About Whirlipede
Whirlipede (Pokédex #0544) is a Bug/Poison-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 5. It is officially classified as the Curlipede Pokémon. Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies.
As a Bug/Poison-type POKEMON, Whirlipede 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.
Whirlipede's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 360 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 40 · ATK 55 · DEF 99 · SP.ATK 40 · SP.DEF 79 · SPD 47. Its standout stat is DEF (99), which makes it best suited for physical defense roles. Its abilities are Poison point, Swarm, Speed boost, with Speed boost as its hidden ability.
Whirlipede stands 1.2 m (47") tall and weighs 58.5 kg (129.0 lbs). Capture rate: 120/255 (easy to catch). Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Bug.
Whirlipede is part of the Venipede → Whirlipede → Scolipede evolution line (3-stage). Whirlipede is a middle-stage evolution.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Venipede and Scolipede. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.