
EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
120
Base Exp.
126

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

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

Venipede

#120

Level 22

Whirlipede

Whirlipede

#121

Whirlipede

Whirlipede

#121

Level 30

Scolipede

Scolipede

#122

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Poison)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari., Friend must enter the Hall of Fame and meet you in the PSS. Since Nintendo Network closed in April 2024, new third-slot and Hidden Ability unlocks require local play together; earlier online unlocks remain available.

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Poison)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari., Friend must enter the Hall of Fame and meet you in the PSS. Since Nintendo Network closed in April 2024, new third-slot and Hidden Ability unlocks require local play together; earlier online unlocks remain available.

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartPoison Sting

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

Poison1510035
StartScreech

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

Normal-8540
StartDefense Curl

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

Normal--40
StartRollout

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

Rock309020
5Poison Sting

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

Poison1510035
8Screech

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

Normal-8540
12Pursuit

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

Dark4010020
15Protect

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

Normal--10
19Poison Tail

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

Poison5010025
22Iron Defense

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

Steel--15
23Bug Bite

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

Bug6010020
28Venoshock

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

Poison6510010
32Agility

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

Psychic--30
37Steamroller

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

Bug6510020
41Toxic

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

Poison-9010
43Venom Drench

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

Poison-10020
46Rock Climb

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

Normal908520
50Double-Edge

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

Normal12010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM06Toxic

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

Poison-9010
TM09Venoshock

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

Poison6510010
TM10Hidden Power

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

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM17Protect

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

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

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

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

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

Grass12010010
TM27Return

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

Normal-10020
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM36Sludge Bomb

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

Poison9010010
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM66Payback

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

Dark5010010
TM74Gyro Ball

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

Steel-1005
TM76Struggle Bug

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

Bug5010020
TM83Infestation

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

Bug2010020
TM84Poison Jab

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

Poison8010020
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

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

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
TM100Confide

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

Normal--20

Learn these before evolving. The source identifies the original method and level where applicable.
Class
Acquisition source
Pin Missile

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

Bug259520

Venipede — breeding

Spikes

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

Ground--20

Venipede — breeding

Take Down

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

Normal908520

Venipede — breeding

Toxic Spikes

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

Poison--20

Venipede — breeding

Twineedle

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

Bug2510020

Venipede — breeding

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Endeavor

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

Normal-1005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Endeavor

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

Normal-1005

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Pin Missile

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

Bug259520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Signal Beam

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

Bug7510015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Spikes

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

Ground--20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Take Down

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

Normal908520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Toxic Spikes

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

Poison--20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Twineedle

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

Bug2510020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

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 is in trouble.

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

Speed Boost(Hidden Ability)

Its Speed stat is gradually boosted.

Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

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