Venipede
Bug/Poison-type, Generation 5. Evolves into Whirlipede for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bug Bite Sludge Bomb
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Venipede takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 284
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 403 CP
Venipede moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite Best STAB | Bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
| Poison Sting STAB | Poison | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyro Ball | Steel | 85 | 50 | 3.5s | 24.3 | 1.70 |
| Signal Beam STAB | Bug | 75 | 50 | 3.0s | 25 | 1.50 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyro Ball | Steel | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Venipede is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Venipede
How to get Venipede
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Venipede 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 | 15 | 610 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 15 | 661 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 375 | 414 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 467 | 515 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 375 | 414 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 284 | 313 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 375 | 414 |
Is Venipede good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Venipede 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 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 31 |
| Lv 3 | 52 |
| Lv 4 | 74 |
| Lv 5 | 95 |
| Lv 6 | 116 |
| Lv 7 | 138 |
| Lv 8 | 159 |
| Lv 9 | 180 |
| Lv 10 | 202 |
| Lv 11 | 222 |
| Lv 12 | 242 |
| Lv 13 | 262 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 282 |
| Lv 15 | 302 |
| Lv 16 | 323 |
| Lv 17 | 343 |
| Lv 18 | 363 |
| Lv 19 | 383 |
| Lv 20 | 403 |
| Lv 21 | 424 |
| Lv 22 | 444 |
| Lv 23 | 464 |
| Lv 24 | 484 |
| Lv 25 | 504 |
| Lv 26 | 525 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 545 |
| Lv 28 | 565 |
| Lv 29 | 585 |
| Lv 30 | 605 |
| Lv 31 | 616 |
| Lv 32 | 626 |
| Lv 33 | 636 |
| Lv 34 | 646 |
| Lv 35 | 656 |
| Lv 36 | 666 |
| Lv 37 | 676 |
| Lv 38 | 686 |
| Lv 39 | 696 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 706 |
| Lv 41 | 715 |
| Lv 42 | 724 |
| Lv 43 | 733 |
| Lv 44 | 743 |
| Lv 45 | 752 |
| Lv 46 | 761 |
| Lv 47 | 770 |
| Lv 48 | 780 |
| Lv 49 | 789 |
| Lv 50 | 799 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0543
- Height
- 0.40 m
- Weight
- 5.30 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0543_POKEMON_VENIPEDE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Venipede in Pokemon GO?
Venipede's best moveset is Bug Bite with Sludge Bomb. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Venipede's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Venipede takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock. It resists Bug, Fairy, Poison. Fighting, Grass damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Venipede's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Venipede reaches 799 CP at level 50 and 706 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Venipede?
A 15/15/15 Venipede shows 403 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 504 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 302 CP.