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Scolipede is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic, with a base stat total of 485. In Pokémon Champions it’s #180 on the Doubles ladder and #87 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.
- Height
- 2.5 m 8′02″
- Weight
- 200.5 kg 442.0 lbs
- Base stat total
- 485 Higher than 62% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen V Black & White
Scolipite · Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Mega Scolipede is the Bug/Poison-type Mega Evolution of Scolipede, 2× weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic, with a base stat total of 585. It’s usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 3.2 m 10′06″
- Weight
- 230.5 kg 508.2 lbs
- Base stat total
- 585 Higher than 93% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IX Mega Dimension
Scolipede engage in fierce territorial battles with Centiskorch. At the end of one of these battles, the victor makes a meal of the loser.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: None.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
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Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
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Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 112); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Scolipede outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 62); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Mega Scolipede outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
- Poison Point
30% chance a Pokémon making contact with this Pokémon will be poisoned.
- Swarm
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Bug attacks.
- Speed Boost, hidden ability
This Pokémon's Speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
- Shell Armor
This Pokémon cannot be struck by a critical hit.
Competitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#180 of 262 used
Scolipite (45.4%) · Speed Boost, hidden ability (95.9%) · Adamant (51.2%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (15.3%)
Singles
#87 of 262 used
Scolipite (31.9%) · Speed Boost, hidden ability (98.8%) · Adamant (42.9%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (10.8%)
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | – |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | – |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | <0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | <0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | <0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | <0.1% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20261.4% of teams · rank #92 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 1,883 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
1.2% of teams · rank #95 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 1,066 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.9% of teams · rank #93 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 138 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.6% of teams · rank #105 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 4 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 4 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: 625–764 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
Focus Sash- Ability
- Speed Boost, hidden ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 13 Atk / 21 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
Mental Herb- Ability
- Speed Boost, hidden ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 13 Atk / 21 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Mental Herb
- Ability
- Speed Boost, hidden ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 13 Atk / 21 Spe
- Baton Pass, Status
- Iron Defense, Status
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
Sitrus Berry- Ability
- Speed Boost, hidden ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 SpD / 32 Spe
- Baton Pass, Status
- Iron Defense, Status
- Substitute, Status
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games1.4%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)1.2%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.9%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.6%
Moves
Items
- Focus Sash32.1%
- Sitrus Berry23.1%
- Mental Herb18.8%
Leftovers6.0%
Coba Berry4.8%
Payapa Berry2.7%
Abilities
Stat Points
- Jolly 32 HP / 13 Atk / 21 Spe16.3%
- Adamant 15 HP / 32 Atk / 19 Spe9.6%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe7.8%
- Careful 32 Def / 32 SpD / 2 Spe7.3%
These 4 cover 41.0% of its sets.
Most common partners
Gholdengo28.1%
Hatterene23.7%
Salamence-Mega22.9%
Clefable-Mega16.2%
Primarina13.0%
Polteageist12.9%
Moves
Items
- Mental Herb26.8%
- Sitrus Berry25.0%
- Focus Sash23.7%
- Coba Berry8.6%
Occa Berry4.7%- Leftovers4.6%
Abilities
Stat Points
- Jolly 32 HP / 13 Atk / 21 Spe27.5%
- Bold 32 HP / 27 Def / 2 SpD / 5 Spe8.8%
- Jolly 32 HP / 8 Atk / 5 Def / 21 Spe8.0%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD6.5%
These 4 cover 50.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Gholdengo44.3%
- Clefable-Mega25.6%
- Salamence-Mega24.6%
- Hatterene22.4%
- Primarina19.4%
Vaporeon16.2%
Moves
Items
- Mental Herb39.3%
- Sitrus Berry26.4%
- Focus Sash11.7%
- Coba Berry9.6%
- Occa Berry7.6%
- Leftovers3.0%
Abilities
Stat Points
- Jolly 32 HP / 13 Atk / 21 Spe37.9%
- Jolly 32 HP / 2 SpD / 32 Spe14.0%
- Bold 32 HP / 27 Def / 2 SpD / 5 Spe11.0%
- Jolly 32 HP / 8 Atk / 5 Def / 21 Spe10.6%
These 4 cover 73.5% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Gholdengo68.0%
- Salamence-Mega41.1%
- Clefable-Mega40.1%
Greninja31.5%
Baxcalibur25.3%
Garchomp20.6%
Moves
Items
- Sitrus Berry46.5%
- Mental Herb37.9%
- Focus Sash7.9%
Red Card3.9%- Leftovers3.6%
- Coba Berry0.1%
Abilities
Stat Points
- Jolly 32 HP / 2 SpD / 32 Spe30.5%
- Jolly 32 HP / 13 Atk / 21 Spe23.2%
- Bold 32 HP / 27 Def / 2 SpD / 5 Spe17.4%
- Adamant 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe14.6%
These 4 cover 85.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Gholdengo58.7%
Gyarados-Mega41.6%- Garchomp31.6%
Snorlax21.7%- Primarina20.9%
Meganium-Mega20.0%
0.1% of teams · rank #265 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 2,704 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Speed Boost, hidden ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Protect, Status
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
- Swords Dance, Status
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.1%
Moves
- Protect, Status82.0%
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%46.4%
- Swords Dance, Status44.9%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%37.6%
- Baton Pass, Status35.8%
- Gunk Shot, Physical, power 120, accuracy 80%25.8%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%24.8%
- Steel Roller, Physical, power 130, accuracy 100%22.6%
Items
- Focus Sash33.4%
Life Orb18.3%
Wide Lens6.1%- Sitrus Berry5.8%
- Leftovers4.0%
Grassy Seed3.3%
Abilities
- Speed Boost, hidden ability96.3%
- Poison Point3.5%
- Swarm0.2%
Stat Points
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe40.0%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe8.8%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Spe3.6%
- Careful 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD1.8%
These 4 cover 54.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
Golisopod-Mega17.6%
Volcarona12.3%
Rillaboom11.7%
Indeedee-F11.0%
Incineroar10.2%
Pelipper9.7%
0.3% of teams · rank #204 · Singles · about 804 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #192 · Singles · about 350 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Speed Boost, hidden ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Swords Dance, Status
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Speed Boost, hidden ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Swords Dance, Status
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.3%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.2%
Moves
- Swords Dance, Status63.6%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%61.1%
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%54.8%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%42.4%
- Protect, Status41.2%
- Megahorn, Physical, power 120, accuracy 85%31.9%
- Gunk Shot, Physical, power 120, accuracy 80%31.1%
- Toxic Spikes, Status21.4%
Items
- Leftovers27.2%
- Focus Sash24.4%
- Life Orb20.7%
- Wide Lens10.5%
Poison Barb4.5%
Expert Belt2.8%
Abilities
Stat Points
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe37.1%
- Jolly 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe13.6%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe8.8%
- Adamant 32 HP / 26 Atk / 8 Spe7.2%
These 4 cover 66.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
Araquanid28.4%- Volcarona24.7%
Kleavor19.5%- Golisopod-Mega17.8%
Forretress16.7%
Excadrill16.1%
Moves
- Swords Dance, Status68.2%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%66.2%
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%50.6%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%44.1%
- Protect, Status42.6%
- Megahorn, Physical, power 120, accuracy 85%30.0%
- Toxic Spikes, Status25.8%
- Gunk Shot, Physical, power 120, accuracy 80%24.6%
Items
- Leftovers31.3%
- Focus Sash27.7%
- Life Orb20.6%
- Wide Lens6.7%
Rocky Helmet4.3%- Expert Belt3.7%
Abilities
Stat Points
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe37.9%
- Jolly 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe20.0%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe13.2%
- Adamant 32 HP / 26 Atk / 8 Spe8.5%
These 4 cover 79.6% of its sets.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
0.5% of teams · rank #146 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Speed Boost, hidden ability
- Nature
- Adamant
- EVs
- 96 HP / 252 Atk / 160 SpD
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
- Endeavor, Physical, accuracy 100%
- Protect, Status
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.8%
- 1500 weighting0.4%
- 1630 weighting0.5%
- 1760 weighting0.8%
Usage by month
Moves
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%79.7%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%66.0%
- Endeavor, Physical, accuracy 100%63.4%
- Protect, Status52.0%
- Swords Dance, Status34.9%
- Megahorn, Physical, power 120, accuracy 85%34.7%
- Aqua Tail, Physical, power 90, accuracy 90%31.6%
- Toxic Spikes, Status18.9%
- Spikes, Status14.4%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%1.6%
Items
- Focus Sash64.7%
Black Sludge28.0%
Waterium Z2.4%- Life Orb2.0%
Heavy-Duty Boots0.9%
Buginium Z0.6%
Abilities
- Speed Boost, hidden ability99.8%
- Poison Point0.2%
- Swarm0%
EV spreads
- Adamant 96 HP / 252 Atk / 160 SpD27.9%
- Hasty 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe17.6%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe17.3%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe16.6%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe16.0%
Common teammates
Ferrothorn31.7%
Tapu Fini31.7%
Chandelure31.1%
Kartana30.9%
Zapdos30.9%
Ninetales-Alola27.5%
Blaziken27.4%
Klefki27.3%
Checks & counters
Corviknight68.0%
Landorus-Therian39.0%- Gholdengo38.1%
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | – |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | – |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | 0.3% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | 0.2% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | <0.1% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20260.3% of teams · rank #180 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 484 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.3% of teams · rank #172 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 286 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #183 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 21 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 21 teams behind this, too few to show its set.
0.1% of teams · rank #175 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 1 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 1 team behind these numbers.Few players at this level: 625–764 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Scolipite
- Ability
- Shell Armor
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 24 HP / 19 Atk / 23 Spe
- Swords Dance, Status
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Scolipite
- Ability
- Shell Armor
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 24 HP / 19 Atk / 23 Spe
- Swords Dance, Status
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Scolipite
- Ability
- Shell Armor
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe
- Swords Dance, Status
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.3%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.3%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting) thin0.1%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%
Moves
- Swords Dance, Status93.8%
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%82.0%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%63.7%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%60.1%
- Protect, Status31.6%
- Baton Pass, Status14.8%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%12.0%
- Rock Tomb, Physical, power 60, accuracy 95%9.0%
Items
- Scolipite100.0%
Abilities
- Shell Armor100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 24 HP / 19 Atk / 23 Spe15.5%
- Hardy 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 Spe9.2%
- Adamant 24 HP / 20 Atk / 22 Spe7.5%
- Jolly 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe7.3%
These 4 cover 39.5% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Ninetales-Alola28.7%
Sneasler26.4%
Archaludon24.0%
Blastoise-Mega19.9%
Pincurchin15.4%- Gholdengo14.4%
Moves
- Swords Dance, Status95.3%
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%91.0%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%74.5%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%63.3%
- Protect, Status18.0%
- Rock Tomb, Physical, power 60, accuracy 95%12.0%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%9.6%
- Baton Pass, Status7.3%
Items
- Scolipite100.0%
Abilities
- Shell Armor100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 24 HP / 19 Atk / 23 Spe26.0%
- Adamant 24 HP / 20 Atk / 22 Spe8.3%
- Adamant 26 HP / 32 Atk / 8 Spe8.0%
- Adamant 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe8.0%
These 4 cover 50.3% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Ninetales-Alola39.0%
- Archaludon36.5%
- Sneasler34.8%
- Blastoise-Mega32.7%
- Pincurchin25.6%
- Gholdengo17.3%
Moves
- Swords Dance, Status96.9%
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%96.0%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%92.3%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%58.7%
- Gunk Shot, Physical, power 120, accuracy 80%23.0%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%11.0%
- Protect, Status7.8%
- Stomping Tantrum, Physical, power 75, accuracy 100%3.1%
Items
- Scolipite100.0%
Abilities
- Shell Armor100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe34.5%
- Adamant 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe30.1%
- Adamant 10 HP / 26 Atk / 1 Def / 21 SpD / 8 Spe21.7%
- Jolly 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe3.1%
These 4 cover 89.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
Inteleon52.1%- Archaludon33.9%
- Salamence-Mega32.3%
- Rillaboom32.0%
- Pelipper32.0%
Slurpuff32.0%
0.1% of teams · rank #234 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 4,633 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #236 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 1,419 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #221 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 164 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Most common build
- Item
- Scolipite
- Ability
- Shell Armor
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Protect, Status
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
- Swords Dance, Status
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Scolipite
- Ability
- Shell Armor
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Protect, Status
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
- Swords Dance, Status
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Scolipite
- Ability
- Shell Armor
- Stat Alignment
- Careful
- Stat Points
- 31 HP / 12 Atk / 3 Def / 16 SpD / 4 Spe
- Protect, Status
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
- Swords Dance, Status
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.1%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.1%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.1%
Moves
- Protect, Status89.8%
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%88.3%
- Swords Dance, Status61.2%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%57.5%
- Gunk Shot, Physical, power 120, accuracy 80%22.4%
- Steel Roller, Physical, power 130, accuracy 100%15.8%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%15.4%
- Stomping Tantrum, Physical, power 75, accuracy 100%10.3%
Items
- Scolipite100.0%
Abilities
- Shell Armor100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe18.6%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD7.7%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe3.2%
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD2.6%
These 4 cover 32.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
Sinistcha19.7%- Incineroar15.5%
- Sneasler14.9%
- Rillaboom13.3%
Milotic13.2%- Indeedee-F10.4%
Moves
- Protect, Status92.6%
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%89.1%
- Swords Dance, Status70.5%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%66.8%
- Gunk Shot, Physical, power 120, accuracy 80%15.8%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%13.4%
- Steel Roller, Physical, power 130, accuracy 100%12.2%
- Stomping Tantrum, Physical, power 75, accuracy 100%8.6%
Items
- Scolipite100.0%
Abilities
- Shell Armor100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe9.8%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD8.0%
- Careful 31 HP / 12 Atk / 3 Def / 16 SpD / 4 Spe4.8%
- Jolly 32 HP / 6 Atk / 9 Spe4.8%
These 4 cover 27.4% of its sets.
Moves
- Protect, Status96.2%
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%95.1%
- Swords Dance, Status88.1%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%76.0%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%13.1%
- Gunk Shot, Physical, power 120, accuracy 80%7.7%
- Stomping Tantrum, Physical, power 75, accuracy 100%5.8%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%5.6%
Items
- Scolipite100.0%
Abilities
- Shell Armor100.0%
Stat Points
- Careful 31 HP / 12 Atk / 3 Def / 16 SpD / 4 Spe28.8%
- Jolly 32 HP / 6 Atk / 9 Spe13.3%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe6.0%
- Adamant 25 HP / 30 Atk / 11 Spe4.6%
These 4 cover 52.7% of its sets.
0.4% of teams · rank #170 · Singles · about 1,218 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #186 · Singles · about 369 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Most common build
- Item
- Scolipite
- Ability
- Shell Armor
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 13 HP / 11 Atk / 25 Def / 17 Spe
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
- Swords Dance, Status
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Scolipite
- Ability
- Shell Armor
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 13 HP / 11 Atk / 25 Def / 17 Spe
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
- Swords Dance, Status
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.4%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.2%
Moves
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%91.2%
- Swords Dance, Status86.9%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%66.0%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%56.6%
- Protect, Status35.2%
- Gunk Shot, Physical, power 120, accuracy 80%19.4%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%7.6%
- Iron Defense, Status6.7%
Items
- Scolipite100.0%
Abilities
- Shell Armor100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 13 HP / 11 Atk / 25 Def / 17 Spe30.9%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe17.5%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe11.2%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD7.3%
These 4 cover 66.9% of its sets.
Moves
- Leech Life, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%90.4%
- Swords Dance, Status87.8%
- Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%74.4%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%52.4%
- Protect, Status40.4%
- Gunk Shot, Physical, power 120, accuracy 80%20.7%
- Iron Defense, Status6.7%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%6.6%
Items
- Scolipite100.0%
Abilities
- Shell Armor100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 13 HP / 11 Atk / 25 Def / 17 Spe20.6%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe17.2%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe11.7%
- Impish 32 HP / 28 Def / 6 Spe11.6%
These 4 cover 61.1% of its sets.
Evolution
#0543VenipedeBugPoison- Level 22
#0544WhirlipedeBugPoison- Level 30
#0545ScolipedeBugPoison- Mega Evolution, in battleholding Scolipite
#0545Mega ScolipedeBugPoison
- #0543VenipedeBugPoison
- Level 22#0544WhirlipedeBugPoison
- Level 30#0545ScolipedeBugPoison
- Mega Evolution, in battleholding Scolipite#0545Mega ScolipedeBugPoison
Moves
Level up 16
| 1 | Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense CurlRaises the user's Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 1 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 1 | Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns. | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 12 | Poison TailHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison. | Poison | Physical | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 16 | ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 20 | Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 26 | VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned. | Poison | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 34 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 42 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 50 | ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss. | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 58 | Venom DrenchLowers Atk/Sp. Atk/Speed of poisoned foes by 1. | Poison | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 66 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 74 | MegahornNo additional effect. | Bug | Physical | 120 | 85% | 10 |
TM / HM / TR 42
| TM07 | Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Bug | Physical | 25 | 95% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM08 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM09 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM11 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM15 | DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM16 | ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| TM21 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM22 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM24 | SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target. | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM31 | AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM34 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM39 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM48 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM57 | PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target. | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| TM73 | Cross PoisonHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison. | Poison | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM74 | VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned. | Poison | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM76 | RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn. | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM77 | HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment. | Ghost | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM81 | Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1. | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM96 | Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy. | Steel | Physical | 70 | — | 10 |
| TM98 | Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed. | Ground | Physical | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TR00 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR10 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TR12 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TR20 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR22 | Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR23 | SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers. | Ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR26 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR28 | MegahornNo additional effect. | Bug | Physical | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| TR29 | Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| TR31 | Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| TR39 | SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| TR46 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TR52 | Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target. | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| TR54 | Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR57 | Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TR60 | X-ScissorNo additional effect. | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR91 | Venom DrenchLowers Atk/Sp. Atk/Speed of poisoned foes by 1. | Poison | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR95 | Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves. | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Tutor 2
| Tutor | Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Physical | 70 | 90% | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutor | Steel RollerFails if there is no terrain active. Ends the terrain. | Steel | Physical | 130 | 100% | 5 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Scolipede is a large horse-like millipede. It can run at high speed, trampling anything in its way. Scolipede engage in fierce territorial battles with Centiskorch.
At the end of one of these battles, the victor makes a meal of the loser.
Forms
Mega Scolipede gains a layer of armor, with its antennae becoming larger and more venomous.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official worldwide vote#15 in Unova in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 14,536 votesThe Pokémon Company International
- Official vote, Japan#212 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
Scolipede engage in fierce territorial battles with Centiskorch. At the end of one of these battles, the victor makes a meal of the loser.
ShieldScolipede latches on to its prey with the claws on its neck before slamming them into the ground and jabbing them with its claws’ toxic spikes.
SwordIt clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega RubyHighly aggressive, it uses the claws near its neck to dig into its opponents and poison them.
WhiteWith quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Names around the world
- English
- Scolipede
- Japanese
- ペンドラー
- Japanese (romaji)
- Pendror
- Korean
- 펜드라
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 蜈蚣王
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 蜈蚣王
- French
- Brutapode
- German
- Cerapendra
- Spanish
- Scolipede
- Italian
- Scolipede
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI
Generation V
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- EV yield
- 3 Spe
- Catch rate
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
- EV yield
- None
- Catch rate
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Bug
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Whirlipede: Level 30.
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
- Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
- Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
- Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
- Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
White 2 1 area
- Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Black 2 1 area
- Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Mega Evolves in battle from Scolipede holding Scolipite.
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Volcanion and 
Magearna; only the winner's vote count was published.