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Whirlipede Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Whirlipede official artwork

Whirlipede (#0544) is a Bug/Poison-type Curlipede Pokémon introduced in Generation 5. It stands 1.2 m tall, weighs 58.5 kg and has a base stat total of 360, with its highest base stat in Defense (99). Its abilities are Poison Point and Swarm, with Speed Boost as its Hidden Ability. Whirlipede is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock attacks.

Whirlipede protects itself with a sturdy shell and poisonous spikes while it stores up the energy it’ll need for evolution.

Whirlipede base stats

  • HP: 40
  • Attack: 55
  • Defense: 99
  • Sp. Atk: 40
  • Sp. Def: 79
  • Speed: 47
  • Total: 360

Abilities

  • Poison Point
  • Swarm
  • Speed Boost (Hidden)

Whirlipede type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

  • Fire (2x)
  • Flying (2x)
  • Psychic (2x)
  • Rock (2x)

Resists

  • Grass (0.25x)
  • Fighting (0.25x)
  • Poison (0.5x)
  • Bug (0.5x)
  • Fairy (0.5x)

Whirlipede evolution chain

Whirlipede level-up moveset

  • Evolve: Iron Defense
  • Lv. 1: Defense Curl
  • Lv. 1: Poison Sting
  • Lv. 1: Protect
  • Lv. 1: Rollout
  • Lv. 12: Poison Tail
  • Lv. 16: Screech
  • Lv. 20: Bug Bite
  • Lv. 26: Venoshock
  • Lv. 32: Take Down
  • Lv. 38: Agility
  • Lv. 44: Toxic
  • Lv. 50: Venom Drench
  • Lv. 56: Double Edge