#0544 · Updated Unova #044 · black 2 white 2 · gen 5
Whirlipede
Curlipede Pokémon
Storing energy for evolution, it sits. But, when predators approach, it moves to stab them with poison spikes.
- Gender:
- ♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
- Catch rate:
- 120/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 15
- Height:
- 1.2 m
- Weight:
- 58.5 kg
- Egg groups:
- Bug
- Growth rate:
- Medium slow
- Body shape:
- Pomaceous
Base stats
HP40
Atk55
Def99
Sp.Atk40
Sp.Def79
Speed47
Total: 360
Weaknesses & resistances
Abilities
Poison Point
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Quick Feet (hidden)
Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
EV yield (current): +2 DEF
Wild held items: Poison Barb (5%)
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Where to find
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lostlorn Forest (black-2) | Walking in dark grass | 20% | 23 |
| Pinwheel Forest (inside) (black-2) | Walking in dark grass | 15% | 63–65 |
| Pinwheel Forest (inside) (black-2) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15% | 55–57 |
| Lostlorn Forest (white-2) | Walking in dark grass | 20% | 23 |
| Pinwheel Forest (inside) (white-2) | Walking in dark grass | 15% | 63–65 |
| Pinwheel Forest (inside) (white-2) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15% | 55–57 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison StingThe user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | 15 | 100% | ||
| 1 | ScreechAn earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon |
