Scolipede Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,766, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Scolipede in Pokemon GO?

Scolipede's best moveset is Poison Jab with Megahorn. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Scolipede's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Scolipede reaches 2,766 CP at level 50 and 2,447 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Scolipede?

A 15/15/15 Scolipede shows 1,398 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,747 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,048 CP.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Poison Jab Megahorn

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Megahorn costs 100 energy for 105 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Scolipede takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fire1.6× Flying1.6× Psychic1.6× Rock1.6×

Resists

Fighting0.39× Grass0.39× Bug0.625× Fairy0.625× Poison0.625×

Base stats

Attack 203

Defense 175

Stamina 155

Stat total: 533
Buddy distance: 1.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,398 CP

Scolipede moves

3 fast · 5 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Bug Bite STAB	Bug	5	6	0.5s	10	12
Poison Jab Best STAB	Poison	13	9	1.0s	13	9
Poison Sting STAB	Poison	4	6	0.5s	8	12

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Aqua Tail	Water	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52
Gyro Ball	Steel	85	50	3.5s	24.3	1.70
Megahorn Best STAB	Bug	105	100	2.0s	52.5	1.05
Sludge Bomb STAB	Poison	85	50	2.5s	34	1.70
X Scissor STAB	Bug	45	33	1.5s	30	1.36

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Bug Bite	Bug	4	3	—	—	—
Poison Jab	Poison	7	7	1	7.00	7.00
Poison Sting	Poison	4	9	1	4.00	9.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Aqua Tail	Water	55	35	1.57	—
Gyro Ball	Steel	80	50	1.60	—
Megahorn	Bug	110	55	2.00	—
Sludge Bomb	Poison	80	50	1.60	—
X Scissor	Bug	65	40	1.63	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).

Evolution

Venipede 25 Candy

Whirlipede 100 Candy

Scolipede

Family

Venipede

Whirlipede

Scolipede This page

Shadow forms Shadow Venipede Shadow Whirlipede Shadow Scolipede

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Scolipede is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Scolipede

1

Shadow MewtwoShadow ConfusionPsystrike 40.0DPS 674TDO 2

Mega AlakazamMega ConfusionPsychic 38.7DPS 605TDO 3

Mega BlazikenMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 38.0DPS 629TDO 4

Blacephalon Incinerate491 37.4DPS 408TDO 5

Mega Charizard YMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 36.7DPS 747TDO 6

Shadow ChandelureShadow Fire SpinOverheat 35.9DPS 436TDO

Counters carrying Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock moves deal the most damage.

Use Scolipede against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Morelull Tier 5 #9rank

Shiinotic Tier 5 #9rank

Cottonee Tier 5 #9rank

Whimsicott Tier 5 #10rank

Hoopa (Unbound) Tier 5 #13rank

Inkay Tier 5 #13rank

Malamar Tier 5 #13rank

Celebi Tier 5 #14rank

Cacturne Tier 5 #15rank

Meowscarada Tier 5 #15rank

How to get Scolipede

Evolve from: Whirlipede · 100 Candy
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Scolipede arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	61	2,115
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	61	2,289
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,361	1,433
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,693	1,782
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,361	1,433
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,029	1,083
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,361	1,433

Is Scolipede good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Scolipede has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	34
Lv 2	108
Lv 3	182
Lv 4	256
Lv 5	330
Lv 6	403
Lv 7	477
Lv 8	551
Lv 9	625
Lv 10	699
Lv 11	769
Lv 12	839
Lv 13	909

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	978
Lv 15	1,048
Lv 16	1,118
Lv 17	1,188
Lv 18	1,258
Lv 19	1,328
Lv 20	1,398
Lv 21	1,468
Lv 22	1,538
Lv 23	1,608
Lv 24	1,677
Lv 25	1,747
Lv 26	1,817

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,887
Lv 28	1,957
Lv 29	2,027
Lv 30	2,097
Lv 31	2,132
Lv 32	2,167
Lv 33	2,202
Lv 34	2,237
Lv 35	2,272
Lv 36	2,307
Lv 37	2,342
Lv 38	2,377
Lv 39	2,412

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	2,447
Lv 41	2,478
Lv 42	2,509
Lv 43	2,540
Lv 44	2,572
Lv 45	2,604
Lv 46	2,636
Lv 47	2,668
Lv 48	2,701
Lv 49	2,733
Lv 50	2,766

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0545
Height: 2.50 m
Weight: 200.50 kg
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0545_POKEMON_SCOLIPEDE

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Scolipede in Pokemon GO?

Scolipede's best moveset is Poison Jab with Megahorn. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Scolipede's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Scolipede takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock. It resists Bug, Fairy, Poison. Fighting, Grass damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Scolipede's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Scolipede reaches 2,766 CP at level 50 and 2,447 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Scolipede?

A 15/15/15 Scolipede shows 1,398 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,747 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,048 CP.

Is Shadow Scolipede better than regular Scolipede?

Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Scolipede is #11 among Poison-type attackers at 22.9 DPS, while regular Scolipede is unranked. See Shadow Scolipede.

How do you get Scolipede in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Whirlipede (100 Candy).

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