Scolipede (Japanese: ペンドラー Pendror) is a dual-type Bug/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from Whirlipede starting at level 30. It is the final form of Venipede.
Biology
Scolipede is a plump, centipede-like Pokémon that usually stands with the front half of its body raised vertically off the ground. Its segmented body is dark magenta, except for its smooth, dark gray underside. Long, slightly bent horns similar to antennae extend from its head, as well as an identical pair of horns on its rear. Purple bands decorate these horns, and teardrop-shaped rings of the same color mark each body segment, one on each side of its body. It possesses four pairs of short, purple fore-claws on the body segments that make up its neck, which is used to inject poison. The four hind legs are longer, thicker, and spaced farther apart. Each hind limb has curved dark gray bands around the middle.
Scolipede lives in lush forests. It is very aggressive and will not give up until victorious. This Pokémon chases down enemies with great speed and then attacks relentlessly with its horns until it prevails. It latches onto the prey using the toxic spikes on its neck, and then slams it into the ground for the deadly poison effect. Centiskorch is the natural predator or prey of Scolipede, depending on who wins the territorial fight.
Evolution
Scolipede evolves from Whirlipede and is the final form of Venipede.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Scolipede debuted in The Bloom Is on Axew!. Iris's Axew fell out of a tree and got caught in Scolipede's antennae. This startled Scolipede and caused it to go on a rampage, until Iris's Excadrill decided to defeat it with Drill Run.
In Emolga the Irresistible!, Bianca accidentally enraged a Scolipede by having her Pignite use Flamethrower on Scolipede when she thought it was the wild Emolga she was after. As such, it attacked Ash, Cilan, and Bianca. The three Trainers soon managed to escape from the angry Megapede Pokémon.
In A Maractus Musical!, a wild Scolipede attacked one of Toby's Maractus. However, it was distracted by Pikachu's Electro Ball, giving Toby and his Maractus enough time to flee.
In Battling the Bully!, Sean's father lent a Scolipede to his son and Glenn to use in a battle with Mick. However, it and the Seismitoad that Sean's father also loaned to the pair lost to Pikachu and the Sunglasses Krokorok while under Mick's control.
In Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1 and Part 2, Roxie used a Scolipede in a Gym battle against Ash. It battled Leavanny and won, but it lost to Pignite's Fire Pledge.
In Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!, a Scolipede was a test specimen of Colress's. It was forced to fight Pikachu, but it was eventually released from Colress' control when Team Rocket stole his data.
In Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!, another Scolipede was a test specimen of Colress's. It was released by him as soon as it fired off an attack, however.
In A Cellular Connection!, three Scolipede pursued Bonnie as she searched for Squishy. They were then warded away by Pikachu's Electro Ball and Serena's Braixen's Flamethrower.
In Trade, Borrow, and Steal!, Jessie pulled a Scolipede from the Rocket Prize Master. It was used to battle Goh, only for Scolipede to be distracted by the honey and not battle. It was later sent blasting off by Heracross.
Minor appearances
In Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!, Emmanuel used a Scolipede during the Club Battle tournament. However, they lost in a battle against Antonio and his Tranquill during the first round.
In a flashback in Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!, a wild Scrafty tried to recruit a Scolipede in an effort to reclaim its den.
In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, the Swords of Justice legend featured a Scolipede.
A Scolipede appeared in a fantasy in Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!.
A Scolipede appeared in a flashback in A Pokémon of a Different Color!.
In A Conspiracy to Conquer!, a Scolipede was mind-controlled by an evil, psychopathic Malamar.
Pokédex entries
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Scolipede
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Ash's Pokédex
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Scolipede, the Megapede Pokémon. Scolipede catches its opponents with great speed and attacks using horns on its head. Scolipede is highly aggressive and will not give up until victorious.
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Scolipede
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Ash's Pokédex
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Scolipede, the Megapede Pokémon and the evolved form of Whirlipede. Scolipede moves quickly, chasing down its opponents while aggressively using its horns to attack them.
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Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
Scolipede in the animated trailer
In the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, a Team Plasma Grunt's Scolipede surrounded Nate, Hugh, and Cheren aboard the Plasma Frigate.
Pokémon Generations
In The Uprising, Team Plasma Grunts used multiple Scolipede to battle Iris and the Unova Gym Leaders at N's Castle.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
A Trainer's Scolipede appeared in Hallway Hijinks.
In Homecoming, Ryoku used a Scolipede during his battle at the Pokémon League. It went up against the Trainers who were helping Black rescue the captured Gym Leaders.
In The Transfer Student, a Scolipede controlled by Colress attacked Looker when he was meeting up with Blake. It was quickly defeated by Blake's Dewott.
A Scolipede appeared in Abyssal Ruins, under the ownership of a Team Plasma Grunt.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
A Scolipede appeared in The Blue Scroll: Mitsunari, Kiyomasa, and Masanori.
In the TCG
- Main article: Scolipede (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Unova
BW: #051
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Unova
B2W2: #045
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With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.
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| White
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Highly aggressive, it uses the claws near its neck to dig into its opponents and poison them.
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It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.
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Kalos
Central #122
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Hoenn
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It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.
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With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.
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It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison.
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With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.
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Isle of Armor #076
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Sinnoh
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Hisui
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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Scolipede latches on to its prey with the claws on its neck before slamming them into the ground and jabbing them with its claw's toxic spikes.
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Scolipede engage in fierce territorial battles with Centiskorch. At the end of one of these battles, the victor makes a meal of the loser.
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Game locations
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In side games
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Generation V
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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89
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84 - 155
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164 - 304
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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69
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66 - 133
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128 - 260
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112
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105 - 180
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206 - 355
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Total: 475
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Generation VI onward
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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89
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84 - 155
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164 - 304
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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69
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66 - 133
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128 - 260
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112
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105 - 180
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206 - 355
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Total: 485
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Scolipede's learnsets from other generations.
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.95 seconds
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Base HP: 51
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Base Defense: 55
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Base Speed: 70
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New Pokémon Snap
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| Scolipede is at its most aggressive when it’s chasing down foes at full speed. It has a tendency to curl up into a ball when it sleeps—that might be an old habit from long ago.
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Evolution data
Sprites
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Trivia
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Scolipede may be based on a centipede, most likely the Scolopendra gigantea, while its horns resemble that of Scolopendra cingulata. It could also be based on Arthropleura, a prehistoric relative of centipedes that grew to two-and-a-half meters. Additionally, Scolipede has a little in common with millipedes, and may also draw inspiration from a red Archispirostreptus gigas, a species of millipede often kept as a pet.
Scolipede's equine appearance may be derived from a pun on the Japanese word for millipede, 馬陸 yasude; the word contains the kanji 馬, which literally means horse.
Name origin
Scolipede may be a combination of Scolopendra (genus of centipedes) and centipede or millipede.
Pendror may be derived from Scolopendra.
In other languages
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Сколипид Skolipid
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Transcription of English name
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เพนโดรา Phendora
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Transcription of Japanese name
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References
External links
Poison Barb (5%)
For other sprites and images, please see Scolipede images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
