About Venipede
Venipede (Pokédex #0543) is a Bug/Poison-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 5. It is officially classified as the Centipede Pokémon. Its bite injects a potent poison, enough to paralyze large bird Pokémon that try to prey on it.
As a Bug/Poison-type POKEMON, Venipede has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock moves. It resists Poison, Bug, Fairy moves, taking only half damage from them.
Venipede's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 260 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 30 · ATK 45 · DEF 59 · SP.ATK 30 · SP.DEF 39 · SPD 57. Its standout stat is DEF (59), which makes it best suited for physical defense roles. Its abilities are Poison point, Swarm, Speed boost, with Speed boost as its hidden ability.
Venipede stands 0.4 m (16") tall and weighs 5.3 kg (11.7 lbs). Capture rate: 255/255 (very easy to catch). Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Bug.
Venipede is part of the Venipede → Whirlipede → Scolipede evolution line (3-stage). Venipede is the base form and can evolve into Whirlipede via Level 22.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Whirlipede and Scolipede. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.