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Whirlipede (ホイーガ Hoiiga)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#544
		Evolves From:	Venipede
		Evolves Into:	Scolipede
		Generation:	Generation V
		Pronunciation:	$Whirl-ih-peed$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	40	Species:	Curlipede Pokémon
Attack:	55	Type(s):	Bug/Poison
Defense:	99	Height:	1.2 m 3' 11"
Special Atk:	40	Weight:	58.5 kg 129.0 lbs
Special Def:	79	Abilities:	Poison Point Swarm Quick Feet (Dream World)
Speed:	47	Pokédex Color:	Gray
Stat Total:	360	Gender:	50% ♀/50% ♂
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Whirlipede (Japanese: ホイーガ Hoiiga) is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It is used in-game by Gym Leader Burgh.

Appearance

Whirlipede is a purple and black Pokémon with antenna on its face and lower body. In the center is a large yellow eye and around it is some black. It has light purple scales and on these scales are little red circles. Its curled-up body makes it look like a tire.

Evolution

Whirlipede is the middle evolution in the series of centipede like Pokémon, evolving from Venipede at level 22 then into Scolipede at level 30.

Game Info

Game Locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Whirlipede Locations
Black/White	Pinwheel Forest	Common

Pokédex Entries

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Whirlipede did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Whirlipede did not appear during the Generation II games.
Generation III
Whirlipede did not appear during the Generation III games.
Generation IV
Whirlipede did not appear during the Generation IV games.
Black
Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies.
White
It is usually motionless, but when attacked, it rotates at high speed and then crashes into its opponent.
Black 2
Storing energy for evolution, it sits. But, when predators approach, it moves to stab them with poison spikes.
White 2
Storing energy for evolution, it sits. But, when predators approach, it moves to stab them with poison spikes.

Learnset

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Defense Curl	-	-%	40	Normal	Status
1	Rollout	30	90%	20	Rock	Physical
1	Poison Sting	15	100%	35	Poison	Physical
1	Screech	-	85%	40	Normal	Status
5	Poison Sting	15	100%	35	Poison	Physical
8	Screech	-	85%	40	Normal	Status
12	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical
15	Protect	-	-%	10	Normal	Status
19	Poison Tail	50	100%	25	Poison	Physical
22	Iron Defense	-	-%	15	Steel	Status
23	Bug Bite	60	100%	20	Bug	Physical
28	Venoshock	65	100%	10	Poison	Special
32	Agility	-	-%	30	Psychic	Status
37	Steamroller	65	100%	20	Bug	Physical
41	Toxic	-	90%	10	Poison	Status
46	Rock Climb	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
50	Double-Edge	120	100%	15	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Version
Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (JP)	Green	Back
Whirlipede did not appear in Generation I
Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
Whirlipede did not appear in Generation II
Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
Whirlipede did not appear in Generation III
Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
Whirlipede did not appear in Generation IV
Black	White	Black 2	White 2		Back

Trivia

While it seems to be a counterpart to Swadloon, it evolves through leveling instead of friendship.
Although it's similar to Kakuna and Cascoon in nature, it does not evolve from its previous form nor into its final form quite as fast as them.
Whirlipede looks similar to a wheel.
Whirlipede's appearance is somewhat related to what an ordinary insect will go through at its basic form which is Venipede which looks like a centipede then Whirlipede which is like Venipede coiling up to begin the stage of development in real life then evolving to Scolipede which is the mature centipede.

References

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