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
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Venipede knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (99 Defense / 102 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Venipede deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Venipede's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Venipede takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Bug, Fairy, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Venipede's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Venipede reaches 799 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 706 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Venipede?
A perfect 15/15/15 Venipede shows 403 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 504 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Venipede better than regular Venipede?
Shadow Venipede deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Venipede in Pokemon GO?
Venipede spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Venipede be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Venipede depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.